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WWOOF host Marlborough Region, New Zealand
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Introduction
Describe your property and the projects you need help with. The character limit helps it to fit on mobile devices and the printed book.   /2000

Our property is busy yet peaceful. Set next to a beautiful river and some pine forest. 40 minutes from nearest town. We have an organic garden and orchard, chickens, sheep, pet ducks and 3 cats on six hectares. 

We're working on getting off grid energy, completing new gardens, renovating & painting our home, developing a forest garden/orchard. We have a wood working business from home and are home educating.

We used to host WWOOFers constantly for many years. Wonderful times. Returning to it now so we can have some support developing our new property. Also our younger children can have the fantastic experience that our older children had, experiencing cultural exchange. Years later we still love going back through our WWOOFer album's & remembering all the fun times we had together & projects we accomplished!

Comments from Hendrik: "They became part of my family, thank you for the amazing time & experience, I will never forget. Saddest farewell, I will miss you so much". 2011.Germany.

Comment from Aurelie :  "I will never forget this time. A lot of fun playing & working together. They really care about you & the work was varied & enjoyable.Great conversation, laughs & delicious food." 2011.France.

Aiko : "warm, relaxed family that make you feel comfortable" 2009.Japan.

Join us in helping with gardening, landscaping, construction, farming, some cooking or baking, firewood, activities with children ( young adult twins with some special needs). Household help. General variety of every day tasks.Whatever project needs competing.

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General Information
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We appreciate the peace and privacy of living in such a beautiful place. We hope others can enjoy it too, while contributing to life here. It's all about family here, revolving around providing for & sustaining the family. Overcoming challenges & nurturing health and happiness.

We very much appreciate help with all our projects! We are a bit crazy for always taking on new projects :)

As we develop this property you will not just be adding to it for our benefit, but for many people who come & stay & enjoy this place- as we love hospitality!

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Number of people that can be accommodated
How many people can you accommodate at one time?
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Two
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Preferred minimum stay
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Prefer two weeks.

One week if that's all you have time for :)

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Preferred length of stay
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One to two weeks and then can be negotiated if necessary.

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Accommodation
Describe the accommodation volunteers will stay in.
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Self contained, fully equipped. small cozy, warm, clean comfortable flat.

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Organic Principles
Describe the organic and sustainable aspects of your property.
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Organic, Holistic, some permaculture, Composting, Worm Farm, Bio Char, compost teas, hügelkultur, some regenerative, Alternative Energy, stock & crop rotation, fallow.

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Able to accommodate children
Children - Maybe
Diet
Describe the types of diets that you have in your home.
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1 is GF/ D free.

1 is peanut free.

Basic healthy home cooked.

When possible-organic meat & veg.

 A lot of meat & free range egg.

Can cater for vegetarians.With your assistance :)

Vegan - open to discuss.

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Vegetarian? - No
Property size
How many hectares is your property?
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16 acres.

6 hectares.

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Hours
Special instructions
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You need a willingness to accept and be patient with teenagers with disability/special needs.

No drug use please.

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Skills
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Carpentry/Building
Propagation
Pruning
Fencing
Mechanical
Conservation
Gardening
DIY/Maintenance
Engineering
Water Care
Animal Care
Landscaping
Equestrian
Dairy
Agriculture
Bee Keeping
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