Help on our smallholding near Ballydehob, West Cork, Ireland
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: 14 May 2025
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I spent 10 days with Lucy and Aimi and I could not have had a better first stay in Ireland.
The cabin was cozy and they always made sure I have everything I need.
Usually there were 2-3 tasks a day and they could be very varied - from harvesting flowers to shoveling horse manure - but all were enjoyable and rewarding.
Sometimes we would have a
… read more cup of tea and a snack inbetween and I learned a lot about the reality of owning a farm and managing your time and energy.
On my free days they took me along to other places. I was able to visit Ballydehob, Kinsale and Schull. Spening time with them and their family was very fun and I was also able to go explore these beautiful places on my own.
Admittedly, I was a bit heart-broken to leave such a welcoming place that had become my home for a few days. I'm sure all the other workawayers after me will enjoy their stay here - the love and peace but also the work. Already dreaming of visiting again one day :)
Thanks for everything ^^
Left by host for Workawayer (Jay)
Jay was an excellent person to have work with us. He is highly accomplished at most things he sets himself to. We felt really comfortable describing tasks to him and leaving him to it, knowing all was in good hands. He helped put up a polytunnel frame whilst with us and built some raised beds. And shifted a mountain of manure! He also took on the
… read more task of watering, animal care and re-stocking our van ready for markets whilst we took a holiday away. There are not many people we would trust with this, but we were sure everything was in good hands and Jay was great.
He is trustworthy, competent, hardworking and reliable. Not to mention a really good guy who we enjoyed spending time with. You would be lucky to have him join you on your project.
Left by Workawayer (Jay) for host
I spent six great weeks with Aimi and Lucy. I have been on several workaways over the last couple of years and enjoyed them all, to one degree or another, but this was the complete experience! They absolutely embrace the spirit of workaway. Both were very willing to share their knowledge, thus, expanding my skill set and were also incredibly
… read more appreciative of the skills I brought with me and the efforts I made.
I was afforded plenty of privacy in the delightful little cabin; I really felt I could be comfortable in my own space (and pink dressing gown!). I also shared some lovely meals with them and was welcomed into their social circle. The time I spent with their family was some of my best there. Their two legged girls and four legged boys, were a pure delight; entertaining chats and smiles with the little girls, enthusiastic wagging tails and butt scratches with the big boys!
I loved my time with the pigs, chickens and ducks. I enjoyed the variety in, both, the hard work and the gentler days.
Aimi and Lucy are friendly, generous, flexible, communicative, knowledgeable, kind, understanding, empathetic...I could go on.
I hope I was as respectful of their boundaries, as they were of mine.
I was certainly enriched by my time there.
Thankyou both, I hope to see you again.
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Madelyn)
Em and Maddie stayed with us for just 4 nights, but their impact was lasting! They were absolute superstars and wheelbarrowed a mountain of manure onto our veg beds and also did some fantastic weeding work.
We really enjoyed our interaction with the both of them. They are both open hearted and mature people who we got on well with. Our daughter
… read more took a shine to them and they were both really sweet with her.
We are really grateful for the hard work they did whilst with us.
Left by Workawayer (Emma & Madelyn) for host
Lucy and Aimi were kind enough to host us very last-minute, so our time with them was fairly short. Although we stayed with them for only four nights, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed everything, from the farm work (we felt quite accomplished afterwards), to the food - they provided lots of delicious vegan ingredients, to hanging with Maeve and
… read more Síofra, and the wakeup calls from the pups Goose and Merle in the morning. We're so glad we got to explore a bit of west Cork, which is breathtaking! Lucy and Aimi are kind and extremely well rounded in sustainable farming skills, and we would recommend this workaway to anyone who wants to learn more about this lifestyle!!
lots of love,
Em and MaddieYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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The fire pit and the cabin.
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I spent 10 days with Lucy and Aimi and I could not have had a better first stay in Ireland.
The cabin was cozy and they always made sure I have everything I need.
Usually there were 2-3 tasks a day and they could be very varied - from harvesting flowers to shoveling horse manure - but all were enjoyable and rewarding.
Sometimes we would have a
… read more cup of tea and a snack inbetween and I learned a lot about the reality of owning a farm and managing your time and energy.
On my free days they took me along to other places. I was able to visit Ballydehob, Kinsale and Schull. Spening time with them and their family was very fun and I was also able to go explore these beautiful places on my own.
Admittedly, I was a bit heart-broken to leave such a welcoming place that had become my home for a few days. I'm sure all the other workawayers after me will enjoy their stay here - the love and peace but also the work. Already dreaming of visiting again one day :)
Thanks for everything ^^
Left by host for Workawayer (Jay)
Jay was an excellent person to have work with us. He is highly accomplished at most things he sets himself to. We felt really comfortable describing tasks to him and leaving him to it, knowing all was in good hands. He helped put up a polytunnel frame whilst with us and built some raised beds. And shifted a mountain of manure! He also took on the
… read more task of watering, animal care and re-stocking our van ready for markets whilst we took a holiday away. There are not many people we would trust with this, but we were sure everything was in good hands and Jay was great.
