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Hello
We are a family of four with a and have a large extended family in the local community so if you would like a taste of New Zealand family life we would love to have you.
We live on a farm growing predominately wheat and maize but we also have some grazing livestock, chooks, cats and two dogs.
I run a small sewing and design business and have way, way more ideas than time to complete them all so I would love someone to help.
Our current project is building a big treehouse for the children. We are up to framing up the walls and assembly
We also have a huge garden that is always in need of a keen gardener so if any of those appeal to you we’d love to have you.
We are located in beautiful Opiki about 20km from Palmerston North(15-20 minutes).
Opiki is less than 2 hours from Wellington and in close proximity to beaches, walk and cycle ways and many other of New Zealand's exciting recreational areas.
We are also close to the may great tramps in the Tararua Ranges.
We are happy to pick you up from Palmerston North if you don't have your own transport.Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticosPráctica de idiomasJardineríaConstrucción y bricolajeCuidado de niños y juegos creativosCocinar para toda la familiaAyuda domésticaMantenimiento generalIntercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
I can offer sewing lessons
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We have a small house on our farm with large gardens on the site. We have hundreds of beautiful specimen camellia and magnolia trees from around the world. We have vegetable garden beds and plenty of fruit trees so someone with a passion for gardening, pruning and landscaping would love it here.
We are currently looking for someone to help us build our large playhouse. I have a pretty good idea of how to do it but if you are great at problem solving and like a challenge this could be a fun task.
Tasks may also include some babysitting, cooking, cleaning or other things that help with the running of a family.Idiomas
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I have been learning French for the last couple of years since our last fabulous workawayer so I’d love to keep practising.Alojamiento
We have a lovely warm lined and insulated shipping container all hooked up with lights and power attached to the house that we have set up as a guest room
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We are a non smoking family so ask visitors not to smoke in the house or around our children.
If you have special dietary requirements please let us know when contacting us- although this is not a problem but it helps to know in advanceUn poco más de información
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Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
I am transitioning to working from home. We are just finishing up lining out a 12 meter shipping container as my workshop so We can be fairly flexible with the space we have in terms of having somewhere for you to set up. We have unlimited data on our wifi and it is a reasonable speed.
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We live on a farm and have plenty of space to park as big a bus or camper van as you like. We have an outside caravan plug on the house so you can connect up if you need.
Podría aceptar mascotas
We have a fenced yard so if your pet is friendly we can host you. We have two children, a young, energetic and very friendly cocker spaniel, 2 cats that generally keep their distance and chooks in a fenced area so if your pet can handle that we are happy to host you. I am assuming that as you are travelling with your pet that they are well trained and mannered.
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Sara is a great cook and baker and made some really delicious diners and cookies!! They took us to see Palmerston North and we also… read more
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Sara is a great cook and baker and made some really delicious diners and cookies!! They took us to see Palmerston North and we also… read more
Nicole instantly became a favourite with the kids and the dog as she was always willing to play or go for walks.
We hope she comes back to New Zealand again to visit.
Anna it was so lovely to meet you.
Good luck for the rest of your travels.
Enjoy the rest of your travels
Sara and Adrian
kids. We were allowed to spend Christmas together with the family and participate in other great activities. Sara showed me how to sew a dress and how to make suhsi. Thank you very much! We enjoyed the time with you.
Jesse and Lukas were excellent guests. They weeded our large overgrown garden and helped plant veggies and flowers, they were fabulous with our two children and built out new trampoline. Our son was particularly please with your help gaming as he’d never done that… read more
We had a wonderful time at your place! You guys were so welcoming, and Sara your cooking is just amazing :)
Sara, Adrian & Giacomo
So a beautiful family, full of Life and Love.
:)
Sara, Adrian Giac & Georgie
Thank you so much I had a wonderful time with you.
This was my first workaway experience and I it was awesome.
Sara and Adrian are wonderful hosts and Giacomo is a lovely little dinosaur expert.
I loved being with you in your amazing shop Sara and baking and playing card games with you Georgina (also… read more
thank you so much for staying with us and for all the help you provided.
We are really missing you an hope you are having a fabulous time.
Sara, Adrian, Giacomo and Georgina
It was such a pleasure having you stay with us. It made a real difference having you help me look after Giacomo and I enjoyed your company. I hope the rest of your trip is going well and I hope we meet up again.Sara
It was a pleasure staying with you in Opiki for a few days! It was great to have all different kind of jobs of which I could choose. Enjoyed the babysitting with lovely Giacomo, the gardening with smoko with granddad and last but not least - Sara, the sewing in your lovely shop definitely safed my sewing career.
I… read more
Sara
safe travels
sara, adrian and Giacomo
Anna helped out in the shop, sewing, in the garden and had endless patience playing with Giacomo, who decided she was his best friend the minute she arrived.
Good luck for the rest of your travels Anna.
Sara, Adrian and Giacomo
Thank you so much!! :-)
It was wonderful to spend a week with your family! We weren't entirely sure what to expect, as this was our first workaway, but it exceeded all of our expectations. Thank you for taking us along, and showing us what life is like for New Zealanders! We had a wonderful time playing with Giacomo, seeing your shop,… read more
It was so good to have you stay with us for the last week. Thank you so much for fitting in with our family and making our lives so easy. We appreciate everything you have done for us and the great care you took of Giacomo- He certainly appreciated it!
good luck for the remainder of your trip and keep in touch
Adrian, Sara and… read more
I spend three weeks with this amazing people. Very soon I felt like I was a part of their family. Sara and Adrian are diligent, humorous and easy going hosts and little Giacomo is a charming… read more
Mike thank you for all your gardening and childcare- you were fabulous and I certainly appreciated your contribution to our household. Good luck with the rest of your travels and finding work in… read more
thank you for all your hard work around the house, garden and looking after Giacomo.
Come back any time
Sara, Adrian and Giacomo
We'd definitely recommend visiting… read more
they were fabulous and easy to get on with and fitted in with the whole family.
Good luck for the rest of your travels guys.
Good luck with the rest of your travels.
I loved to spend time in Saras gorgeous little shop in Shannon. Now I have my own ventage dress :)
The kids were (most of the time ;))lovely.
Thank you for taking me to the beach, the museum, the town, grandma's, the firework, the spa,... it was amazing!
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She was involved in everything from gardening to cooking, caring for the children, sewing and helping in the shop.
Good luck Melanie for the rest of your trip and keep in touch
Sara and Adrian are really nice, and their little Giacomo is lovely, and they have a really friendly dog too ! I really had a great time there, and wish I could have stayed longer !
Thanks a… read more
Thibault was a lovely man who helped in the garden, hanging curtains and with wallpapering. He was cheerful and was great with our young son.
Sara
Would have them back in a heartbeat or recommend to others.
My only regret is I didn't have any single friends to marry them… read more