WWOOF New Zealand

We are Looking for Single travellers & Couples to join us for stays. 

Ahi o te Manawa (Fire of the Heart) is 3/4 of an acre surrounded by native bush and enjoying views across lake Taupo and the TeHapua thermal field.
There are some secrets here only discovered upon visiting.

Located at the Southern end of the Lake is in close proximity to the Tongariro Crossing, the Volcanic Plateau, the Tongagriro River and Lake Rotoponamu to name a few local interests.
The human population usually varies from 1 to 5 with accomodation available for Woofers in a bedroom with a Queen sized bed, a sleep out with a double futon, your own van or tent or the 6 person tent here. Depends upon what is happening on the land at the time.
The earth here is black volcanic soil that grows abundantly well. 

You will share your time here with 5 chickens and 1 young dog named Ella. 

Practices followed here:
- worm farming
- non spraying since 1999
- permaculture
- composting
- electro-culture
- liquid fertilising

Current tasks:
- seed raising
- cultivating garden beds
- late pruning

Ongoing tasks:
- maintaining existing buildings
- firewood
- food foraging

Other tasks:
- building a deck & composting toilet
- octagonal pole build / earth build (pumice)

This land stands for Community, Connection, Love, Joy of Life and Abundance.

The aim here is to live a life well lead day by day.
A mixture of work, play, meditation, exploration, music, sharing meals, art, celebration and cultivating conscious connections.