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We have a variety of projects according to the time of year. We shall be doing building, setting up water and solar systems, vege gardening, tidying old shelter belts and tree care over summer.
Please note we are developing a Retreat Center. We are best suited to people on a pathway of their own spiritual and self development. People who are self aware, open to new ideas and self expressed.
Chris and Julia live in a 160 acre Eco-village. We have traveled extensively and still do. Julia is a homeopath, ecstatic dance teacher, Shaman and ran a community centre (Kalikalos in Greece in the NZ winter). Chris is currently developing our land but is also a professional yacht skipper, ex organic farm advisor, ex Greenpeace captain and charity CEO. Both of us have done lots of personal development. We like to have a good level of communication with guests and appreciate spending time with people who are curious and engaged in their own self-development.
Our proposed Retreat Centre land is 10 mins from our ecovillage. It has amazing views of the ocean and is close to some of the best beaches in the country, including Sandy Bay, which is a good surf beach, where you can hire boards and get lessons. Our tasks are varied so if you want more details ask when you book.
By default we need help 5 hours a day, 5 days a week but also offer 4 hours a day, 6 days a week, which gives longer afternoons off to go to the beach :) Guests can do extra hours in the week so they get the whole weekend off.
Because we are very concerned about electromagnetic radiation (Julia campaigns against 5g) we use Ethernet cables for internet and do not use WiFi. We have 1 Ethernet to USB adapter to loan but they seem a bit unreliable. You may prefer to bring your own adapter if you use a Mac. Phone data reception is pretty good :)
Because our kitchen is very small and a bit chaotic in the mornings we have set up our guest accommodation for self-catering breakfasts. We supply the basics: milk, yogurt, bread, spreads, porridge, fruit, raisins, seeds and nuts for muesli and eggs if the chickens are being co-operative. If you have special needs for breakfast please BYO. We eat mainly dairy free vegan but have fish once a week most weeks.
Minimum stay is 1 week, please and longer preferred. We have nice accommodation for 2 and can take 3 but can take more people if you have a van or tent.
This is a good place for people converting vans for their trips as we have a good little workshop and a range of tools.
We currently have 2 horses.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda informática
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We are especially interested in hosting people who have a genuine interest in the concept of community living and developing a Community Retreat Centre.
Ayuda
All sorts, gardening and general smallholding chores, building, maybe some cleaning or painting if we can't do tasks outside. Check our profile for updates.
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Alojamiento
A sleep-out, which has kitchen facilities for breakfasts. A double mattress and 3 singles are available and we move them around according to who is here. The accommodation is mixed.
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We love having people to help us but sometimes we are very busy so we like people who can look after themselves and show initiative.
Chris is an activist, especially about climate change, human rights and sustainable development. Julia is more spiritually focused. We both try hard to make a positive difference in the world.
We live on the most gorgeous bit of coast in NZ. It's 3.8k to Matapouri beach and we have a couple of bikes for guests.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
We have space at our Eco-village and our Retreat Center for 1-2 vans.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Comentarios (20)
During my stay, I learnt a lot about rewilding and forming/supporting international communities using sociocracy (things I am passionate about and very keen to learn more about - so this… read more
Julia and Chris are very respectful, funny and friendly.
There was plenty of food. It was delicious. And we also liked to… read more
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During my stay, I learnt a lot about rewilding and forming/supporting international communities using sociocracy (things I am passionate about and very keen to learn more about - so this… read more
Julia and Chris are very respectful, funny and friendly.
There was plenty of food. It was delicious. And we also liked to… read more
They always are happy to share their (AMAZING) life stories and the work is easy and in a beautiful place. You… read more
I did not what to expect before to come here but I clearly did not imagine I will meet people as much sweet and attentionate. They makes me feel very confortable and we quickly all get on very… read more
Staying with Chris was a blessing.
We planned to stay for a week or two and ended up staying for close to a month!
He is such a genuine kind person that has incredible stories. We feel so blessed to have been welcomed into his home and learnt from… read more
Julia and Chris are super host, i felt really at home. Chris taught me a lot about living in community and how to take care about a tipi and a cabin. Julia taught me about collective intelligence.… read more
The two weeks past with Julia were very interesting.
The village is in a quiet and beautiful location.
Julia is a welcoming person, i was like at home. And we could exchanged about a lot of interesting subject, link to environment and mind.
I have worked to help about home (paint, work table...) and eco retreat center… read more
