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Come learn about dynamic backyard farming of chickens and vegetables in Portobello, Otago Peninsula, NZ!

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Rambling organic garden and old villa with chickens, ducks and cats in Portobello, Otago Peninsula. We are located near to wild and beautiful beaches, walks, penguins, seals, bird life, adventures!
I have extensive organic vegetable gardens which provide year round produce.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about dynamic backyard farming of chickens and vegetables!
Help
I need help with general garden maintenance, lawn mowing, weeding, trimming shrubs, planting and harvesting vegetables, looking after the chickens. Housework, cleaning, painting.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is a room in the charming old villa. I have a large spare room with two beds and a second room with a queen bed.
I can provide all meals. Mainly vegetarian. But farm meat when available and eggs. Happy to do other dietary options.
What else ...
Portobello is located 20 mins from Dunedin central. Having your own car allows access to the sights on the peninsula otherwise there is a good bus service.
We have a couple bikes and a kayak for your use.
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
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25hours a week

Host ref number: 687481919362

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10/01/2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Vivian Maria)

We had Vivian stay for a couple of weeks. She was a brilliant worker and did her very best at everything I asked. She was great with the anilina and fabulous at weeding! Loved to have her around thank you Vivian

(Excellent )

09/01/2023

My time with Stefanie was really good. I enjoyed spending time on my own feeding the chickens and ducklings (that very quickly learned to come running to me when it was feeding time), weeding and picking beans. Stefanie works a lot and even when she‘s home she is always busy, so I didn’t get to see too much of her, but I had a great Christmas… read more

(Very good )

23/09/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Maya)

I loved having Maya around she was awesome! Such a sweet caring young woman with great gardening skills. The broad beans you planted are up and flowering I think of you every time I walk past them 😊 I hope you are having a lovely time wherever you are go well.

(Excellent )

22/05/2022

What a beautiful home!! Thank you Stefanie for having me and making me feel so welcome, I had a wonderful time. Hopefully when I'm next back down in the area I'll be able to stay again!
So good to have met you and your lovely family!
Cheers,
Maya :))

(Excellent )

23/09/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)

Leonie was awesome I loved having her around! Very helpful and considerate. I can recommend!

(Excellent )

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10/01/2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Vivian Maria)

(Excellent )

09/01/2023

Left by Workawayer (Vivian Maria) for host

(Very good )

23/09/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Maya)

(Excellent )

22/05/2022

Left by Workawayer (Maya) for host

(Excellent )

23/09/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)

Leonie was awesome I loved having her around! Very helpful and considerate. I can recommend!

(Excellent )

01/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Eleanor) for host

Dearest Stef, you amazing super human :-)

Thank you for everything! For opening up your beautiful home to me and always taking such good care of me.
You truly are an inspiring lady and I'll be forever blown away by the way you juggle everything in your life. What a special person indeed.

This place is very special. The nature walks are gorgeous,… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Eleanor)

Ellie was an absolute joy to have around! Sweet, considerate and intuitive she fixed so many of those little things you never get around to! She tackled every task with intelligence and without hesitation and did a lovely job. She worked so hard and always finished what she started. I will never forget Ellie and will be forever grateful for the… read more

(Excellent )

18/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa)

Theresa was a joy to have around. She worked diligently and cheerfully and always had a smile! She always did her best and I’d keen to learn new things. She always appreciated my cooking. I would have her back any time!

(Excellent )

18/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host

First of all: to any workawayer that is interested in organic farmwork, sustainability, great company and incredible nature- do not hesitate to come to this place in Portobello.
After 3 months of travelling with and without workaway, I found a place like home for the first time at Stefanie's house.
To the work: most of the time another workawayer… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Grace)

Grace and her friend Lucy stayed with me for about a week. They were great to have around and did a great job of gardening and Feeding the chooks milking the sheep and helped to build a hen house run. I can recommend Grace and Lucy!

(Excellent )

10/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia & Garrett)

Olivia was fantastic to have around! She was super easy going, cheerful and fun. She did everything I set out for her to do perfectly and beautifully. I highly recommend Olivia!

(Excellent )

10/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Olivia & Garrett) for host

Stefanie is awesome! I stayed just about a week and I wish I could have stayed longer. Communication was fast and clear, the accommodation was clean and comfortable, food is delicious.. what more do you need? The work was easy and flexible, I did things like feeding the animals, weeding, planting, mowing, and light cleaning. Stefanie is really… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jonas) for host

Hey Stefanie, sorry for the late feedback!
Thank you for staying at your place !
I really enjoyed to fix all the things, also being more on my own has made me more self-confident!
I hope you gonna have great time, and all the best to you chickens and your booth cats :)
Cheers
Jonas

(Very good )

13/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

Stefanie has a great place. Beautiful garden with all her colourful chicken. A uge vegetable garden which she uses for delicious food and a big comfortable room for you :)
She is very friendly and welcoming!
Thanks a lot for staying at your place and all the best for the competition!

(Very good )

22/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Leonardo)

Leonardo was lovely to have around. Quiet and hard working and tidy. He cut our lawns beautifully and the hedge to perfection! Nothing was a problem. I would definitely love to have him back again.

(Excellent )

22/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Leonardo) for host

I spent one week in Stefanie’s house and it was a very nice experience; she is a good person, kind and she know how treat her guests. The house is in a wonderful position that permit you to explore the Otago peninsular and all its beauties nimbly. I checked and feeded “my chicken friends” and I learned a lot of new things about it and I did other… read more

(Excellent )

20/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Rita & Natalie) for host

We stayed with Stefanie for a week. We mainly fed the chickens and worked in the garden. The work was not hard and mostly outside with amazing views of the Otago Peninsula. The meals were good with ingredients from her garden. We recommend to volunteer here.

(Very good )

06/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Hilary & Stephen) for host

Stefanie is an inspiring hard working knowledgable person, a talented cook, and offers glorious homely hospitality. The work was clear, appropriate, and appreciated. We can highly recommend staying here.

(Excellent )

15/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Axelle)

Axelle stayed with us for about a week. She was a lovely person to have around. Very sweet and kind, tidy and a great worker. I can highly recommend Axelle.

(Excellent )

07/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Axelle) for host

It was a really nice experience, I have feed the chickens and do some gardenning tasks.
The house is peaceful and Stephanie is really nice.
There are also two lovely cats !

Thank you again for welcoming me :)

(Excellent )

16/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Moritz)

Moritz stayed with me for a week. He was lovely to have around. He fed my 100 chickens diligently everyday and did some gardening tasks - weeding and trimming. I can recommend Moritz.

(Excellent )

16/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalie )

Natalie stayed with us for a couple of weeks. She was a real delight to have around! So helpful and cheerful, kind and tidy. She could do any task with minimal guidance. We really enjoyed her stay and can highly recommend her.

(Excellent )

24/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Carolina) for host

I had a lovely stay at Stefanie's home. She made me feel really welcome with plenty of delicious, fresh food and a really comfortable and sunny room. I enjoyed caring for her chickens and doing some gardening, no hard work and plenty of free time to explore. She lives in the beautiful area of Portobello, close to amazing beaches, penguins,… read more

(Excellent )

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Come learn about dynamic backyard farming of chickens and vegetables in Portobello, Otago Peninsula, NZ!

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