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18 mai. 2026
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We are looking for a group of 5 to 10 people to take part in a Spring Camp - Creating Conscious Community. This will be in October and November 2026 and we would like people to stay a minimum of two weeks. Accommodation will be in Tipi's and Yurts and the work will be getting the space ready for our Summer season. We will put up Tipi's, Yurts and tents and plant trees, make a garden, create a kitchen, some building work and other jobs for hosting community workshops. People who stay longer will have the opportunity to take part in a workshop and we will also co-create a workshop together. If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to be part of please message us and I will give you more details. We are a community, not a business and we love to share our space with like-minded people. Our place is a community project, not a business and Workawayers won't be helping with paying guests or maintenance of spaces used by paying guests.
A bit about your hosts: we have both travelled extensively and still do. Julia is an artist, homeopath, ecstatic dance teacher, Shamanic practitioner and runs a Holistic Education Centre (Kalikalos in Greece in the NZ winter). Chris is a professional yacht skipper, ex organic farm advisor, ex Greenpeace captain and founder of a rewilding charity in the UK. Both of us have done lots of personal development. We like to have a good level of communication with guests and appreciate spending time with people who are curious and engaged in their own self-development.
We have two properties. Our community land is 15 mins from our ecovillage and it has amazing views of the ocean and is close to some of the best beaches in the country, including Sandy Bay, which is a good surf beach, where you can hire surf boards and get lessons. Our tasks are varied so if you want more details ask when you book.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Trabalho beneficente
Projetos artísticos
Prática de idiomas
Ajuda em projetos ambientais
Jardinagem geral
Projetos DIY criativos
Cuidar de animais
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Ajuda com computadores/internet
Interesses
Eventos e social
Política/justiça social
Sustentabilidade
Cultura
Vida na estrada
Autodesenvolvimento
Trabalho beneficente
Desenho e pintura
Carpintaria
Jardinagem
Cuidar de plantas
Faça você mesmo
Livros
Arte e design
Animais
Ciclismo
Atividades ao ar livre
Esportes aquáticos
Yoga/bem-estar
Velejar/navegar
Dança
Fitness
Naturaleza
Camping
Praia
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
We are especially interested in hosting people who have a genuine interest in the concept of community living , Spiritual development and holistic health.
Ajuda
All sorts, gardening and general smallholding chores, building, maybe some cleaning or painting if we can't do tasks outside. Check our profile for updates.
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Inglês: Fluente
Francês: Intermediário
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Acomodação
One room in the house and one sleep out or in Yurts and tents on the land.
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We love having people to help us but sometimes we are very busy so we like people who can look after themselves and show initiative.
Chris is an activist, especially about climate change, human rights and sustainable development. Julia is more spiritually focused. We both try hard to make a positive difference in the world.
We live on the most gorgeous bit of coast in NZ and go to the beach daily.
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Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
Este anfitrião indicou que adora hospedar nômades digitais.
Espaço para estacionar campervans
We have space at our Eco-village and our Retreat Center for vans.
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Mais de 2
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11 fev. 2026
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Aileen) para o anfitrião
I've had a wonderful time staying with Julia and Chris. I stayed with them for 2 weeks and did various tasks in that time, like painting, weeding and some building work.
Julia and Chris were very welcoming and helpful whenever I had more questions about the work I was doing. I especially enjoyed the great conversations and the swims at the beaches… read more
Julia and Chris were very welcoming and helpful whenever I had more questions about the work I was doing. I especially enjoyed the great conversations and the swims at the beaches… read more
2 fev. 2026
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Aileen)
Aileen was so thoughtful and kind and picked things up really quickly. She used her initiative and asked if she wasn't sure. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She helped us with building work, painting, weeding and cleaning. She was always willing and happy and she is also a very good cook.
(Excelente
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23 nov. 2025
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Nicola) para o anfitrião
I had a wonderful time working with Julia on the land .It gave me great pleasure getting stuck in with helping to finish off a building project .Something I've never done before so its always great to learn new tasks .
Julia is such a beautiful soul to be around and my accomadation and food was super.
If you get the opportunity to come here you… read more
Julia is such a beautiful soul to be around and my accomadation and food was super.
If you get the opportunity to come here you… read more
16 nov. 2025
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lea) para o anfitrião
I couldn't wish for a better place for my first Workaway!
Julia was so kind and inviting to me.
Her house is in the middle of the forest, where you can hear the kiwibirds
in the night.
Chris was still in the UK, but there was another really nice workawayer staying in another accommodation.
The work we did was working on her yurt, building a… read more
Julia was so kind and inviting to me.
Her house is in the middle of the forest, where you can hear the kiwibirds
in the night.
Chris was still in the UK, but there was another really nice workawayer staying in another accommodation.
