Awatea Sanctuary, Waimate, New Zealand

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  Description

  I live in a beautiful country sanctuary, with stunning views of the Waimate district and the sea. The native birds and the garden filled with a wide variety of plants, create this tranquil, serene environment. There is an orchard with a variety of fruit. Seven sheep and a rather chatty cat 'Titten' keep me company. I am a reflexologist and I have an interest in medicinal plants and like making herbal infusions and tinctures. I enjoy qigong practice, biking and singing.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am willing to help with English as I taught for 40 years. I like sharing information about gardening and anything I am interested in and I like listening to peoples perspectives and knowledge. I like having fun.

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  Help

  I would like garden, planting and composting help. I call it a treasure hunt garden as I plant vegetables in amongst flowers and bushes. I would appreciate help around the house too.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  I have a self contained container on the property with a queen bed, cooking facilities, a shower and composting toilet. It is warm and private.
  
  I use mainly veges and herbs from the garden and the local market on Saturdays. I cook vegetarian,chicken meat and fish. I opt for spray free and organic. There is an orchard with a variety of fruits and berries.

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  What else ...

  Waimate has a lot of interesting things to see and do. Lovely bush walks, bike tracks. There are buses coming into Waimate daily. I have a bike people can use while they are staying here.

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  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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  Can host digital nomads

  I have good Internet connection

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  4-5 hours a day