Help us support Community upliftment by connecting Permaculture and Tourism in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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We are Mark and Tine, a couple in our late 30's with a 2,5 yr old Son Adam and have 70 year old parents. Pagels is in his 40's and rides to work on his bicycle with his fishing rods from the nearby township. Paida and Linda are in their early 20's, from Zimbabwe, love creating delicious food and live on the property too.
Together we've started a small family run home-stay accommodation on the riverfront in a small village on the edge of PE as a platform for travelers to serve the Redhouse village and the surrounding township communities. We are currently starting the first coffee shop in motherwell township with our friends Sakumzi and Coco who have converted their house into an Art Gallery.

Couples really enjoy this opportunity

Opportunities to help needed in the following:
painting and renovation
Gardening in permaculture designed fruit and veg garden
Social Media
Babysitting
help create a sociable vibe for travelling guests
shopping

We are creating sustainable riverfront travel accommodation and a platform for travelers to serve the Redhouse village and the surrounding communities in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
We encourage responsible travelling and give travelers opportunities to actively support local communities as they travel though the Eastern Cape and South Africa.
The Redhouse village and surrounding communities are currently involved in various Music Therapy, Art, Permaculture, Conservancy, Education, Internships and Social projects.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are located in a quiet Village, on the edge of Port Elizabeth, 10km from beach, 45km from Game Parks hopes to attract like minded musicians, artists, permaculture gardeners, surfers, windsurfers, watersports people, rowers, travellers,, warmshower cycle tourists, meditaters, music therapists, healers, yogis and people who like good food and need swimming lessons and we support autism awareness.
Help
We encourage responsible travelling and give travelers opportunities to actively support local communities as they travel though the Eastern Cape and South Africa.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The house has a country farm rustic feel, with its wooden floors and large bedrooms with high ceilings.
an indoor garden, a large lounge that encourages yoga, farm-style - kitchen, big bathroom with a shower and bath, and the main bedroom has a ensuite bathroom.
The best feature of the house is sitting the front veranda, watching the sunrise over the river.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(4.5)

22/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Franziska & Marko) for host

We came for two weeks and stayed for six. It was always a combination of working, learning, exploring and community living. The jobs were totally different - welcoming guests, preparing rooms, building and repairing, cutting herbs, taking new pictures for the internet platforms a.s.o. Mark and Tine were wonderful hosts and Adam became a really… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Pat) for host

I really enjoyed living in Redhouse...this is an amazing community with wonderful people. Mark and Tine are a lovely couple who really care about other people and the environment. What they have done for some of the projects in the township of Motherwell is commendable. I loved working with the great guys in Motherwell and wish them only great… read more

(Very good )

31/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host

I stayed in Redhouse for 6 weeks and had a very nice time. All the people I met there were super friendly and always helped. If you are interested in learning something about SA out of different points of view you should stay there!

(Excellent )

01/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I spent 2 weeks in Redhouse Village and left feeling as though I'd found a new home. The work varies depending on what is happening during your visit, but if you're willing to take the initiative there will always be something to keep you busy. Mark and Tine are great hosts, focused on creating a welcoming atmosphere and encouraging people to… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Tristan) for host

I stayed two and a half months here.
It was an incredible experience shared with Mark & Tine and the work team.
Volunteering over there was perfect. I felt like home.
I learned a lot about permaculture, about South Africa, about communication and working skills, about responsible travelling, about so many things...
Normally, I had planned to move… read more

(Excellent )

04/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (ISA) for host

I stayed for 7 weeks in Port Elizabeth. I studied at an English school during the day, and I worked with Mark at night and some weekends.
And during this period everything went very well.
I did not learn about Agriculture and Music Therapy because I was not fluent in English, but I learned about many other administrative things, and of course I… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Bastien & Elisa) for host

My experience at Mark's has been mixed, mitigated.

On the one hand the riverfront is beautiful and generally speaking this is a very peaceful place to be. Mark has developped a nice permaculture garden with some very interesting systems like the "greywater system" and the compost warming the water in one cottage. It's been for me a chance to… read more

(Neutral )

07/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

I spent one week with Mark and Tina, and I can say that it was great! The hosts are so polite and careful. The place its amazing, so beautiful! I really recommend this hostel! it was nice week!

(Excellent )

24/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Juniper & Nick ) for host

This is an incredibly flexible Workaway environment with much to offer someone who is interested in any or all of the following -- permaculture, alternative living, music therapy, getting to know a small South African community, windsurfing, meditation and long talks about philosophy. Mark and Tine are very open and share their home, food and… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Mpho & Nhlanhla) for host

Our stay with Mark and the crew started off a little bit shaky but once things settled Mark rocked the boat further with his ultra-environmentalistic approach to the way people should be living their lives and i must say that i really wasn't open to them but in hindsight i now see what he is trying to achieve. While there we dunked in the river,… read more

(Very good )

23/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Angelo & Carla) for host

We share two beautiful weeks with Tina&Mark. Mark introduced us the permaculture world and really he can drives you crazy about that topic. Sustainability is a matter of life and here you can build your workaway experience about that. Amazing.
Nice moments shared during lunch time and was so nice cook with some many herbs from the garden.
The… read more

(Excellent )

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