Eco projects and self-reliance in Western Cape, South Africa

South Africa

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10/12/2019
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2019

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We are a small organic farm, working towards sustainability and self sufficiency. We are looking for workawayers who can help with organic sustainable farming (veggies and almonds, herbs and worms) and anyone who has initiative, energy and skills to add to our life style. Accommodation and meals supplied. Meals are taken with us in our home. Our farm is on top of a mountain surrounded by Cape Fynbos and export fruit. A monthly farmers market, guest cottages and a camp site ensure a constant flow of people.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Helping with Tourists
Charity work
Help with Computers / internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can immerse themselves in the culture we live in. We are very involved in community projects as well as striving towards sustainability. Workawayers are involved in all we do, and share in the homelife as is run here on the farm.
Help
Farm activities vary according to the season and new eco projects are regularly tackled - at present we are wanting to get off the electricity grid. Upkeep of our hiking trails, designing of trail indicators, general maintenance and upkeep of compost showers as well as composting in all its forms are some of the jobs here.
Self-reliance, work-enjoyment and creativity are some of the traits we look for in our workawayers.
Languages spoken
English, Afrikaans
Accommodation
Accommodation can vary from a two bed garden flat with own kitchenette, shower and toilet,and free wi-fi to a caravan in the garden, depending on the flow of guests.
What else ...
We try and integrate workawayers with the neighbouring farms to experience some of the other opportunities available; sometimes they help with packing fruit, picking and packing flowers for export or just mingle with the locals. They become part of our day to day life and get to experience our life-style and the community we live in first hand.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25hours a week max

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Feedback left by and about host (44)

30/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host

How to write an appropriate summary of such interesting 4,5 weeks? From solar panel installations to borehole measuring to managing the farm over the weekend, this stay was more varied that I could have ever hoped for. So thank you Riette, Gift, Vanessa, Jane, Jacques, Casey, Anthony, and Pete for making my first workaway stay that amazing. I have… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Anne-Lise & Gaëlle) for host

Sorry for our late feedback :)
We spent an amazing time with this family and felt very welcomed !
For 3 weeks, we did a lot of woodwork, picked up almonds, cooked, and did many others activities we were free to choose. It was very nice to feel enthusiasm about our ideas and to participate to such a beautiful project.
Thanks a lot Riette, Jeremy,… read more

(Excellent )

24/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Pino) for host

First of all sorry for my very late feedback;)
I spend almost a month at Riettes and Jeremys place and I have to say that I really really enjoyed my time there. From the first day I felt like in a second home. There is a lot of different and very interesting work to do wich is sometimes very easy and sometimes a bit harder also depends on your… read more

(Excellent )

09/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (summer) for host

So open hearted family, welcoming and willing to help. Even if it was a busy time I felt relax and I became one of the family. I hade a wonderful time and I hope I meet this family again!

(Excellent )

18/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rommy ) for host

I spent just two weeks with this amazing and welcoming family. It was my first workaway experience and I couldn't be in better place. Jeremy, Riette, Geoffrey, Casey, everything and everybody around makes me felt part of the family.
Great sense of humor and always willing to share with you their lifestyle. The vibe is very relaxed. I enjoyed the… read more

(Excellent )

21/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Florencia) for host

If you have the opportunity to come to SA you have to visit this beautiful place and family! Jeremy, Riette and their two sons are so friendly and lovely, that they made me feel part of the family! At my time there it was almond season, so I did a lot of almond pealing and it was great fun working with Tendai! And after work we always went with… read more

(Excellent )

27/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

I only spent sadly a short time with this amazingly positive, happy and welcoming family and felt part of the team instantly. Great sense of humor and an ability to except people for who they are is a great assets in any family.The vibe is very relaxed and input is always welcome. I enjoyed the work (mainly chipping and path management) as im not… read more

(Excellent )

17/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

David was a true workawayer, not a "shirk"awayer. His sense of humour lightened any situation and he was prepared to tackle any task given - with the same enthusiasm. Thanks David, you are welcome back any time.

(Excellent )

06/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

Thanks so much to you all for the hospitality and for teaching me so much during my months stay. For making me feel like a part of the family, and of course for the delicious food :) I can't wait to come and visit again!

(Excellent )

11/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (K & P) for host

My two weeks with Jeremy and Riette were really incredible. I learned so many unexpected things about permaculture and soil, and compost! And such beautiful, warm people, both them and their sons, amazingly welcoming from the moment I got there. There's always interesting work to do, and the food and company is fantastic. Thank you so much, I… read more

(Excellent )

22/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Marta & Ariadna)

Marta & Ari were an amazing, hardworking couple. You could give them a task and they would put their heads together and go for it full on. No task was too big or too small for them; easy going and happy to spread their joy. Thanks for spending the time with us.