He is trustworthy, competent, hardworking and reliable. Not to mention a really good guy who we enjoyed spending time with. You would be lucky to have him join you on your project.
Left by Workawayer (Jay) for host
I spent six great weeks with Aimi and Lucy. I have been on several workaways over the last couple of years and enjoyed them all, to one degree or another, but this was the complete experience! They absolutely embrace the spirit of workaway. Both were very willing to share their knowledge, thus, expanding my skill set and were also incredibly
… read more appreciative of the skills I brought with me and the efforts I made.
I was afforded plenty of privacy in the delightful little cabin; I really felt I could be comfortable in my own space (and pink dressing gown!). I also shared some lovely meals with them and was welcomed into their social circle. The time I spent with their family was some of my best there. Their two legged girls and four legged boys, were a pure delight; entertaining chats and smiles with the little girls, enthusiastic wagging tails and butt scratches with the big boys!
I loved my time with the pigs, chickens and ducks. I enjoyed the variety in, both, the hard work and the gentler days.
Aimi and Lucy are friendly, generous, flexible, communicative, knowledgeable, kind, understanding, empathetic...I could go on.
I hope I was as respectful of their boundaries, as they were of mine.
I was certainly enriched by my time there.
Thankyou both, I hope to see you again.
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Madelyn)
Em and Maddie stayed with us for just 4 nights, but their impact was lasting! They were absolute superstars and wheelbarrowed a mountain of manure onto our veg beds and also did some fantastic weeding work.
We really enjoyed our interaction with the both of them. They are both open hearted and mature people who we got on well with. Our daughter
… read more took a shine to them and they were both really sweet with her.
We are really grateful for the hard work they did whilst with us.
Left by Workawayer (Emma & Madelyn) for host
Lucy and Aimi were kind enough to host us very last-minute, so our time with them was fairly short. Although we stayed with them for only four nights, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed everything, from the farm work (we felt quite accomplished afterwards), to the food - they provided lots of delicious vegan ingredients, to hanging with Maeve and
… read more Síofra, and the wakeup calls from the pups Goose and Merle in the morning. We're so glad we got to explore a bit of west Cork, which is breathtaking! Lucy and Aimi are kind and extremely well rounded in sustainable farming skills, and we would recommend this workaway to anyone who wants to learn more about this lifestyle!!
lots of love,
Em and MaddieYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Viviane) for host
Aimi and Lucy are wonderful hosts! Staying at their plant nursery was my first workaway experience and it couldn´t have gone better. Between their lovely family, some animals and a variety of projects I can guarantee that noone could ever get bored.
There is also plenty of time to explore lots and lots of magical nature and many bigger cities in
… read more Co. Cork; both Aimi and Lucy have tons of tips where to go exploring depending on your interests. So during my time in Ireland I´ve seen a bunch of interesting places and met amazing people along the way. At St.Patrick´s Day in a colourful pub, while planting over 400 trees or just working in the nursery, every soul I met was incredibly friendly and always up for a chat.
The living arrangements are also perfect for an outdoorsy person: a little cabin by a stream and under an astounding nightsky felt like I walked straight into a poem or a fairytale. I was very comfy and it´s the perfect environment to relax a little.
The work itself was very fun for me. Aimi and Lucy always made sure to vary my tasks and to teach me lots of new things, both of which I really appreciate. They are excellent at giving instructions which made me very confident, no matter what I did. They are also very concerned with their workawayer´s wellbeing: always checking in, if the task is okay, always offering tea and a snack. Even when I asked to do more creative (and maybe at the start of the season less important) tasks, they made sure to find time for those too. It´s really pleasant working with them!
With two energetic and playful dogs and a three year old´s imagination the atmosphere got even more fun.
If ever I have the chance, I would come back in a heartbeat. So I recommend them to every workawayer :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Viviane)
We hosted Fabian in March for 4 weeks and it rained for the majority of his stay. However, this did not dampen his mood whatsoever! Fabian was a wonderful worker, he was always 100% willing to undertake any task, often working in the rain. Everything Fabian did for us was always completed to a high standard, we were really happy with the work he
… read more did and felt really confident leaving him to work independently on tasks.
Fabian is a friendly, easy-going guy and great to get along with. He is playful and fun and matched the energy of our imaginative 3 year old very well. Intact, I think she had him role-playing with her toys the first evening that he arrived!
Fabian is also very creative and it was a joy to see his artwork and see him immerse himself in his environment.
