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Description
We are creating an outdoor kitchen and fire pit area with herb and vege gardens at one of our houses. We are farmers; gardens are a new concept here. Anyone with hammer skills for raised garden beds and bench seats is welcome. It's all grass; some help to it get started would be welcome, vegetable and herb gardens to be made and fruit trees to plant. We have a paddock of cow manure that can go in the garden.
I have cell coverage and Wi-Fi. I am an elderly, retired Māori artist and published Author. I am a practitioner in Medicinal Cannabis, and my products are sold at the local markets. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Farmstay help
Light maintenance
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It is a two-hour drive to the top of New Zealand to Cape Reinga, a nice day trip, and about a three-hour drive to Waipoua Forest and the giant Kauri tree further down the West Coast, and Ngawha Springs healing thermal hot pools.
There is no public transport available in the area. It is a good central point for day travel and sightseeing. You need to have transport to get here. -
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Helpers work would include:
We are creating an outdoor kitchen and fire pit area with herb and vege gardens at one of our houses. We are farmers; gardens are a new concept here. Anyone with hammer skills for raised garden beds and bench seats is welcome. It's all grass; some help to get it started would be welcome, vegetable and herb gardens to be made and fruit trees to plant. We have a paddock of cow manure that can go in the garden.
General help around the farm. Who wants to paint a mural across the new farm shed wall? Ongoing Mural project on my kitchen wall for artists to add to it.
5 Hours of help x 5 days: hours and days flexible! -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
Helpers will have a large double bedroom
Very relaxing home in a peaceful, remote area with a rural view down a long valley. Basic kitchen needs, such as dishes and dinner preparation if needed. I don't provide food to snack on all day between meals. There is no shop here; you will need to bring your own snacks. Bedroom to be left cleaned ready for the next guest. -
What else ...
We have a large animal farm with lots of hills if you like walking. Stunning views, a river for swimming, native trees and beautiful bird life. We have horses you can ride.
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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
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
I have good wifi service. Quiet peaceful home.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Mary’s really good at finding tasks that suit people’s skills and interests. So I … read more
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Mary’s really good at finding tasks that suit people’s skills and interests. So I … read more
Mary also had endless patience with me during my … read more
she was always patient with me until I got the hang of work. and also, she gave me work that matches my skills.
I think we did lots of culture exchanges such as sushi that I made in the first week and her story about Māori, family and friends.
I love every works that I'd done during staying, but especially making bonfire at … read more
Mary is a very kind and welcoming person, with so many interesting stories,
and she cook delicious meals.
I was glad to help with some jobs around the house and I wished I could stay more.
Thank you Mary for hosting me for few days and helping me with my car :)
Higly reccomand … read more
Mary appreciates any help around the house. We’ll never forget our time with Mary, so many interesting stories were shared and we laughed and laughed, Mary’s home has beautiful views and we were well looked … read more
We were only going to stay for a few days, but both she and her family insisted that we spend Christmas with them. so we finally stayed a week. and we spent … read more
The area is wonderful. It’s a quiet and peaceful place and the landscape is amazing!
Mary is a lovely person with many life stories. I’ve learnt a lot from her. It was nice to share conversation and meals with her.
It was a pleasure to help with the house and … read more
she is able to work alone and can motivate herself to work and do a good job that i appreciated, I enjoyed her Japanese food and wish her happy travels. thanks Chicka
Mary is always smiling. She is really funny woman, we laughed a lot every day. I like Mary's big smile!!
She can knitting flax very well and she taught me how to do it. I made some bags and some flower by flax. It's really … read more
Also she show me arround and her place is so peaceful.
I will love to stay with her again.
A big hug green woman 💚.
