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Creating a food forest using permaculture design principles in Rangitahi, Raglan, Surfing Capital of New Zealand

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    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 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.
    My home has wonderful views of farmland, bush and a peep of the upper harbour.
    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

    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
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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.

  • Help

    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, developing water supply, building infrastructure for espaliered fruit trees and berry bushes.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I'm learning Spanish and would love to speak a little with my guests

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Double 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 ...

    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

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Excellent WiFi and space in your room

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Parking space for a van in a shared lane. Loft bedroom in the house for sleeping

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 995868569672

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