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Last replied
10 Feb 2025
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Description
We are a family of four, spread out between three homes in a lovely garden. Myself (Jayavati), my husband (Jeremy) and my daughter (Govinda) with her little girl (Alaya), and a small cabin for Travellers.
We grow organic vegetables, and keep dogs, cats, ponies, peacock and Koi fish. We often have rescue animals.
We need help with various projects around the gardens, also to muck out stables, help take care of dogs and a couple of ponies... Also strimming and weeding the garden.
Jeremy designs eco houses and is a carpenter and musician, I am a retired psychotherapist and horse trainer. The gardens are a lovely peaceful place to be, and we are in a most beautiful part of Ireland.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can help you with language skills and there will be opportunities to visit the sea and swimming in good weather. We have beautiful mountain walks on our doorstep, and it is great for nature lovers and hikers.
You can learn skills with organic gardening and handling horses ( small ponies in our case). Also building maintenance, painting and decorating, carpentry etc. Depending on what projects we are working on.
Occasionally taking care of some friendly house dogs might be required, and being prepared to take on their various feeding routines and character quirks. You will definately need to be an animal lover or you may get overwhelmed !
IMPORTANT TO NOTE...Only apply if you are over 30 years old.
Help
We need help with our organic gardens, ponies, dogs and building maintenance. But its important that you enjoy being around dogs and horses. Kindness is essential as we often have rescue animals here for rehab. Also that you dont mind mud...this is the downside of Ireland unfortunately!
IMPORTANT...please only apply if you are over 25 years old.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have a small, Comfortable cabin to stay in, (share bathroom and kitchen in the main house). Sharing vegetarian or vegan meals in the main house or if you prefer to take a tray to your cabin NOTE...we dont eat meat or fish, and can not cater for special diets. We eat very healthy delicious vegetarian / vegan food, but if you are a fussy eater with individual likes / needs then you will be disappointed.
Please NOTE...Sorry, we can not have workawayers with their Dogs or Cats
What else ...
We live simply but in comfort and lead a joyfilled life. Enjoying the nature around us. We live in a rural area, NOTE...We are 5 klm from the nearest village and main transport, but we go to town most days so there is opportunity to shop or explore.
Our house backs onto mountains with great trekking (the Sheeps Head Way). Spectacular views with beaches and hidden coves.
We love having visitors and have been Helpx hosts for many years. We are new to workaway.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our lovely home and laid back lifestyle.
The location is better suited to you if you prefer nature and tranquility rather than Towns, bars and night club life.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (2)
Samantha is a very positive and friendly person, lovely to be around, extremely helpful and kind. Every job she was asked to do was completed with great care and diligance. We can highly recommend her and hope that she will return.
Zenda is a multi tasker with many strings to her bow, and we wish she could have stayed longer, and can highly recommend her to be a lovely guest in every way.
The location is at the hart of West Cork country life, homegrown veg from fork to plate. There are lots of hill walking opportunities right on your doorstep. The nearest village is Durrus, 40… read more
They made me feel at home and at ease right away.
They are very nice people and I liked chatting with them.
I loved spending time with them and their adorable dogs, and kayaking with Jeremy.
The work has always been different and never too heavy and I… read more
Elena is a a lovely person to have around, an eager worker who strives to do all jobs correctly and in good cheer. She is conscientious, kind and respectful.
Wecan highly recommend her, and hope she will return.
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Samantha is a very positive and friendly person, lovely to be around, extremely helpful and kind. Every job she was asked to do was completed with great care and diligance. We can highly recommend her and hope that she will return.
Zenda is a multi tasker with many strings to her bow, and we wish she could have stayed longer, and can highly recommend her to be a lovely guest in every way.
The location is at the hart of West Cork country life, homegrown veg from fork to plate. There are lots of hill walking opportunities right on your doorstep. The nearest village is Durrus, 40… read more
They made me feel at home and at ease right away.
They are very nice people and I liked chatting with them.
I loved spending time with them and their adorable dogs, and kayaking with Jeremy.
The work has always been different and never too heavy and I… read more
Elena is a a lovely person to have around, an eager worker who strives to do all jobs correctly and in good cheer. She is conscientious, kind and respectful.
Wecan highly recommend her, and hope she will return.
