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Gardening, bread making and other daily tasks in organic homestead near Torere, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a retired couple who have raised 3 sons on an organic homestead in Torere, Bay of Plenty. Our farm overlooks the fields & orchards, with the ocean in the background. The gardens provide us with food all year round, and we frequently visit the ocean to fish and set craypots. The majority of the food comes from the land and sea.

    We have 1 dog, a cat multiple chickens, ducks, and 3 pigs. Mike is a talented woodworker. He has built all the buildings and structures on the property, some of the timber grown on our land over the past 34yrs and all milled on his woodmizer sawmill. Claire's passion is in the garden, where we grow most of our food all year round.

    John, Dan, and Ben are Mike and Claire's sons, and they are often visiting or living on the farm.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Music
    Plant care
    Animals
    Hiking
    Culture
    Farming
    Photography
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Outdoor activities
    Beach
    Camping
    Nature
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    They can learn much about gardening, sawmilling, woodwork, cooking, living off the land, bread making, fishing and much more.

  • Help

    Help

    The gardens are a vital part of our farm, and if you are willing to learn, there is a great store of knowledge here. Along with the gardens, there is general maintenance on the property, painting, lawn mowing (ride-on), weed whacking, pruning, weeding, fishing, and lots of cooking. Depending on the season there is also relish, chutney, and jam-making including fermented foods. Claire makes her own sourdough, saurkraut, apple cider vinegar, and preserves if you are interested in learning.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is a cabin with two rooms, double bed in one and double bed and single bed in the other, with a shower area that connects to our outdoor summer kitchen. We also have an outside bath area , under the stars overlooking the sea. We provide homegrown food and locally sourced meats and fish which we enjoy catching ourselves. Growing, cooking, and sharing nourishing food is our passion.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are many beaches around here in which you can explore, the motu trails in Opotiki is a great cycling track along the dunes and into the forest mountains. There are many walks within 30mins drive and the East coast is a hidden gem to explore. It is preferred if you have your own means of transportation. The closest town is Opotiki which is 15mins drive.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 763884348351

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