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We are Jan and Marian. Dutch from origine, both over 60 years old, living in New Zealand since 2007. We bought a house with land and workshop in the middle of our community, of nearly 3000m2. We have been renovating this since July 2020. Our dream came through, to prepare this for visitors with mild Dementia, based on Dutch models. And we can now say that we have opened and day visitors are coming here and love it!
We offer them our place where they feel valued and enjoy their time by using the living space or work in and around the garden and the animals.
We still need lots of help creating a workable garden and workshop and in the house are some finishing touch points to achieve. We try to use recycled materials when possible. We could use some help with advertising as well and creating good PR material to promote the place
We have a lovely Huntaway dog, Bella a great bunch of chooks and looking into more animals.
And: Yes we had our first Workawayers, now 3x:) staying after Covid shut off everything and we had a great time !!
We have one extra single bed only to host you, but if you are in a campervan, we do have a concrete slab near the house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are Dutch:) in New Zealand. The ‘model of care’ is based on the Dutch model of social approach for people with Dementia. We are fully imbedded in the New Zealand culture / community. You might meet interesting people of all kinds. We are nurses as well as artists in: Pallet art, painting, jewellery. We could introduce you to Toastmasters to enhance your public speaking and leadership skills. You can upgrade your garden and DIY skills, or show us yours.
You might be able to help us setting up flyers and other PR material.
We are also grandparents ‘far away’ you might be open to see how we handle this to have good contact with our family oversees.
The base of all we are and do is our christian faith.
As you read certainly no dull moment here.
Help
Knowledge of gardening, or willing to learn, help with animals and DIY / renovation.We are open for ideas but we also need listeners
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Open to learn more about the guest’s language / Culture
Accommodation
We have one small bedroom in the house and a concrete slab where a camper/ van can be parked. We do share the bathroom.
We will supply your meals and you can use our washing machine. Wifi available, beach nearby and nice tracks as well.
We are pretty regular with meal times and all coffee / tea breaks and we enjoy them together. On the days we are having visitors we are all having cooked lunches together. This might be a cultural experience for you:)
We often host people/ friends and might then like to have a bit of our privacy.
What else ...
Public transport to Wellington or upper North Island the station is nearby. Good bicycle paths, great hiking tracks, 2 km from lovely beach good for surfing nearby and Kapiti Island view. Lots of artists around. Bike available.
Shopping mall at walking distance.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Although we have not a lot of spare time left and Jan working online himself. Wifi is available to continue your own online work
Space for parking camper vans
We have a concrete slab near the house where a van can be parked
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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