Help with natural building, carpentry and gardening at our eco-village near Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

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  Description

  We, Saphira (4), Hedda and Daniel Erasmus live in Kuthumba, an eco-village near Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route. Kuthumba is a 165 acres protected indigenous forest in vicinity to the Ocean. Families with like minded ideals; eco consciousness, aware parenting, unschooling principles.., have flocked together to create a new lifestyle for this generation and the next . We are building a second home with cob and earth bags and would greatly appreciate some help with the inside carpentry.
  We lead a spiritually oriented life which includes a vegetarian diet. We are nature lovers and carry a deep respect for Mother Earth and her inhabitants.
  If you resonate with our lifestyle, values and this opportunity our home would love to become your home.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Experience life in a remote eco-village. Explore the natural parks and rustic natural beauty of the Garden route. We are surrounded by animal sanctuaries that you could visit; monkeys, Elephants, snakes, lions, leopards ect....You can learn about the natural building proces and techniques. There is also a Bunjijumping opportunity close by.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We have completed the outside cob structure of a two storey house with a reciprocal roof. We would love a pair of experienced hands to help create the inside structure of the house, kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms ect..,
  
  We also wish to build on a little kitchenette (the main structure is in place) outdoor shower and compost toilet to our special cob creation (nonagon). This is where the volunteers live.
  
  Our little daughter loves to play with any of the volunteers, some child minding could be part of a day : )
  Our fruit-forest permaculture garden could also need some TLC, Tender Loving Care.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  French: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  German: Intermediate
  Spanish: Intermediate
  Italian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I would love to practice my Italian and speak Spanish! I am happy to share my knowledge of any known language with you.
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  Accommodation

  You will have your own cozy. spacious and inspiring space to withdraw and sleep. This humble abode has the feeling of a little Temple. The place is quite rustic it doesn't have all the facilities, except for a water reserve and solarlight, but the main house, with all facilities is close by. Our invitation is for nature lovers!

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  What else ...

  Kuthumba borders the Tsitsikamma forest and offers wonderful hiking opportunities. The Ocean is about 1 and a half hour hike and has an amazing deserted feel. We are also close to other stunning beaches which we visit on a regular basis and you are welcome to join us. On your free days you can enjoy a quiet full nature immersion or you can give into the many adventures that the garden route offers.
  
  There is no public transport but there is the possibility to get a lift from us or any of the community members. You can also borrow our bicycle.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Yes, there is wifi access in volunteers dwelling. However we have limited wifi because we prefer to live in a wifi free zone in the evenings and night.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week