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

Keeping predators at bay

22 December 2023
birds, box, 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, outdoor, 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.

Spring is ramping up

5 November 2023
animals, dry, farm, grass, sun, weather

The weather is getting warmer, the mud on the ground has disappeared, the grass has been growing lots, making animals and people are happy.

Mixed bag weather – it must be spring

11 September 2023
animals, cold, dry, farm, mud, nature, night, outdoor, rain, sun, weather

September came and marked the beginning of spring. Two days prior however it was the coldest night of the year with frost on the car windscreen.

Pinecones – Great Firestarters for Winter

18 August 2023
dry, farm, fire, firewood, winter

With winter just around the corner your home will start to feel colder. We have some dry excellent quality pinecones for sale.

July Cat Special

31 July 2023
background, box, calves, cats, content, food, grass, moonshine, mud, rain, weather

What can I say, the cats are special here. They are probably special everywhere, but I feel that we have an interesting mix of personalities. Especially Moonshine, he’s always good for entertainment.