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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 over the December period.
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.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
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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🌾 Farm Sitter Wanted – December & January | Elands Valley
We’re looking for a responsible, reliable person to farm sit for us over December and January. You don’t need prior farm-sitting experience, but we do require someone trustworthy and mature who can take responsibility and show good judgement.
About the role:
Looking after dogs and cats in our absence, opening and closing the house during the day for the animals to run freely.
Requirements:
A CV and reliable references (all references will be followed up)
Good interpersonal skills and a caring, respectful attitude
Willingness to attend an interview prior to selection
No chance-takers, please — we’ve had issues in the past and will be thorough in our vetting process
Accommodation:
You’ll stay in our comfortable 5 star rated accomodation for the duration of your stay.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, and you’d like to know more about us please ask and send your CV and references.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
English
Accommodation
1.5 bedroom cottage. Open plan lounge with kitchen and dining / work space. With 1 x Large bedroom, 1 medium sized bathroom.
What else ...
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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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a 10mb per second line.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Christian kept us busy with a wide range of tasks including: digging irrigation trenches, planting some trees and bushes, removing rocks and stones from the area surrounding the food forest, cleaning a cottage, and collecting dead leaves and plant matter from around the farm… read more
Thank you Pippa and Christian for a memorable and enjoyable 2 week stay. The accommodation was like a 5 star holiday cottage nestled between majestic trees. Easily the best workaway accommodation I have encountered. Pippa was on the ball throughout with all communication. Her pizzas were better than most commercial pizza places.… read more
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Christian kept us busy with a wide range of tasks including: digging irrigation trenches, planting some trees and bushes, removing rocks and stones from the area surrounding the food forest, cleaning a cottage, and collecting dead leaves and plant matter from around the farm… read more
Thank you Pippa and Christian for a memorable and enjoyable 2 week stay. The accommodation was like a 5 star holiday cottage nestled between majestic trees. Easily the best workaway accommodation I have encountered. Pippa was on the ball throughout with all communication. Her pizzas were better than most commercial pizza places.… read more
