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16 Apr 2024
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Description
We welcome help on our Organic farm which is 1 mile from the Atlantic Ocean, also on the Wild Atlantic Way we are 20 minutes from the vibrant town of Westport (voted the best town to live 2012). Ideally suited for people with an interest in helping with the land and to improve their English, my husband has 25 years experience in teaching English to foreign students.
We grow a few vegetables for the kitchen table where we share meals. We manage an area of woodland and have several maintenance jobs around the farm and out buildings.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will learn about organic land management and various projects and tasks involved in maintaining the environment.
Their spoken English will improve dramatically out here on the farm.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have many varied tasks including preparing our veg gardens, helping in the forest, maintenance of buildings, housework and generally everything else!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Double bedroom and living room in the private wing of the farmhouse.
What else ...
By the Atlantic Ocean with special beaches and plenty of outdoor sports and hire of equipment i.e bikes, wet suits. Also near the best town to live in Ireland 2012 Westport which vibrant music scene
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 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (15)
Chris is very active and work-motivated, funny guy. He loves to write, tell stories and jokes, and he’s very creative with his solutions. Lynda is a great cook, and she’s also kind and understanding. They both have a very positive mindset, and… read more
I consider myself really lucky to have shared my first experience with them, I was welcomed and fed like a king :).
From my window, I could see a stunning landscape surrounded by mountains (Croagh Patrick, Mweelrea) that I had fun climbing during days off.
The house is… read more
We would recommend Elena as a great Workaway.
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Chris is very active and work-motivated, funny guy. He loves to write, tell stories and jokes, and he’s very creative with his solutions. Lynda is a great cook, and she’s also kind and understanding. They both have a very positive mindset, and… read more
I consider myself really lucky to have shared my first experience with them, I was welcomed and fed like a king :).
From my window, I could see a stunning landscape surrounded by mountains (Croagh Patrick, Mweelrea) that I had fun climbing during days off.
The house is… read more
We would recommend Elena as a great Workaway.
The working environment is fantastic and there is a lot to visit. If I can give you a little advice, it is to rent a car to visit the whole west coast which is so… read more
I would recommend Mathilde x
The work was not hard and I have learned many things. The place is amazing and I really enjoyed discovering it. And the food was very very good, you'll… read more
He asked questions when he didn't quite understand which we always admire. We have a large variety of jobs on our farm and he was always very fast at adapting. Rocket and Bob miss him alot.
We would recommend Simone.
Lynda
The house and the place is beautiful, surrounded by nature and stunning landscape (it's only few minutes at walk from louisburgh and from the beach).
Every day the work was different and Chris taught me… read more
We would recommend Lucas.
Thankyou for all your help Lucas. Chris and Lynda
Thanks you Lynda, Chris, Bob and Rocket.
Ps: take care to your new helper. :)
Chris and Lynda are very friendly
The work is quite hard but you have the time to rest and visit mayo which is a wonderful wild county
I have learnt a lot of things by working in the organic farm and you feel like you made something good… read more
It was my first workaway experience and they were very patience with my English and helped me learning a lot. They are really funny, enjoyable and talkative.
The area and landscape are very beautiful.
Thank… read more
We learned a lot about farming and speaking English, There was plenty of things to do like fencing, raking, gathering the sheep, painting... Every time Chris and Lynda know how to explain it to you with joy and goodness. The workload is really fair and enjoyable if you… read more
Thank you for having us.
Hugues and Guillaume.
