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Creating space for conscious community in Northland, New Zealand

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are looking for a group of 5 to 10 people to take part in a Spring Camp - Creating Conscious Community. This will be in October and November 2026 and we would like people to stay a minimum of two weeks. Accommodation will be in Tipi's and Yurts and the work will be getting the space ready for our Summer season. We will put up Tipi's, Yurts and tents and plant trees, make a garden, create a kitchen, some building work and other jobs for hosting community workshops. People who stay longer will have the opportunity to take part in a workshop and we will also co-create a workshop together. If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to be part of please message us and I will give you more details. We are a community, not a business and we love to share our space with like-minded people. Our place is a community project, not a business and Workawayers won't be helping with paying guests or maintenance of spaces used by paying guests.
    A bit about your hosts: we have both travelled extensively and still do. Julia is an artist, homeopath, ecstatic dance teacher, Shamanic practitioner and runs a Holistic Education Centre (Kalikalos in Greece in the NZ winter). Chris is 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.

    We have two properties. Our community land is 15 mins from our ecovillage and 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 surf boards and get lessons. Our tasks are varied so if you want more details ask when you book.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Politics / Social justice
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Van life
    Self development
    Charity work
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Gardening
    Plant care
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Cycling
    Outdoor activities
    Water sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Sailing / Boating
    Dancing
    Fitness
    Nature
    Camping
    Beach
  • 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 or in Yurts and tents on the land.

  • 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 and go to the beach daily.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Mulitple

    Bluey

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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.
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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.
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.

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