We wish him every success and recommend him 100%
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
We had the pleasure of hosting Marie for 5 weeks and she really was the ideal helper. She worked really hard to rescue our plant beds from the vigorous weeds that had taken hold, helped mulch our beds with many wheelbarrows of manure, planted, sowed seeds, took cuttings, she really was able to help out with so much, and everything she helped with
… read more looked absolutely fantastic. She is a hard worker with a good attention to detail and we felt very confident leaving her to work independently.
Marie is a wonderful person to be around, she is joyful, open and warm and we enjoyed her company very much. She was incredibly sweet and patient with our 3 year old daughter, who loved pulling her into play at any given opportunity.
Marie is a social person and threw herself headfirst into the community creative days in the lead up to the jazz festival, making friends along the way.
Marie would be an asset to any team. We wish her best with all her future endeavours.
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
I had an incredible first work-away experience at the farm, near the lovely village Ballydehob!
Lucy and Aimi are so kind and welcoming, and balance running their plant nursery, beautiful homestead, and young family with so much grace and love.
They are tapped into a beautiful community of musicians, artists, and farmers. The village nearby is
… read more one of my favorite places I know now! I was lucky enough to be there in May for the Ballydehob Jazz festival.
The work on the farm was so wonderful, and very versatile! Lots of weeding, wheelbarrowing poo, some lovely vegetable gardening, and joyful plant nursery work! You have the opportunity to learn a lot about growing with permaculture principles, so ask your questions, Lucy and Aimi have so much knowledge.
The other folks that work on the farm are so amazing, and are people I will always hold so close to my heart!
Spending time with precious Maeve was so heartwarming, and I will never forget that brilliant, hilarious, and kind mind of hers! And her precious baby sister Siofra is the happiest baby I have seen!
These are people I hope to stay close with through time, I highly recommend this beautiful workaway experience.
I would say you should be comfortable and independent if you are work-awaying on your own here. As Aimi and Lucy have young ones, you make most meals on your own, and need to be okay finding new company or being in your own company most evenings!
If you do want some sacred solitude, the little cabin by the magic stream is a wonderful place to find it. Many fairy folk, elves, and magic lies here! Enjoy it!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Rahel) for host
From April to June in 2023 I stayed for 3 months with Aimi, Lucy and their daughter Maeve at their plant nursery. For me it was the first time doing workaway and it was the perfect experience. Both Aimi and Lucy are super welcoming, open, true to themselves and never miss to ask if I or the other workawayers are doing good!
Even though they have
… read more accomodation for workawayers down by the little stream, I came with my own campervan which was perfect. I had a spot to park the van next to Aimi and Lucy’s house, overviewing an small gardenbed, and having access to the toilet and shower in the house. Besides me in the van, there were always other workawayers staying in the cabin who were all so lovely, friendly, funny and I had the opportunity to make friends to this day through the work and social space on their land and the activities we could do in the lovely area. For that I’m thankful : )
The work on the farm was very interesting and diverse. I almost never did the same thing two days in a row, which was very nice for the fact that I stayed there so long. I spent most of the time outside in the gardenbeds, in the polytunnels or with the animals. I really enjoyed even the harder workdays, because for me staying 3 months, I really got to see all the work that payed of — my favorite experience: digging the potatoes at the end of my stay (that I planted at the beginning with another workawayer) for the lovely farewell-dinner they organized for me 🧡
For the three months I felt very at home, due to the social, heartwarming space that Aimi and Lucy create with the workawayers. I totally recommend staying there — even for a longer time!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Rahel)
Rahel stayed with us for about 3 months during a very busy time of year for us. Her help was totally invaluable. She worked really hard getting manure on our veg beds, weeding, maintaning and planting lots of the vegetables. The jobs that she completed were quite varied so she got a great oversight into all the different aspects of our
… read more smallholding. We were always really happy with the quality of work she completed for us.
Due to Rahel staying in her camper van, we were able to also take other volunteers at the same time, which created a nice social space, Rahel got on really well with all the other volunteers she encountered.
We 100% recommend Rahel to any host, she is hardworking, trustworthy and fully capable, and a really lovely person to be around.
Left by Workawayer (Dora) for host
I stayed with Lucy and Aimi for about 6 weeks and I had an absolutely amazing time. From the get go Lucy and Aimi were really welcoming and great fun to be around. I learnt lots during my stay at the Farm. They were always great at explaining things to me without me having to ask and if I had any questions they were happy to answer them. Lucy and
… read more Aimi were always checking in to make sure I had enough food in the cabin and that everything was going okay for me. They were always very considerate about the jobs they asked me to do e.g. if some heavier jobs needed to be done one day, an obvious effort would be made for some lighter jobs to be done the next day if possible.
