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Episode Synopsis
In this special episode of the Homefullness Show, host Zola Rose sits down for an engaging interview with her daughter Oriah, a law student at Otago University in New Zealand.
They explore Oriah's unique upbringing in an off-grid homestead in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
Topics include their unconventional home setup with indoor and outdoor 'loos,' the transition from a suburban lifestyle to a self-sufficient homestead, their meaningful rituals and traditions, the "free learning" style of education, and living surrounded by wild animals.
The discussion also touches on the broader community involvement through the Woofing program, their intercultural interactions with the local Zulu community, and the various sustainable practices they adopted and shared with schools and visitors.
The episode offers rich insights into intentional off-grid living, the importance of community, and holistic education.
To see a video we made about our homestead where Oriah is narrating, go here:
Link to YouTube video of our homestead: https://youtu.be/dNzA3HPxAB0
00:26 Visiting My Daughter in Dunedin
01:22 Introduction to the Homefullness Show
02:13 Special Guest: My Daughter Oriah
02:24 Our Unique Upbringing in KwaZulu Natal
04:54 Holistic Home Environment
06:41 Family Traditions and Rituals
10:13 Learning and Growing on the Farm
13:25 Eco-Friendly Practices and Innovations
25:35 Coexisting with Snakes
26:26 Wildlife Visitors at the Homestead
29:13 Common Ground Consulting Agency--our services
30:11 Sustainable Living Systems
32:13 Fire Management on the Homestead
36:28 The Woofing Program Experience
40:25 Building and Living in Yurts
42:54 Interacting with the Zulu Community
45:22 Reflections on a Unique Upbringing
48:33 Upcoming Events and Announcements (for those living in Aotearoa NZ)
They explore Oriah's unique upbringing in an off-grid homestead in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
Topics include their unconventional home setup with indoor and outdoor 'loos,' the transition from a suburban lifestyle to a self-sufficient homestead, their meaningful rituals and traditions, the "free learning" style of education, and living surrounded by wild animals.
The discussion also touches on the broader community involvement through the Woofing program, their intercultural interactions with the local Zulu community, and the various sustainable practices they adopted and shared with schools and visitors.
The episode offers rich insights into intentional off-grid living, the importance of community, and holistic education.
To see a video we made about our homestead where Oriah is narrating, go here:
Link to YouTube video of our homestead: https://youtu.be/dNzA3HPxAB0
00:26 Visiting My Daughter in Dunedin
01:22 Introduction to the Homefullness Show
02:13 Special Guest: My Daughter Oriah
02:24 Our Unique Upbringing in KwaZulu Natal
04:54 Holistic Home Environment
06:41 Family Traditions and Rituals
10:13 Learning and Growing on the Farm
13:25 Eco-Friendly Practices and Innovations
25:35 Coexisting with Snakes
26:26 Wildlife Visitors at the Homestead
29:13 Common Ground Consulting Agency--our services
30:11 Sustainable Living Systems
32:13 Fire Management on the Homestead
36:28 The Woofing Program Experience
40:25 Building and Living in Yurts
42:54 Interacting with the Zulu Community
45:22 Reflections on a Unique Upbringing
48:33 Upcoming Events and Announcements (for those living in Aotearoa NZ)
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