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Due to the remoteness of the farm we only take couples or friends travelling together, unless you are older, skilled and experienced and wont mind staying remotely on your own
Our farm is a wonderful example of eco-friendly living. We have abundant organic gardens that have been thriving for 20 years including 60 different fruit trees, a self built cob house and yoga studio, Olive grove from which we press our own organic Oil, bee-hives for honey, all in a very beautiful valley of the Klein Karoo. We practice permaculture on the farm and live entirely off the grid, we are passionate about living sustainably and in benefit of all living plants and animals that share our 70ha farm. We have a single self catering guest cottage on the farm.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Lots to learn about sustainable living, organic farming, cob building, bee-keeping, Olive oil production, fruit drying and food preserving
Help
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We are currently looking for people who could do a one to two month stint between October to March 26 or for shorter stays of a week or more. we often look for couples that are happy to care take the farm and guest cottage while we travel away
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As a result of the diversity of our farm there is a large range of things to do at all times. As a working farm, the time of year you come will determine your activities.
Please note because we are very remote we dont usually take singles, please only apply if your skill set is valuable to the farm. Couples or friends travelling together are great.
Ross is a master builder using local sustainable materials. Kath has had a productive organic veggie and fruit garden for 17 years. There is always something to help with. Expect the help to be physical, visit us if you enjoy using your body and don't mind getting your hands dirty. We are looking for people that will be comfortable to caretake the farm if we go away for a few days during your stay.
We are open to volunteers for the months of January and February, but expect extreme weather during this time, temperatures can go as high as 40deg Celsius. For this reason our tasks on the farm start very early.
During the winter it gets cold here, some nights there may be snow on the mountains.
Internet is available on the farm.
Languages
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis 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 is in a beautiful cob studio with its own toilet basin area and a kitchenette. There is a hot shower. Volunteers will sleep in a building separate from our house with beds and bedding provided. At times we may host others in the studio and if this happens a tent will be provided in the shady camp site.
All food for meals are provided, these are vegetarian. Breakfast and dinner ingredients will be provided for you at your own "house", and fresh produce may be picked from the garden to cook with. Lunch is made by Kath and we would love for you to join us for this meal. On off days you will be required to cook for yourselves but we will provide all the basics and fresh organic veggies and fruit in season.
Your accommodation doubles up as a yoga studio and massage room, this means that during your stay it is frequently needed for this. We therefore ask that your space is kept very neat, and ask for no shoes to be worn on the cob floor and your belongings always packed away.
What else ...
There are beautiful walks into the hills surrounding the farm. It is only 12km to the small village of De Rust where there are coffee shops etc. If you are here in your own car there is the magnificent Swartberg pass and Meiringspoort to explore as well as the world famous Cango caves. Here is a great option for transport from CT to Oudtshoorn, our nearest town
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Uncapped wi-fi is available at 4MB speed
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 764694766219
Feedback (35)
22 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alan & Theresa)
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Tess and Alan. Thank you both so much for your hard work, skills you shared( huge thank you Tess for the preserving and sowing you did) and easy going vibes you brought with. They were great to host, and very independent, they integrated into the De Rust village community and formed good relations with people in… read more
(Excellent
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15 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alan & Theresa) for host
My wife and I have just spent three weeks on the permaculture farm with Kathryn and Ross, farm hands as it were. This was our first experience with Workaway but it won't be our last.
First off let it be known that the concept of permaculture, the word itself in fact, was foreign to our ears just two short months ago. That has changed. We went… read more
First off let it be known that the concept of permaculture, the word itself in fact, was foreign to our ears just two short months ago. That has changed. We went… read more
6 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lewis) for host
Chantal and I truly had the most amazing experience here. Kath and Ross are absolutely brilliant people and fantastic hosts, they made us feel at home from day one. They were so open to sharing their home and their lives with us and we learnt so much from them and they were always so kind and considerate with us, as well as being amazing cooks.… read more
28 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lewis)
WoW!! What a fabulous experience meeting Lewis and Chantal, these guys were just wonderful. Might even say they have been our very favorite volunteers yet xxxx They are both great company, easy going, super helpful, flexible, and took such great care of the farm while we travelled away for a few days. They were good with the guests, learned what… read more
(Excellent
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6 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Inke & Serge) for host
If you like to learn more about Perma culture. And you love being in the nature, living with the nature and going back to basic, come here. It's a very beautifull place. Close to the lovely village 'de Rust' with there very friendly inhabitants.
