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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 polytunnel and outdoor vegetable beds in which we grow our own food. We are a family of 2 adults, 2 teen children and another grown-up child who lives in Dublin. We have 1 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, 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 8 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 and growing food organically. 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, cooking for the family, helping around the house and gardens. Our primary reason for hosting is to promote cultural exchange and learning opportunities. While we may not always be available to work together, as we both work full-time we will share meals and recreation time together and will be happy to show you the local sights. We look forward to continuing to share experiences and learn from future volunteers as everyone who has stayed with us in the past has taught us something unique and left their mark on our homestead in their own special way.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
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.
Projects involving children
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Help
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 and general help.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Irish: Intermediate
Italian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We can help to support English language learners. Qualified TEFL
Accommodation
Accommodation is in a caravan in our garden.
What else ...
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.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a good wifi connection
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for campervans, electric hook up and water available.
Can possibly accept pets
We have dogs, cats and sheep. Other socialised pets welcome
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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They patiently helped us with our English and welcomed us as if we were part of their own family. At first, it felt a bit strange for us to use their house… read more
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They patiently helped us with our English and welcomed us as if we were part of their own family. At first, it felt a bit strange for us to use their house… read more
Alan at the moment have a lot of free time since he’s working on his new project with the mushrooms (are delicious!) so I worked a lot with him
I worked predominantly in the garden, in the vegetable garden, I seed the ground, I… read more
The work was varied and always nice. There are plenty things to do in their… read more