I stayed in the cabin and me oh my it was a dream. There is a stream very close by that you can get into for a very chilly dip or read a book alongside. You can hear the stream from the cabin and if you sleep with the curtains open you can see the stars through the windows (and if you're lucky, the moon too). I could keep rambling on for days with lots of positive feedback, but all in all I would 100% recommend volunteering with Lucy and Aimi (and Maeve and baby Síofra) and of course the dogs Goose and Meryl and the pigs and all the chickens. I am really very grateful that I got to volunteer with Lucy and Aimi and to learn from them and have a bitta fun! I have definitely come away with lots more knowledge and 2 new friends! (plus the animal friends)
In summary, definitely volunteer here at the Farm!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Dora)
Dora has been an absolute star in our time of need. As we approached the birth of or next child, the amount of work I could do due to being heavily pregnant, was minimal. we were so happy to have Dora with is, she is hard working and dedicated and fully capable of any task you throw at her. She often had to work independently and it was really
… read more great to know that we could describe tasks to her and then find they had been completed diligently. If she ever needed further guidance, she was very good at asking for it, so we felt we could fully trust her with anything we asked her to do! There was lots of weeding and wheelbarrows of poo, as well as plant potting and animal care.
I 100% recommend Dora to any host, she is strong, capable, reliable and very easy to get on with. We have definitely come out of this with a new friend and know that she will exceed in whatever she turns her hand to!
Left by host for Workawayer (Tonya)
Tonya worked with us for a couple of weeks, and we thoroughly enjoyed having her stay. Her positivity and happy nature is infectious, as is her joy for life. She worked really hard whilst she was with us and we were really happy with wat we got accomplished.
We would welcome her back any time!
Left by host for Workawayer (Shannon)
Shannon is such a lovely positive person, who made sharing our space very easy. She came to stay with us and ended up farm sitting whilst we had a small holiday. We were so happy to find someone responsible and caring who we trusted would keep everything running smoothly. There are many aspects to look after on our farm, baby plants, veg beds,
… read more chickens, pigs, dogs, cats. Thankfully Shannon was perfect for the job, having already plant and animal experience. The work she did along side us was also completed to a high level. We definitely recommend her to any host.
Left by host for Workawayer (Anastasia)
Anastasia and her friend Anne-Sophie came to stay with us as last minute volunteers, and we really couldn't have been luckier. They were both friendly, open and easy going which made it very easy to be around them. They were also happy to take on any task which which we asked of them and always did an excellent job. You could tell they wanted to
… read more do well and cared about what they were doing. There was lots of wheelbarrowing and digging, they worked really hard and seemed to enjoy themselves in the process! They also were very sweet with our young daughter who really loved being with them.
I 100% recommend both of them to any future hosts. We would happily have them back.
Left by Workawayer (Anastasia) for host
My friend Anne-Sophie and I stayed for almost a month at Lucy's and Aimi's plant nursery farm and it was our first workaway experience. It was just perfect for us! Lucy and Aimi were just the friendliest, open, authentic and welcoming people and they always checked that we feel good. We stayed at a small cabin with everything we needed and could
… read more use the shower at there house. There was a lovely stream and a place to sit and enjoy the untouched nature around.
The work was pretty much everything we were looking for. We spend a lot of time working outside when the weather allowed, wich was almost the whole month. Lucy and Aimi made sure that the work was very varied and no workday was the same - harder and lighter tasks were very balanced. We even got to babysit a bit or go to a garden festival as a support which we really enjoyed.
They both work a lot, but when the time allowed they would make sure to take us with them to the beach or to a nice day trip. On our days off we could come with them to the market and explore the area - which was always nice since we didn't have a car with us.
Other than that we are very greatful for the wonderful time we had with you guys chatting, listening to "good" music in the car, drinking tea, just sitting in the garden during our breaks and simply be.
To describe my stay in just a few words: decelerating, challenging (in the most positive way) and heartwarming.
I would always come back!
Thanks to you three and a half! <3You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Romane) for host
Lucy and Aimi are super nice. They live in an amazing place where i discovered the Plants' paradise. The polytunnels are so clean and organized. It's a pleasure to work there. I learned another way to plant and to seed, lot of different names that i can't remember now haha 😂 but it convinced me to continue to study the incredible world of
… read more plants.
In winter, the cabin is something haha! I recommend you to not use it in winter because it is cold and wet. Except if you want to live an experience ! But i am sure that in Soring or Summer it might be beautiful! I knew it will been that but i accepted and i lived in this cabin for 2 weeks and now i laugh about this amazing experience haha
I took care about Maev 2 or 3 days and i loved it. She is really mature for her age and so lovely 🥰
We went out for St Patrick's day and for Aimi's concert and shoppings in Bantry.
I enjoyed living with them and i learned different things about plants and about me too.
So thank you and all the best for the future ;))You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Romane)
We really enjoyed having Romane stay with us. She was happy and enthusiastic about all the jobs we gave her (seed sowing, potting, taking cuttings to name a few) and she completed everything to a high standard. She also spent some time looking after our young daughter and was very kind and caring towards her. Our daughter loved her and still talks
… read more about her.
I'm sure she would be a great help to any host.