Meet the lovely owners Kath and Ross. We were so impressed by the trust they gave to us to run there… read more
Meet the lovely owners Kath and Ross. We were so impressed by the trust they gave to us to run there… read more
14 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Inke & Serge)
It was such a beautiful experience having Inke and Serge visit and help us. Thank you both so much for your kindness, willingness and for enjoying the farm and all its activities and becoming part of the village community during your stay. It was a very lovely knowing you are care taking for us while we took some time away.
If Inke and Serge would… read more
If Inke and Serge would… read more
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22 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alan & Theresa)
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Tess and Alan. Thank you both so much for your hard work, skills you shared( huge thank you Tess for the preserving and sowing you did) and easy going vibes you brought with. They were great to host, and very independent, they integrated into the De Rust village community and formed good relations with people in… read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alan & Theresa) for host
My wife and I have just spent three weeks on the permaculture farm with Kathryn and Ross, farm hands as it were. This was our first experience with Workaway but it won't be our last.
First off let it be known that the concept of permaculture, the word itself in fact, was foreign to our ears just two short months ago. That has changed. We went… read more
First off let it be known that the concept of permaculture, the word itself in fact, was foreign to our ears just two short months ago. That has changed. We went… read more
6 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lewis) for host
Chantal and I truly had the most amazing experience here. Kath and Ross are absolutely brilliant people and fantastic hosts, they made us feel at home from day one. They were so open to sharing their home and their lives with us and we learnt so much from them and they were always so kind and considerate with us, as well as being amazing cooks.… read more
28 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lewis)
WoW!! What a fabulous experience meeting Lewis and Chantal, these guys were just wonderful. Might even say they have been our very favorite volunteers yet xxxx They are both great company, easy going, super helpful, flexible, and took such great care of the farm while we travelled away for a few days. They were good with the guests, learned what… read more
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Inke & Serge) for host
If you like to learn more about Perma culture. And you love being in the nature, living with the nature and going back to basic, come here. It's a very beautifull place. Close to the lovely village 'de Rust' with there very friendly inhabitants.
Meet the lovely owners Kath and Ross. We were so impressed by the trust they gave to us to run there… read more
Meet the lovely owners Kath and Ross. We were so impressed by the trust they gave to us to run there… read more
14 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Inke & Serge)
It was such a beautiful experience having Inke and Serge visit and help us. Thank you both so much for your kindness, willingness and for enjoying the farm and all its activities and becoming part of the village community during your stay. It was a very lovely knowing you are care taking for us while we took some time away.
If Inke and Serge would… read more
If Inke and Serge would… read more
(Excellent)
17 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (LotteBlankenburg) for host
My Partner and I stayed at the valley for a week. We were welcomed warmly and really profited personally from the exchange with Kath and Ross. We helped pruning the olives and some other tasks, like sorting seeds and some cooking. We were amazed by the variety of food in their garden and Ross and Kaths willingness to share their lovely garden,… read more
24 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (LotteBlankenburg)
Such a pleasure to have Lotte and Hendrik spend time here. They have a beautiful upbeat energy and are just super lovely to have around. They helped us prune and clean up the Olive grove, sort and clean seeds and Lotte helped out in the kitchen. Thank you both for coming to volunteer here xx Kath and Ross
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lizzie & George) for host
We had a couple of truly magical weeks here. Kath and Ross were incredibly generous with sharing their way of living and knowledge with us. It’s a very transformative place to stay and we feel lucky to have experienced the nature, the gardens and the practices Ross and Kath have developed to live in harmony with the land. During our time we… read more
15 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lizzie & George)
Thank you so much to both of you for all the help you offered during your time with us. Lizzie and George were fabulous to have around, they are super conscientious, caring and helpful. They helped us with seed harvesting, making of stakes, cooking, wed design, construction, watering, nursery work, feeding chickens and hosting guests. They are… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde & Alexandre) for host
We had the chance to do a 10 days farm-sitting at the farm. We learn a lot about permaculture and cob building. Kathryn and Ross are two amazing people who have built a lovely place in the Klein Karoo bush. Thank you very much Kath and Ross for hosting us, it was a great experience!