(Excellent )

17/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marta & Ariadna) for host

Unfortunately we spend only one week with this amazing family... Although we share the same point of view of other Workawayers, we don't want to repeat the same. We just want to add... If there were more people like you, the world would be better. Thank you for your warmth, your patience with our English, for all the knowledges you offered to us… read more

(Excellent )

17/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)

Alex was a great guy to have around - always prepared to get involved with whatever was going and keen to experience and learn. He was here at a quiet time of our cycle, but was still happy to keep going with anything we laid on. A calm person to have around your home. Having had the experience of sanding and painting wood, he did a good job at… read more

(Excellent )

10/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host

A beautiful place where amazing work is being done! Thank you for welcoming me into such an inspiring lifestyle integrating sustainability, community development, education and a healthy quality of life.

It was a privilege to be involved in the day to day activities of the farm, helping out where I could and gaining wonderful insights from… read more

(Excellent )

06/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

Riette and Jeremy were the best hosts you could ask for! They were warm and welcoming, generous and so kind to everyone, and it was a privilege to work with them. I was inspired by their way of life and their use of the land, and how they manage to run so many different projects with such determination and spirit. Thanks again for the experience,… read more

(Excellent )

01/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ross)

Ross has been fantastic in every way. We experienced him as a calm and competent man who could work with a spade, a computer, and could even use a chain saw which helped tremendously in building our latest hot water system. He helped us redesign our website and has good knowledge of computer graphics and associated skills. He is well rounded and… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ross) for host

Jeremy and Riette were simply amazing hosts. My time volunteering on the farm, very much being welcomed into their family, will stay with me for all my years. Getting to know them and their sons, while witnessing first hand how they are striving for sustainability on their farm was an immensely enjoyable and humbling experience. I will take what I… read more

(Excellent )

21/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nicola Katie) for host

I stayed for around 3 weeks in the summer of 2015 with the Bryant family and have never felt more welcome in another home than theirs. They were so generous with their time and thoughts on a variety of topics, and even allowed me to interview them both for my geography dissertation, which I am certain would not have recieved the grade it did… read more

(Excellent )

23/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Willemien & Theunis)

This is one incredible family who actually enjoys work! From the youngest through to the parents - work is their hobby. We had a great time with Theunis, Willemien, Maartin, Theuns and Elna and never felt crowded by this family. They put in more than their share and we can now sport a well marked hiking trail and an upgraded website. If you… read more

(Excellent )

23/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Willemien & Theunis) for host

Dear Jeremy and Riette - what a privilege it was to be able to help you on the farm! The projects were really 'lekker' to do as it was work we could all do together as a family. Thank you for your incredible hospitality - the boys will never forget the ice-cream and the mulching with the big chipper(!), and Elna loved the herbal teas. Helping at… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Celia) for host

Well, I'm really late to write my Feedback, but better late then never. :)
I had the chance to stay with Riette and Jeremy for about 2 weeks in May 2015 and it was an amazing opportunity, I wish it could have been longer!
They are welcoming and lovely people and have build themselves a beautiful little paradise. The work was fun! Peeling… read more

(Excellent )

03/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host

I spent two weeks in January with Jeremy, Riette and their sons on the farm, and I am very happy and grateful that I had the opportunity to get to know this wonderful family! I felt at home and included into the family from the first day on and during my stay I learnt so much about plants, irrigation, composting and life on a farm and in South… read more

(Excellent )

05/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host

I spent November 2015 at Riette and Jeremy's farm, and… everything has already been said said in the previous feedbacks : what a wonderful family, they make you feel instantly at home! The work was fun and really diverse, from cooking to planting or picking up seeds, doing cuttings to propagate trees, painting tables, teaching how to play guitar… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Aika was a breath of fresh air and could pack a lot of output into her small frame. She was always ready to experience anything that we offered on her path - from hard labour to conversation. An excellent photographer and a pleasure to have around our home. We are glad to have given her an insight into our lives and could draw on her life… read more

(Excellent )

26/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

First of all, I am very sorry it took me SO LONG to write you a feedback (I hope you still remember me, haha :)). I have no choice but just to add another excellent rating for this lovely, calm and harmonious family. I (- Aika, Gabriel had to go back from South Africa to Europe earlier) spent around 3 weeks in March/April 2015 on Jeremy’s and… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jason )

Jason has been an amazing workawayer - not just an ..awayer! He had savvy, initiative and was a self starter. Initially we were a little hesitant at taking on one person for a long period, but Jason made it very easy. He got stuck into whatever was going and got going when we did not even expect him to. We would have Jason back anytime.

