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Description
My partner and I own a house on a quarter acre section in the small historic town of Blackball on the West Coast of the South Island, NZ. My teenage grandson lives with us as well.
We are trying to create a semi self sufficient lifestyle for our retirement. We have a lot packed into our section with fruit trees, berries and vege gardens. We have a lot of projects on the go including installing a water system for all the plants, a large berry house, renovating a caravan for guest, building a man shed, building a drying room and renovating the house.
I am an artist with many talents including Silver smithing, stone carving and anything to do with Fibre. I love gardening and watching nature.
My partner works away from home. His main focus is to get us mortgage free sooner rather than later.
My grandson is at high school and his interests include gaming and going to the gym.
We also have 5 rabbits, 3 cats and 2 guinnea pigs.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The West Coast has a rich history of coal and gold mining, It is scattered with small towns the each have their own stories to tell.
To the east is the Southern Alps and the ski fields, to the west the Pacific Ocean with pebble beaches and great surfing in between is stunning rain forests, glaciers and rivers with stunning walking/cycling tracks.
The West Coast is the largest province in NZ with the smallest population.
It's a step back in time although technology is creeping in.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Ideally I am looking for persons with DIY skills, that are good with problem solving, thinking outside the square and can give anything a go. That don't mind getting wet or dirty.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
German Dutch
Accommodation
A queen size bed in the main house or a partly renovated caravan with a double bed.
Shared meals with everyone having an input. We are hunter/gatherers so meat is on the menu.
Only 1 bathroom in the house with separate toilet however the caravan does have these facilities but needs to be set up.
What else ...
The West Coast is an outdoor adventurers paradise. Walking/bike tracks through beautiful bush full of birds, rivers and beaches for swimming or fishing, historic sites and old towns to explore.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have unlimited Fibre broadband available in the house with the ability to extend this to the caravan with the help of a tech wizard
Space for parking camper vans
Of street parking suitable for a car or van
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 3 -4 hours a day, 5 days a week
