Help us with some organic gardening and to rehabilitate dogs for a local rescue in east Clare, Ireland

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2020

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Hi there, our small farm is located in a very rural and very nice part of east Clare, in the west of Ireland (not too far from the beautiful cliffs of Moher and filled with Irish trad music). Our smallholding Contains many animals including; dogs, cats, horses and poultry. We are avid amateur gardeners and love working on our plant filled gardens ( vegetable and flower). We also foster and rehabilitate dogs for a local rescue

I love the outdoor life and have farmed and traveled for most of my life and my daughter is studying freshwater and marine biology in university. There are so many different types of jobs on the farm from carpentry to cutting brambles, gardening , playing soccer with the dogs, handling the horses and so many more! Although weather/season dependent, there is always something to do.

The spare room in our house is always welcome to any adventurer wanting to share experiences and cultures.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
With a multitude of knowledge about farming and animal care form my studies and life experience, I enjoy sharing this knowledge with you. We have had many types of animals on the farm from sheep to bees and although they may not be present on the farm anymore, the knowledge is passed on. We take the time to explain and love to share 'life'stories of travel etc. and our area is filled with lots of artists, musicians and alternative farming. We love languages and enjoy aiding in the improvement of one's level of English if desired.
Help
There is organic gardening, weeding, preparing flower and seed beds. Grooming, training and exercising the horses and dogs. General farm upkeep work such as painting, mending fences and gates etc. Collecting eggs, feeding and cleaning the chicken area. Pruning trees, cutting wood, making bird boxes, looking after the ponds, strimming grass/rushes etc.
At the moment I need help with handling the animals; walking the dogs and riding the horses in particular. A good knowledge of horses and a competent level of riding experience is recommended but not required.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
A spare room in a modern house with plenty of space.
What else ...
There are lots of lakes and bogs here, it is a fisherman's and hiker's paradise. The nearest village Tulla is about 7Km away. Clare is widely known for its traditional music and our village is no different.
We will happily accommodate you when you want to plan a trip to the Burren, cliffs of moher etc. It is also a great location to easily access Galway, Connemara etc.
A mature attitude and and genuine interest is all that is needed.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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03/04/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jitka) for host

This amazing experience was the best one! I was volunteering in Ireland before this but... this shocked me. From the first time I felt so relaxed. Trix's dinners were the best! I can only recommend it. :D All animals are really cute and they behave themselves. Trix knows loads about them and she is really good at farming. Trix gave me riding… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

Thank you for everything Trix and Kate! I had an incredible time with you two and all the animals.
Trix's place is an absolute dream. I originally came to learn more about horses and realized I know so little about them. Trix is incredible with animals and taught me so much about behaviour and riding. Wish I could have stayed longer to give back… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host

Sorry for the late feedback.
We spend 3 weeks at Trix place and enjoyed it very much. It was our first workaway experience.
Before meeting Trix and staying at her place I was a bit worried about speaking a different language, the place and the people. But there's no reason worrying about. Trix, Kate and Pete are very lovely. The food was always… read more

(Excellent )

05/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Lilli) for host

We stayed with Trix for 3 weeks and it was amazing. It was our first workaway experience and we couldn't have had a better one. Trix and Kate made us feel welcome from the very first moment. Furthermore they have really cute animals, especially dogs which I miss very much. I hope Casper is happy in his new home.
We helped a lot with the horses… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Timon & Julia) for host

Sorry for the late feedback!
We´ve stayed the wohle January with Trix and Kate and the time we had was truely amazing.
We had a lot of fun at work and with Kate and Trix. They are friendly and lovely people, always patient with us, explained the jobs they wanted to be done and showed us everthing around. We had to cleaning the stables, feeding… read more

(Excellent )

24/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Amit) for host

sorry for the late feedback!
I stayed at Trix's and Kate's wonderful place for 2 weeks and wish it would be much longer, if I could.
The work was fullfiling, enriching and satisfying. I was not used to working in the farm and it was challenging , but Trix explained everything with patience, and I got used quickly.
As a former horseback rider, it… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ainhoa & Jagoba) for host

We stay very happy with Trix, kate and all the animals, the house is in a beautiful place, the surrounding lakes are amazing for walks.We like to work with them, we learn a lot doing different works.The work is very varied and entertaining: gardening, watering plants, cleaning fields, power hose, cleaning stables...We also have horse lessons, that… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host

Thank you so much, Trix and Kate (and Emmi and Dario :-)), for an excellent first workaway experience! I spent four weeks at their place and from the minute I set foot on the farm, it felt like home. We were three workawayers and up to nine dogs (including some dog sitting guests) during my stay, so the house was always busy and it never got… read more

