Living off the land, learning to grow food and live sustainably in Diamond Harbour, New Zealand

Detalhes

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  Descrição

  We live on a hectare of productive garden, orchard and wild areas in Diamond Harbour , which is nestled in the beautiful harbour of Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula. It is green with lots of trees and filled with birdsong. It feels like country life with the advantage of being in a wonderful community and close to Christchurch city and the port of Lyttelton. Only 10 minutes ride on a ferry to get here, and that connects to a short bus ride from the city. Or a 40 minute drive from Christchurch.
  
  Mary swims daily in the sea and you can join her if you like. There are also lots of tracks to walk and a great new cafe close by. You can join in the weekly ukulele class and sing-along which Mary runs, and she has taught organic gardening for many years so you can learn if you’re interested.
  
  We love to grow food sustainably and care for this land. Recent projects have been; developing new vegetable garden beds, harvesting and preserving the fruit from the season, building a large chicken run, felling big trees and making firewood, weeding and planting, compost-making, propagating and planting new trees and shrubs.
  
  Also keen for some help with tidying, de-cluttering, cleaning and painting inside. Washing high windows.
  
  You will have a separate room with a view over the trees and a double futon bed. It is shared living with us. Delicious fresh food provided for you.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral

  Ajuda com computadores/internet
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  Interesses

  

  Eventos e social

  

  Cultura

  

  Sustentabilidade

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Escrever

  

  Cuidar de plantas

  

  Música

  

  História

  

  Jardinagem

  

  Desenho e pintura

  

  Faça você mesmo

  

  Culinária e comida

  

  Carpintaria

  

  Livros

  

  Arte e design

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Esportes aquáticos

  

  Velejar/navegar

  

  Atividades ao ar livre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Camping

  

  Praia
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  We are local to this area and have lived around here all our lives. Staying in our home you will learn about NZ culture , talking and eating and working together. You are welcome to join in with the weekly ukulele and singing lessons, lots of fun songs and waiata ( Māori songs).
  
  In exchange we always enjoy learning about you and your culture.
  We have been wwoof hosts for over 25 years, so hosting people from other countries is part of our lives and those of our adult children ( you will probably meet them when they visit too).
  
  Daily cold water swimming is part of Mary’s life and you are welcome to join in.

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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

  Outside we need help with general gardening, light building, firewood, chicken care, digging over new gardens, compost-making, tree-planting, clearing new areas (harder physical work to cut back and remove large plants).
  Inside the house we need help with cleaning, de-cluttering, painting walls, small carpentry repairs, building shelves and benches,
  We will mostly work with you if you. If possible we will teach you the task and then set you up to work independently.
  Always keen to share our skills with you.

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  Idiomas

  Inglês: Fluente

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  Acomodação

  Separate room and double bed.
  Delicious, fresh meals available (3 meals provided).
  We eat some meat but not a lot.
  We can share cooking.
  If you require specific food (eg. Gluten free bread, dairy free milk, you will need to provide this). We can provide GF and DF meals.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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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 space on our drive for a camper. Contact us if you are interested in bring your camper here and we can discuss your requirements and whether this is suitable.

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  Pode aceitar animais

  Dogs which are people and livestock friendly and won’t run away.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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