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Building a yurt for conscious community in Northland, New Zealand

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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    Description

    We have a variety of projects according to the time of year. We shall be finishing building a big yurt and putting up a tepee during 2025. It is very exciting as of March 2025 we have just had our a 5 Rhythm Dance in the yurt, it was amazing although there is still work to do.

    Please note we are creating a space to dance and have yoga etc for all the people who live around us. 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 are self expressed.

    Chris and Julia live nearby in a 160 acre Eco-village where you will be hosted. We have travelled extensively and still do. Julia is a homeopath, ecstatic dance teacher, Shaman and runs a Holistic Education 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 founder of a rewilding charity in the UK. 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 community 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.

    Minimum stay is 1 week, please and longer preferred. We have nice accommodation for 2 singles or and can take two couples 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.

    Our eco-village has goats, horses, cows and we have our own chicken.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are especially interested in hosting people who have a genuine interest in the concept of community living , Spiritual development and holistic health.

  • Help

    Help

    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.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    Greek: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    One room in the house and one sleep out

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    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.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have ethernet wifi in the house but the sleepout can get wifi in the afternoons.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have space at our Eco-village and our Retreat Center for 1-2 vans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts a group of eight people gathered around a table, enjoying a meal together in a cozy dining area with warm orange walls and a window with blinds.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a white teepee, a pile of logs, and a chair, surrounded by lush greenery and a hillside.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring lush greenery, rolling hills, and a distant body of water, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
A man is digging in a dirt field with a shovel, wearing a cap, vest, shorts, and boots, in a grassy area with trees and hills in the background.
The image shows a woman with long hair wearing a white dress, posing in front of a green background, with her hands on her hips and a confident expression on her face.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring rolling hills, lush greenery, and a distant body of water, set against a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a group of people gathered around a fire in a grassy field, with a blanket and various items laid out on the ground in front of them.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene featuring a small, open-sided tent with a sloping roof, surrounded by trees and foliage, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
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The image depicts a serene beach scene with a sandy shore, a vibrant blue ocean, and lush greenery, set against a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man standing on a boat, gazing out at the calm water and pink sky, with a subtle watermark in the center.

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