The work we did was working on her yurt, building a… read more
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11 fev. 2026
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Aileen) para o anfitrião
I've had a wonderful time staying with Julia and Chris. I stayed with them for 2 weeks and did various tasks in that time, like painting, weeding and some building work.
Julia and Chris were very welcoming and helpful whenever I had more questions about the work I was doing. I especially enjoyed the great conversations and the swims at the beaches… read more
Julia and Chris were very welcoming and helpful whenever I had more questions about the work I was doing. I especially enjoyed the great conversations and the swims at the beaches… read more
2 fev. 2026
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Aileen)
Aileen was so thoughtful and kind and picked things up really quickly. She used her initiative and asked if she wasn't sure. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She helped us with building work, painting, weeding and cleaning. She was always willing and happy and she is also a very good cook.
(Excelente)
23 nov. 2025
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Nicola) para o anfitrião
I had a wonderful time working with Julia on the land .It gave me great pleasure getting stuck in with helping to finish off a building project .Something I've never done before so its always great to learn new tasks .
Julia is such a beautiful soul to be around and my accomadation and food was super.
If you get the opportunity to come here you… read more
Julia is such a beautiful soul to be around and my accomadation and food was super.
If you get the opportunity to come here you… read more
16 nov. 2025
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lea) para o anfitrião
I couldn't wish for a better place for my first Workaway!
Julia was so kind and inviting to me.
Her house is in the middle of the forest, where you can hear the kiwibirds
in the night.
Chris was still in the UK, but there was another really nice workawayer staying in another accommodation.
The work we did was working on her yurt, building a… read more
Julia was so kind and inviting to me.
Her house is in the middle of the forest, where you can hear the kiwibirds
in the night.
Chris was still in the UK, but there was another really nice workawayer staying in another accommodation.
The work we did was working on her yurt, building a… read more
1 nov. 2025
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jake) para o anfitrião
What a great 10 days I had at Mamaki, thank you Julia again for everything! As soon as I arrived I felt at home at Julia's place. We had some really nice times sharing stories over delicious dinners, working on the land which was so beautiful and it didn't feel at all like a chore, and also some nice trips into Whangarei and all the way to Rawene… read more
22 fev. 2025
Deixado pelo Workawayer (laviniaaa) para o anfitrião
I had the best week staying with Julia and Chris.
They're both really inspiring persons and so appreciative about the work Angela (the other Workawayer) and I did.
I am really thankful that I got to stay and experience their lifestyle!!
I was so sad I had to leave and would love to go back one day! 🫶
They're both really inspiring persons and so appreciative about the work Angela (the other Workawayer) and I did.
I am really thankful that I got to stay and experience their lifestyle!!
I was so sad I had to leave and would love to go back one day! 🫶
21 set. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Cecilia) para o anfitrião
Julia was my first Workaway Host in New Zealand and i couldn’t wish for anybody else. Thank you for sharing your home, knowledge and experiences with us! We did some weeding and painting and planted trees on her land in Sandy Bay. She is such a warm and strong woman, who has lived an interesting and inspiring life. I loved being with and around… read more
10 set. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Cecilia)
Cecilia was fun to have around, always smiling and willing and really cared about getting the jobs done right. I would highly recommend.
(Excelente)
10 set. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Enzo)
Enzo was an amazing guest, I felt like he hosted me he was so caring and helpful. Always willing to do anything I asked and did a good job. I would highly recommend.
(Excelente)
4 mar. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alexandra) para o anfitrião
I stayed with Chris & Julia for three weeks. They were my first hosts in Aotearoa/NZ and I couldn’t have asked for lovelier hosts to kickstart my travels here.
During my stay, I learnt a lot about rewilding and forming/supporting international communities using sociocracy (things I am passionate about and very keen to learn more about - so this… read more
During my stay, I learnt a lot about rewilding and forming/supporting international communities using sociocracy (things I am passionate about and very keen to learn more about - so this… read more
14 abr. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Tessa5) para o anfitrião
It was a very good experience staying with Julia and Chris. I stayed with a friend for 2 weeks. And we helped them with some jobs that had to be done in the garden and around the house for example weeding, tidying out, etc.
Julia and Chris are very respectful, funny and friendly.
There was plenty of food. It was delicious. And we also liked to… read more
Julia and Chris are very respectful, funny and friendly.
There was plenty of food. It was delicious. And we also liked to… read more
19 mar. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Alice)
Alice was one of the best workaway experience I have had. She was always enthusiastic even for the worst jobs and she was fun and interesting too. I miss her!
