Earthtalk@awhitu

60 Kauri Road, Awhitu, R.D.4 Waiuku Auckland 2684
Tel: 64-9-2351375
www.earthtalk.co.nz

Full Description

….stay in our cosy Pohutukawa Place, a self-contained cottage with harbour views…
....escape the smog of the city, and taste luscious freshly-picked organic fruit…
…stroll through gardens, orchards, plantations and regenerating native bush…
…take home delicious fresh produce and imaginative preserves…

Where are we?
On the shores of the Manukau Harbour, our 11.4ha diverse subtropical paradise, earthtalk@awhitu, is an hour and a quarter by road south-west of Auckland CBD

What do we offer?

• self-contained farmstay accommodation for singles, friends or couples; organic breakfast foods provided
• self-guiding walks around our land, for individuals or small groups; organic fruit and drinks provided
• fresh organic fruit, vegetables and herbs, and home-made preserves, for sale
• guided tours of our land for larger groups, with light refreshments or catered meals

Who are we?
We are two middle-aged feminists, Tanya Cumberland and Charmaine Pountney, who grow year-round organic fruit and vegetables, heritage flaxes and timber trees. Our speciality is subtropical fruit. Half our land, including a kilometre of streamside, is being restored to protected native bush and wetlands.

See our website www.earthtalk.co.nz for further information, prices and bookings.

Environment Friendly Action

We conserve heat
We conserve water
We reduce/limit oil/gas carbon emissions
We employ alternative energy resources: wind/solar/water
We recycle where possible
We compost food waste
We use sustainable toilet/grey water waste disposal
We use bio-degradable cleaning agents
We use renewable natural furnishings
We instruct staff in green practices
We include green room info packs
We mention green/eco issues on our website
We conserve/care for wildlife in our area/ natural pest eradication
We participate in community environmental initiatives
We use principles of permaculture and/or biodynamic method of farming

Environment Friendly Action

We conserve heat
We conserve water
We reduce/limit oil/gas carbon emissions
We employ alternative energy resources: wind/solar/water
We recycle where possible
We compost food waste
We use bio-degradable cleaning agents
We instruct staff in green practices
We mention green/eco issues on our website
We conserve/care for wildlife in our area/ natural pest eradication
We participate in community environmental initiatives

Other Environment Friendly Initiatives

We grow heritage weaving, culinary and medicinal plants.

Other Environment Friendly Initiatives

we grow heritage weaving, culinary and medicinal native plants.

Dietary Selections: We offer

Vegan
Vegetarian
Organic Food
Locally sourced food
Home-grown spray-free produce

Organic Meals

breakfast foods: fresh fruit, home-made organic muesli, milk, eggs, preserves; (also commercial yoghurt, milk, butter, bread- not all organic)
fresh organic salads and more fruit and veg available for purchase.

Facilities

Self-contained cottage with linen, crockery, cutlery, small stove and fridge; breakfast foods provided, salads and other food available. Bedroom with ensuite, living room, kitchenette. Bed either King-size or two king singles.

Total Capacity

2

Electronics

Phone & Broadband

Activities

walking, birdwatching, sketching, reading - lots of NZ books and information available; music - lots of NZ music plus classical European; exploring the Awhitu Peninsula with its fine beaches. Kayaking for experienced people sometimes available; cycling likewise.

Tariff Includes

twin or double plus breakfast.

Open Hours

By arrangement; email earthtalk@awhitu.co.nz or ring 64-9-2351375

All Year Available

All year, by appointment

Directions

On the shores of the Manukau harbour, our 11.4ha diverse subtropical paradise is an hour and a quarter by road South West of Auckland; see our website www.earthtalk.co.nz for Google map.