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Description
Our property is 800 hectare, bordering a 180 000 hectare UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We are completely offgrid. The closest town is Calitzdorp in the Little Karoo, 90 minutes from George on the Garden Route and 4 hours from Cape Town.
We are involved in adventure tourism, farming, guesthouse, community development and the restuarant business.
My name is Erika and I am the owner operator of the property.
I home educated all of my children on the property. They have now all moved on to University.
I have worked with community on my farm for 25 years and have fostered several children in need, during this period of time.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience can be gained in farming, sensitive architectural restorations, carpentry, establishing social media platforms for various products in and around the property, solar energy and life off the grid.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We require volunteers to assist in repair and maintenance of architecturally unique buildings, general garden and infrastructure maintenance, trail maintenance and the creation of social media platforms.
Adbe ture
Languages
Languages spoken
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I speak English and German and welcome German Workaways wanting to learn English.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in shared rooms, men and women can be seperate, with shower and toilets and communal kitchen. Food will be prepared communal and taking turns.
What else ...
We are located in an area that offers fantastic hiking, mountain biking and motorcycle rides. We are 90 minutes away from some of the best beaches in South Africa, on the Garden Route.
Our closest town is famous for wine and port production and Oudtshoorn, 50 minutes by car is well known for its ostrich farming and the Kango Caves. There is also a hot water spring 40 minutes from the property, near Calitzdorp.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Well behaved animals only. Not permitted to be in UNESCO World Heritage Site behind the property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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