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Description
We recently moved onto this property and are setting it up on organic permaculture principles. There is a large greenhouse structure (with no covering) that we are in the process of remediating and an avocado orchard that we will be planting other trees and shrubs into to turn it into a food forest. It is a work in progress. Unfortunately my partner died in August after a long illness but I am continuing the vision with the help of Josh, Amber and baby Lily who live in a cabin on the orchard.
I help run the local Folk Club and have lots of assorted instruments available if you are musically inclined. You can also join me at Scottish Country Dancing if you like!
There are two double bedrooms available and also a single sleepout if needed. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Culture
Farming
Sustainability
Events & social
Plant care
Photography
Music
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Nature
Dancing
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have lots of instruments available to make music and we can attend local concerts and open mics.
I speak some French and German and am happy to help with English learning.
We are using the principles of Permaculture and organic gardening on our property and have a 2 week course teaching the basics of Permaculture. Whilst here guests will be welcomed as part of the team living on the property.
I look forward to a real cultural exchange with us each learning about other ways of life. -
Projects involving children
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Help
We are not looking for tourists but for people who are genuinely interested in learning about permaculture and organic growing and are willing to get their hands dirty. I promise that the tasks will be varied. There will be some weeding but also propagating, planting and building.. The ideal stay is about 2 weeks and the help about 4 hours a day with one day off a week (but this can be flexible so that you could, for example, do an overnight hike in the Kaimais)
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Languages
Languages spoken
German: Intermediate
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
Two double bedrooms and a single sleepout.
All meals provided and I'm happy to let guests cook some of the meals if they want to. I can cater for vegetarians but not vegans but am no longer vegetarian myself. -
What else ...
I can pick you up from Katikati.
Bicycles available (we are 7km from Katikati).
No smoking or vaping in the house. -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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