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Hi, G'day, Hola, Aloha, Bon Jour!
My name is Peta. I am a nature / ocean / garden-loving chica.
I love to surf, hike, camp, explore, learn new languages, yoga, dance and eat good food, but most of all I live to garden! My ultimate passion is growing veggies and making compost. Happiness to me is having my hands in the dirt, sunshine on my back and sweat on my brow.
I have spent the last 4 years on a remote island of Australia working in Bush Regeneration (yep, that means I am a professional at weeding!) and running a farmers market stall.
Before that I spent a number of years travelling abroad volunteering on different farms and managing eco-resorts in Canada (Remote lodge Manager, Hiking Guide, Kitchen Garden coordinator, Market Gardening, House sitting), Sri Lanka (Coconut plantation), South Africa (Permaculture property & Plant nursery), Central & South America (Manage Permaculture & Surf resort) and Hawaii (Permaculture property). Along the way I studied my Permaculture Design Certificate in Costa Rica and have continued to apply the principles in my garden projects.
My professional background is in Tourism Management and Event Coordinating, so I come with strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
I'm seeking opportunities on farms or eco-properties where I can share my knowledge and grow my skills in different areas of farm life. I'm interested to learn more about animal husbandry, natural building, aquaponics, soil conservation, biodynamics and all facets of homesteading. And I desperately want to become fluent in Spanish!
I am a happy, fit and independent woman, keen to connect with like-minded people. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you think I'd be a good fit for your projects. I plan to be Europe for the Summer of 2023, beyond which I am open to opportunities anywhere.
Thanks :)
(Please note, that all of my reviews from previous volunteer placements are from a partner profile from a former relationship - I'm now flying solo)Interests
AnimalsFitnessDIY & craftsDrawing & paintingMusicMountainLanguagesNatureSailing / BoatingYoga / WellnessWinter sportsWater sportsSustainabilityPlant careBeachCooking & foodCultureBooksOutdoor activitiesCamping
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am very interested in learning Spanish to become fluent. I am happy to help with English language skills.Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceLanguagesSome knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family mealsLife at a FarmstayHelping around the houseAnimal CareCharity WorkHelping with Computers/ InternetTeachingAble to teach about:
GardeningEco ProjectsHospitality/TourismMore details about your skills
Building
Renovating
Gardening
Permaculture
Landscaping
Cooking
Tourism/hospitality
Guiding
Marketing
Management
Event Coordination
House Sitting
Animal CareAge
36
What else ...
We are experienced and responsible house sitters and capable of taking care of off-grid properties, animals, or your accommodation business.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Gluten free (I am very resourceful and can happily live off simple options of meat and vegetables)
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I was lucky to arrive towards the end of the construction of the guest house so I got to stay in a brand new guest suite with incredible views over the lake and volcanoes. However, for future… read more
Her knowledge towards anything garden related was incredible. She actually helped us design our garden for the upcoming rainy season.
The best thing about Peta was her down to earth nature, her humour, and she is an absolute wizz in the kitchen.
She initially only wanted to stay for a week, but in the end… read more
The whole atmosphere of the place is so peaceful with awesome naturally built cabanas, communal palapa and incredible yoga shala.
The location feels remote even though you're only… read more
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I was lucky to arrive towards the end of the construction of the guest house so I got to stay in a brand new guest suite with incredible views over the lake and volcanoes. However, for future… read more
Her knowledge towards anything garden related was incredible. She actually helped us design our garden for the upcoming rainy season.
The best thing about Peta was her down to earth nature, her humour, and she is an absolute wizz in the kitchen.
She initially only wanted to stay for a week, but in the end… read more
The whole atmosphere of the place is so peaceful with awesome naturally built cabanas, communal palapa and incredible yoga shala.
The location feels remote even though you're only… read more
We had a lot of fun getting to know the two of them over wonderful meals and delicious home… read more
We appreciated the autonomy of the work, feeling free to get stuck into whatever projects… read more
Camille is an incredibly kind and generous… read more
We were lucky to experience the peak of summer when the sun never sets and there is endless water activities to keep you awake until dawn, followed by the beautiful Fall with fantastic hikes through pristine wilderness, and then the start of… read more
Deffinately too short a stay. Mike is a great carpenter, so I was told, so I put him to the test.....he's a great carpenter! Peta was able for anything, she cooked and cleaned and I could leave her on her own in the nursery knowing that she would look after everything as though it were her own. Peta and Mike were perfect workawayers.… read more
We were able to do a good variety of tasks while we were there including helping with Chilli sauces, gardening, housework and handyman jobs.
The work hours were fairly flexible and we were able to do some exploring of the property and area in our spare… read more
Both of them are focussed on doing tasks - Scott being a carpenter single-handedly made a great basic cupboard and along with the estate staff carried out a lot of valuable tasks some very physical. Peta also enthusiastically got into the physical labour side and… read more