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Introduction: A beautiful property developed by Antara Association to show love in action. A place to model another way of being, where all have something to share, something to learn.
Originated to support young adults(16-30) where people can come to stay for free.
We are looking for short & long term helpers, developing the Retreat to become more self sufficient, offer more workshops and role model giving with out expectations.
A place of personal growth for all, with honesty & integrity.
NOVEMBER 13 -21 We are looking for people to help weed orchard trees & pull privet around the property. Also some building work perhaps. You need to have good stamina and will be supported with a team of people, 4-5 hours morning work daily for food staples, accom and a special NZ experience. We hope to have a team of folk, about 5-6 of us !!
The bush and streams which run around the property, the established orchard & vegetable garden makes for a peaceful, productive space. Our water is heated by the sun & wetback on the fireplace in the kitchen.
We bake bread for our retreat weekends and the garden is slowly producing greens again. There are preserves of jam & pickles made from our surplus fruit.; Save Exit without saving
General Information: This is a unique Retreat established to offer respite and support for young adults set up by the Charity Antara Association, a philosophically based, non-religious organisation, completely voluntary and free for young people to attend! The philosophy is based on love and exercising that love by "helping others". The Eco earth brick building is set amongst 9 hectares and surrounded by a stream, beautiful bush, organic orchards and gardens
NOVEMBER 13-21 We are looking for people to help weed orchard trees & pull privet around the property. You need to have good stamina and will be supported with a team of people
& 4-5 hours morning work daily for food staples, accom and a special NZ experience.; Save Exit without saving

Number of people that can be accommodated	How many people can you accommodate at one time? /250 4 Save Exit without saving
Preferred minimum stay	Some hosts like to have a minimum stay so the volunteer has time to settle in a learn the routines and rhythms of your property /250 2 weeks is ideal Save Exit without saving
Preferred length of stay	Some hosts find it helpful to specify how long the stay should generally be. Of course you can extend this once you and your guest find that things are working out well. /250 we do 2 week work projects , only for dates given. We don't take drop-ins at this stage, sorry Save Exit without saving
Accommodation	Describe the accommodation volunteers will stay in. /250 double room in centre with ensuite or bunk room sharing with others Save Exit without saving
Organic Principles	Describe the organic and sustainable aspects of your property. /250 Utilising permaculture principles,mulching, liquid fertiliser, some Biodynamic preps, Save Exit without saving
Able to accommodate children	Children
Diet	Describe the types of diets that you have in your home. /250 Dairy free, red meat free, no white flour or white or highly refined foods, no tea, coffee, alcohol. Non smoking property Save Exit without saving
Property size	How many hectares is your property? /45 8 hectares, 2/3 in bush & woodlot Save Exit without saving
Hours	How many hours a day do volunteers usually do? /250 approx 24 per week , mornings of 4-5hours Save Exit without saving
Special instructions	Add any special instructions that volunteers need to know. /250 16km from Wellsford, we can collect from Wellsford if catching the bus. You need to have initiative, be self motivated, have a good level of english, to have some life skills an advantage. Save Exit without saving

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