22 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ariane)
Ariane was always willing to try whatever tasks that were allocated and did them diligently. She kept her space neat and helped with food preparation and cleaning. She was independant and fitted in with the rhythm here, showing interest in our space and the surrounding area.
(Excellent)
5 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ariane) for host
My stay at Ross and Kath's place was a five star experience, the most peaceful, pure nature place, I have ever been to with a stunning view on the mountains and wonderful, welcoming, warmharted hosts. I stayed in their beautiful spacious Yogaguesthouse which is together with their own house and the cottage another example for their exquisit taste… read more
16 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mandy) for host
This was my first Workaway and I throughly enjoyed it. Ross was so welcoming, the farm is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Ross and Kath have done incredible work there and it was very interesting learning about organic farming and cob building. Looking forward to returning again!
5 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mandy)
Mandy was a great person to have help. There was a variety of tasks which she did enthusiastically and showed initiative when doing. Mandy will be welcome back again.
Thanks Mandy for all your efforts
Thanks Mandy for all your efforts
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ricardo & Romane)
Ahhh....thank you both SO much for coming to stay and give us a helping hand! It was such a pleasure to have you around, thank you for being so helpful, easy going, willing and always in good spirits. You came at a time when the fruit was over flowing, and we are super grateful for the help in drying and preserving for the winter months. You did a… read more
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ricardo & Romane) for host
It has been such a rich experience for us to stay at Kath and Ross's place ! They have done such a wonderful job to make this place unic, and we felt very welcomed and confortable. They are interesting people, with cool backgrounds and nice conversation.
We have been doing so many things in only 1 week ; cobb building, clay painting, picking and… read more
We have been doing so many things in only 1 week ; cobb building, clay painting, picking and… read more
15 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (RoetjeJannie)
Jannie and Roetje are both absolutely wonderful volunteers! We are so very grateful for all the time they gave towards helping us with various projects, as well as the time they shared so happily working at the village community garden, helping to clear and prepare growing space there and planting of crops for the winter. Thank you both for being… read more
(Excellent)
15 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (RoetjeJannie) for host
We stayed 10 days with Ross and Kath and it was a wonderful experience. We absolutely loved the scenery. A permaculture veggiegarden was a new expierence for us, very interessting and educational. We helped out in the community garden. What a great achievement is made there within a year. We hope that they can also become self sufficient one day.… read more
18 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host
Thank you so much for opening this space up and letting me step into your powerful, grounding, inspirational energy! Diving into the vibes and the rhythm of the community garden deepened my knowledge about seeding, weeding, harvesting, and preserving. Putting hands on various tasks around the nourishing farm that Kath and Ross build up guided me… read more
17 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mareike)
Thank you Mareika for blessing us with your presence! It was an absolute pleasure to have you stay and help us out. Thank you for doing the extra time in the afternoons, and for being fully absorbed in what was happening and on offer, (and for being such a great dancer)
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Tamsin) for host
I couldn't have had a better first work away experience, Kathryn and Ross were very welcoming, and taught me so much about permaculture, composting and seed-saving. They have the most wonderful friends surrounding them and are active in their community of De Rust - doing amazing work to create a better food economy for the locals. I am so pleased… read more
25 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamsin)
It was such a great pleasure having Tammy volunteer with us. Thank you so very much Tam, for your beautiful willing energy, your enthusiasm for farm live, the interesting conversations and absolutely great cooking! We loved sharing time and space with you and highly recommend Tammy if she requests to stay with you. best wishes for everything you… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Travis & Marizaan) for host
Kathryn and Ross are an inspiration. They live peacefully with the Earth. The first night I found a scorpion and killed it, not knowing they relocate even the dangerous animals. In a world so focused on money and possessions in this place is a bright light. The work was fine and fun and the accommodation more than plenty - fresh eggs and seasonal… read more
17 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Travis & Marizaan)
Thank you Travis and Marizaan for your valuable contribution . It was great having you stay for the week. A special thanks to Travis for sharing time with the kids at the community garden, chatting to them and giving them a couple of guitar lessons.
