Marayke

New Zealand
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Travel information

I am currently

Travelling

Activities i am interested in:

I love hiking and cycling, and catching up for a pint. I’m on the lookout for the best second hand shops too.

My next destination:
Ireland - from Jul 2026 until Jul 2026
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Description

I’m a gardener for work at home and I miss my vege garden too! I have studied environmental science, traditional horticulture, and also permaculture design. I love getting stuck into a garden project, even if it’s just weeding or moving compost. I’m pretty handy with a hedge trimmer too. I’m keen to learn about any plants I don’t know. I also worked as a florist for a while, so I’m very happy Spring is here!

I’m also handy with DIY and renovation. In 2022 I built a tiny house on wheels, so I gained quite a few building skills from that. At previous workaways I have installed insulation, plastered, painted, built a bench, sewed curtains, sanded and painted cast iron furniture, and installed some skirting boards. I love a project and working with my hands.

I am travelling via bicycle! This means I am flexible with my schedule and have my own transportation - but also that I can eat a lot of pastries on my way 😋 It is my favourite way to travel.

In my spare time I love hiking as well, and have a knitting project on the go for quiet evenings. I can also cook and bake a little.

With my workaway experiences I am happy to work hard, but my favourites are the ones where I can eat with the family and feel included. The cultural exchange is important to me! Although I can also happily entertain myself. I also love if there are cats or dogs around to make friends with.
Interests

Sustainability

Farming

Carpentry

Art & design

History

Gardening

Drawing & painting

Adventure sports

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Camping

Cycling

Hiking

Nature
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Art Projects

Creative DIY projects

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Animal Care

Able to teach about:

Light gardening
More details about your skills

See above about gardening and DIY!

I can also cook and am happy to help out with meals. I have been cooking daily for ten at my current workaway!
Age

28
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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21 Mar 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help in my wild garden while ...)

I had a pleasant week with Tatjana. Thanks for sharing your knowledge about the local trees and wildlife, and recommending beautiful walks around the countryside. I enjoyed my work in the garden too, I hope everything grows well! If you are looking for a peaceful break from cities, this is for you! Thanks again.

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8 Mar 2026

Left by host (Permaculture farm with online ...) for Workawayer ()

Marayke and Will were with us for two weeks and their contribution was invaluable. They cooked the main meal for a group of 10 volunteers on a daily basis during their stay, apart from many other tasks. One other volunteer commented that “they create a home from home, whereever they are”. We we could not agree more. Apart from their professional … read more

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8 Mar 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Permaculture farm with online ...)

We had a fantastic time with Jürgen and Maria in Stockum.
From the very start they made us feel welcome in their incredible house, and the other workawayers staying were the best company we could have asked for!
We had great fun working in the garden, helping to get it ready after the winter, for the spring rush. We also really enjoyed the … read more

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16 Feb 2026

Left by host (Join us and experience rural ...) for Workawayer ()

From the moment they arrived at our farmhouse, in rural Northern Germany, they brought warmth, curiosity, and positive energy into our home. For it being their first Workaway experience, we were deeply impressed by how open-minded, hardworking, and adaptable they were. They truly embraced life here — not just the renovation projects, but our … read more

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12 Feb 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us and experience rural ...)

Alexa and Holger welcomed us like family from the very start. This was our first workaway but we were blown away by the friendliness and generosity offered. What an amazing way to exchange cultures and make new friends, we feel so so lucky!

We stayed for about six weeks and helped with some renovation work for their awesome farmhouse. We were … read more

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