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Host rating
65 %
Last replied
12 Jan 2024
Reply rate
62.5 %
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Description
We are an eco community consisting of 8 individually owned properties and a shared parcel of land. We care for the land together, which includes olive grove, fruit and nut orchards, native plantings, septic field, recreational areas, walking tracks and pond. With access to the Ruamahanga river. We strive toward permaculture principles- earth care, people care, fair share.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The community consists of 8 families from all different backgrounds. The ‘workaways’ will have interactions with all of these families. Different cultures, different food, different lifestyles.
Help
We have some exciting projects in the pipeline such as a fire pit area, community garden for bulk crops, and wild flower meadow. There is always weeding and mulching to care for young plantings. Care of animals, planting, labour work like lifting or carting items, pruning, Working alongside community members.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Haitian Creole: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
Private bedroom. bathroom may be shared with another ‘workaway’
What else ...
The property is only a 10 minute drive to Masterton town. There are mountain hikes and wine trails. 2 hour train to Wellington city.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
Their home is a joy to stay in, the community of interest. But the added benefit of being welcomed to their beach house with friends and family was truly awesome and… read more
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Their home is a joy to stay in, the community of interest. But the added benefit of being welcomed to their beach house with friends and family was truly awesome and… read more