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel & Camille) for host
Kathryn and Ross were our first experience with workaway and it was a wonderful introduction to this community.
Their permaculture is situated in a peaceful, quiet and stunning place. As soon as we arrived, they were waiting for us with a big fruit basket freshly picked from their garden and a tasty lunch. During the week, we did different tasks… read more
Their permaculture is situated in a peaceful, quiet and stunning place. As soon as we arrived, they were waiting for us with a big fruit basket freshly picked from their garden and a tasty lunch. During the week, we did different tasks… read more
18 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel & Camille)
So lovely having Gabriel and Camille help us out for a week on the farm. Lovely people that took great care with all the exchange jobs given. They helped out with the guest cottage and welcoming guests, kept the garden watered in the hot summer sun!!! well done xxx, helped picking and drying figs, sorting seed, making climbing structures for the… read more
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Georg)
George was a wonderful help for repairing and preparing our old bee boxes . It was great to see how much he enjoyed working with beekeeping and also his interest in other topics. Thanks for getting on with things on your own and I learned some new things from you. It is exciting to get my small honey operation sorted and I hope we can catch some… read more
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host
To stay at this permaculture farm with Kath and Ross was a great experience for me. It is a wonderful, peaceful place, a green growing spot in a very dry area. Now I can imagine how much work it is to create such a place in a harsh surrounding. I loved the colours there very much. I hope I could help a bit to maintain the beekeeping there, even if… read more
6 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Florence & Guillaume)
Florence and William are just so very lovely! Thank you both for choosing to volunteer at this place, thank you for the care you took of everything you did here and for being such cool people to have around. They helped us bottle Olives, keep the veggie gardens watered, worked with the irrigation and water allocation on the farm, spent time with… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Florence & Guillaume) for host
Our workaway here will be something I'll remember for a long time ! It was so inspiring ! Kath and Ross really care for the earth and the people, it's just amazing. During our stay there, we took care of the farm during their absence. We learned a lot about permaculture and sustainable living. Every meal that Kath cooked was delicious and we… read more
13 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (JonasMaximeJMK)
Thank you wonderful people for coming to spend time here to assist us in finishing the yoga studio.
