Help us become self sufficient in a little piece of paradise in Fordell, New Zealand

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  Description

  We are Kevin and Marie and 8 months ago we moved out of town to our own little rural slice of paradise, up the beautiful Matarawa Valley Rd. I like to cook, we love to host family and friends. Kevin is a hunter and we enjoy eating from the bbq most evenings in the summer months. We have adult children and grandchildren who are a big part of our lives. We also have two small dogs who think they own us. I really enjoy gardening, and until recently completed most projects myself until an injury has reduced the amount I can achieve. My daughter is currently touring the world undertaking various jobs and staying with workaway hosts and having the most amazing experience. I would like to off our hospitality and give back by offering our home to you, so you have the opportunities to experience family life in rural New Zealand (rural being 15 minutes to town). And with this experience help us to establish a vegetable garden from scratch and maintain some of the overgrown gardens we have inherited.
  We have adult children and grandchildren who are a big part of our lives. We also have two small dogs who think they own us, and a small slice of paradise we will love to share

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I enjoy walking and camping and have some great spots that we camp at that we would love to share. We are a close family and our adult children are very much part of our lives and would be included in your experience. I am a keen cook and we have lots of bbq in the summer, sitting outside in our beautiful home, I would like to share some kiwi hospitality. I have a passion for creative arts and have a wide range of knowledge that I can share. Kevin has spent years on farms and is a keen DIY man. We are both willing to
  Share as much knowledge as we can. I am absolutely hopeless with languages but Kevin is a quick learner. I’m saying this I’ve managed to travel in France, Italy, Greece and Spain and make myself understood. I would really enjoying hosting to learn about other cultures normal day to day life which I find fascinating,

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We really want to become self sufficient and would like help with establishing gardens, some heavy work will be required, like lifting pieces of concrete and making paths, digging and weeding. I will be working alongside of anyone who wants to join me. I have had previous successful gardens and have plans as to what I want to achieve with help. I am also open to learning new skills.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We have a spare bedroom in our house or if you want privacy we have a lovely little caravan, beside the house. We are meat eaters so a healthy portion of meat is eaten at most evening meals. Breakfast and lunch is a much more casual affair, meals will be eaten with us and whoever else has come to
  Join us

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  What else ...

  Whanganui is an epic tourist destination. It is the spot to be if you want to explore one of NZ's longest rivers, if you like water there are options to swim, canoe, kayak, jetboat, fish and even ride the historic P.S. Waimarie Paddle Steamer. We have a National Park on our doorstep, with walks and beautiful scenery. There are so many reasons why you should come and stay with us, we are super friendly, salt of the earth people. We have adult children and grandchildren who are a big part of our lives. We also have two small dogs who think they own us, and a small slice of paradise we will love to share.Whanganui is known for its heritage status, it is a beautiful small city with lots of attractions, walks, the river and the sea nearby. We also border the National park and it is only an hour from
  Mount Ruapehu where there are walks and mountain bike tracks galore!
  We are an outgoing lot, with a home full of lots
  Of laughter.

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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

  We have a caravan separate to the house which could be used as a work space for someone wanting the internet to work.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have a large concrete pad outside our house which can easily accommodate a large or small camper

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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