Help create a house next to an indigenous forest teaming with wildlife in Knysna, South Africa

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  Description

  Come Build wooden House in the Knysna forest.
  We have got the Roof on, working on the floor and now we need to put in walls.
  
  Update June 12th
  
  We have got one pair of steady hands, ooking for another willing pair of strong hands, experience a bonus but we can learn together. Ideally for at least a Month but if its a good fit.....lets see...
  
  If you have the skills and time to help us.
  Please reach out.
  
  Now for the long story below.
  This is not an event...
  No
  This is a lifestyle thing 🌳🌳🌳
  
  If you fancy coming to live in the Forest for awhile and add some Good vibes, drop us a line.
  We have great Food from the Garden and good energy to match in unspoilt prisitine Forest Environment..
  
  Other priorities included below.
  
  We always need good food, yoga, exercise.
  The garden is abundant so seed saving, planting, harvesting etc is always needed.
  
  I'm mostly busy working online (keeping the train going) so ideally self starters with knowledge and experience work best.
  
  Shared meals at least twice a day.
  Keep it fun and happy while getting stuff done.
  
  I should really delete the bottom text but it is all still relevant and so I'll leave it here for anyone who feels like a long read😎
  
  Everything Below will also be happening...:)
  
  Farm Life
  
  The writing below is a mish mash, written over a year - All still relevant.
  But best considered as loose sentences expressing various project needs rather than actual linear English
  
  We always needs help with various projects.
  
  Maintenance and carpentry.
  Prepping spaces for season -
  Decorating Tepees, sanding and varnishing tables, buildin wattle Furniture.
  There is a large garden that can always be better Loved
  
  Môre general info about the space below..
  
  We have set u 6 spaces -3 Teepees, 2 Geodomes, and One sandbag house approximately 20 minutes from town (8km on a decent dirt road).
  
  We are ready to upgrade spaces in a collaborative way with the beautiful souls that travel through the Workaway space.
  A large part of the farms evolution has been through and thanks to work aways.
  We are 8 years into the Journey to becoming a full eco training center and are looking for fresh input.
  
  Be great if anyone comfortable with the basics of electrickery could help birth a brand new Solar Cooker working with US-based partners. Any skill level welcome
  
  A recent trip to J-bay has completely inspired me that painting the otherwise drab (whitewashed) long drops could be a complete game-changer for client's nature experience. (4 Down - One to Go) - The Hobbit House.
  
  I have 2 children (Quinn almost 5) and Laya 9 that visit every second weekend.
  Life is beautiful and buzzy
  
  In addition, there is amazing food growing in the garden and the aim is to get a smoothie a day out of the garden and share a beautiful dinner together each evening.
  
  I'm currently a flexitarian but happy to be vegan/veggie/omnivore - falling in line with the individual person's needs are.
  
  There is lots of alone time as I work full time on my Solar Cooking company during the day.
  Evenings are relatively free.
  
  Other things to note
  
  You will be located right next to the largest chunk of indigenous Forest anywhere in South Africa with an hour walk to a beautiful waterfall and other abundant Forest walks.
  You will have ample time to explore and enjoy what the location has to offer. People come here from all over the world to experience this raw nature - I just wish to make it more beautiful.
  
  There is great wifi on offer - you will most likely stay in a Teepee unless fully booked. Tent over season
  
  I picked up some breathing challenges so any knowledge on health/breathing exercises would be a huge bonus.
  Putting a big priority on Health in 20 22-3.
  
  Am also looking to re-create and decorate each space afresh - a spruce up and space clearing exercise.
  There is also an opportunity to get involved on the solar side - either with admin or heading up charity research.
  
  Basically, I'm looking for Self sufficient Eco Ninjas to come and play a part and join the growing international web of consciousness that comes with sustainable or natural living.
  
  There is also a new orchard and a large permaculture garden under development.
  Will be opening up spaces to longer-term rentals.
  I'm calling it "sustainability residencies" where one can practice in a real-life situation what living with the elements is actually like.
  Ideally, we would like to host workshops every 6 weeks on these topics.
  