Maxime and Jonas are lovely, easy going people and great at communicating. They left a very clean living space after their stay xxx Recommend them for any work away volunteering. Thank you for sharing of your Italian family cooking skills. Best… read more
Maxime and Jonas are lovely, easy going people and great at communicating. They left a very clean living space after their stay xxx Recommend them for any work away volunteering. Thank you for sharing of your Italian family cooking skills. Best… read more
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (JonasMaximeJMK) for host
We had a great week with Kath and Ross on their beautiful farm. The work was fun and interesting. They had expanded the yoga studio/workawayer house and we helped adding the finishing touches like plastering, painting and cleaning the walls. Ross always took time to explain things and we loved learning about cob building. Hopefully we'll be able… read more
29 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Verutshka) for host
I spent 10 days together with my friend Clara in the beautiful Klein Karoo and we had the most wonderful time! The work was interesting and never too heavy. For a few days we have taken care for the Farm on our own. A great new learning experience. Everyday we cooked with fresh veggies from the garden and we enjoyed the relaxing… read more
28 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Verutshka)
Thank you dearest Vera and Clara for being such wonderful volunteers! We appreciate the commitment you showed to the tasks here, your open willingness to help in anything needed and great communication. We hope you had a magical time at the Valley, with beautiful memories of your week spent here. Best wishes for all your future plans. Kath and Ross
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca & Megan)
Megz and Rebecca are the perfect Work away'ers! both are hard-working, sharp, considerate, great communicators, and cool to have around. Thank you for choosing to spend time at the Valley xx Thank you for getting down and dirty with the cobbing of the yoga studio extensions, for care taking the farm while we took a few days off, for looking after… read more
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Megan) for host
Kath and Ross were awesome hosts very communicative, friendly and helpful. We stayed for a week and did a variety of jobs such as helping them with cob building, painting the guest cottage and looking after the chickens and farm whilst they were away. A wonderful place to do a workaway would highly recommend if you want to learn about permaculture… read more
9 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (elenavgt) for host
I had such a great time in the most beautiful place. The work was never hard and I learned a lot more about gardening. I had the pleasure to sleep in their yoga studio where you wake up to the most amazing view. Ross and Kath were lovely and the food was so tasty!
9 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Betty & Jeremy) for host
Heey Kath and Ross :)
We stayed 10 days on the farm
It was a wonderful experience at Numbi, it was one of the most peaceful places we saw and your liefestyle is fantastic.
We learned a lot about permaculture and woodwork with beehives thank you for that experience, we will defenitly come back to you if we stay again in South Africa
We wish you… read more
We stayed 10 days on the farm
It was a wonderful experience at Numbi, it was one of the most peaceful places we saw and your liefestyle is fantastic.
We learned a lot about permaculture and woodwork with beehives thank you for that experience, we will defenitly come back to you if we stay again in South Africa
We wish you… read more
28 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Betty & Jeremy)
Oh Betty and Andy you are the BEST!!! we are so very grateful for your beautiful energy you shared xxx Thank you for taking caring of Numbi so well for the days we were away, the work you did here was just so perfect! cant realy say more or thank you two wonderful beings enough. Andy your woodworking skills are top notch, and Betty your… read more
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Håkon Eliassen)
We miss you Anna and Hakon xxx Thank you so so much for coming to volunteer here. Your energy was divine to have around, and it is now plastered into our cob house for us to remember so fondly. Thank you for the hard work and simply wonderful vibes shared while here. Hopefully we will both do Vipasana one day because of your inspiration.
If you… read more
If you… read more
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Håkon Eliassen) for host
This paradise was our first workaway experience. Kath, Ross and their big plant family made it become an unforgettably wonderful time! It made our hearts shine and connect with each little piece of nature. We loved how we could notice their passion for each plant, each bird and especially also for sharing. Sharing knowledge, sharing experience,… read more
2 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Joshua & Emily) for host
We spent a week with Kath and Ross on their beautiful farm and wish we could have stayed longer. From day one we were welcomed warmly into their home and both Kath and Ross were so generous throughout our stay. Our room was comfortable, private and had incredible views through the mountain range and surrounding farms. During our stay we helped… read more
28 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua & Emily)
Josh and Emily; a sincere thank you for the incredible help you gave us during the week you spent there. These are both energetic and wonderfully helpful people. Em I felt like I had the worlds best PA while you were here, so appreciate the assistance you gave so freely in all areas, we will treasure the peach chutney, dried figs and hot chilli… read more
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Pol) for host
We fell in love with Kath & Ross and their amazing permaculture farm! We feel really fortunate to had the opportunity of spending a week helping out with the house and learning a lot about building cob houses. The work was fun and useful for our future "off the grid" :) We found our experience very enriching, and getting to know Kath & Ross was… read more
22 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Pol)
Pol and Julia are fabulous people to have around! we so enjoyed sharing time with both of them. Thank you for being master plasterers! They both quickly learnt the skill of plastering with cob, and spent the time here completing this project with gusto , passion and energy. Thank you for coming to stay all the way from Barcelona, thank you too for… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jill & Zachary) for host
We stayed with Kathryn and Ross for about 10 days this past November - December. We honestly had the most amazing experience working with them on their permaculture farm and have been talking about it non-stop since we left. The farm is absolutely incredible and Ross and Kath made us feel like we were members of the family. There's always… read more
9 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jill & Zachary)
It was simply super cool having these two beautiful people share time with us at Numbi!
