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Description
A unique retreat space set up by a Charity, a philosophically based, non-religious organization.
It is completely voluntary and free for young people 18-30 to attend!
The philosophy is based on love and exercising that love by "helping others", meaning EVERYONE who stays has a role in helping others and there fore helping themselves as well as being helped.
The Eco earth brick building is set amongst 9 hectares, surrounded by a stream, beautiful bush, organic orchards and gardens.
The Retreat currently runs workshops and group visits during some weekends.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
-This is a great place to work on your health with mostly vegetarian/vegan food.
No black tea, coffee, dairy, red meat, alcohol, smoking/vaping or drugs on the property.
the Retreat has a beautiful spirit, with a team of thoughtful people.
Introduce yourself to the deeper aspect of giving.
Help
Usually a 1 week working bee where we pull out privet & chip it into mulch for the gardens, split firewood, weed around orchard trees, tidy the grounds or clean up the interior/exterior of the beautiful mudbrick house.
Antara Retreat has been running 20 years and needs some attention.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Big mudbrick house with 4 bedrooms, you may share a bedroom with another helper.
Vegetarian meals , we all eat together.
No caffeine, dairy, red meat, white sugar, white flour , alcohol, smoking or vaping on the property, but we love to have fun, there is a piano, guitars, hand drums, cards, board games and interesting conversation : )
What else ...
20 minute drive to beautiful white sandy beaches and surf breaks.
Car helpful or we can collect you from Wellsford (our nearest town) when you arrive.
The property is wonderful with bush walks and huge trees. There are large eels in the stream which we feed
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have starlink which gives us the best possible connection for our area.
Space for parking camper vans
Summer time when our field is dry
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I considered them as members of my family so much that I got closer to them, I really carry them in my heart and I loved helping them.
Everything is incredible there, and Josephine is the best cook so you'll not want to leave :)
We all work together and we do… read more
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I considered them as members of my family so much that I got closer to them, I really carry them in my heart and I loved helping them.
Everything is incredible there, and Josephine is the best cook so you'll not want to leave :)
We all work together and we do… read more