  This is a snapshot of activities and needs.
  Please reach out to me if any of this sounds like what you are looking for.
  Strong work Ethic and self-motivation is a must.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Crosby
  
  
  Below is snippets from an older call out
  
  If you have webbing and photo editing skills, that would also be super amazing
  
  Skills in permaculture, solar energy, plumbing - eco-building. And/or experience/qualifications with sustainable dev
  If you feel you have skills to share - we can also look at doing workshops at our venue to share with Garden Route locals
  
  Additionally, I have an upcoming project called the solar caravan which will require a multidisciplinary eco team to identify and assist with resolving some of the most pressing issues in South Africa (and globally) at this moment.
  Like an eco swat team.
  
  Please message me for more details...
  this kind of collaboration can always be done remotely at the moment.
  
  We are also especially interested in filmmakers and film editors
  Day to day help with life at the farm can include:
  Help with setting up Infrastructure (building, gardening, venue improvement, etc) and prettifying spaces
  Checking Guests in - showing them where/how it all functions
  Ensuring spaces are clean and ready to receive guests
  Gardening Projects
  Multi miscellaneous Farm Projects - building, installing chimneys for Firebaths maintenance etc
  
  A Little Background on me and the current situation:
  
  I moved down from Joburg 5 years ago.
  I have traveled 43 Countries and shared many magical moments helping/being helped along the way and believe in paying it forward, gifting economy, and all things along the line of a new world system - based on people and planet before profit.
  Happiness and keeping it light is important to me.
  
  I am done with living in cities and can only imagine visiting them for the Holidays.
  I have 2 Children (Quinn 3 and Laya 7) who I adore.
  They live close by with their mom and visit every second weekend.
  
  Also, there are 2 dogs who Love love.
  We have a large Veggie patch that always needs weeding/planting/seed saving activities etc.
  
  My - Long Term Vision for the farm is to turn it into an Eco training center, yoga retreat space, permaculture, upcycling, etc, etc...
  
  Essentially all aspects of sustainable living
  I Would Love to do more Yoga and need encouragement...:)
  
  Our place is exquisitely beautiful and situated with easy access to Forests, waterfalls, and 40 minutes from the beach.
  25 minutes from Knysna town.
  
  If you are interested in learning/ teaching or partaking in a journey towards sustainability.
  Please reach out and let's see what skills/knowledge/time we might share together
  
  We have high-speed WIFI and go into Knysna Town 2-3 times per week so we can arrange collections/drop-offs etc
  
  Wow - you got to the end, Truly a mish mash, often repeating but totaly relevant.
  
  Reach Out if you want to come experience something a little different.
  Please Note, sustainable living takes sustained efforts, we prioritise getting the big and small things done while sharing as much laughter as possible while shenanigans continually pop out of the woodwork..
  
  Life happens while we make plans,
  
  Have Fun, Safe and Happy travels,
  
  Crosby

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Compagnie pour pers. âgée

  Enseignement

  S’occuper des animaux

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  I am sure we will share lots of interesting conversations.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  Looking for skilled carpenter and/or strong hands to help buid a Wooden House on a platform.
  Got the Floor support in, next step is Shutterply and putting in wall suppots to stat cladding with IBR and wood.
  cutting out and adding in doors and windows as we go.
  
  if this sounds like something you can guide us through.
  
  Please get in touch ASAP,
  
  Wanting to keep flowing with this until Winter
  in, need help with
  Looking for a longterm person to help guide us through (Im not handy at all).
  
  Could Also use a Garden Ninja.....
  
  Looking for an artistic fairy to work on this project for at least 3 weeks - 4-5 hours per day would be amazing
  I'm putting a call out for an artistic person to come and paint murals on 5 Wooden Long drop toilets (sit inside) boxes to make them fabulous...!! (Still one left)
  
  At the moment the Garden is our Big Focus.
  We are just starting out with 4 Hectares of virgin land, we have an earth ship to complete, non-indigenous trees that need clearing - the list goes on.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Afrikaans: Courant
  Anglais: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  Teepees, Geodomes, sandbag house and Tents.

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  Autres infos...

  Its Paradise next to an indigenous forest teeming with wildlife, a walker and nature lovers paradise

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Hi I run two businesses from here and we have full digital connection.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

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