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja )
Ronja stayed with us for 2 weeks and during that time we were extremely busy. It was a real weight of our shoulders to have someone so capable around who we trusted would complete jobs well and efficiently. Ronja was a very capable and hard worker who could think for herself around tasks. She got on well with us and the other volunteer who was
… read more here. She would be a great addition to any workplace and is more that capable of turning her hand to a variety of tasks.
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne-Sophie )
Anne-Sophie and her friend Anastasia came to stay with us as last minute volunteers, and we really couldn't have been luckier. They were both friendly, open and easy going which made it very easy to be around them. They were also happy to take on any task which which we asked of them and always did an excellent job. You could tell they wanted to
… read more do well and cared about what they were doing. There was lots of wheelbarrowing and digging, they worked really hard and seemed to enjoy themselves in the process! They also were very sweet with our young daughter who really loved being with them.
I 100% recommend both of them to any future hosts. We would happily have them come back.
It was an absolute pleasure to have Otto come and work with us. They were a methodical, precise and hard worker. It was obvious that they cared about doing a good job. During their stay they helped us with potting, seed sowing, painting a chicken coop to name a few things, and also looked after our two year old daughter who was very happy in their
… read more company. They came with their friend Charli and the pair of them helped us out loads.
They were both very easy to get on with, we enjoyed getting to know them both and hope they will come back for a visit some day in the future.
I would happily recommend Otto.
I had such a lovely time at Lucy and Aimi's farm!
They are kind, easy-going, generous people and they clearly put effort into making workawayers feel welcome and useful. The work was varied, pleasant and fair, the vegetables I got to eat from their garden were delicious and I loved how cozy and well-furnished the cabin I was staying in was. It
… read more was a joy to get to help out in such a beautiful place and to explore its gorgeous surroundings.
Thank you again for a great experience! I wish you all the best :)
Left by host for Workawayer (Richard)
Rick was such a blessing to have work for us. He arrived at a rime when we had a real need for some physical work and he got stuck right in. He helped us move several wheelbarrows of gravel and bark chip and was an absolute machine!
He's a great guy to have around, always friendly and smiley, even when working. Our daughter loved him!
I would
… read more 100% recommend Rick, he is up for anything, is a great worker and all round good guy. We wish we could keep him!
Left by Workawayer (Richard) for host
A must if you are visiting Ireland!
This was my first work away experience. I was planning a trip to Peru and wanted to try out workaway here in Ireland before I went. Lucy and Aimi were kind enough to take me on for a couple of days a week. My words here won't be able to describe how amazing an experience it was!
The farm is situated in one
… read more of the most picturesque locations in Ireland. Some of the food I received was better than many michelin star restaurants! Any question I had about plants / veg / agricultural they were happy to answer for me. If you are lucky enough to stay here, you will have away so much knowledge and experience.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Shayel)
When you open your home and lives to volunteers, Shayel is just the kind of person you hope comes to stay with you. She slotted into our lives perfectly. She is an independent and capable person with a warm and open nature.
Shayel was with us about 3 months and during that time helped us with a great number of things, maintaining veg beds, adding
… read more manure, tending to animals, putting up a poly tunnel, potting plants, to name a few things,... she was very capable of everything we felt confident to describe the task and leave her to it.
Shayel is the kind of person who wants to do a good job, she will ask for clarification on something if unsure and is good at problem solving if things don't go as planned. We were very happy with all the work she did.
She often looked after our daughter for a few hours and was just wonderful with her, our daughter adores her.
Shayel is a kind, empathetic person with a curious mind who is lovely to be around, we enjoyed very much the time we spent with her and feel that she has very truly left her mark on the farm and on us.
A special mention has to be made of the huge pile of gravel this woman helped us shift, not to mention all the seaweed and manure, a mighty woman indeed!
Left by host for Workawayer (Maude)
Maude was a delight to host. She was enthusiastic about all the tasks she had to complete and was a capable and hard worker. We felt very happy that she understood what was expected of her and we were always happy with her work. She is a caring person who was very sweet with our young daughter, we felt very happy to trust her to watch her for a
… read more short time.
We especially enjoyed getting to know Maude and the conversations we had with her. She has a wonderful world view and her ethics and values aligned with our own.
I do not hesitate to recommend her to any hosts.
Left by Workawayer (Maude) for host
Lucy and Aimi's farm is a very peaceful and ressourcing place, don't miss it ! I stayed there only about 2 weeks but I was thrilled. The caban is very comfy and allows you to have a lot of intimacy and autonomy. There are many nice beaches, walks and cities to visit around. I had no car but I accompanied them to the markets and did some
… read more hitchiking, which allowed me to see a lot!
Lucy and Aimi are also very nice hosts, they always make sure you have everything you need (including the freshest veggies from their garden!!), can give you a ride when it fits their schedule, and they even let my brother and a friend come for the weekends so that I could show them the surroundings. I feel really grateful!