Thank you both for the great company, the easy living, the best yoga classes and the complete enthusiasm you showed for being here and all that happens on the farm.
These guys are super talented web designers and we felt so grateful to have them share their… read more
Thank you both for the great company, the easy living, the best yoga classes and the complete enthusiasm you showed for being here and all that happens on the farm.
These guys are super talented web designers and we felt so grateful to have them share their… read more
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Kath and Ross have a very special place here and they were lovely hosts. They understood that we wanted to help out, have a little project and just generally learn about what they are doing. The property is beautiful, natural building and permaculture processes combine to make this a genuine ethical stay. We had a lovely couple of meals out with… read more
23 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
What a fabulous experience to have Frank and Audrey share their time and energy at the Valley.
Thank you both for the beautiful and valuable contributions made. It was incredible to leave the farm in their capable hands for 5 days while we went on a hike in the eastern cape, knowing that all aspects will be extreemly well taken care of. They… read more
Thank you both for the beautiful and valuable contributions made. It was incredible to leave the farm in their capable hands for 5 days while we went on a hike in the eastern cape, knowing that all aspects will be extreemly well taken care of. They… read more
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefan & Lena)
Thank you Lena and Stephan for all the great help you offered during your time with us, it was a pleasure to have you stay! We appreciate your diligence with the tasks you helped out with, thank you for saving our fruit from the birds by helping us sow a net for the trees and cover the fruit with bags. We will send you pictures once the poles you… read more
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Stefan & Lena) for host
We stayed 5 days on numbis valley with Kath and Ross. It was the first workaway for us in south africa and a perfect start!
First of all: Both of them are so lovely persons that we felt welcome and happy from the first minute.
Seeing how they manage their permaculture garden was so cool. Kath and Ross gave us every day a different task (except the… read more
First of all: Both of them are so lovely persons that we felt welcome and happy from the first minute.
Seeing how they manage their permaculture garden was so cool. Kath and Ross gave us every day a different task (except the… read more
2 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Shwan) for host
Wow wow wow! what an exception experience i had with Kat and Ross in Klien Karoo. It was definitely one of the highlights of my trip in South Africa. I really enjoyed my stay because of how inspirational they are and their passions for living the most sustainable life possible and at the same time create a sense of community to educate and inspire… read more
26 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamara & Christoph)
We LOVED having Tamara and Christoph share time with us! Thank you both for being such awesome people and fantastic work awayers. It was so easy to have you around, thank you for being respectful of the space, of our space, for being self motivated and great company ...oh and brilliant Olive tree prunners :green_heart::green_heart:
We highly… read more
We highly… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tamara & Christoph) for host
Our stay at Kath and Ross's farm was our first Workaway experience and we are afraid that we will never get any better experience because it was PERFECT! The location is amazing, calm and clear. Sparkling clean weather and amazing night sky are only the few things about the farm. Kath's food was always so amazing that we started comparing every… read more
24 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
What a treat to have Alex stay here! We feel blessed to have met him and are grateful for the beautiful energy he brought to the farm. Alex is an absolute pleasure to share time and space with and even after he extended his stay for an extra week we were still sad to see him leave. The work he did on restructuring the plant nursery and storeroom… read more
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
Such a magical place, beautiful cob buildings and the most productive fruit and vegetable gardens I've ever seen! A picturesque oasis in the Karoo and bordering a nature reserve, the surrounding environment is alive with a huge diversity of interesting flora and fauna.
