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Description
We are a family of 4 living within an eco community on 6.3 hectares of land. We have our own private land and animals, as well as having responsibilities on the shared community land. We have 14 hens, dog, a cow, 2 sheep. Each August we adopt some orphan lambs to bottle feed. The community have 2 kunekune pigs.
We are an eco community. With a septic field, firewood forest, olive grove, orchards, pond eco system and more. We have community based projects for workdays. Plus other work within our personal land and home.
There is nature all around. There is always something to do in the home or on the land.
We have 2 school aged children who love to play in their outdoor huts.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There will be opportunity to learn many land based skills. To learn the local culture and lifestyle. Onsite into community shared land care.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Workaways should own a pair of gumboots/ work boots! Workaways need a positive 'can do' attitude.
Weeding, pruning, lifting weedmat, cleaning, creating a meadow/playscape, animal care, general maintenance, helping with DIY (such as building a boardwalk), planting, making gardens, cooking meals, childcare, plant/tree care.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
A private cabin. shared family bathroom. Workaways will be provided with food to make their own breakfast and lunch. Dinner with the family or other families in the community. On rest days workaways will provide their own food.
What else ...
There are many opportunities to socialise within the community and transport to wellington city is 2hour Train ride.
Masterton town is 10 minutes drive.
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?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
