Learn about permaculture, help with landscaping around my off grid home near Stratford, New Zealand

Description

This is a 3.5 acre property with a beautiful stream on the boundary. I am completely off grid and developing the property on permaculture principles. I’ve recently moved a three bedroom cottage onto the property and am in the process of renovating so that will make up the bulk of the work at the moment.

Type of help

Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Other
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Art project

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

I am a high school science teacher with some training in organic horticulture and permaculture. I'm always happy to share what I know. None of the jobs that need doing need experience as I will be working alongside you and you can learn anything from gardening, to building structures and landscaping.

Help

I currently looking for help for the following dates:
School holiday: Oct 7th - 12th
Weekends: Oct 19th-20th, 26th-27th, Nov 2nd-3rd
Projects consist of:
House renovation - just interior painting now.
Garden work - the usual weeding, composting, pruning, mowing and mulching, but also help with the conversion of an orchard into a food forest, and building stairs down to the river.

Languages spoken

English

Accommodation

Own room - with a double bed and private bathroom.

What else ...

I am 6 km from the Stratford Plateau on Mt Taranaki with access to lots of walks in the park. In just a 30 minute drive there is also swimming, surfing, and other outdoor pursuits. Art galleries includes Len Lye Centre and Puke Ariki. There is also Paritutu and back beach.
I can cater for both meat eaters and vegetarians.

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

How many Workawayers can stay?

Two

Hours expected

4 hours/day