1 / 5

Help at our home in the Dublin mountains, Ireland

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Details

  • Description

    Description

    Hi,
    Always lots of ongoing projects here so if you think you’re the right fit please message us now & join us at home for a week or two. We would be delighted to host you:)

    The Right Fit/SUITABLE WORKAWAY PROFILE:
    - 🙏 We really appreciate you reading the suitable Workaway profile, which in our experience is the perfect fit for our space & what we look for in reviewing potential Workawayers:)!

    🎯Two people; friends traveling together or a couple.
    🎯28 years old +
    🎯Please tell us about your relevant gardening/maintenance skills & experience.
    🎯Feedback from previous hosts or other available references is a real plus.

    ABOUT OUR PLACE
    Idyllic vintage farm, based in the Dublin Wicklow mountains yet only 20 minutes from Dublin city center, beautiful & tranquil in equal measure, which we share with 2 beautiful cats.

    Registered organic, we are committed to protecting & enhancing the natural biodiversity and beauty of this space.

    CURRENT/IMMEDIATE TASK
    ***********************
    Seasonal jobs/tasks/projects: -
    Seasonal tidy up & pre-incoming season prep 🍁🍂🍃🌱👩‍🌾
    Maintenance 💪🛠️
    Weeding

    ONGOING PROJECTS
    Slowly! developing permaculture/no dig vegetable raised & field beds, with a focus on herbs, microgreens & leaf greens,
    Establishing fruit & nut tree orchards
    Finally getting around to establishing flower beds, just for colour and joy!

    FUTURE PLANS include:
    A natural lake & possibly reed bed system
    Building a wood fired clay oven
    Planting coppice woods with gourmet wild mushrooms

    TYPICAL DAY:
    Usually the previous evening we have chatted about the needs of the day, discussed options and solutions & delegated tasks.
    Our operation is on a small and manual scale, so no requirement to operate machinery.

    Depending on the time of year daily tasks might include:
    Preparing & maintaining flower and vegetable plots (we favour a no dig approach).
    Sowing seeds or planting out seedlings.
    Weeding, watering & harvesting.
    Managing compost & soil fertility,

    General Maintenance & DIY💪🛠️ includes:
    Keeping sheds organized,
    Oiling outdoor furniture.
    Chopping & stacking timber
    Mending fences if your skills are up to it

    Expected Hours are in line with standard Workaway practice.

    LOCATION & AMENITIES:
    We are lucky to be situated so conveniently between the city and the mountains.
    Personal time activities might include hiking/cycling/horse riding in the mountains to Glencree, Sally Gap or Glendalough.
    Locally, traditional Irish music & dancing can be experienced at The Merrry Ploughboy & Johnnie Fox's, the excellent Timbertrove Cafe is a 3 minute walk while just a little further the quirky Hazel House restaurant & craft shop.
    Or visit the many galleries, museums, theaters, cafes, restaurants, bars & music venues in the city.
    Use public transport for day trips along Ireland's Ancient East, the Hidden Heartlands or weekends along the Wild Atlantic Way.
    Sailing the east coast or surfing on the west coast, with all that activity available it's a good time to remind you that without leaving we have yoga mats and many ideal spots for relaxing, reading & meditating on the goods things in life!:)
    Accommodation is a beautiful self contained space (with a stocked pantry:), let us know if you have a particular dietary requirement.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learn with us as we establish our organic permaculture gardens, while you enjoy the beautiful natural scenery & environment. We have yoga mats and many ideal spots for meditation, relaxing or reading. Excellent Wifi available.

  • Help

    Help

    CURRENT/IMMEDIATE TASK
    ***********************
    Seasonal jobs/tasks/projects: -
    Seasonal tidy up & pre-incoming season prep 🍁🍂🍃🌱👩‍🌾
    Maintenance 💪🛠️
    Weeding

    ONGOING PROJECTS
    Slowly! developing permaculture/no dig vegetable raised & field beds, with a focus on herbs, microgreens & leaf greens,
    Establishing fruit & nut tree orchards
    Finally getting around to establishing flower beds, just for colour and joy!

    FUTURE PLANS include:
    A natural lake & possibly reed bed system
    Building a wood fired clay oven
    Planting coppice woods with gourmet wild mushrooms

    TYPICAL DAY:
    Usually the previous evening we have chatted about the needs of the day, discussed options and solutions & delegated tasks.
    Our operation is on a small and manual scale, so no requirement to operate machinery.

    Depending on the time of year daily tasks might include:
    Preparing & maintaining flower and vegetable plots (we favour a no dig approach).
    Sowing seeds or planting out seedlings.
    Weeding, watering & harvesting.
    Managing compost & soil fertility,

    General Maintenance & DIY💪🛠️ includes:
    Keeping sheds organized,
    Oiling outdoor furniture.
    Chopping & stacking timber
    Mending fences if your skills are up to it

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation is a beautiful self contained space (with a pre-stocked pantry:)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are lucky to be situated so conveniently between the city and the mountains.
    Personal time activities might include hiking/cycling/horse riding in the mountains to Glencree, Sally Gap or Glendalough.
    Locally, traditional Irish music & dancing can be experienced at The Merrry Ploughboy & Johnnie Fox's, the excellent Timbertrove Cafe is a 3 minute walk while just a little further the quirky Hazel House restaurant & craft shop.
    Or visit the many galleries, museums, theaters, cafes, restaurants, bars & music venues in the city.
    Use public transport for day trips along Ireland's Ancient East, the Hidden Heartlands or weekends along the Wild Atlantic Way.
    Sailing the east coast or surfing on the west coast, with all that activity available it's a good time to remind you that without leaving we have yoga mats and many ideal spots for relaxing, reading & meditating on the goods things in life!:)

    The Right Fit/SUITABLE WORKAWAY PROFILE:
    - 🙏 We really appreciate you reading the suitable Workaway profile, which in our experience is the perfect fit for our space & what we look for in reviewing potential Workawayers:)!
    Two people; friends traveling together or a couple.
    28 years old +
    Feedback from previous hosts is a real plus.
    We would love to hear about your relevant skills, experience, availability etc.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Yes

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 151767654742

Website Safety

Feedback (4)



Photos

Feedback

These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.

Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)






Welcome to a small family ranch in County Wexford, Ireland
Single mom welcomes help with childcare in Galway, Ireland