Help us build a sense of community and learn new skills on our farm in Mpumalanga, Elands Valley, South Africa

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  Beschreibung

  Christian and I moved from corporate JHB to the family farm in 2020 with the aim of building a new life for ourselves and to make it possible for Christains mother (Ebba, 83) to retire.
  
  I run the farm and our wholesale nursery where we grow plants for landscaping projects. Christian works remotely from the farm, practicing as an ecologist.
  
  We have tenants on our farm, some of who work around the corner at the Mill and others who work remotely from the farm.
  
  We have 8 paid staff members who are all the most wonderful people and also live on the property.
  
  We are looking for help on the farm and also companionship for Ebba.
  
  We are open to discuss what you wish to achieve from your stay and can tailor a working plan according to your dreams for workaway.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Karitative Arbeit

  Kunstprojekte

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Seniorenbetreuung

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  On our property we have a melting pot of culture.
  
  My husband and I are English speaking South Africans in out 30's. My mother in law is a Danish octogenarian. Our staff are Mozambican and Siswathi speaking South Africans. We also have our staff's children who are all under 16 living close by.
  
  We enjoy sharing our home and making bon fires and braais with our guests. My husband Christian is a freshwater ecologist a published author within his field.
  
  I am trained in interior architecture and project management and in the last 3 years since covid I have shifted my skill and focus across to managing a wholesale nursery and landscaping. We grow ornamental plants for landscapers and nurseries.
  
  We would be glad to share the skills that we have gleaned. Christian often has work in the field and is always happy for the company while he works in the water. Over the years I myself have learnt so much about the fresh water life within our country.
  
  On weekends we like to hike, ride bikes and swim in the river. We like to explore our surroundings and would love your company doing so.
  
  We would love to have help in the following areas, where you too could learn:
  - elderly companionship - hanging out with my mother in law, helping her in her garden or baking bread together
  - in the nursery, growing and caring for plants.
  - in our food forest, developing it further using permaculture principles.
  - help with any manual tasks - renovation and decoration of our new cottages.

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  Projekte mit Kindern

  Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

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  Arbeit

  There is a wide variety of work on the farm, from working in the nursery, gardening and endless building maintenance and new projects arising.
  
  We are very keen to find a workawayer that is keen on the outdoors and doesn't mind getting their hands dirty in the garden. We would love to find someone that can help with general chores, someone that would be happy to keep Ebba company from time to time and perhaps even accompany her to do her groceries. Ebba is a very interesting older lady and can offer great chats over coffee and her home baked carrot cake.
  
  We are open to discuss what you wish to do and achieve over the duration of your stay . We can easily tailor a working plan according to your skills, interests and dreams for workaway.
  
  We are open to accommodating singles, couples or young families depending on your accommodation requirements.
  
  We are looking for someone that enjoys nature and the chaos that comes with it. We have large electric storms and with that comes mud during the summer. We also have insects and the incredible bird life that comes with that. Birdwatchers dream. 
  
  We are located around the corner of Kaapsehoop and 40 minutes from Nelspruit.  The farm has an element of magic with a LOT of maintenance work required..

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  English
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  Unterkunft

  1.5 bedroom cottage. Open plan lounge with kitchen and dining / work space. With 1 x Large bedroom, 1 medium sized bathroom and a loft suitable for an additional bedroom.

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  Was noch ...

  The Elands Valley offers fantastic rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking. We are around the corner from Kaapschehoop, Sabie and the Kruger National Park.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  We have a 10mb per second line.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  zwei

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  Arbeitszeiten

  4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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