Help with organic gardens in County Wicklow, Ireland

Description

I live in a farmhouse on our own land in County Wicklow with my German partner and our three children. Other family members live nearby. We grow organic vegetables and have recently developed flower gardens, which is where the help is needed

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
Farmstay help

Projects involving children

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UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve

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What's this?

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

You will be able to improve your language skills and teach us your language. You will experience other cultural events in the area for example traditional Irish music etc.
Nearest Irish Pub is about 15 minutes cycle.

Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

This host offers accommodation and payment.

Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

Help

We are looking for 2 people (or a couple) to help in the gardens with weeding and other general help in & around the flower gardens and farm. We can teach you some organic farming techniques.

Languages spoken

German: Fluent
English: Fluent

Accommodation

You will have accommodation in a room in a log house, sharing with another farm helper. Living area, kitchen & bathroom are communal. Alternatively, we have a small self contained studio apartment which might be suitable.

What else ...

During your time off you are free to explore the ancient East of Ireland and all its beauty spots. We are only 10 km from the nearest mainline bus and 25km from the nearest train station. There is the possibility to cycle, walk and hike. There are lovely walks in the Wicklow hills and the “Wicklow Way” runs nearby.
We have a wood fired pizza oven and have regular pizza parties along with a tennis court, hot tub and sauna.

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

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  Can host families

How many Workawayers can stay?

Two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week