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Imagine a month or two (May/June) in the country with lots of useful things to do but also plenty of time to relax. A driving licence and a knowledge of gardening would help. There could be room for a child or a talented partner, but not both! Questions welcome!
MY DETAILS: I’m a retired vegetarian schoolmaster, and founder of the Irish Green Party. I live in a big old house in peaceful country surroundings, between Dublin and Galway. I am often visited by friends, partly for my wonderful collection of trees, but I also now have a lovely Polish family living here for the next few months. But there is also room for an enthusiastic young gardener (or two!) who want to do things their own organic way.
WHAT I CAN OFFER: A house that is old but warm, two friendly cats, several acres of over seventy kinds of trees, a workshop with lots of wood, and heaps of books for all kinds of readers, including children. There is a piano, a lot of classic vinyl discs from Bach to Bartok, and some board games; but the Reading Room is so named for a good reason! As for meals, all food is of course provided; during the day, each of us eats what we like when we like; but we have a communal meal each evening, whose preparation we enjoy sharing.
But no meat or fish - and no smokers!
Final note: l believe in answering promptly!
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Compañía para ancianos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Ayuda informática
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
I have a large library of all sorts of books, fiction, environmental studies, biographies, etc., and many books for children of all ages.
For families there are adventure trails, trees to climb, places for hide-and-seek and running around, and the possibility for children to build their own dens.
There are musical instruments and various board games.
And two delightful cats, Comfrey and Yarrow.
Ayuda
Some useful skills are general gardening
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
Shared rooms by request only.
Washing machine is free for you to use but we enjoy washing-up dishes by hand.
Several bicycles available.
Nearest train station has regular trains from Dublin and Galway.
Algo más...
All our gardening is organic, and we compost everything we can. Where that is not possible we carefully recycle wherever possible. A new farmer’s market nearby encourages this.
We are not just vegetarians but also do our best to respect other forms of life.
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 763284111711
Comentarios (14)
20 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Emma) para el anfitrión
I couldn't have asked for a better experience for my first workaway. I spent two months at Bloomville and I enjoyed my quality time with Christopher.
The tasks were always clear and easy. The work expected of me was completely reasonable: I could learn how to use some gardening items that I had never tried to use before.
I felt right at home for… read more
The tasks were always clear and easy. The work expected of me was completely reasonable: I could learn how to use some gardening items that I had never tried to use before.
I felt right at home for… read more
2 jun 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emma)
Emma was a wonderful help right from the very start. This included learning to drive on the left, which she did with great skill. Her English was modest at first but very competent by the end of her stay. She was happy to undertake all sorts of work, and when it came to gardening she listened carefully to instructions and made good use of my… read more
(Excelente
)
17 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Judith ) para el anfitrión
I spent 3 weeks at Christopher's lovely property, mostly doing tasks around the house, sheds and gardens, and driving the host to nearby towns for shopping.
Christopher is a generous host and this was a pleasant experience for my first "official" workaway assignment. There was an interesting array of friends, guests and other volunteers during my… read more
Christopher is a generous host and this was a pleasant experience for my first "official" workaway assignment. There was an interesting array of friends, guests and other volunteers during my… read more
14 jul 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Judith )
Jude was only for me for a short time, chiefly because she enjoys being on the move; but in that time she did a lot of marvellous work both organising inside the house, and doing tough work outside as well as enjoying a lot of gardening. She was very much in the right place at the right time.
(Excelente
)
17 abr 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Madeleine)
I have just spent a long time saying what a marvellous guest Madeleine was in my house; but the whole thing has disappeared without my asking it to? How do I know that anything I write now is not going to disappear in the same way? Workaway must make sure that reviews will not be deleted unless the host has specifically asked for this. What will… read more
(Excelente
)
13 abr 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Madeleine) para el anfitrión
I had a lovely time at Christopher's house, Bloomville. Christopher is a very kind host, always ensuring you are happy, providing delicious vegetarian and organic food to cook with, and sharing his interests (and things relevant to yours) with you. Christopher is supportive of your learning about gardening by showing you relevant books in his… read more
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Precisión del perfil:
(5.0)
Intercambio cultural:
(4.9)
Comunicación:
(5.0)
20 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Emma) para el anfitrión
I couldn't have asked for a better experience for my first workaway. I spent two months at Bloomville and I enjoyed my quality time with Christopher.
The tasks were always clear and easy. The work expected of me was completely reasonable: I could learn how to use some gardening items that I had never tried to use before.
