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Laid back farm stay with plenty of opportunities for belly rubs with pigs, dogs and cats.
We are a couple living on 10 acres with our 2 dogs, 2 cats, pigs, chickens and alpacas. There is always something to do with fencing, wood cutting, gardening, planting, harvesting, socialising with animals, and enjoying the farm produce. Then or course there’s the next big project we have dreamt up, there’s always a new idea to be worked on!
We are located on the West coast, close to the harbour with plenty of beaches and walking opportunities.
Andrew is a chef and baker so meal time is always a 5 star experience, which often includes his own home brew beer or cider.
Eve works from home but lends a helping hand as soon as the meetings release her.
You will have your own separate accommodation in our tiny house but you must have your own transport to and from us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Andrew is Kiwi but has lived and worked overseas. A passion for the kitchen and developing a garden to plate lifestyle, he enjoys exchanging on the approaches taken here vs how things are done elsewhere.
Eve is from Europe originally and an English teacher, so will love any linguistic exchange as she speaks French and Spanish too.
Both of us are well read and travelled, and are usually planning the next trip somewhere.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
There is plenty to share while assisting with the daily chores of feeding and watering animals and garden. Most help will be project specific - fire wood, gardening, fencing, outdoor improvements.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: 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
You will have a fully separate and self contained tiny home, with a kitchen, bathroom, queen bedroom, wifi, Netflix, with breakfast provided to have in the comfort of your own place. Other meals will take place in our house.
What else ...
The Hokianga is a great jumping off point for the Bay of Islands or Cape Reinga. The Harbour offers great beaches and walks, but few opportunities for a busy social life.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of room and a power point.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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They are both such nice and warm people.
We laughed with them and had lovely conversations. They also showed us a few of the New Zealand traditions. We had to work about 4 hours a day, helping them in the… read more
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They are both such nice and warm people.
We laughed with them and had lovely conversations. They also showed us a few of the New Zealand traditions. We had to work about 4 hours a day, helping them in the… read more
