Join me creating a food forest in Picton, New Zealand

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Nestled amongst tall kānuka trees above a beautiful valley, overlooking bush-clad hills and it gets all-day sun. It's a short walk to the town centre, shops, beaches, bush tracks and marina.
  Newly renovated Workawayer accommodation for 1 person or a couple, on an urban-rural organic hillside property .
  
  I am planting native trees and shrubs (250+ so far) on the steep parts of the organic, hillside property and restoring stone walls, paths, raised beds and outdoor living areas.
  
  A 1950s cottage is perched at the top of the wild garden, which needs grass areas tamed and trimmed, weeding, clearing invasive plants, mulch and compost area built, paving done, water tanks hooked up to downpipes and drainage channels dug, steps cleared and restored.
  
  One friendly, elderly cat on the property plus the owner and occasionally other friends and family visit.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Práctica de idiomas

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intereses

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Política / justicia social

  

  Vegetariano o vegano

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Cultura

  

  Arquitectura

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Libros

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Fotografía

  

  Idiomas

  

  Jardinería

  

  Escritura

  

  Artes escénicas

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Acampada

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Baile

  

  Senderismo
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Exchange language, culture and cuisine.
  Spirited conversation about conservation, environmental issues, social issues.
  Weekly lunch or dinner made together with guests and family.
  Drawing, writing, poetry, printmaking.

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  Ayuda

  I want to create a 'food forest' with native plants growing up as shelter and companions to edible crops and fruit trees.
  
  Due to age and injury, I can't restore this property on my own.
  
  Workawayers will help with general garden tasks like weeding and trimming grass and tree branches, planting out native seedlings, mulching, digging, paving, clearing debris for removal, chopping firewood, building raised vege beds, and perhaps light construction of outdoor areas and shelters. Seasonally, fruit tree pruning and care, harvesting and planting vege seedlings.
  
  On the house, there are some tasks like finishing the new porch (lining with plywood, painting), sanding, painting and staining a deck.
  
  I work full time, but when I am home (weekends) I'll be joining you in the garden to help, and we can share a weekly dinner or lunch together if you would like that.
  Otherwise, you will have your own private sunny accommodation with new bed, ensuite bathroom, large sunny deck to enjoy the birdsong and the tranquility of the wild garden.
  
  Workawayers will be doing 3 hours per day (5 day week) and organising their own food/meals. In your studio you have a basic kitchenette and you are welcome to use the dishwasher and laundry upstairs.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Español: Fluido
  Catalan: Principiante
  Francés: Principiante
  Maori: Principiante

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
  Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
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  Alojamiento

  Newly renovated studio with private bathroom.
  Kitchenette with kettle, toaster, bench-top oven, induction plate, small fridge, cutlery and plates.
  Double bed (new and comfy), sofa, outdoor table and chairs.
  Sunny and secure.
  Overlooking beautiful wild garden and parklands.
  Very quiet and private.
  Use of dishwasher and laundry upstairs when owner is home.

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  Algo más...

  Picton is a beautiful little seaside village with lots of hiking, bush tracks, beaches, kayaking, boat tours, dolphin watching, galleries, pubs and music venues, library, a charming little theatre, supermarket within 15 mins walk. I have a bike that you can use.
  
  There's a bus to/from Blenheim every day. Nelson is 2 hours away, Kaikoura 2 hours and Christchurch 5 hours driving. Ferries to the north island are 25 mins walk away.
  
  I live very simply and quietly. Noise carries in this house as it has wooden floors.
  Please use headphones if listening to music, tv, movies and respect that I work full time so need quiet from 10pm-7am.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Stella (15 años)

  Friendly and elderly tabby cat.

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