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Description
We are a family with three children, aged 10, 15 and 18, originally from Germany and America. We recently moved onto a beautifully situated 46 acres site where we are in the process to establish our hobby farm, garden and a respite care house for people with special needs. We have 17 alpacas, 6 goats, 40 sheep with lambs, 6 chickens, 2 dogs and 4 cats.
We are gradually introducing bio-dynamic methods to the garden and farm. We moved into a new build house 2 years ago, but it still needs a lot of work inside and outside.
At present we are looking for someone who is good at building sheds and digging in the garden.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
During your stay you will get to know a few people who live and think slightly different than main stream society. There is a rich cultural life in the area, particular to mention is the Festival of traditional Irish music from the 8th to the 13th of August.
You will gain experiences growing organic vegetables, taking care of sheep, goats and alpacas, some basic building work and the general joys and sorrows and the occasional stress of setting up a smallholding, building a house and taking care of a family.
We expect workawayers to help a little bit with household tasks additional to the normal helping hours.
Projects involving children
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Help
We would like help with gardening, fencing, building sheds, animal care and a little help in the house we are building.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own room either in the new house or the old one. The meals are mostly vegetarian.
What else ...
We are situated 5 min drive from a small town from where there is a bus to bigger towns. You can have the use of a bicycle. 10 min away is a large lake with possibilities for watersports and fishing.
The dramatic west coast (Cliffs of Moher) is 1 1/2 hours away and a bit closer is a fascinating limestone landscape with ancient monuments and an abundance of wild flowers.
Helping time is flexible and there is no problem if you want to take a few days off to explore the wider surroundings. You are also welcome to come along on family outings.
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?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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They warmly welcomed me and made me feel like a family member.
Tasks included feeding alpacas, sheep and goats, counting sheep, preparing the stables for the goats where they stay at night, going for a walk with the dog and doing some school tasks with their… read more
The work included gardening, taking care of the animals, cleaning, doing carding.
I could come along on some family… read more
The caravan is great as you have your own space. There is no wifi, so you have to use your mobile data.
Duties included: gardening,… read more
The children are very independent and it's a pleasure to be together with them to talk, watch a movie and why not also to play!
The work is easy and pleasant, Philomela and Ingo are always available to… read more
The place is incredibly beautiful, in the midle of an absolutelly green rural area, with amazing views from the hill you rise to feed the sheeps.
I've really loved living in the caravan they have for the workawayers. It has been me… read more
The work was very various: playing with the kids, helping sometimes with the meals and the dishes and mostly assisting Ingo with several farm tasks (fencing, feeding the animals, sorting the wool, etc.). . I could go to the caravan if I… read more
My responsibilities involved some land work, some lamb… read more
