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Our smallholding is located between the mountains and the sea near the villages of Cliffoney, Kinlough and Mullaghmore, Co Sligo. We have a glasshouse, a polytunnel and outdoor vegetable beds in which we grow our own food. We are a family of 2 adults and 2 teen children with 2 friendly lab-cross dogs, 2 outdoor cats, hens and ducks. We are deeply inspired by Fukuoka's One Straw Revolution and the principles of agro-forestry. We enjoy surfing, sea swimming, snorkelling, going to the many local beaches, meditating, playing music, practicing yoga, meditation, Wimhof, watching movies and entertaining friends and family. We eat a mainly vegetarian diet and are committed to the principles of sustainability and permaculture. We have volunteered on organic farms as a family, and have enjoyed sharing our home and daily tasks with others over the past five years. Ideally we are looking to host people who are happy to help out independently and have skills and interests in the areas of permaculture, growing food organically, cooking and carpentry. Accommodation is in a self contained caravan in our garden. Projects on the farm include helping to establish a forest garden, tending to vegetables, clearing drains, fencing, harvesting and storing food, general maintenance, building, renovations and repairs, cooking for the family, helping around the house and gardens.
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Opportunities to learn about mycology, vegetable growing, cooking and permaculture. We like to cook, entertain, play music, explore our countryside and be in nature. We love to learn about other cultures and meet new friends from around the world.
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Ideally we are looking to host people who are happy to help out independently and have skills and interests in the areas of permaculture, growing food organically, carpentry and general homestead / building maintenance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Irish: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
This host offers a language exchange
We can help to support English language learners. Qualified TEFL
Accommodation is in a caravan in our garden.
There are beautiful walks, hikes and cycles in the surrounding countryside and some of Ireland's best surf sites are a 5_10 minute drive away. There are plenty of social and cultural activities a bus ride away in Sligo town and about 20 minutes away by bike in the nearest villages.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
We have a good wifi connection
We have space for campervans, electric hook up and water available.
We have dogs, cats and sheep. Other socialised pets welcome
Two
5 hours/day, 5 days/week
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