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Join our farmstead in Twee Riviere, South Africa

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    My husband and i live in a rural area in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, in Twee Riviere, Langkloof Valley. The Langkloof region is one of the largest deciduous fruit growing regions in SA. We are surrounded by apple and pear orchards, where the majority of the fruit is grown for sale to service the export of these fruits to various overseas countries,

    We have just under 8 hectares of land, where we grow veggies for ourselves, keep a few chickens for eggs, have 3 dogs and 2 cats. We rent out one of our cottages for holiday lets.We try to live a peaceful life, keeping busy with the things we enjoy, like homesteading and general.home maintenance of our property and managing our activities here.

    There is a lot to do and we could certainly do with some help from general house maintenance, to garden work, helping with the feeding of pets, Your task would be to just come alongside us and assist in the daily goings on of living and working here on our farm and just to enjoy the process of being able to experience being in this beautiful part of the world
    It truly will be a restorative space.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    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

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There will be opportunity to meet people from the Twee Riviere community and visit some of their homes and see how they live and operate, many are self sustaining and use off grid methods

  • Help

    Help

    When we do fencing, its tough manual tasks, like digging holes and cementing poles into the ground.
    General maintenance which does not require super skills and most things can be learnt as you go along.
    Weeding and garden tasks, in the veggie patch. If you like to help with and interact with pets or feed chickens and collect eggs this can be done as well.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Afrikaans: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is a little flat with its own bathroom and kitchen facilities. You sort yourself out with the food we provide for breakfast and lunch. Which is mainly oats, fruit and bread, eggs and salad garden greens. Suppers we will mostly eat a meal together. On weekends, which is your own free time you can provide your own meals and prepare them for yourself. You can also stay in your own tent on the property., if you prefer.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are far from a city, Port Elizabeth is 2 hours away to the east and George is 2 hours away to the west. Jeffreys Bay beach for swimming and surfing is 1 hour away. Transport will have to be arranged. Either rent a car, or a taxi, as there is no public transport to and from this place.

    We also do not do airport or bus pickup. Speak to me for more information.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Max

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Two dogs stand on a tiled patio, one small and fluffy, the other larger with a black and tan coat. Green plants grow nearby outside.
A curious orange cat stands on a tiled patio next to a wooden chair, looking intently at something, with greenery and a yard in the background.
A lush vegetable garden flourishes with green plants climbing wooden stakes. Rolling hills and trees bask in soft morning sunlight under a clear blue sky.
A clear blue sky overlooks a sunny garden filled with green trees, shrubs, and a small cultivated patch. A distant building stands among natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a two-story house with a stone porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene sunset over a rural landscape, featuring a stone house, trees, and a body of water, with mountains visible in the distance.
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