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I am a stay at home mother homeschooling our children, and my husband works full time.
We live on the beachfront in a unique and rustic house that my husband built.
We are looking for an au pair type arrangement, someone who is able to stay and help for at least 3 months in return for food and accommodation.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Music
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Self development
Cooking & food
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You'll learn about life in a large family
Projects involving children
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Help
I mainly need help with cleaning and cooking.
If you have any skills or interests to contribute, I would find things for you to do in those areas. Also, it would be lovely if you can inspire my homeschooled children with whatever hobbies you have, and your homeland culture, whether you are from overseas or nz:-)
If time allows and ideas and visions evolve, there could be other things that we need help with, but right now I'm just focusing on meeting new people, sharing nourishing food, joyful and peaceful living, and using our time and energy in an intentional way.
I'm thinking the times that I will need your help is 5 days a week between 8am- 1pm. If these hours don't work for you, I am flexible.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
Our house is rather noisy so you may appreciate the quiet space that you will have in your own separate cabin with a single bed, a couch, drawers for clothing, tea/coffee facilities, and electricity.
There is also beachfront space for a van for those of you who are road tripping around our beautiful country.
Our cosy lounge is open for you to join us at anytime you like. We only have one bathroom and toilet!
I am happy to accommodate if you have any dietary requirements.
What else ...
We live 15 minutes away from Blenheim, so ideally you would have your own vehicle, but we can work around this if you don't.
There is no public transport to where we live.
There are beautiful beaches, bays, and bush walks nearby. Whites Bay over the hill is a popular place to camp and hang out for locals and travelers. There is a golf course and tennis court across the road.
Although we have smart phones, we don't have computers, wifi, video games or TV. I use my phone intentionally, and none of the kids have their own phone.
If you stay with us please ask if you can take photos of the kids as I don't want anything on social media thankyou:-)
My husband smokes outside. I don't smoke.
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?
One
My animals / pets
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I deeply enjoyed talking with the mother and being with the family.
we made fires, cooked and went on beach walks.
Stunning sunrises over the ocean and snow capped mountains in the distance.
Very interesting learning about their way of life with a homeschooled large Christian family.
I highly… read more
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I deeply enjoyed talking with the mother and being with the family.
we made fires, cooked and went on beach walks.
Stunning sunrises over the ocean and snow capped mountains in the distance.
Very interesting learning about their way of life with a homeschooled large Christian family.
I highly… read more
