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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
18 Oct 2025
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Description
Ecovillage is a robust, vibrant and supportive village on beautiful farm land right in the heart of Nelson city. There are currently 9 individual homes/ blocks consisting of shareholder families and renters, with ages ranging from 6yrs-80yrs. The residents share land for orchards, community gardens, meeting areas, a climbing wall, chickens, sheep.
We have a working bee once a month and social occasions/ shared meals that you will be welcomed to join into.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience being part of living in a vibrant, diverse and robust eco village. Learn about how we nurture environmental values, sharing resources and building strong caring relationships amongst the village.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Gardening, grounds maintenance, general maintenance, tree planting. We are also really interested in and open to the unique skills, knowledges and experiences that workawayers can bring and share.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation in your own one bedroom private cottage with bathroom/ kitchen. This cottage is on my section of the village, where I live with my 6 yr old son.
What else ...
Bus stop 2 mins walk away that goes into Nelson city and it is a 20mins walk away. Great local walks right on our doorstep.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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1. Village life
While we were staying in the lovely cottage next to Felicity’s place, we spent a lot of time walking around the village, getting to know the villagers, and even being invited to potluck dinners, the monthly working bee & lunch, and so forth. It… read more
News about the cyclone about to hit NZ got me concerned since there was a small overlap between the northern part of the south island and the storm.
I reached out to several people and luckily got a response from Felicity inviting me to spend a few days with the adorable, 5 year old - Noah, and her.
It was a… read more
The house and garden is really beautiful and has stunning views of the sea!
Felicity is so open and generous welcoming us into her home. We loved spending time getting to know her better, sharing meaningful engaging conversations and having lovely… read more
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1. Village life
While we were staying in the lovely cottage next to Felicity’s place, we spent a lot of time walking around the village, getting to know the villagers, and even being invited to potluck dinners, the monthly working bee & lunch, and so forth. It… read more
News about the cyclone about to hit NZ got me concerned since there was a small overlap between the northern part of the south island and the storm.
I reached out to several people and luckily got a response from Felicity inviting me to spend a few days with the adorable, 5 year old - Noah, and her.
It was a… read more
The house and garden is really beautiful and has stunning views of the sea!
Felicity is so open and generous welcoming us into her home. We loved spending time getting to know her better, sharing meaningful engaging conversations and having lovely… read more
