This collaborative morning brings together local stewards and visiting participants for a shared, hands-on engagement with the land. The session combines guided learning, practical stewardship, and collective contribution—creating a space where experience, curiosity, and local knowledge intersect. Participants work side by side, exchanging skills and perspectives while supporting seasonal projects and the ongoing care of BROOMHILL.
Local stewards provide continuity, guidance, and lived insight into the land, while visiting participants contribute energy, curiosity, and willingness to engage. Together, the group strengthens connection to the whenua and deepens understanding of regenerative systems.
Contribution >> Local Stewards: no fee >> Visiting Participants: $40 per person (minimum participation contribution toward hosting and guided learning)
Location:
BROOMHILL
Duration:
9am - 1pm
What to bring:
Sturdy clothes suitable for outdoor work
Gloves, hat, and sun/rain protection
Water bottle and snacks for sustained energy
Tools may be provided, but feel free to bring favourites for personal use
Curiosity, patience, and willingness to engage in collaborative work
Seasonal Context:
Tasks reflect the current needs of the land and seasonal cycles, including planting, harvesting, compost and soil work, mulching, water management, or ecological restoration. The session emphasizes responsiveness to the land, so activities flow naturally according to seasonal and ecological priorities.
Ways to Participate:
Hands-on involvement in seasonal projects
Learning directly from local stewards and facilitators
Rotating through tasks to experience multiple aspects of land stewardship
Reflection, observation, and guided discussion on regenerative systems
Contribution both physically and mindfully to support the collective work of the land
Learning Focus:
Practical regenerative land skills (planting, maintenance, soil health)
Understanding ecological cycles and seasonal responsiveness
Collaboration and skill-sharing between locals and visiting learners
Observation of community-based land project dynamics
Integrating personal experience with the wider flow of the land and its projects
For any questions regarding this gathering please use our
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