The work I did was very pleasant as they always took time to explain and teach me carefully what to do. Hence, even if I had not much experience in farming, I felt useful thanks to them ! I also looked after their little girl who's a lovely kid.
Thanks again, Lucy and Aimi, and good luck with the farm !You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna Sophie)
Anna stayed with us 6 weeks and was a very easy person to host. She is self sufficient and mature with a warm open personality. We got her to do a variety of tasks on the farm which she always completed competently and without complaint. She was in charge if feeding and moving our pigs daily and helped us prepare and plant our veg beds. She worked
… read more really hard and we were really happy with everything she did for us. Most importantly, she was wonderful with our young daughter. Her kind sweet nature made our 18 moth old feel very comfortable with her and we felt we could really trust her.
Anna has truly become a good friend and we would 100% recommend her to any host.
Left by host for Workawayer (Erin)
Erin and Dakota were the ideal volunteers. They were reliable, hard working and good at following instructions. During their time with us they helped us clear and prepare our vegetable beds which was a huge help to us, as well as feeding our pigs and weeding. They also did some babysitting with our toddler daughter and were so sweet with her. Is
… read more says a lot for their characters that we trusted them to look after her, they did a fantastic job. They would be an asset to any host. We really enjoyed getting to know them and wish them the very best for the future.
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host
Lucy and Aimie are simply the best people I have known in Ireland, very comprehensive, very kind, they supported me when I felt alone and I stayed, 2 months instead of two weeks, and it was an experience great, I now live in Ballydehob and Lucy and Aimie have become very good friends. I arrived without knowing a word of English and they were very
… read more comprehensive, Aimie even gave me English lessons to help me. You can go to Lucy and Aimie's eyes, they are great hosts! Their dogs are super funny and very nice, the chalet where you are going to sleep and super, the farm and the land around is beautiful, you will learn a lot and enjoy the great outdoors! I recommend the Levi's Pub not far from the farm, you can listen to concerts and great people! 5 stars is not perfect for such great hosts !!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
It was great to have Nico work with us. He completed a number of projects expertly and diligently. As a handyman by trade, he completed some painting jobs and built a dry stone wall. All to a very high standard, and often working well beyond his required hours. We felt comfortable leaving him to work away without supervision. In fact, Nico was
… read more such a good worker that he originally came for two weeks, but ended up staying for 2 months! His gorgeous dog Chaussettes was no bother. She got on very well with our two male dogs and was very well behaved both inside and outside the house. You would be very lucky to have Nico come to work with you. He is a great worker, and a fun person to be around.
Nico has now become a good friend of ours.
Left by host for Workawayer (Frances)
We really enjoyed having Francis come and work with us. We shared lots of common values, such as a concern for the environment, a love for animals and a quiet openness. She quickly became a friend. Francis is hard working, responsible and reliable. So much so, that when it transpired she couldn't work for us towards the end of her intended stay
… read more (through no fault of her own), she put us in touch with some other people to take her place, which worked out really well. We would definitely recommend Francis and hope that she will come back and visit us in the future.
Left by Workawayer (Frances) for host
I cannot put into words how wonderful my stay with Lucy and Aimi was. The work was rewarding and instructions were always perfectly clear. The cabin is a lovely cosy place to retreat to and the surrounding area is beautiful. Plenty of beautiful walks nearby if you have a car or can coordinate lifts in the Crooked Boot van. Their dogs are gorgeous,
… read more and I loved being able to cuddle them and take them on walks. (This gave me great solace, as the Labrador I grew up with passed away during my stay). Conversations over delicious dinners were always interesting and I felt so inspired by what Lucy and Aimi have achieved. Thank you both, so much, for making my last week in Ireland so special.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Ellen & Nicolas) for host
We recomend this quiet and beatiful place, the experience with Lucy and Aimie was excellent, as a host they are respectful, open minded and with clear rules, which makes enjoy working with them and enjoying the project they have been building. In Crooked boot we find people who think and act looking to do their best.
Thanks for the experience,
… read more patience, long conversations and most importantly to friendship with you and with the whole family.
We hope to see you again.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellen & Nicolas)
What can I say about Ellen and Nico? As a host, you can only wish for people like them. They are both extremely competent and possess the practical and analytical skills required to tackle most jobs. In fact, I feel almost like the work we did with them did not make use of their talents, however, that was what was needed at the time! They are both
… read more hard workers and always work with a smile! On a personal level, they are both really easy going and great company. They have a beautiful outlook on life and their passion for nature and pacha mama is evident in their every being. We have definitely gained two friends out of this exchange.
Left by host for Workawayer (Francisco Javier & Eva María)
Javier and Eva were a pleasure to host. They are both happy, friendly and open people, and were very easy to get on with. They were willing to help out with any jobs we gave them and always put all their effort into the tasks at hand. They were a big help to us during their stay. I'm sure they will be an asset to any workplace.
