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Description
We are a nature loving, small family with 2 kids, aged 10 & 8. Having travelled extensively and stayed in some really cool places, we have left our full-time jobs and embarked on a really fun adventure transforming our farm into a sustainable, eco-friendly farmstay consisting of domes and treehouses and a market garden. We are just 1.5km from Clifden town, the bustling capital of Connemara, located on the Connemara Greenway cycletrack in a stunning rural location at the end of a small country road. We have 2 donkeys, 2 cats, 8 cows, an Irish Red Setter and many hens. We are looking for people to help in the family veg garden (for home consumption only), maintaining our woodland paths in our garden and help with some projects and chores around our home.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Connemara is huge tourist location for very good reason. People come here from all over the world to immerse themselves in the deep culture and tradition of the regions; whether it be our music, dance or language. Having travelled ourselves we are very open to meeting with new people and helping them enjoy the region and all that it has to offer.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Any work will be carried out for the purposes of helping in the family garden and not in the business.
In spring 2020 we spent the lockdown creating our home vegetable garden and are enjoying the bounty of veg it is providing. Work in the polytunnel and around the beds will always be on the list, plus we have a big garden that always needs attending with lawns to be mowed and weeding to be done!
In 2021 we opened our treehouse dome to our guests and it has been a great success. 2022 brings a new sauna house, rope bridge and another treehouse. We also want to build wooden cabins for our workawayers to live in so carpentry experience is a plus. We are building a 1.5km community woodland trail so help here is also needed! Ideally we think a couple travelling together would suit us best as meals are not always an option in our home, however, we are happy to get requests from everyone and will respond as quickly as possible! We have had single travellers recently and that has been great too!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis 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.
Accommodation
We own a caravan that is perfect for a couple to stay in. It is located in the private sand arena just beside the house an veg garden. It is equipped with a full sized bathroom, wifi, kitchen including microwave, fridge, oven, hob. It has a heating system and sitting area that converts to a full size king bed. We will provide an allowance for purchasing food in the town, just ten minutes walk away. This is for breakfasts and the days that you do not eat with us.
What else ...
We are located just 1.5km from Clifden town, which is in the heart of Connemara. There is so much to see and do here, including a regular bus service to Galway city. We can provide bikes to enable you to get around and see the sights.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a 60mb download and 15mb upload speed on the farm
Space for parking camper vans
We have ample space on the farm if you need to locate your van whilst you stay and work
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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They are incredibly nice, funny and interesting to talk to – seriously, you will hardly come across more pleasant people. I stayed in a… read more
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Simon is a very nice and special guy, very good to work with you and Anne (a very talented cook).
They have two very funny, polite, pleasant children, Lainey has the cutest laugh and has fun in simplicity, Rory is very… read more
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They are incredibly nice, funny and interesting to talk to – seriously, you will hardly come across more pleasant people. I stayed in a… read more
We would definitely recommend her to any potential hosts
They… read more
Simon is a very nice and special guy, very good to work with you and Anne (a very talented cook).
They have two very funny, polite, pleasant children, Lainey has the cutest laugh and has fun in simplicity, Rory is very… read more
Louis is a kind, conscientious, hard working, honest man with a true love of nature. He would integrate into any situation and… read more
