Join us in taming our wild garden near Geraldine, New Zealand

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  Descrição

  Ronald & I live & work on our wild, free-range property just out of Geraldine. It has taken many years to get things to grow on this tough land, but now that it is, we can't keep up! Our garden is chemical-free, which is great, but it does mean a lot more work keeping things even slightly under control. We have NZ native areas, lots of fruit trees & berry bushes, and we mainly eat from our vegetable garden with hunted meat from the freezer.
  
  The garden is large and the work is quite physical, but it is also a lovely space to hang out. Sometimes you will be working alongside me (Anna) and I'll gladly share my gardening knowledge, hard-earned life wisdom, & Christian faith as we work, and other times you'll be working alone as Ronald & I work in our home-based businesses. Most of the work is outside (in the garden) but if you prefer I would also gladly pass on cleaning windows, vacuuming, cooking etc as I'd generally rather be outside. We also run an off-grid character-camping rental on the property complete with outdoor shower & baths so, if they're not booked, you may be able to experience your own fire-heated bath under the stars.
  
  You will have your own space in the sleepout but will share the bathroom etc with us. There is internet access in the house (not the sleepout), although it is quite slow so not really good for watching movies etc, but quite sufficient for checking emails. There is free internet 10 minutes away in Geraldine. The sleepout is very basic (just a bed and a light) but quite cute. The bathroom is a few metres away in the house and of course you'll have meals with us (nothing flash though! Mainly variations of salads, potatoes & meat)
  
  We are located 2 hours south of Christchurch and just over an hour from Tekapo & Mt Cook. Our central location makes it easy to do a bit of exploring in your off time.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Jardinagem

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  Ronald & I have both done cultural exchanges in the past (Canada & Paraguay), so we know what it's like to be in someone else's home in another country. We also know how important it is to get out & about & experience local life so we're always on the lookout for ways to share what's great about here.

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  Projetos que envolvem crianças

  Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.

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  Ajuda

  We'd love a hand in the garden, either alongside us, or independently while we run our businesses on site. Our garden is chemical-free, which is fabulous, but it does mean that we're hard-pushed to stop it becoming a jungle!
  
  There is ALWAYS weeding and mulching to do plus watering, tying back, pruning... Most of the jobs are reasonably physical and obviously outside so if you like to sit inside gaming we're probably not a great fit for you, but if you love being outdoors and getting dirty you'll fit right in.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Inglês: Fluente
  Espanhol: Iniciante

  Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
  If English isn't your first language, no problem, we can bumble through together.
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  Acomodação

  Sleepout with both a queen-size bed and a single bed. There are also bedrooms in the house if necessary.

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  Algo mais...

  There is no public transport in the area so ideally you will have your own transportation.
  
  We prefer couples (or friends), but if you're happy in your own company as a single person then you would also be welcome.

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  There is lots of parking space on the property so, if you prefer to be based out of your own camper or motorhome, that's fine.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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