Join our growing family in County Clare, Ireland

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  Description

  We are a growing family living in East county Clare. Our home is nestled amongst the trees on the shores of Lough Graney. We have two babies one is 16 months old and the other is 4 months old. So we are in the process learning to care for these new beings while, transforming our land into a sustainable haven to nurture us and our community.
  
  We have 3.5 acres and we are busy planting a food forest and establishing organic food and herb gardens. We don’t have plans to sell anything we grow, we are simply hoping to be as self sufficient as possible and have enough to share with our friends and neighbors.
  
  We are in the process of building a geodome as well as adding another suit of accommodation onto one of our outbuildings.
  
  We have a tiny cabin for work exchanges and family. So if you come stay with us you would have your own space with a full kitchen and bathroom.
  
  My partner is a Clinical Psychologist and I am a Psychotherapist , we are both yoga teachers. He is Irish and I am originally from the U.S., we have both traveled extensively. We are passionate about creating community and living in harmony with nature. We are LGBTQ friendly and open minded. While we are students of life and are always learning, and we both have experience in, horticulture, permaculture, and agroforestry.
  
  I have a working knowledge of herbs and herbalism and would be happy to share anything that I know. Before moving to Ireland I spent 3 years living and working in various off grid communities in Central and South America. I also managed an reforestation project in the Amazon Rainforest for a few years and have spent time traveling throughout Europe and the United States on various work exchange programs.
  
  I hope that through our experiences we are able to create a fun, comfortable, loving space for you to experience Ireland and all the beauty and community it has to offer.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach

  

  Camping

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Community is very important to us. We enjoy attending local events and host gatherings at our home about once a month. You would be welcome to join in on whatever we have planned for the week.
  
  We’re a bit restricted these days with two little ones but, some activities that are on going are , traditional Irish music nights at the local pub, going to ecstatic or 5 rhythms dances, drum circles, foraging workshops, seed exchanges, yoga classes, open mic nights, hiking, trips to local markets, and various art and creative activities.
  We are well connected and happy to help you find things that interest you so if there is something listed above that catches your eye or if there is a new thing you'd like to participate in we'd be happy to facilitate the experience if possible.
  Things have been a bit slower since having our baby, though we still go to a dance most weeks, and to music night in the pub.

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  Au Pair Help

  This host has let us know they’ll be complying with Irish regulations for au pair stays.here

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for a couple or an individual who loves working with their hands and enjoys time outdoors. We have a separate cozy cabin that is perfect for couples.
  
  Experience with young children is a huge plus, and we’d be delighted if you have any building or artistic skills. We have planted over 230 fruit and nut trees, and are in the process of getting our vegetable and herb gardens ready for summer. As well as the day to day runnings of our home and two big building projects.
  
  As we have two babies my energy is being diverted to caring for these growing a humans and my partner is working. We would love some support in planting, weeding, and general gardening tasks. We'd also love support with some basic home maintenance, cleaning, cooking, laundry and upkeep.
  
  
  We'd love to share dinner cooking responsibilities so being comfortable in the kitchen would be lovely.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We have two cozy, well appointed spare rooms in the main house, and a small detached cabin in the garden. The cabin has a double bed cozy sitting area and a full kitchen and bathroom plus shower with plenty of hot water. It is fully heated and we have a small projector you could use for movie nights. You are also welcome to enjoy all the communal spaces in the house , we have a spacious yoga/dance studio with a sound system, a cozy living room full of books and art space, as well as a kitchen and dining space.
  
  We also have good Wifi and a washer and dryer available to you.
  
  We do not have any animals or pets.
  
  Outdoor spaces include lake access (we have several kayaks), lots of beautiful trails for forest walks, a workshop, a lovely patio, and 2.5 acre field that we are in the process of transforming into a food forest.
  
  We are working hard to create a sustainable lifestyle, we have solar panels that provide most of our electricity and are looking forward to having our gardens established to reduce our reliance on store bought food. We use mostly natural household products and avoid packaged and processed foods as much as possible (though to be honest with a new baby we eat what’s easy theses days, I would love some extra hands to help with cooking!).
  
  We enjoy cooking and love trying new foods. We eat mostly vegetarian and whole foods, serving fish or meat about once or twice a week. We would provide food for you to make yourself breakfast and lunch and you are welcome to ask for your favorite food stuffs or join me on shopping trips. Dinners we would prefer to have as a more communal affair ( except for some weekends which we’ll keep for family), and depending on your skills and comfort level would love to take turns cooking dinners. But as with all things we are willing to be flexible and find a flow that works for everyone.

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  What else ...

  There is a small pub at the end of our lane, but we are very rural. Having been a work exchanger myself I understand the challenges this can pose and will do my best to accommodate your adventures.
  
  We can be flexible with your time off so if there is some event that you would like to attend or if you would like a few days in a particular city we are happy to help you plan travel and your hours to accommodate. We are located about a 20 minutes drive from the nearest towns of Gort and Scariff, and are an hour from Galway and Limerick cities. You are welcome to join us anytime we travel to a town or city, and if you need a ride to a bus or train stop we are happy to drop you off.
  
  If you are coming to us taking a bus or the train to Gort is the best way. You can get trains from Dublin, Galway, and Limrick into Gort. There are also plenty of buss (I just tend to prefer train travel)

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  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

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have plenty of spaces where you could park and would be happy to provide electricity and water.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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