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Hi, always lots of projects to do 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:)
SUITABLE WORKAWAY PROFILE REQUIREMENT:
- We really appreciate you reading the suitable Workaway profile requirement, which in our experience is the perfect fit for our space & what we look for in reviewing potential applicants:)!
28 years old +
Two people; friends traveling together or a couple.
Feedback from previous hosts is a real plus.
We would love to hear about your relevant skills, experience, availability etc.
ABOUT OUR PLACE
Idyllic vintage farm based in the Dublin Wicklow mountains yet only 20 minutes from Dublin city center, is beautiful & tranquil in equal measure.
Registered organic, we are committed to protecting & enhancing the natural biodiversity and beauty of our space.
CURRENT/IMMEDIATE TASK
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Autumn jobs/tasks/projects: -
Autumn tidy up & pre-winter prep 🍁🍂🍃🌱👩🌾
Maintenance 💪🛠️
ONGOING PROJECTS
Slowly! developing permaculture/no dig vegetable raised & field beds, with a focus on herbs, microgreens & leaf greens,
Establishing fruit & nut tree orchards, with a view to regenerative agroforestry
PLANNING STAGE
Glasshouse at the planning stages.
FUTURE PLANS include:
A natural lake
Building a wood fired clay oven
Planting coppice woods with gourmet wild mushrooms, with a view to regenerative agroforestry
Creating herb infused culinary oils, & fermented vegetables.
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:
Managing compost & soil fertility,
Preparing & maintaining vegetable plots (we favour a no dig approach).
Sowing seeds or planting out seedlings.
Weeding, watering & harvesting.
General Maintenance & DIY💪🛠️ includes:
Mending fences
Keeping sheds organized,
Oiling outdoor furniture.
Chopping & stacking timber for wood fired stoves are all part of the routine.
Also:
WEEDING, WEEDING, WEEDING!
Inclement weather?... Housekeeping:)
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
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
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
CURRENT/IMMEDIATE TASK
*********************************************************************
Autumn jobs/tasks/projects: -
Autumn tidy up & pre-winter prep 🍁🍂🍃🌱👩🌾
Maintenance 💪🛠️
**********************************************************************
ONGOING PROJECTS
Slowly! developing permaculture/no dig vegetable raised & field beds, with a focus on herbs, microgreens & leaf greens
Establishing fruit & nut tree orchards with a view to agroforestry
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:
Managing compost & soil fertility,
Preparing & maintaining vegetable plots (we favour a no dig approach).
Sowing seeds or planting out seedlings.
Weeding, watering & harvesting.
General maintenance includes:
Mending fences
Keeping sheds organized,
Oiling outdoor furniture.
Chopping & stacking timber for wood fired stoves are all part of the routine.
Also:
WEEDING, WEEDING, WEEDING!
Inclement weather?... Housekeeping:) -
SUITABLE WORKAWAY PROFILE REQUIREMENT:
- We really appreciate you reading the suitable Workaway profile requirement, which in our experience is the perfect fit for our space & what we look for in reviewing potential applicants:)!
28 years old +
Two people; friends traveling together or a couple.
Feedback from previous hosts is a real plus.
We would love to hear about your relevant skills, experience, availability etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is a beautiful self contained space (with a pre-stocked pantry:)
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!:)
SUITABLE WORKAWAY PROFILE REQUIREMENT:
- We really appreciate you reading the suitable Workaway profile requirement, which in our experience is the perfect fit for our space & what we look for in reviewing potential applicants:)!
28 years old +
Two people; friends traveling together or a couple.
Feedback from previous hosts is a real plus.
We would love to hear about your relevant skills, experience, availability etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes, Excellent Wi-Fi!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
The hospitality was great and the work - a mix between outdoors around the garden/raised beds/land, + indoors with some painting - was always fine and reasonable.
As hosts Rachael and Jason were easy going and generous, and were very nice and intelligent people so it was a pleasure to speak with… read more
During his time he undertook a wide variety of tasks. He dispatched each with enthusiasm and a methodical approach usually going above and beyond our expectations. As we were unexpectedly required by our business and not available much during the day he graciously worked independently. Among other things he… read more
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The hospitality was great and the work - a mix between outdoors around the garden/raised beds/land, + indoors with some painting - was always fine and reasonable.
As hosts Rachael and Jason were easy going and generous, and were very nice and intelligent people so it was a pleasure to speak with… read more
During his time he undertook a wide variety of tasks. He dispatched each with enthusiasm and a methodical approach usually going above and beyond our expectations. As we were unexpectedly required by our business and not available much during the day he graciously worked independently. Among other things he… read more
They deer proofed the entire nursery orchard, made beautiful compost, fixed fencing... the list goes on. Once we had discussed the needs of the day they worked away on their own finding and using resources we didn't realise were… read more
It’s a peaceful place, even though it’s on the outskirts of Dublin, so an excellent location for the city or the Wicklow Mountains.
Our hosts were excellent, they really… read more
