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Description
I am semi retired and have a large garden set against my rural kiwifruit orchard. I'm not completely organic but like to have a healthy lifestyle and be eco friendly / sustainable. I have a large comfy house with a swimming pool and offer a healthy variety of meals. I'm very social and go out to various functions regularly. I'm also quite involved in community projects which keeps me very busy. I enjoy lots of things in life including music, theatre, outdoor activities and travel. I have been a wwoof host for about 8 years and have enjoyed wwoofers from all around the world.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I love conversation and enjoying meals together as well as fun. I also believe Te Puke is a fabulous place to be based as it has so much to offer within less than an hours drive. I can recommend lots of great bush walks nearby.
Help
Mostly in the garden with maintenance or new projects but I occasionally need help with some housekeeping as I sometimes hold large social functions. I like to keep the work varied so that you enjoy what you do and get satisfaction from a job well done. You'll need to be physically fit and active with a willingness to give things a go.
Your ability to work unsupervised is a great asset although full explanation of each task is always given.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Your own room inside the house with full bathroom. Only need to share if there are other volunteers. All linen and towels provided. Breakfast lunch and dinner included but if you like to snack you'll have to bring your own. I can cater for vegetarians but not vegans and usually prepare all of the meals but enjoy help in the kitchen if you have an interest. Prefer no alcohol or smoking. You're expected to behave as part of family with keeping your own room and common areas clean and tidy. Wifi available. There's no public transport so having your own vehicle would be an advantage.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (10)
Colleen is so sweet and so energetic and positive ! The food was super super good and accommodation was really nice as well ! We had lot of fun and really nice and enriching chats during lunch, dinner, or evening ! The job… read more
If you're looking forward to meet new people through workaway and spent time full of laughs but also serious conversations about traveling and life with,… read more
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Colleen is so sweet and so energetic and positive ! The food was super super good and accommodation was really nice as well ! We had lot of fun and really nice and enriching chats during lunch, dinner, or evening ! The job… read more
If you're looking forward to meet new people through workaway and spent time full of laughs but also serious conversations about traveling and life with,… read more
My friends Jurina, Nele and I visited her for two weeks. In this time she let us took part in her daily life and also introduced us to some of her friends. We really enjoyed cooking… read more
We helped her to weed the kiwi orchard while house sitting her 2 cats. We also helped a little bit in the garden. We were also asked if we could help with painting in the community, the theater. We also… read more
We learned a lot with Colleen. We will miss her a lot. Thanks for everything.
She was an amazing host make me feel at home, present me to her friend and family she’s an amazing cook !
We did some gardening and spend some good time together !
We did some good job
Thank you so much Colleen I have really enjoy this experience In this really special place
From the very first second we felt extremely comfortable and well cared of.
Great accomodation with nice view, pool, perfectly clean and cosy bedroom with lots of space.
The food was always just super, Coleen is a great cook and we had so many laughs and interesting chats while sharing… read more
