Quiet but busy during another Covid-19 lockdown

13 September 2021
box, fire, firewood, marshmallows, rain, school, sun, sunset, water

It's been a few weeks into lockdown now and signs are that it may be lifted sometime next week – so we hope. Everyone has been busy with work and school (ann online that is) and the weekends have been busy, too.

Fixing fences, wastewater dripper lines, some grading in the paddock by hand, rehinging gates, making new gates and doing more firewood so keep warm when the weather turns to cold and/or rain again.

I picked a few pictures to keep you entertained and maybe – once we are out of lockdown – you may want to drop by for a stay and enjoy some time off. We will be opening in level 2.

Alpacas at Sunset

Fixing and making good

And another sunset photo

Marshmallow roasting

Hello Alpacas

A visit to the cows and alpacas

Home made wholemeal muffins

Sunshine, rain and lots of grass

24 November 2024
event, farm, feed, grass, land, plants, rain, sun, weather, winter

The sun has been more prevalent and the odd shower has helped all plants to grow a lot. It’s nice to see so much fresh green in various shades

Springtime is here

2 October 2024
animal, cow, duck, egg, farm, rain, sun, weather

The weather is getting warmer, and the days are stretching out longer, giving us more daylight to enjoy. The rain is slowly becoming less frequent, making way for sunnier skies.

Good bye, sweet summer

19 March 2024
bbq, family, farm, fog, food, friend, land, landscape, night, sun, water, weather, winter

Summer has come to an official end, and one can tell. The nights are getting colder, the fog in the morning gets more, although beautiful to watch.

Summer greetings

16 January 2024
bbq, christmas, dinner, family, farm, food, friend, land, landscape, rain, weather

Half of January is over, and you be wondering what we have been up to.

Keeping predators at bay

22 December 2023
birds, box, egg, farm, hedgehog, land, mynar, rats

Pukeatua farmstay has 12 traps spread around the buildings and the paddocks. Every 2nd day they need checking for any caught rats or hedgehogs.

Spring made space for Summer

15 December 2023
bonfire, family, farm, fire, grass, land, outdoor, rain, scenery, sun, weather

Spring came and went, Summer took over without much changing. It’s still raining every other day and the sun shines intermittently. But on the bright side that has made all the grass grow.