(Excellent )

06/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Dario & Emmi) for host

We spend about six weeks at Trix and Kate’s farm. Trix and Kate are both very lovely and nice women who made us feel really welcomed at their home. In the evenings they made us very happy with really great meals :)
We stayed at their place in a busy time with extraordinary sunny weather, but for us it was amazing because we had the opportunity to… read more

(Excellent )

13/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Laurent & Ludmila) for host

We have spend 5 lovely weeks in this big family and we didn't see the time past. Trix and Kate are amazing, when they are together it's like a real show ! They are so funny.
If you want to share it's the place for you. You can talk about the weather as well as politic or unicorn.
The work is really various : Build, Gardening, Chickens, Horses,… read more

(Excellent )

24/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Abby) for host

A really awesome mother/ daughter duo!! I loved spending time at their place, hanging out with all the animals and hearing all of Trix’s and Kate’s stories as well as having some really interesting conversations about life in general! The work was variiuiiied and reasonably straight forward. A really nice covv v fb mmunity feel to the place with… read more

(Excellent )

28/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Isabelle) for host

I spent 6 lovely, lovely weeks with Trix, Kate and the furry and feathered clan in October/November this year. This was my first Workaway experience and it could not have been better.

Trix herself is an exceptional host who made me feel comfortable from the beginning. She has great stories and a bloody good sense of humour, made sure I was… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (CHABENAT) for host

Its so bad that I couldn’t stay more time ! I’ve spent one month in July in Trix and Kate's house (sorry for my late view). For resume my stay, one word is enough : unforgettable !I t’s the best place you can found for a first workaway experience.
Trix and her daughter Kate have an incredible kindness : you feel at home from the beginning !!
With… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maureen & Pauline ) for host

We spent 4 very good weeks with Trix and Kate,

We had to water the tunnel, to weed, to feed the chicken, to clean the house, cut the willows...
It's lovely for animal lovers! You're surrounded by cats, dogs, chickens, horses...
There's plenty of opportunities for experienced riders, Pauline and I enjoyed the rides and the workout in the sand… read more

(Excellent )

25/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lea ) for host

We spend 4 amazing weeks with Trix and Kate in May/June! It was our first WorkAway experience and it was much more than we had imagined!

- if you give, you get - And you get a lot!
Being eager to learn and to get involved with their life and work, is really all you need for this to become your perfect WorkAway stay.

The work was varied and felt… read more

(Excellent )

02/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Clara & Levi) for host

The time we spent with Trix was truely amazing. We had a lot of fun at work as well as in our free time. She was always patient with us, explained the jobs she wanted to be done and even worked alongside with us most of the time. Apart from that she also supported us with any other problems we had. Her home is very cosy and her dogs and horses… read more

(Excellent )

01/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Clara & Levi)

Clara and Levi stayed with me a month and i really enjoyed their stay. They are a delightful young couple who love their work and even when they didn't they just got on with it. They spoiled the dogs with walks on the bog and lots of attention. They spoiled me with hard work in the fields, in the yard and around the house. We had lots of great… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host

The four weeks I spend there were very nice! I liked to be with their lovely dogs, cats, Milly and the horses. In every project Trix explained what to do and how to do! (I learned how to mow the lawn;) ). We brought the horses to the fields and back, rode them, put up the chicken fence (with the cute little baby chikies) and painted the stable. I… read more

(Excellent )

01/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Dulcileia & José Fernando)

It was lovely to host for Fernando, His enthusiast for the place and surroundings made it a joy to share.
Thanks Trix

(Very good )

31/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Dulcileia & José Fernando) for host

Trix is a lovely person, cheerful and very friendly! was a wonderful stay at her house, a warm and full of affection, their dogs are kind and will leave longing! I had the opportunity to do large projects with her and I was very happy to do it! The horses are beautiful and gentle. The place is wonderful, a dream, I really would like to live in… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan & Chynna)

Ryan and Chynna
made it very easy to be a host. Lovely people to have around. Welcome to come back any time.
Thank you two so much.

(Excellent )

15/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ryan & Chynna) for host

We had a wonderful two weeks with Trix at her beautiful Irish farm. We got to walk dogs, help with horses (and ride them!), helped with lumber, and put up a chicken fence. Trix helped us with every project and taught us a lot, especially about horses and beekeeping! We had plenty of free time to go on walks and we got to make it out to Doolin and… read more

(Excellent )

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