Gardening and DIY at an old house in Raglan, N.Z.

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    I'm a visual artist and part-time art teacher living in the popular surf town of Raglan. My partner lives in the city of Hamilton nearby. I spend some time each year in the U.S. so I can only host people at certain times of the year.

    This is an old house, and I often need some help renovating/upgrading/painting inside and out. There is a sleep- out for guests... it is funky/rustic, it is not 5 star, it is homemade, but it is private. Or you can choose to occupy the spare bedroom (pictured). The house is in the middle of town, very close to the harbour and the lively cafe and bar scene.

    I could use some help maintaining the vegetable garden/compost system. I have a good kitchen, and I like to prepare fresh and healthy food... no red meat... (great fish is available from the nearby wharf). Workawayers would need to share their enthusiasm for cooking . I need to learn some new dishes. Visitors should be dog friendly, and non-smoking.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Raglan is a unique N.Z. town. It has a great coastline, famous surfing, and a creative entrepreneurial spirit in the township. Travellers would learn about gardening and collaborating on creative projects, and they would be introduced to local people.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    The general upgrade and maintenance of the buildings, cleaning, painting and gardening . Sharing food knowledge and cooking delicious meals,

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    I have 2 private sleep-outs, the bathroom and kitchen are shared.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    With your time off, you could enjoy the surf, cycling, kayaking, climb the local mountain (a one day hike) or cafe culture. A regular bus ride takes you 1hr. to the nearest city Hamilton, for all other travel connections.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • 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: 871324549121

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