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Hi my name is Zygmunt / Andrew,,
,and I am honored to live in a landscape of wonder and awe!!!
,,and you are welcome to be my guest on a lifetime project.
Which is to create a sustainable off grid homestead by ecological stewardship,that strives for self-sufficiency,,where learning, creating and sharing,lay the foundation for the needs of future generations.
This is a home about values like,,
self reliance,tenacity,health , and freedom..,and community
The established productive gardens,orchard,and emerging woodland provide food, fuel,and crafting resources,, promoting energy efficiency,reduced waste/pollution, and minimal consumption.
A special place where personal growth and health can flourish.
So trade contemporary conveniences for the opportunity to slow down,recharge and contemplate in the heart of nature...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Culture
Events & social
Sustainability
Self development
Music
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Camping
Dancing
Hiking
Mountain
Nature
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As much as food water and shelter are essentials for life,,,so too is relationship.,, opportunities to cultivate on this exchange,cultural knowledge ,traditions and experiences is a two way process,whereby we learn from and about each other.
I have fifty years experience working with my hands in trades, crafts,healing and growing food.
You can learn how to co-create with the land,,,drainage,,preparation, planting,, feeding,, harvesting,,preserving,,seed/herb saving,, eating n drinking...
Willow hazel and birch are coppiced
for making various simple creations..
Plant and watch trees grow-birds n bees arrive-habitats form-fruit appear and vegetables pop out of the ground!
Help
I wish to open home and gardens to folks with some hands on experience and the willingness to learn how to,live,help others and be as independent as possible.
Your help will be welcome in sharing the day to day running of the home,, fetching water from the spring,picking produce,,cooking and cleaning up.
In the garden,seasonal tasks
involves preparing land,planting/sowing,harvesting ,preserving and maintenance.Landscaping and tree planting is ongoing.
. You don't have to be skilled or experienced,, there's plenty to learn and do,,as well as doing ,,absolutely, nothing!!! but being in the moment?
I'm willing to listen to ideas that you may have for the project too.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Intermediate
Arabic: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I have been a work away volunteer in Morocco ,where I enjoyed learning basic Arabic, I can help you with English,,and I have basic french
Accommodation
A three roomed house,, with a bedroom for two sharing is available. As work progresses more space will be available.There's no electricity ,phone or Internet.,,!.A compost toilet with washbasin, and a heated bath in the garden,,a stream a river and a lake,,as you want,!
Cooking is on a range ,, gas hob ,or by fire outside.,with produce form the garden. :)and local products
Food can be prepared for all diets.
What else ...
By foot or by bicycle you can explore the locality where there's much to find,,and I have a minibus that I use to collect you,,visit family and friends in Galway and Westport ,we can use this and explore some of Connemara.,,and seek out some good live music.!
I have six children and eight grandchildren that are the core of my life,and give me great motivation and inspiration.
I live alone most of the time and enjoy the peace and solitude,so if you too are like minded we are off to a good start!
Phone coverage is available three km away,and wifi eight km.
I will try to respond to all inquiries within three days.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There's roadside space for vans..
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (3)
Great cook,, guitarist and tech wizard.
We had a great time.
He has a keen interest in how to do the tasks required to,, prepare and maintain the land,as well as cooking, preserving and..eating fruit and vegetables from the garden.
I learned a lot from Ugo and we shared… read more
He's a very welcoming person, full of kindness and attention. He's a person with impressive values, strength, hard work and a wealth of knowledge that he's not afraid to share.
During those three weeks in his presence, I learnt an enormous amount about gardening, about life in 'basic' mode and about… read more
He is an independent person with a skill set,,tenacity,,and ability to learn/work alone,to complete a variety of,,building,gardening,and repair jobs.
Liam brought a positive energy to Finny,he is highly recommendable,and welcome back anytime.
Many thanks and happy travels.
Andrew
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Great cook,, guitarist and tech wizard.
We had a great time.
He has a keen interest in how to do the tasks required to,, prepare and maintain the land,as well as cooking, preserving and..eating fruit and vegetables from the garden.
I learned a lot from Ugo and we shared… read more
He's a very welcoming person, full of kindness and attention. He's a person with impressive values, strength, hard work and a wealth of knowledge that he's not afraid to share.
During those three weeks in his presence, I learnt an enormous amount about gardening, about life in 'basic' mode and about… read more
He is an independent person with a skill set,,tenacity,,and ability to learn/work alone,to complete a variety of,,building,gardening,and repair jobs.
Liam brought a positive energy to Finny,he is highly recommendable,and welcome back anytime.
Many thanks and happy travels.
Andrew