(Excelente)
21 dez. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alice) para o anfitrião
I had a wonderful stay with Julia. The work was manual and varied and I got a lot of satisfaction as we ticked off our tasks. We ate really well every day and I especially enjoyed Julia's company. She was very considerate of all of my questions about entering and living in communities and my spiritual learning. It was an incredible first official… read more
25 jul. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (emanueladellavalle) para o anfitrião
I feel extremely grateful for having had the chance to stay with Chris and Julia. Their project is amazing and they are truly inspiring people. I enjoyed working on their beautiful land ( even though the weather was not the best, but what can you do, right? :) ), digging holes and preparing the soil for planting. They both are amazing cooks and… read more
18 abr. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marie) para o anfitrião
What a better place to be stuck during the quarantine ? Chris & Julia are definitely amazing host. I did plenty of different things including painting, gardening, cutting bamboos, help to build a beautiful orange box, and that was great.
They always are happy to share their (AMAZING) life stories and the work is easy and in a beautiful place. You… read more
They always are happy to share their (AMAZING) life stories and the work is easy and in a beautiful place. You… read more
14 abr. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marie)
Marie has been outstanding, one of our best guests ever (I have hosted >500 over 30 years!). She's always happy and good tempered, helpful around the house and very conscientious, doing more than her fair share of cooking and washing up etc. She's really bright so only needs to be shown something once. She is great at detailed jobs (repainted… read more
(Excelente)
10 mar. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Enrico)
Nice guy, good worker :)
(Excelente)
10 mar. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jule)
Jule was great, good company and keen to learn :)
(Excelente)
12 jan. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hazel)
Aviso: o workawayer cancelou a estadia ou não apareceu de última hora
(O Workawayer cancelou de última hora / ausente)
1 jan. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Rolland) para o anfitrião
I spend around two weeks with Chris and Julia and I can definitly say that I really enjoy my stay with them and also with the other volunteers presents.
I did not what to expect before to come here but I clearly did not imagine I will meet people as much sweet and attentionate. They makes me feel very confortable and we quickly all get on very… read more
I did not what to expect before to come here but I clearly did not imagine I will meet people as much sweet and attentionate. They makes me feel very confortable and we quickly all get on very… read more
26 dez. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Rolland)
Bérénice is a lovely young woman. We really enjoyed hosting her. She's smart and worked well with us and the great team we had during her stay.
(Excelente)
26 dez. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Morgan)
Ms Chatterbox was great :) We love people who talk and share about life. She was fun and a thorough worker.
(Excelente)
26 dez. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Charlotte)
We really enjoyed hosting Charlotte. Good company and great work, thanks Charlotte
(Excelente)
26 dez. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Salome)
Salome was lovely and a very careful worker :)
(Excelente)
26 dez. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Salome) para o anfitrião
It was such a wonderful experience staying with Chris and Julia as well as the other workawayers. They were very welcoming and sweet people and made us feel at home pretty fast. It was great helping them with their project of building a retreat center and being a part of making it come true! Also Julia included us in some of her workshops towards… read more
18 dez. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marie) para o anfitrião
I had a wonderful time at Julia and Chris' working in the garden and helping build a ferro-cement kitchen, having meaningful conversations and heartfelt moments despite my short stay. Chris and Julia are two benevolent creative people who are happy to share their knowledge. Thanks for making me feeling welcome and comfortable into your home as… read more
13 dez. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah was great, a fast learner and lovely company.
(Excelente)
11 dez. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Hannah) para o anfitrião
I had a really great time there. I stayed for 2 weeks with Julia and Chris and I learned so many things. I really enjoyed working at the ferrocement kitchen and to see the progress each day. On the afternoons I used my freetime to explore the great area (most of the time with two other workawayers) and we even had the opportunity to borrow Kajaks… read more
13 dez. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Natalie)
Natalie was lovely, keen and willing to learn. Natalie, you are welcome back anytime :)
(Excelente)
10 dez. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Natalie) para o anfitrião
Thank you Julia and Chris for the lovely week I could spend with you. You make one feel very welcome eventhough you have new workawayers every week, Thank you for sharing your experiences, your delicious and healthy food and enabling us to make the most out of our afternoons. I wish you all the best with all your projects.
4 dez. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alissa) para o anfitrião
I had a wonderful time with Chris and Julia ! They are both such generous and interesting humans. Chris is very patient and passionate when talking about plants, which I really enjoyed since I am a gardening rookie and wanted to learn. The food they cook is amazing and I really appreciated the calm of the eco village as well as the beauty of the… read more
25 nov. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Alissa)
Alissa was great, charming and interesting company and a hard worker :) You are welcome back anytime Alissa :)
(Excelente)
10 nov. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marcela & Sullivan)
Lovely couple, highly recommended. Come again guys:)
(Excelente)
28 out. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Anna)
After 14 emails and what we thought was final confirmation, Anna changed her plans at the last minute with no extenuating circumstances given. This was very frustrating for us, as we said no to others to accommodate Anna.
(O Workawayer cancelou de última hora / ausente)
10 out. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Emily & Charlotte)
These guests were lovely :) welcome back anytime.