I felt right at home for… read more
The tasks were always clear and easy. The work expected of me was completely reasonable: I could learn how to use some gardening items that I had never tried to use before.
I felt right at home for… read more
2 jun 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emma)
Emma was a wonderful help right from the very start. This included learning to drive on the left, which she did with great skill. Her English was modest at first but very competent by the end of her stay. She was happy to undertake all sorts of work, and when it came to gardening she listened carefully to instructions and made good use of my… read more
(Excelente
)
17 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Judith ) para el anfitrión
I spent 3 weeks at Christopher's lovely property, mostly doing tasks around the house, sheds and gardens, and driving the host to nearby towns for shopping.
Christopher is a generous host and this was a pleasant experience for my first "official" workaway assignment. There was an interesting array of friends, guests and other volunteers during my… read more
Christopher is a generous host and this was a pleasant experience for my first "official" workaway assignment. There was an interesting array of friends, guests and other volunteers during my… read more
14 jul 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Judith )
Jude was only for me for a short time, chiefly because she enjoys being on the move; but in that time she did a lot of marvellous work both organising inside the house, and doing tough work outside as well as enjoying a lot of gardening. She was very much in the right place at the right time.
(Excelente
)
17 abr 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Madeleine)
I have just spent a long time saying what a marvellous guest Madeleine was in my house; but the whole thing has disappeared without my asking it to? How do I know that anything I write now is not going to disappear in the same way? Workaway must make sure that reviews will not be deleted unless the host has specifically asked for this. What will… read more
(Excelente
)
13 abr 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Madeleine) para el anfitrión
I had a lovely time at Christopher's house, Bloomville. Christopher is a very kind host, always ensuring you are happy, providing delicious vegetarian and organic food to cook with, and sharing his interests (and things relevant to yours) with you. Christopher is supportive of your learning about gardening by showing you relevant books in his… read more
23 feb 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Katharina & Anna) para el anfitrión
We stayed for three weeks in Bloomville and we had a really great time there. Christopher was a lovely host and it was always fun to chat with him and play Chinese Checkers. The work in the garden was varied and we learnd a lot of new skills. In our free time we read a lot of books in the cozy reading room or were exploring the secret paths of… read more
17 feb 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Katharina & Anna)
Anna and Kathie were marvellous young people to have here.
They were always cheerful and hardworking and never bored.
They undertook all sorts of tasks which they had never done before, but always with great efficiency. I continue to look around me at the work they accomplished on my estate with great pleasure, and hope they will one day… read more
They were always cheerful and hardworking and never bored.
They undertook all sorts of tasks which they had never done before, but always with great efficiency. I continue to look around me at the work they accomplished on my estate with great pleasure, and hope they will one day… read more
(Excelente
)
10 dic 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rachael)
Rachael arrived full of good cheer and remained that way throughout her entire stay. And what a worker! Nothing seemed to tire her, and whatever she was asked yto do, she understood almost immediately. There were delicious vegan meals too, if not quite enough to permanently change my vegetarian diet! The though that she may return one day is a… read more
(Excelente
)
16 nov 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Rachael) para el anfitrión
I spent two weeks at Christopher’s place and wish I could have stayed longer. Christopher is a big-hearted and professorly host who always has an interesting book or story to share. Stella is a funny and kind co-host and helped us understand our tasks and feel at home (I miss her apple cake already).
I loved working outside to help with the… read more
I loved working outside to help with the… read more
10 dic 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Joanne)
Joanna looked a wee bit fierce when she arrived, but once she was confronted with work she was a delight; and it didn’t seemed to matter what kind of work it was: pruning hawthorn trees, planting bulbs, clearing brambles, and then coming to bake a sourdough loaf and prepare a delicious meal: all were done with the same good cheer. Irony she could… read more
(Excelente
)
26 nov 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Joanne) para el anfitrión
I spent two weeks with Christopher and Stella for my first Workaway, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The daily routine was varied and fun; in the mornings we gathered together for breakfast then headed out to work on the large property, clearing brambles, strimming, raking, and pruning trees. Food was plentiful, delicious, and… read more
29 sept 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Johanna) para el anfitrión
I had an excellent stay at this project. Christopher and Stella are really nice and welcoming persons. It was lovely to be engaged in conversations. The garden is organic, large and the area is rural and quiet. Christopfer is an excellent Chinese checkers player. The house is charming and full of adventures. I loved the different jobs at the farm… read more
1 sept 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Claudia)
Claudia was only here briefly, but in that time she did a splendid job on digging a very weed-filled vegetable garden, cooking some good meals and making herself at home. Maybe I’ll have the pleasure of seeing her again!
