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We are a sustainably designed, rural property on the edge of a protected wetland of regional significance in the lower North Island of New Zealand. We have fully organic domestic vegetable gardens, a small orchard, and firewood trees in addition to the wetland margin and native replanting. The main house is a new, sustainably designed building using solar and wood fired water heating. It has magical calm and tranquility.
We are a same-sex couple who both work in education, have traveled to many places in New Zealand and overseas and enjoy the company of others. We enjoy cooking (our guests tell us the meals we provide are very good) and can cater for vegans, vegetarians or omnivores. Our interests and general knowledge are broad and we love meeting new people who care about the planet.
We are five minutes from the Ōtaki rail station and inland from the coast. It is a one hour drive to Wellington city, and between 10 and 20 minutes from beaches at Ōtaki, Pekapeka and Waikanae. Having your own transport is good but we can collect you from bus or train stations. It is about a 30 minute walk to the nearest shop.
We are happy for visitors (I person or 2) to stay up to 4 nights (but can be longer by negotiation) and will provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation in exchange for 4-5 hours each help per day. We appreciate non-smoking, visitors who want to learn about New Zealand birds and plants, organic gardening and sustainability, or who want quiet, reflective time after their work is done.Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda en una granja
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We have many books about New Zealand plants and birds and knowledge about wetlands and their importance but also can talk about New Zealand history, literature, and poetry. We do preserving of fruit, berries and vegetables and focus on eating and cooking seasonally from the property. We are constantly exploring how to become more sustainable - you may have great ideas to help with that - and really enjoy learning about new approaches to cooking. We keep a well stocked spice and sauce cupboard and grow a range of fresh herbs.
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We are looking for help with general property maintenance: firewood work (cutting, stacking, moving), wetland development (weeding and replanting), domestic vegetable garden and orchard work, as well as domestic chores such as house maintenance (window washing, repainting, home handy person repairs). We sometimes require DIY skills for small retaining walls, chicken coops, potting shed areas.
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Accommodation is in a private, stand alone cottage with a renovated bathroom, a gas stovetop and microwave cooking facilities, which located beside the main house. It has one double bed and a sofa bed as well as a table and chairs and decks with views into the orchard and beyond. We provide food for you to make your own breakfasts - and you can tell us what you like - and provide a hot meal with us in the house at night. Lunch is usually provided but sometimes you may need to make your own if we are both out at midday. There is wireless internet access in the cottage.
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In your time off on weekdays, there is no easy off-property transport other than your own feet. In the weekends we can take visits to the local market, the local beach, or short local forest walks.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
The internet connection at the property is wireless and can occasionally be weaker at times of local peak demand. There is no fibre cabling in this area yet.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
There is a flat parking pad halfway up the drive where a reasonably large camper can be parked. It is some distance from the cottage and full ablutions and power can only be supplied via an outdoor extension cord in dry weather.
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I had such a wonderful time staying with Sally and Robin for the week. Such beautiful land, fun work, AMAZING food.
10 out of 10 would recommend.
I personally will be popping back in if I find myself back in the area :)
they understood my English communication level and we enjoyed a lot of conversation😊
They taught me so much about gardening, composting, pruning, and caring for chickens.
And Their cooking is soooooo delicious and also shared recipes with me;)
This place is soooo nice!!!
the house is very… read more
Full of really good food, thoughtful advice and learning. I was absolutely spoilt with cheese scones and feijoa ice cream.
I learnt a lots about gardening, cooking & culture.
Thank you for being so patient and kind with me, and for the gorgeous cottage I had the pleasure of… read more
It was a joy to share such wonderful food, conversation and laughter. The cottage was so cosy, and we really valued having our own space, especially after such a long time travelling.
We had everything we could have wanted; the work was varied, engaging… read more
We only can highly recommend this beautiful workaway.
The most lovely people,
the most delicious food,
the most cosy house,
the most impressive garden with an amazing view.
All together made us feel like we are in paradise. We had so many heart warming conversations and learned so much about NZ, the nature,… read more
I stayed in their wonderful little cottage and helped out three days in the garden.
They have included me in their daily activities and were happy to answer any questions I had. It was lovely having fascinating conversations about their work, life and the workings of New Zealand.
The… read more
The house is just beautiful, with a gorgeous garden… read more
Wonderful person, beautiful space!