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Last replied
22 Feb 2023
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Description
Hi, I have sold my small Quinta in the Algarve and am now in Southwest Ireland, Kerry to be exact. I am looking for a person who is experienced in organic gardening and has building skills as I would like to build a small shed/studio in my garden out of pallets. I need help in making raised beds (two ) for my organic veggie garden . I also would like to have some old gardens cleared to make way for shrubs and plants and fruit trees I plan to plant soon. There are a few things left to help with in the house , mainly painting some closets . Thank you
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceAnimal CareHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am American / English and an artist working in a few different mediums. I love to cook and also like to learn from the workawayers what their favourite dishes are so they can cook as well if they like. I can teach a few skills if they would like to learn how to mosaic and paint .
Help
I would very much like someone who has simple building expeirience who is capable of helping to build a small shed/studio in my garden.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
i Have a lovely two bedroom cottage with two bathrooms. I just renovated the old kitchen and it now looks beautiful and filled with light. There is a small livingroom with a wood burning stove which makes the room really inviting and cosy .
What else ...
Since I have just moved here I don’t have a lot of knowledge of the area yet , but I am only a few miles from the nearest village which is very colourful and friendly , lots of pubs and shops and the nicest friendliest people you could ask for. I am not sure if there is a Resource Centre which offer various classes and yoga , keep fit ,a hairdresser even ! There are busses to the nearest town of Kenmare and further away, Killarney . Wonderful for walking in my area and fabulous beaches for swimming and Nature trails . I live on the Wild Atlantic Way and also right down the road is a place where there is no light pollution so you see the night sky very clearly.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 25 hours a week
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The work was varied which kept it interesting and the hours were very flexible. On top of all that the scenery was… read more
The work was very easy although the heat of summer in south Portugal, i did mostly gardening, cleaning, pruning, weeding, planting and a bit of painting walls
i had a cute room in her cottage and the food was great ;… read more