Please help us with building and permaculture projects in Otago, New Zealand

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi! We live along the beautiful Lindis River near Tarras in Central Otago, NZ. We travel to Wanaka each day via electric car for our work and are happy to take you along in case you are car-less. Our tiny home/house truck is off-grid, with plenty of solar power, we use composting toilets, we grow and eat organically and are keen for help with permaculture and building of all sorts.

    There are 2 other tiny homes here, too. We have 2 horses, chickens, a dog, a goat and a cat as well as several tiny homes and a few caravans on the property.

    Our land is nearly 20 acres, so there is loads of space. We are a lovely community in a lovely community. We are looking for experienced gardeners and builders only at this time who are happy to camp in our tent or teardrop caravan or who have your own van or camper for accommodation, with open hearts to share good conversation.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have much to share about solar, alternative living, healthy eating, yoga, building, animal care, herbal and nutritional wellness and more!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    At the moment we are LOOKING EXCLUSIVELY FOR EXPERIENCED GARDENERS that have your own van or camper for accommodation, with open hearts to share good conversation. IF YOU KNOW PERMACULTURE, ELECTROCULTURE, AND/OR REGENERATIVE PRACTICES THIS IS A HUGE PLUS. Vegetable garden soil preparation, seed planting, weeding, putting in berms and swales and drip irrigation water lines, electric fencing the horse pasture, new plantings, landscaping around our pond, creating beautiful walking paths, cutting firewood, etc.!

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We are looking for experienced gardeners and builders only at this time who are happy to camp in our tent or teardrop caravan or who have your own van or camper for accommodation, with open hearts to share good conversation.We can share with meals, have a river for bathing and an outdoor shower, and a composting toilet.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are many walks, rivers and lakes to explore, a night sky observatory within an hour, Omarama hot tubs same, Queenstown within an hour, Wanaka and Cromwell within 30 minutes, Tekapo within 2 hours, Mount Cook within 90 minutes or so...and more! For curiosity, we own a metal sculpture and architectural steel company. Check out Metalworks Wanaka.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Self contained, any size.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    As long as they are friendly, and do not chase our animals or damage/dig, bring them on! We love animals.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 3-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 632199289236

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