Help on a farm and learn about native plants and beekeeping in Timaru, New Zealand

New Zealand

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11
Last activity
25/05/2020
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Description
I live in the foothills of South Canterbury on a farm beside a river. it is part of my family Farm. We have Maori Rock Art that is protected, a peony farm, native bush areas and an organic garden. There is wifi and separate accommodation provided but you will eat in the house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They could learn about peonies, native plants, about Maori Art, tree establishment and bee keeping and life in a country. Fiona is developing a wedding venue & memorial park 4 kms from her home opposite the community church hall.
Help
Gardening, weeding, general maintenance, housework
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
Separate building with double &single bed & a bathroom . You will share kitchen in the home with Fiona & also Labrador Coco. Wifi
What else ...
Wonderful native walks, swimming in local rivers, golf, an hour from the Mackenzie Country and Mt Cook, 25 mins from Timaru.

SORRY I do not take vegetarians.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (11)

12/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host

I had a great time with Fiona and the community. Everyone welcomed me as a friend. Fiona is an interesting person to talk with. The farm is beautiful, you can swim in the river and hike around.
The work was easy, and the hours were respected. I had time for myself and Fiona was always helping me to find some nice activities to do around.

Thank… read more

(Excellent )

22/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)

Marion is able to successfully achieve a great number of tasks including cooking gardening & weaving
Marion is clever& she has given people in our district happiness.

(Excellent )

31/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tom & Marie) for host

Our Stay at Fiona's was wonderful.
We had the opportunity to try out new things and learn a lot about the history of the area.
She and her neighbours are very friendly and kind people, from whom you can learn so much and spend an amazing time with.
Her dog Coco is welcoming you from the very start and we loved her since then.

We appreciate the… read more

(Excellent )

30/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tom & Marie)

Tom & Marie are wonderful helpers , Thankyou Workway assn
They can do anything from Carpentry to Landscape Gardening
They are great window cleaners &quite good cooks too cooks.
I know they enjoyed being at my home & helping in the Community Peace Garden
Fiona

(Excellent )

11/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Léa)

Lea is a very good worker & is a great pleasure for me to host in my home
Her English is pretty good but Lea appreciates having her pronunciation corrected.to improve her communication skills .

(Excellent )

27/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mara Lydia ) for host

I spent just one week with Fiona. This short time was wonderful! She is very friendly and we had interesting talks. I enjoyed her and her friends company very much. Also I am really thankful that she showed me so much of the peaceful area around the farm.
The work was diversified and not so hard.

THANK YOU Fiona!

(Excellent )

16/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Éloïse & Juliette)

Eloise Michel was a wondrful help .
She can cook bread , wash windows & create art designs to publicise my October & the Maungati Musical Blossom Festival
Altogether a pleasure to host
Fiona Elworthy

(Excellent )

12/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Georges) for host

I spent about 3 weeks in fiona's home.

It was great, fiona is really friendly and nice, she improved my english by correcting my grammar and pronunciation. Her family and neighbours were interesting people.

She is also a good cook, and we always eat healthy food.

The place is really beautifull, with a lot of history, surrounded by cliffs and… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Georges)

Georges Flechner was a pleasure to host.
Georges is a skilled & imaginative Architect & I needed assistance with planning in my home kitchen Georges is also a talented French cook . He is clever with technology .
He enjoys conversation & is ambitious to improve his English .

(Excellent )

19/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)

Kevin is an amazing young man
Whatever work came up carpentry , building , hosting tourists Kevin was great
His organisational skills in event management I imagine will be so helpful to hosts who need assistance in this field .

(Excellent )

06/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ayano ) for host

Fiona hosted me for 2 weeks.
She was so lovely and energetic lady.
Also her friends were so lovely.
I was glad to meet them.

Her places and around there were quiet and so peaceful.
It was good for my mind.
I spent time with warm feelings everyday.
Especially, "Peace walk" was so nice!!
I thought everyone who visited there felt warm and… read more

(Excellent )

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