I was warmly welcomed and felt very comfortable with the lifestyle and the… read more
I was warmly welcomed and felt very comfortable with the lifestyle and the… read more
11 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Luke & Tasha) for host
I could go on and on about how absolutely amazing this place is , and Kath and Ross, more amazing!! My best friend and I stayed here for two weeks, volunteering and helping them with whatever they needed ! More than greatful for the two weeks that we got to spend there, but wish it could have been longer ! They are stunning people, and so… read more
1 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Luke & Tasha)
We are so grateful to have had these beautiful people spend time volunteering here! Thank you both SO much for bringing your wonderful energy to the farm and all your hard happy work inputs over the 2 weeks here. During the time spent here they helped us build a mobile chicken tractor, dig and prepare new beds (now called TLC - Tasha and Lukes… read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Camille)
Thank you, thank you wonderful Cami and Thomas for choosing to spend time with us! It was always such a pleasure to have you guys around, and you helped us so much with the projects that we were busy with at the time of your visit.
If these guys ask to spend time on your farm say yes! as they are hard working, super enthusiastic, respectful, easy… read more
If these guys ask to spend time on your farm say yes! as they are hard working, super enthusiastic, respectful, easy… read more
(Excellent)
12 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Camille) for host
Wow! Our experience at Kath and Ross' little paradise was life-changing and eye-opening to us.
Initially, Camille and I volunteered here because we are interested in building a self-sufficient home of our own - and wanted to see how feasible it was. We learned and received far more than we'd expected from Kath and Ross. They genuinely shared… read more
Initially, Camille and I volunteered here because we are interested in building a self-sufficient home of our own - and wanted to see how feasible it was. We learned and received far more than we'd expected from Kath and Ross. They genuinely shared… read more
1 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Verena & Georg)
Georg and Verena are both super cool people! Thank you both for coming to spend time here, and for sharing your energy with us and on the farm. They did so much to help us out: cleared Olive prunnings, built scare crows, created beautiful flyers for the farm and its activities, moved huge amounts of shale for flooring, cob plastered the studio… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Verena & Georg) for host
Our stay here was incredible! We got so lucky Ross and Kath invited us to stay at their self build paradise home, enjoy their home grown organic veggies, take advantage of their amazing cooking skills, share lots and lots of laughs, dip into their wonderful pool, admire the delicious outcomes of their homemade pizza oven and learn about… read more
10 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kaeleigh & Diana) for host
Our stay here was an absolute dream! For two weeks we got to learn more about natural building, plastering and mud painting, painting with a linseed oil homemade paint, learning so much about permaculture and composting(!! :)), about new veggies-broad bean pate!-how to harvest different veggies and how to eat em too!
Kath and Ross are incredible… read more
Kath and Ross are incredible… read more
6 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kaeleigh & Diana)
Thank you SO much Kaeleigh and Diana for bringing your wonderful energy here! It was such a pleasure sharing time and working with the two of you. There was nothing these two could not do! They helped us plaster the cob buildings and paint with mud, brush-cut the garden, prepare seed trays, make compost, collect dung, clean up Olive prunnings,… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Roxanne & Michael) for host
We couldn't have hoped for a better start, both on Workaway and in South Africa, period.
Kath and Ross are simply awesome. They are caring, helpful, honest, independant and open-minded people. They gave us amazing advices about what to do around De Rust, and helped us planning the next steps of our trip. Veggies from their garden were the best… read more
Kath and Ross are simply awesome. They are caring, helpful, honest, independant and open-minded people. They gave us amazing advices about what to do around De Rust, and helped us planning the next steps of our trip. Veggies from their garden were the best… read more
4 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Roxanne & Michael)
It has been a real pleasure having Michael and Roxanne stay at this Permaculture Farm. Both of these lovely people are very helpful, hard working, punctual, friendly, easy going and polite and so a pleasure to have around. They pruned our Olive trees for us: after showing them how to do it they carried on doing the task on their own very well xx … read more
(Excellent)
