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Description
Welcome to Raglan, Surfing Capital of NZ. A great place to be, even for those who don't like the waves.
I'm a semi-retired Nurse and former Organic Beef Farmer who has just moved from the farm into urban Raglan. Although I've lived close to Raglan for many years it's a big change being in the village and establishing the property.
My home has wonderful views of farmland, to bush and a peep of the upper harbour.
It's wonderful living beside the ocean and I have been a strong advocate against Seabed Mining for many years.
I'm deeply interested in things of a spiritual nature and the human energetic system, understood now through evidence from Quantum Physics.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
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 WWOOFers 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.
The E bike & Booggy Boards may also get lots of use while you're staying ☺️
Help
Im now developing my property to become a Sustainable Food Forest 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, developing water supply, building infrastructure for espalliered fruit trees and berry bushes.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I speak fluent English. I was bottom of the class in French even though I love the language .
Accommodation
Double bed in a loft bedroom inside the house. A shared bathroom, living space & kitchen. Wifi, washing machine. TV is not a feature not much importance but here is one you can hook up to a device.
I will provide all meals & accommodation in return for 4 hours of help. We can be flexible about when this is undertaken during hot or wet weather.
What else ...
After our mornings cctivites 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
Parking space for a van in a shared lane. Loft bedroom in the house for sleeping
Can possibly accept pets
This will be negotiable
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 hours per day
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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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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.
Hope our… read more
