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Old School, extensive native gardens and native plant nursery in small rural town on natures edge close to Fiordland's wilderness, wild southern beaches. Visitors help in the non-commercial part of our property, the gardens and gounds.
Volunteers do not do business activities, they help in gardens
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Culture
LGBTQ
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Nature
Fitness
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I love hosting people from around the world as I enjoy learning about different cultures and different outlook on life, I enjoy hearing about where people are from and how life is different from there. I love sharing about my projects and explaining how everything works in our gardens and nature. I play African drums (Djembe) and like to share this for anyone who is interested.
My guests will be able to immerse themselves in nature, while learning hands on how to develop and maintain gardens and native plantings. You will have opportunity to interact with me and our team to experience what life is like in a remote rural small town.
Help
Garden projects, moving organic materials, planting, establishing new gardens, tree work etc.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Large bedroom in separate accodomation (old school hall). Warm and sunny space with double bed and bunks. Small gym with lots of weights. Own kitchen with plenty of food provided, you cook your own food at times that suit you. This is your own space where you get to do your own thing.
What else ...
I am single so this is not a family homestay type experience. This is a solo experience where you very much do your own thing in your own separate house. I am sociable and enjoy hosting but I am also often away, therefore this is an opportunity to have your own space and a lot of quiet time to yourself. Great opportunity to slow down and enjoy some time out :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
You can park up a van of any size, work on it while you stay, a great place to stop and make your van better.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
We have an extensive 'chicken ranch' that provides eggs and compost
