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Hi my name is Zygmunt / Andrew,, I live far from the madding crowd,,in a sanctuary of nature,unreachable by the distractions of technology, presenting the opportunity to live an easy life.Set in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty,,I am honoured to live an alternative lifestyle that delivers abundant positive energy,and blessed ,to co-create with the earth and grow fruits and vegetables to their full nutritional potential, to draw fresh water from source.
For fifteen years this has been a non stop learning adventure,and if this alternative lifestyle is of interest to you ,I look forward to hearing from you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Ultimately this means "sharing"..the space,,the workload..the bounty from the earth,,the experience..the awe and wonder,,the fun..
I am fifty years working with my hands, principally with wood in different fields, and I trained and practiced in a few complimentary therapies.
These skills are universal and I am willing to share and teach.
Help
I wish to open home and gardens to folks with some hands on experience and the willingness to learn how to,live,help and survive independently.
This involves preparing land,planting/sowing,harvesting ,and maintenance.
Carpentry tasks on completing a large open space building is ongoing and help with this and other tasks will be appreciated.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Intermediate
Arabic: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I have been a work away volunteer in Morocco ,where I enjoyed learning basic Arabic,and sharing the English language there.
Accommodation
A three roomed house,, with a bedroom for two sharing is available. As work progresses more space will be available.There's no electricity ,phone or Internet.,,!.A compost toilet with washbasin, and a heated bath in the garden,,a stream a river and a lake,,as you want,!
Cooking is on a range ,, gas hob ,or by fire outside.,with produce form the garden. :)and local products.
What else ...
By foot or by bicycle you can explore the locality where there's much to find,,and I have a minibus that I use to visit family and friends in Galway and Westport .
I have six children and eight grandchildren that are the core of my life,and give me great motivation and inspiration.
I live alone most of the time and enjoy the peace and solitude,so if you too are like minded we are off to a good start!
Phone coverage is available three km away,and wifi eight km.
I will try to respond to all inquiries within three days.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There's roadside space for vans..
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
