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Welcome to Raglan, Surfing Capital of NZ. A great place to be, even for those who don't like the waves.
I'm a retired Nurse and former Organic Beef Farmer who moved from the farm into urban Raglan at the start of 2024. It's a big change being in the village and establishing a new property.
its wonderful living close to the ocean, for which I'm a strong advocate.
I'm deeply interested in things of a spiritual nature and the human energetic system, understood now through evidence from Quantum Physics.
I'm learning Spanish & was there in October '24 😁
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Languages
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Beach
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying and working with me is about so much more than just getting a job done. We start out as strangers and depart as friends. Having farmed organically for over 30 years I have lots of lived experience to share. Some former volunteers are still in regular contact & remain great friends. Ive also collected lots of books about sustainable gardening & land use which I'm very happy for you to dip in to while here.
These, along with my material about spirituality and energetic therapies may be of interest.
Help
Im now developing my property using Urban Permaculture design principles. A fabulous project that you can get involved with. Converting a weedy block of land into a place of life and vitality. Current jobs include planting, spreading mulch, building garden infrastructure
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I'm learning Spanish and would love to speak a little with my guests
Accommodation
Queen sized bed in a loft bedroom inside the house. A shared bathroom, living space & kitchen. Wifi, washing machine. TV is not of much importance but there is one you can hook up to a device.
I will provide all meals & accommodation in return for 4 hours of help per day. We can be flexible about when this is undertaken during hot or wet weather.
What else ...
After our mornings activites there is the beach, surf, bush & coast walks, fishing, cafes or just relaxing on the deck overlooking the bush reserve and listening to the cicadas and birds
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Excellent WiFi and space in your room
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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Sophie was a wonderful house guest and Workawayer at my place. Her gardening skills are fantastic and I was able to learn from her. Sophie is a person who just gets on with things quite independently and relaiably. Makes the worlds best pancakes & lots of fun too.
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