Experience the tranquility of our place in Barrydale, South Africa

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  Description

  I own a beautiful 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. I have a large garden where I hope to start growing 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.
  
  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, or maintenance work.
  
  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.
  
  
  
  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. 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, organic deli, and some very good restaurants.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance
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  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.

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  Help

  Gardening, weeding, tending compost, perhaps some building tasks

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  German: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I have a TEFL qualification in teaching English.
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  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 100 metres from my property. The accommodation options on the property are all self-catering with well equipped kitchens, so you can prepare your own food.

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  What else ...

  The property is in the middle of town, so you can walk to shops and restaurants.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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