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
I spent two weeks helping Lucy & Aimi at their nursery, and I had a terrific experience! They are very kind, considerate, and accommodating for their Workawayers, and of all of the Workaway experiences that I've had, my time with them was definitely my favorite! I enjoyed the work that they had me do, and I gained skills and knowledge of gardening
… read more and animal care while I was there. Their nursery is beautiful, and the cabin that I stayed in while I was there was incredibly cozy! Lucy & Aimi also took us around the West Cork area and let us go to some festivals, bars, and towns! It was always great fun!
I really enjoyed their company as well as that of the other Workawayers who were staying with them while I was there, and I wish them all the best as they continue developing their gardens! Thanks for everything! I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who was the opportunity to spend some time with them!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David was a pleasure to host. He was an eager and able worker, you could tell he was keen to complete his tasks well. We were very happy with his work he really got stuck in with it all and even asked to help in his own time!
He has maturity for his age that i expect comes from having lots of diffferent life experiences. We enjoyed spending time
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Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas)
We were very lucky to have Lukas come and work with us. His attitude and work ethic is super. There were times when he went above and beyond what was expected of him, even getting up at 6am to check on some newly arrived horses. And for that we are very grateful.
Lukas has his own food gardens so we talked a lot about growing techniques and
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Lukas is a kind and thoughtful person and will be an asset to any project he works on. He will always be remembered here on the farm because we named the scarecrow after him!
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
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Left by host for Workawayer (Gaëlle & Florian)
Flo and Gaëlle helped us so much during their stay. I feel like we accomplished so much with their help. They are both incredibly conscientious and hardworking. We never found them idle, they would sooner seek out something to do. I was very impressed with their work ethic. They were able to turn their hand to anything we asked of them and
… read more accomplished everything to a high standard.
We had some great conversations, often about the state of the world. They are good people with good hearts, and are very enjoyable to be around. It was a pleasure to have them with us. We would welcome them back anytime.
Thank you both for all your hard work.
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Hard, rewarded and greateful experience!
I was with Lucy and Aimy during 2 weeks. Since I went to the farm I was surprised about the real work they do to maintain everything in the vegtable garden. They work really hard. And I too! I worked from 9am to 2pm from 5 days a week. My main work was picking stones, removing sludges from the pots,
… read more potting plants, digging, carry stones and so on. The first days I had a lot of stiffs jaja. But the next days they were disolved with more work jajaja. Thanks god I had 2 days off a week... jajaja. In these days they offered me go with them to see other places when they went to sell the plants to the market. I remebered the walk to Bantry... beautiful!
Really, Lucy and Aimy were great. They were very supportive the first days with me to understand all the tasks I needed to do. Also they invited me to go with their friends in another farm and a jazz music festival in Ballydehob. One important thing, they have 2 beautiful dogs, Goose and Mel. I used to play with them almost all the time. They were very beautiful.
Finally I would want to tell thanks to you about all I learned and experienced. It was fantastic to know how you work in a eco-proyect.
I hope the best of the lucks for you!
Bye!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Gareth)
We were extremely happy to have Gareth work with us. He was booked in for 2 weeks and ended up staying almost 4!
Gareth is a competent worker, capable of working independently and to specification. We were happy to communicate a few building jobs and leave him to complete them, which he did very well, always making sure that he was clear about
… read more the desired outcome. He has a good work ethic and made a good job of everything that was asked of him. He was a great help to us during our busy period.
To top everything off, he is a super nice guy. Down to earth, open minded and good fun to be around.
Thanks for everything Gareth!
Left by Workawayer (Ellande & Marie) for host
We spend 2 weeks with aimi and lucy.
They have been very nice with us, whether for the work or the welcoming in their house during some evenings :)
We were helping until 2 pm which was perfect to visit around in the afternoon.
We appreciated that we never had to do the same work twice.
Usually aimi or lucy (or both) was working with us, it was
… read more really nice because we could exchange with them and not left for ourselves.
As we asked to do separate tasks to be able to speak english, they have really taken it in account.
Lucy warned us that the accomodation would be really basic, but we enjoyed to have this beautiful cabine for ourselves.
Thank you both!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellande & Marie)
We were very happy to have Ellande and Marie stay with us. We achieved a lot in the two weeks they were with us. They were both very capable and enthusiastic workers who seemed very happy to be working with us on land projects, despite the rain and cold!
They are lovely people and we enjoyed spending time with them, especially the board
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You will be lucky to receive them as volunteers.
We hope they come back to visit us and see the garden and trees they planted.
Thank you Ellande and Marie.
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenn)
Jenn was everything we could have hoped for in a volunteer. She is mature and independant and very capable of setting her hand to anything that is asked of her. She enthusiastically helped us with a variety of tasks including a community effort to plant 500 trees.
