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We are a family of 5, 2 adults and 3 children, aged 13 and 12 (twins). We love travelling and learning about other cultures, and love cultural exchange.
We live on a farm in North Canterbury New Zealand so we can aim towards a self sustainable living lifestyle.
We breed Beef and sheep and have a wide array of other animals, some pets, some to contribute towards our goal.
We have 5 horses that we enjoy going on treks with.
Luke enjoys smoking meat on the smoker, that we have grown on farm, and when we can, source the fruit and vegetables from our garden. We have a house cow for our dairy products, making our own butter and cheese.
Our own honey bees to add sweetness to any meal.
I am not asking for someone to help with a business activity. It is a way of life, self sustainable living
We have many projects around the property that you can show us your skills, or learning new skills.
Gardening, maintenance, animal husbandry etc..
We are wanting to brew our own positive microbial fertiliser for our paddocks, and currently run a breeding program for the perfect beef animal for our own consumption, as well as sheep and pigs.
We live close to Hanmer springs, and many fantastic outdoor recreation areas, and ski fields, so a fantastic base for the outdoor enthusiasts.
A great stop for animals lovers.
With a pool to cool down on the hot summer days, and a spa to warm up in on a cold winters day, any time of year is amazing.
We have an extreme climate here, getting up around 40 degrees celcius in summer and below zero overnight in winter, with snow.
Just to reiterate, this is a lifestyle, not a profit making farm.
Any helpers will not be involved in profit making enterprise.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love to share our skills and knowledge on high country farming in New Zealand, as well as how to live off the land as much as possible.
How to milk, and make cheese, how to grow food and smoke delicious meat.
Luke enjoys hunting, and we all enjoying tramping so happy to take guided walks or point in the right direction.
Elizabeth is a qualified Vet nurse for small animals and Technician for large animals.
Luke is a commercial auto electrician.
We are both jack of all trade in DIY and farming
We like to get out on horse treks on our own horses, riders must be very experienced in riding to join us.
We appreciate learning other perspectives and new ways of doing things, we are always looking for new countries and cultures to visit and explore, and any language to learn.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The kind of help we would like on farm is any of the following,
Anything to do with the animal care
Garden care, weeding, planting and cultivating, maintainance.
Horse care, lessons, training, riding
Child tuition in Math's, or any language.
Cooking and cleaning
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Our children love learning language when traveling, it would be great to practice whilst at home.
Accommodation
We have multiple options for accommodation.
We have a comfortable heated caravan, a heated sleep out or tents.
Double beds and single beds available.
Sharing the bathroom and amenities of the house, having your own toilet, and sharing a bathroom space with the children.
A swimming pool and Spa are available for use.
Wifi available in the main house and outdoor areas close to the house, wifi is intermittent in the sleepout.
There are times to enjoy an evening meals with the family if you wish, or available for self cooking with meat, eggs, homemade bread and vegetables provided.
We can provide breakfast and lunch or you sort that yourself up to you.
Averaging a 4 hour work day, so 20 hours per person per week. Some of the tasks will likely take less than 4 hours.
All this can be arranged around your plans also.
What else ...
We are happy to do pick ups and drops off from public transport, or chch airport. there are potentially vehicles for use for those licensed and insured.
Things to do in the area (or on farm)
Skiing in winter
Tramping
Hunting
Horse riding
Petting zoo
Historic scenic train
Fossil Hunting (we can do guided)
Golf
Swimming
HANMER SPRINGS (40 minutes)
Hot pools
Spas
Mountain biking
Jet boating
Bungee jumping
Mini golf
KAIKOURA (1 hour 45min)
Whale watching
Swimming with dolphins
Surfing
Guided trophy hunting
We do have school aged children, so they do need first shot at the bathroom. This is a working farm so sensible people that take on board the health and safety advice given is a must.
We eat meat, eggs and dairy, so but am able to provide some vegetarian meals. So come open to learn about our cruelty free ethical farming practices.
The main house (other than bathroom) is closed between the hours of 9.30pm and 7am
Please come with a positive attitude and willing to get your hands dirty, and to muck in.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The internet acces is limited because we are rural
Space for parking camper vans
We can offer hook up to power, but would prefer self contained.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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The hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming, creating a wonderful atmosphere. They made us feel like part of their family, and the entire experience… read more
We absolutely loved hosting Carolina and Maurice. So cheerful, and such hard workers.
The skills they had were so beneficial and they achieved more than expected.
Great initiative, and I could just give a task as what I want as an end goal and they would figure it out, problem solve, use materials available and make an… read more
She is welcome back any time.
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The hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming, creating a wonderful atmosphere. They made us feel like part of their family, and the entire experience… read more
We absolutely loved hosting Carolina and Maurice. So cheerful, and such hard workers.
The skills they had were so beneficial and they achieved more than expected.
Great initiative, and I could just give a task as what I want as an end goal and they would figure it out, problem solve, use materials available and make an… read more
She is welcome back any time.
Was so great to have you all as part of our family, we will all really miss you. Enjoy your next adventure.
But the true jewel of my stay was really the privilege to taste the delicious meals and pasteries… read more
Paul worked a lot more than was expected of him and I would have to make sure he stopped at the end of the day. His work… read more
Enjoy the rest of your stay in our country.