(Excellent )

23/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jason ) for host

It is hard to put into words the wonderful time I spent with Jeremy and Riette on their farm….what a great choice I made. Thank you for a wonderful experience to work and learn….. filling in the swales, composting, mulching (lots), cutting wood, compost hot water system building, digging holes for tree planting, wedding, tractor driving, helping… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Misago) for host

This is a long overdue review… It was a fantastic workaway experience!! Riette, Jeremy and Geoffrey are friendly and very helpful and warmly welcomed me from the beginning. The surrounding area is beautiful, food and accommodation are both amazing. And, I really appreciate that you listened my clumsy English patiently.
I think that I need to… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Misago)

Misago "Wasabi" was great to have around. He was involved in what he was doing and was always keen to learn.

(Excellent )

07/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Renata) for host

Riette and Jeremy welcomed me with there arms wide open! What a wonderful family they are. The area is amazing with nice hikes and views. Peddle around the dam or climb a hill. Working on the farm is lovely...making swales (with toiletpaper!!), picking and peeling almonds, teaching Oggy tricks, cuddling with the dogs and cats, helping out with the… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Renata)

It was a pleasure having Renata. The fact that she is a workawayer and a workawayer host is evident in her manner of being able to see the jobs that need doing. She gets on with it and has more energy than most people. You are always welcome here.

(Excellent )

05/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (May) for host

I spent just over 4 weeks on Riette and Jeremy's beautiful farm and am so glad I chose this place as my first workaway. Such a lovely, warm and welcoming family that made me feel instantly at home in a new country. So many fun and interesting things to do: working on the almonds, swimming in the dam, visiting other farms on the mountain and just… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Marianne)

Janni was great to have around. She joined in with whatever was going - always prepared to do whatever came up. She helped on our community project and cleared pathways - all with a smile.

(Excellent )

03/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ellen Anita)

Ellen was vibrant and always willing to do any job offered. She was a good lumberjack assistant and clearing underbrush. Welcome back anytime.

(Excellent )

03/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Alcée)

Elcee was a breath of fresh air and did not shy away from hard work. She is welcome back anytime.

(Excellent )

03/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Maren)

Great Maren...you were the best maths teacher we could have asked for during our home schooling and helping us deal with the animals that killed our chickens! Our son passed his AS Maths with your help! We trust you enjoyed your time sleeping under the stars.

(Excellent )

05/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Maren) for host

how ever will stay next at that place.. congratulation for that choice. It's a fantastic place. You learn so much new stuff and there is always something going around. I loved that place and they made me feel like I was a part of the family. Riette is a really good cook and Jeremy will tell you a lot of composting and has many many ideas. I don't… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa)

Melissa was a pleasure to have around. She had a knack for gathering herbs in our garden and cooking delicious meals. For the first time in my life I left all the cooking to someone else and I could spend special moments with my mother!

(Excellent )

01/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Melissa) for host

I joined Jeremy and Riette end of February for a few weeks on their spectacular farm. I am not a very handy person, but was able to pick almonds, do some light weeding and help around the house. I love to cook and took the lead often to make meals for the household. Their abundant herb and veg gardens were a joy to use. The Bryant's are extremely… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

Free spirited man. It was great having Mike around. He helped us putting our swales in place - ready for our next planting season. Mike is easy going and very competent in the kitchen too!

(Excellent )

17/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

At-long-last getting round to feedback! A marvellous stay of just a couple of weeks in February and was the perfect end to my time in SA. Plenty of almond picking, work on the land and maintenance were on the cards, did I mention the swales and composting?! Very rewarding experience and generous hospitality in a fine location. Great sessions under… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Oliver) for host

Thank you for everything you guys are too kind! 10/10, Distinction, A*, Top Marks! For other Workawayers reading this I highly recommend coming here to learn about ecological and sustainable living and farming, and all sorts of other important things, and just for anyone who wants to be in nature and around animals. There's so much to see and do… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina)

Sabrina and her friend, Louisa, were our first workawayers and their love for life was wonderful to see! They were always eager and ready for work. They showed initiative in tackling jobs and were prepared to do any job - from planting trees to carrying compost or working with the kids in our library project. We would love to have them back here… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (Sabrina) for host

I spend with my friend Louisa overall 4 weeks with this lovely family. The area is stunning, the workers are wonderful and the people are kind, adventurous, welcoming and treat you like part of the family. They truly believe in the work they are doing and it shows.
It's such a great feeling to be part of something that's doing so much good in the… read more

(Excellent )

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