Her laid back attitude made sharing our space with her very easy. We very much
… read more enjoyed her company, her help in the kitchen and the conversations around the fire.
Thank you Jenn for all your work, and please come back to see how the trees have grown!
Left by Workawayer (Jenn) for host
I had so much fun working on Aimi and Lucy's plant nursery for two weeks. I quickly felt at home on their beautiful farm and I can't wait to see how it grows. We did a variety of work and I was never bored. We potted some plants, prepped for market season, moved some wood off the land to plant trees, and washed some pots. I enjoyed all the
… read more conversations over the YUMMY meals we ate and I miss sitting around the fire in the evenings. Lucy is a great cook and I loved cooking dinner with her and learning some of her recipes. I also think some of the songs Aimi sang (beautifully) were stuck in my head for days after leaving the farm! Lucy and Aimi have a cozy and welcoming home that I was sad to leave. The valley that the farm is tucked into is beautiful as is the vision they have for it.
Wishing you guys all the best with your business, land, friends, and family. I cannot wait to see the trees grow and the contours terrace. I hope some day I'll be back in Ireland so that I can come by and visit.
Jenn
-give Merle and Goose a hug for me :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)
Sandra was a great volunteer. She is warm and friendly and we felt really comfortable having her stay with us.
She was eager to help with any task and was a capable worker that we trusted could carry out anything we asked of her.
We had lots of fun swapping stories in the evening, she is great craic and fitted right in. We'd have her back any
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Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host
Aimi and Lucy were great hosts. They made me feel at home right away. Their house is a real gem tucked away in a valley in Ballydehob. It was so peaceful there.
There was plenty work to do, weeding, clearing stones, planting seeds, cleaning out their polytunel, planting trees. They both gave very clear and concise instructions so I felt confident
… read more in carrying out all my duties. And both were willing to share their knowledge. I learned quite a bit in my short stay. In the evening we sat round the fire and played some tunes. Aimi is a really talented singer/songwriter.
They were both really easy going and helpful and great fun to be around. I would highly recommend Lucy and Aimi to any workawayers.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
I really enjoyed staying at Lucy and Aimie's place! The work is easy and the food delicious. They always make sure you have everything you need and that you are not too tired. They were really kind to me. I would totally recommend this workaway :D
If I have the opportunity I would come back again!
Thank you!!:heart_eyes:
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Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion was a pleasure to host. She is a mature, intelligent woman whom we enjoyed or conversations with very much. She is also a willing worker, and helped us with a variety of projects competantly. We felt happy to leave her to work independantly as we cold trust she would do a good job. She particularly enjoyed moving rocks! Thank you Marion for
… read more your hard work!
Left by Workawayer (Ariadna) for host
I have stayed a month in the home of lucy and aimi's in a beautiful place west of Cork. These girls are very friendly, they have helped me improve my English, they have been patient with me to understand them. Aimi always wrote me the new words in the whiteboard so as not to forget it, even though (I had to use it) sometimes I didn't remember it.
… read more jejeje
I loved working in the garden and learning more about plants and flowers, but I really loved working to make the table out with pallets from made scratch. jejeje
The only thing I have to say is that I had to share this experience with another German girl, and we were very different and we were not always well. (She was a sow).
Thanks for everithing Lucy, Aimi and Goose. I felt at home from the first day.
I recommend coming to this place.
I hope to see you again!!! :)
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Left by host for Workawayer (Ariadna)
Ariadna is a friendly, outgoing person and we enjoyed having her work with us very much. She has many creative talents and would suit a placement where she is able to express herself. Whilst she was with us she made a beautiful table out of pallets. Thank you Ari for all your work. We hope to see you again sometime.
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
Maria has been a great help to us. She is hard working and reliable and throws herself into tasks head on. There has been lots of hard work to to on the farm and we have found Maria willing and able. She has been especially helpful with the horses, building up a special bond with them and taking care of their daily needs. Communication has been
… read more very clear with Maria, her English is good and she always understands what is asked of her. She will be an asset to any host, we 100% recommend her.
Left by host for Workawayer (Hillary)
Hillary was a great volunteer. She is outgoing, confident and easy to get along with. She was considerate within the home and made sharing a space really easy. She was also happy to pitch in with any job that we gave her. Ask her to make you cookies, you will not be disapointed! Thank you Hillary.
Left by host for Workawayer (Shanna)
Shanna was a great volunteer. She was happy to pitch in with anything. She made a vital contribution to the errection of our pollytunnel! We would 100% recommend her to any hosts. Thanks Shanna.
Left by Workawayer (Shanna) for host
I had a great 6 days with with Lucy and Aimi. They were great hosts, very welcoming from the start. They took the time to share their wealth of knowledge with me, I learned about growing plants and veggitables and even how to build a Polly tunnel. They were very good and patient teachers. I can't wait to come back to see all the progress.
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