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We are a permaculture based project. We love what we do and love to share and learn together.
We are a family of 2 mums and a 6-year-old. We have 2 cats, 4 chickens, a rescue hedgehog (currently)... the dream to transform our blank canvas and bush property into a nature paradise.
We are self-employed and work hard, but our family is our priority, so we make time to do fun things together. We home-school our daughter with a child-led, life-learning, or unschooling approach.
We eat mostly plant-based food and eat all our meals together.
Autumn is a Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, and Shiatsu Practitioner.
Jenni managed the family business(es) and is currently planning the development of the new property :-)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Events & social
Self development
Van life
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
LGBTQ
Carpentry
Animals
Cooking & food
Gardening
Music
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Beach
Camping
Nature
Dancing
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a permaculture based project. We love what we do and love to share and learn together.
From our experience and feedback from previous travelers, the things that you can learn here are:
- a simple way of living... we don't have wifi, we have very limited power, we cook and eat mainly from the garden, we live mainly outdoors, we don't have much stuff, we appreciate nature and the small things and we love having people here.
- the beginnings of a permaculture project... because we are a young project and a lot of what we do is starting from nothing, it's really easy to see the basic beginning steps, which people report are much harder to see on an established and well polished permaculture property. So if you are wanting to do something like this back home, here is the ideal place to see how.
- learning together... we also make heaps of mistakes that you can learn from. We are not too shy to tell you about all things that haven't worked and what we messed up. We are always learning, studying and looking things up, which we like to share with you also. And we are really keen to hear about things that you have seen and done at other places, which we can then try out here.
You will experience a simple way of living on the land, without power (yet) and wifi.
We eat wholesome, organic, mostly plant-based foods and like to share our cooking ideas and recipes.
We have a 2 cats, 4 chickens and at the moment, a hedgehog! - all of which we rescued.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
April 1st:
Last minute : help is needed from 1st of April for one week!
16th - 30th April:
Looking for 2 strong and motivated people to help put our yurt.
As we are just setting up our new property tasks include everything including:
- manual weeding in the bush
- creating gardens
- child care (the right people only)
- and much more.
Accommodation is in a comfy caravan, but we don't have proper toilets (boom bucket only) and no water yet... so it'll be much like camping. We have just bought the property, so this is really all about getting started from absolute scratch. We've done it before, so we're excited to do this again and make it a really fun experience with loads of new learning!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We would love to learn more Spanish and Te Reo Maori, both of which we have learned some. We need more opportunities to practice. We can teach German and English and some basic Te Reo Maori words to foreign travelers.
Accommodation
Accommodation in a cosy caravan with a queen bed.
We can accommodate extras on a mattress on the floor or if you have a camping vehicle.
What else ...
We live rurally and the area is best suited to people with their own transport. If you don't have a car, please ask us and we might be able to arrange pickup.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have plenty of space for vans and motor homes, some flat ;-) The deal remains the same whether you stay in your vehicle or make use of our accommodation.
Can possibly accept pets
We may be able to accommodate pets. Please enquire.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (5)
We were so lucky to spend the covid lockdown in March/April in Jenni and Autumn's "bubble"! Between the gorgeous food, the readiness to teach us permaculture techniques, and the kindness of taking in two strangers during an already stressful time, we can't thank them enough. We got to… read more
Vienna is the most precious and clever kid and was… read more
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We were so lucky to spend the covid lockdown in March/April in Jenni and Autumn's "bubble"! Between the gorgeous food, the readiness to teach us permaculture techniques, and the kindness of taking in two strangers during an already stressful time, we can't thank them enough. We got to… read more
Vienna is the most precious and clever kid and was… read more
Julia did some work in the gardens under direction from both us and another woofer and took direction well. She was prepping garden beds according to permaculture principles and planting seedlings, and… read more
If you have no car it is a bit difficult to get there or to make excursions, but nearby there… read more
