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We live on a 3000m2 property in Barrydale which is in the Little Karoo in the Western Cape province of South Africa, about 250km East of Cape Town. Its a small town, mainly focused on farming and tourism. There are mountains surrounding the town, with amazing hikes and swimming holes. There is a large garden where we grow vegetables. Workaways might be asked to help with planting, weeding, watering or making compost.
There are different options for accommodation for workaways, ranging from a caravan to a cottage, depending on what is available. Both of these have a kitchen, gas shower and composting toilet.
There are 2 self-catering units on the property where I host paying guests, and I may ask you to help to clean rooms or get involved with painting,decorating or maintenance work. One of the units has a dry, waterless composting toilet which will also need to be cleaned by the workawayers.
I sometimes host groups and run retreats, and there may be an opportunity for workaways to help out or even to facilitate... which would be remunerated.
As far as meals go, I am happy to provide one meal per day in exchange for 3 to 5 hours of work. The Workawayer will be expected to assist with cooking though, with meal preparing counting as work!
I am a tour guide and can give you lots of ideas for things to do and places to go before, during or after your stay. I might be able to give you a lift from and to Cape Town.
I have a partner named Tim who is always keen to go on epic cycling trips, if you're keen, and 2 lovely dogs. Sometimes you might be asked to look after the dogs if we need to go away for a few days.
We love meeting new people and exchanging ideas and interesting conversations. Barrydale has some fascinating inhabitants, and offers yoga, meditation, live music, markets, sweat lodges, plant medicine journeys, photographic and art exhibitions, an organic deli, and some very good restaurants.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a tour guide and teach English online.
I facilitate retreats at the property. If you have a skill such as teaching yoga, TRE, meditation etc.. we could put our heads together and plan to host a retreat at my place together. You would be remunerated for this.
Help
Gardening, weeding, tending compost, perhaps some building tasks
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I have a TEFL qualification in teaching English.
Accommodation
Comfortable caravan in a beautiful garden., or a cottage. Ablutions might need to be shared, depending on bookings.
I would not be able to provide all your food, but am happy to share some meals and you are welcome to pick fresh produce from the garden and cater for yourself. There is a well stocked supermarket 150 metres from my property, plus several restaurants within walking distance. The accommodation options on the property are all self-catering with well equipped kitchens, so you can prepare your own food.
What else ...
The property is in the middle of town, so you can walk to shops and restaurants.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Yogi and Bibi
Yogi and Bibi