(Muy Bien
)
27 ago 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Claudia) para el anfitrión
Thank you, Christopher, for opening up your home for me and for your warm hospitality. It has been a Joy to listen to your stories, expanding on my vocabulary and learning sayings, playing games, having a movie night, dinners together and just to share some laughter and a peaceful atmosphere.
Silence in the reading room, a flickering fire to hear… read more
Silence in the reading room, a flickering fire to hear… read more
7 ago 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Hannah)
Once Hannah had got going, sometimes rather late in the day, she worked tirelessly and with great intelligence. When work was over, sometimes quite late, she would enjoy any meal provided and then settle down to read lengthy historical novels with my cat on her lap: they clearly loved each other! But do not ask her to cook without giving… read more
(Muy Bien
)
13 feb 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Hannah) para el anfitrión
My time with Christopher was very enjoyable. He is a very kind, caring, knowledgeable person with many interesting stories to tell.
He has lots of amazing books and so I spent many hours in the Reading Room reading one of the books Christopher recommended with Toga, his cat, on my lap. I haven’t read that much for a long while and I loved having… read more
He has lots of amazing books and so I spent many hours in the Reading Room reading one of the books Christopher recommended with Toga, his cat, on my lap. I haven’t read that much for a long while and I loved having… read more
27 jul 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (MIN) para el anfitrión
I stay with Christopher for 3 weeks. He is very kind and friendly to me, always ask me if there is anything I need, and I can have a lot of different tasks to do, which make me feel interested. He has a big forest, so that I can explore with another helper during free time. Actually, the task is not very hard, sometimes is a little bit tired, but… read more
6 ene 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Santiago)
Santiago arrived on time, full of enthusiasm, and willing to learn.
He was willing to work at all tasks offered, sometimes after training. In his free time he was very willing to red books in English and make a fuss of my cat!
I hope he will come this way again.
Best wishes from Christopher
He was willing to work at all tasks offered, sometimes after training. In his free time he was very willing to red books in English and make a fuss of my cat!
I hope he will come this way again.
Best wishes from Christopher
(Excelente
)
9 dic 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Santiago) para el anfitrión
I stayed at Christopher’s beautiful property for almost one week, as my very first Workaway experience and it was an excellent one.
He's a very serious, interesting, knowledgeable and wise person, easy to follow any conversation on any subject.
When I arrived, he went to pick me up at the station, and the same when leaving, which was very kind of… read more
He's a very serious, interesting, knowledgeable and wise person, easy to follow any conversation on any subject.
When I arrived, he went to pick me up at the station, and the same when leaving, which was very kind of… read more
28 nov 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Andreas)
It was very pleasant having Andreas here. His English is very good, and he was alway willing to undertake new tasks, as long as they were carefully explained. He has had vey little cooking experience, but as I enjoy cooking myself, this did not matter.
I hope he will pass this way again.
I hope he will pass this way again.
(Muy Bien
)
20 nov 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Andreas) para el anfitrión
I can highly recommend a stay at Christophers!
I spent two weeks there, and I loved every minute of it. Christopher is kind, has good taste, and a good sense of humor. As other reviews have mentioned, the house and location is fantastic if you're looking for a rural get-away in quaint settings.
The work was fulfilling and could even be fun.… read more
I spent two weeks there, and I loved every minute of it. Christopher is kind, has good taste, and a good sense of humor. As other reviews have mentioned, the house and location is fantastic if you're looking for a rural get-away in quaint settings.
The work was fulfilling and could even be fun.… read more
3 jun 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Monika)
Monika arived with, seemingly, very little English, but perhaps it was just shyness. But very soon she was communicating adequately, and she was doing splendid work once I had explained what was to be done. Thus, by the end, I was completely happy to have her here, and should she ever decide to visit again, she will be made most welcome.
(Muy Bien
)
4 abr 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Monika) para el anfitrión
I spend one week in house of Christopher. It was amazing time and also it was for me first experience with workaway. I liked eat meals together. Christopher and Frances are excellent cookers. Dishes was always very tasty I really liked. I learned some new words in English language – thank you for teaching me. Christopher and Frances had a lot of… read more
12 dic 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Maria de Lourdes ) para el anfitrión
I spent an incredible time in the company of Christopher, a very gentle, respectful and very good manners, Francis incredible hostess who facilitated at all times my stay, including his wonderful and very affectionate cat Turga! a quiet place, very beautiful in an environment of almost magical nature, transports you to another time, shelves full… read more
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