Join us in creating an organic veggie patch on the beautiful Awhitu Peninsula, New Zealand

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  Description

  Join us in creating a tranquil retreat on the beautiful Awhitu Peninsula!
  
  Are you ready to escape to a serene one-hectare lifestyle block on the Awhitu Peninsula? We're looking for enthusiastic help as we transform an old farmhouse into a cozy retreat space. I'm a yoga teacher and health coach, and teach online yoga and from home. .
  
  What is Offered :
  Accommodation: Stay in a quaint, if slightly ramshackle, farmhouse with all the essentials. (yes, we have fast wi-fi)
  
  Activities:You are welcome to participate in yoga sessions and enjoy plant-based cooking in our vegetarian household.
  
  Experience: Embrace the peaceful beauty of the Awhitu Peninsula, just an hour south of Auckland Airport (off-peak traffic).
  
  What We Need?
  Work Variety: Help with housework, maintenance, planting and some social media tasks.
  
  Ideal Candidates: While we prefer couples or groups of travelers. There’s always someone in the house, so a solo traveler will have company.
  
  Nature's Beauty: Within 15 minutes, you can reach Hamiltons Gap, Kariotahi Beach, Awhitu Regional Park and Waiuku Township.
  
  Future Projects: We’re starting a native planting project (no animals for now, but we do have two amazing cats!).
  
  Come be part of our projects and help us create a peaceful haven.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  At our place, you will experience the tranquility of a peaceful rural space on the Awhitu Peninsula. This is a unique opportunity to connect with nature and yourself, away from the hustle and bustle. You'll be in the company of a yoga teacher, offering insights into yoga practices and a health-focused lifestyle. Enjoy nutritious, plant-based meals in a supportive environment where you can learn about healthy eating and wellness. This space allows for personal growth, reflection, and the chance to immerse yourself in a serene setting. It's classic kiwi countryside, next to a dairy farm and near a small Auckland township.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Three vegetarian meals a day. Breakfast and Lunch are normall shared,
  
  Help Required:
  Maintaining and developing our organic vegetable patch and lifestyle block. There's always something to do, from weeding and maintenance to painting and mending fences.
  
  Help Options:
  Outdoor Tasks: Help with the organic vegetable patch, weeding, and maintenance. There are always fences to paint and mend.
  
  Indoor Tasks: If you prefer lighter tasks, we welcome assistance with painting and general household tasks.
  
  Skills: Building skills are a bonus but not necessary. We're happy to share our skills with you!
  
  Expectations:
  We ask that you can work independently and feel comfortable starting and completing tasks with minimal supervision.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  We offer double room in the main house with a shared bathroom.
  You are welcome to bring a tent or campervan, and we share our main meal of the day.
  Three meals a day provided when the amount of work is 20 - 25 hours per week.
  Three vegetarian meals a day. Breakfast and Lunch are normall shared,

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  What else ...

  I have experience working in retreats and ashrams, so I understand that you're also on holiday. We are open to negotiating hours—whether you'd like to work more on weekends to have weekdays off, or any other arrangement that suits your plans.
  
  Welcome LGBTQI + couples.
  
  Please note there is limited bus service, so having your own vehicle is necessary. Our WiFi is fantastic, but the bathroom is shared.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  The internet is fantastic, we can offer you a quiet space to work and can find tasks may suit a working schedule.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  A self-contained campervan/motorhome is welcome. Power is available.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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