Invitation

We wholeheartedly host travelers with a short term working visa, especially those who are members of Wwoof or HelpX. In exchange for 4-5 hours of work – generally during the morning hours – you’ll get free board and lodging. We have met some wonderful people this way. And honestly, without their help Joya’s gardens wouldn’t look the way they do!

Wwoof (stands for Willing Workers On Organic Farms) is mainly for those wanting to learn more about organics. There is a third option, an international hospitality network initiated by the United Nations, called Servas.

Occasionally we also allow guests who come here for any of our other services to work for their accommodation. For more information on what’s on offer in that respect, check out http://www.joyacentre.co.nz

And at last a special invitation for aspiring immigrants:

Being immigrants ourselves my kids and I can relate to the motives and challenges that come with such an adventure. We learnt quite a few things the hard way and would happily give advice to those pondering the move. Not in the sense of a professional consultation but as a simple gesture towards newcomers since starting all over can be an appealing yet daunting affair.
So feel free to let us know in case you’d be interested in discussing your plans while you are here.