(Excelente)
6 jun. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Akika & Lucas)
Akika and Lucas were great guests. Helpful around the house, interesting to chat with, good workers, all round lovely young people. Highly recommended. They are a great guitar/vocals team too, supplied lots of beers and kept us all entertained. Thanks guys, you are welcome back any time :)
(Excelente)
6 jun. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Akika & Lucas) para o anfitrião
This was our first workaway experience and we are so happy to have come to Chris & Julia's place.
Staying with Chris was a blessing.
We planned to stay for a week or two and ended up staying for close to a month!
He is such a genuine kind person that has incredible stories. We feel so blessed to have been welcomed into his home and learnt from… read more
Staying with Chris was a blessing.
We planned to stay for a week or two and ended up staying for close to a month!
He is such a genuine kind person that has incredible stories. We feel so blessed to have been welcomed into his home and learnt from… read more
2 jun. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Erin)
I really enjoyed hosting Erin. She's very switched on, hard-working, helpful around the house and an interesting and inteligent conversationalist. She's also got great taste in cars :) HIGHLY recommended :) Come back any time Erin
(Excelente)
1 jun. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Erin) para o anfitrião
What a wonderful first Workaway experience to have. I feel very blessed to have met and worked with Chris. I stayed for almost two weeks and the visit was filled with new friends, stimulating conversations, yummy food and juices (I'm going to miss your juices, Chris!), beautiful beaches, great music, and of course some hard work. My work varied… read more
29 abr. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sarah) para o anfitrião
I meant to stay a week with Julia and Chris and ended up staying two...& coming back because they are such amazing, fun, interesting, deep and inspiring people! I had a really wonderful time here- enjoying lots of interesting conversation, lovely food, the beautiful land and I learnt a lot about living in an eco community, personal development,… read more
9 abr. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah is an outstanding guest. She's lovely to have around the house, being helpful and fun. She works hard and can work unsupervised but also knows when to seek guidance. Sarah is really curious about the world and committed to her self development which makes her very interesting and rewarding to host. Sarah will always be welcome here, we shall… read more
(Excelente)
21 mar. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Michal & Lubomira) para o anfitrião
Staying with Chris and Julia was just an amazing experience! They live in a stunning peaceful place in a beatiful house, we felt very welcomed and inspired by the place and way of their life! enjoyed a lot nice walk down to the Matapouri beach ( about 3km) almost every day. Thank you we could share our stay in NZ with you!
13 mar. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Michal & Lubomira)
These guys were great, hard working, smart, polite and shared their culture with us. Highly recommended.
(Excelente)
13 mar. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Adeline) para o anfitrião
I spent about a week with Julia and Chris. Working for them around their estate was a very nice experience for me, I was able to learn many different things. the work was not difficult, I had a lot of time for myself and they were kind enough to offer us all the meals even during the days off. If I had no other plans, I would have stayed longer… read more
27 fev. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Adeline)
Adeline stayed with us for about a week recently and was great. She's hard working and shows just the right balance between initiative and seeking guidance that's so important in these situations. She has a go at anything asked of her and is good fun too. Next week she comes back for a 2nd visit, lucky us :)
(Excelente)
13 mar. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (OLIVIER)
Nice guy, enthusiastic, keen to learn. Highly recommended.
(Excelente)
25 fev. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (OLIVIER) para o anfitrião
My fisrt experience volunteering in New zeland was fantastic ! Great food, good bed, nice chillin living room and great environment and surroundings.
Julia and Chris are super host, i felt really at home. Chris taught me a lot about living in community and how to take care about a tipi and a cabin. Julia taught me about collective intelligence.… read more
Julia and Chris are super host, i felt really at home. Chris taught me a lot about living in community and how to take care about a tipi and a cabin. Julia taught me about collective intelligence.… read more
14 fev. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Katherine)
(Neutro)
10 fev. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Katherine) para o anfitrião
21 nov. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Roméo) para o anfitrião
Very Good experience.
The two weeks past with Julia were very interesting.
The village is in a quiet and beautiful location.
Julia is a welcoming person, i was like at home. And we could exchanged about a lot of interesting subject, link to environment and mind.
I have worked to help about home (paint, work table...) and eco retreat center… read more
The two weeks past with Julia were very interesting.
The village is in a quiet and beautiful location.
Julia is a welcoming person, i was like at home. And we could exchanged about a lot of interesting subject, link to environment and mind.
I have worked to help about home (paint, work table...) and eco retreat center… read more
10 nov. 2011
Deixado pelo Workawayer (blueberryjam33) para o anfitrião
I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty and relaxed atmosphere that I found here and also liked the fact that Julia and Chris live in an Eco-Community of like-minded people who work the land and live as sustainably as possible. It is a nice walk or bike ride (about 4 km) down a dirt road to get to Matapouri beach which is one of the nicest I… read more
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