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A Castle in the Bushveld of South Africa. It is a crazy dream.
If you are a Tradesman, Carpenter, Mason or Metalworker, please come help us to one step closer to completion:
While many people are building quick castle illusions, we could not settle for that. It had to be real heavy stone and concrete. Marie is my mom, and she has been the carrier of this dream for 25 years. (Marie was a pre-primary school teacher, artist, potter, cattle farmer, nature lover, and now a builder through apprenticeship).
Today I have been an Architect for 20 years, but when this project was dreamed up I was a boy. Today the building stands 75% done, and we have been helped by people from around the world. People that have crept deep into our hearts, starting long ago with Jean and the loveliest people you will ever meet.
I assist with technical guidance and construction knowledge from 1000 miles away, in Windhoek, Namibia. Marie works with Eunice and Ray, two 'unskilled labourers' but masters at life and people's skills - who have both become quite skilled over the years. She is sometimes assisted by her evenly passionate brother Daan, and long time farmer friend Jannie, who can make and fix anything..
You will not find a better guide to the beauty of the Nature of the Bushveld than Marie. She has a passion for anything the mind can see or the hand can touch: art, craft, nature, education, and upliftment of people.
We are situated right in the heart of the Bushveld, Limpopo Province. Close to a village called Sterkrivier and a town called Mokopane. It is only 3 hours drive from Johannesburg (O.R Thambo) International Airport, and 5 hours from the Kruker National Park. Leon, my dad works in Johannesburg and being a couch surfer host and philosopher you will likely be well exposed to South Africa before you reach the farm. Logistically, having and 'ally' in the city makes opportunities for arrival and other local experiences good. While you are in the area you will most likely make a visit to the world renowned Kruger National Park, Soweto and the Apartheid Museum.
Thank you to all Marie's new 'children' and life-long friends. It has been a joy. -
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets DIY créatifs
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Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
This is a living experience in a truly South African 'Bushveld' natural setting. Game farming (basic conservation) is the main business in the area.
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Skilled tradesmen in a wide range of construction work. The building work is mostly masonry and stone masonry with reinforced concrete slabs. Skilled work in carpentry, and steel. We have Steel bending equipment.
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Langues parlées
Afrikaans: Courant
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Hébergement
Farm quality buildings with separate room, kitchen, bathroom, lounge and outside area. You have direct access to the most beautiful nature and wildlife. You have electricity, a washing machine and most basic amenities. Internet is reasonably good for Africa.
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The farm is an exceptionally beautiful piece of natural wilderness in the Waterberg region of Limpopo province, South Africa. Green in the summer rain season, with rust read rocks lining the river below. Hiking, bird watching, discovering natural game, swimming in the river or tubing in the rainy season. Spending time surrounded by Nature. The regional town is a half an hour away, and the city, Pretoria, two and a half hours. This is the heart of what is called the Bushveld, it is the prime game conservation farming and hunting region of South Africa.
Our internet is half decent, but being a born farmer, you will easier get hold of Marie on Whatsapp. However, be sure to initiate all contacts through Workaway. -
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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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Ben is disciplined and hard working. He was always punctual and accurate with measuring and … read more
I really enjoyed working on the castle I learnt a lot.
Thank you Marie and everyone here on this farm.
I had a good time and made new friends.
Marie, the host, is someone that will remain in my hart. She accepted me with open arms, her generosity and kindness was dealt out by the arms full. Making me feel comfortable and at ease before I even got to meet her. Not to mention her wisdom.
The … read more
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Ben is disciplined and hard working. He was always punctual and accurate with measuring and … read more
I really enjoyed working on the castle I learnt a lot.
Thank you Marie and everyone here on this farm.
I had a good time and made new friends.
Marie, the host, is someone that will remain in my hart. She accepted me with open arms, her generosity and kindness was dealt out by the arms full. Making me feel comfortable and at ease before I even got to meet her. Not to mention her wisdom.
The … read more
to make my life easier here where the steps were too high makes me say hallo to him every time when I use them.!
I felt very much at ease to give my work over to him because he is so capeable and expierienced in his work as a … read more
Marie is a person with an impressive mental and physical activity, nothing stops her, and the number of ideas to which improve the construction of the castle or the maintenance of the farm are constant.
During my stay I slept in a large and … read more
Our advice: … read more
At this point, she and her workers are finishing the water tower and working on a lift at the back part of the castle, that is still being built. During my stay I was in charge of the tiles, by the bench grinder, painting, gardening, driving the car to supply the … read more
