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Description
We are living in a remote spot in west cork on around 7.5 acres. We have a dog, a cat, a few laying chickens, 4 milking cows and a some calves, some bee hives, four pigs, a few pet lambs. A decent sized vegetable garden for our family. We also have a 11 year old boy, and a toddler girl.
We are growing and raising food for ourselves for varied ideological reasons but mostly because we want to. We are quite food obsessed.
There are daily animal chores to do which amount to 1-2 hours help. The rest of the time we work on projects.
The basic idea is you're part of our team trying to live a meaningful life, producing as much of our own food and needs as possible.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Culture
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Farming
Carpentry
Cooking & food
Gardening
Music
Books
Cycling
Hiking
Team sports
Nature
Mountain
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are in a remote farming community in west cork (although we are from the UK). We are in a Gaelteacht (Irish speaking area) and our little boy is fluent. We work like slaves and eat like kings! We have both worked in hospitality and food so there is the opportunity to learn a lot about cooking and food if you are interested. Also you could learn about sustainable farming and how we apply organic practices / permaculture ideas to our own specific area and farm.
When we can we like to get to a music session with our friends in a pub, the most Irish of all experiences!
We are also good at making sourdough and cheese and yoghurt, if you're interested in learning any of those.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The workawayer help tends to be an equal mix between daily tasks (feeding pigs and chickens etc), learning a new skill like making bread (and then being semi responsible for that for the rest of your stay) and helping on bigger projects.
Once you're settled in, we can come to a good arrangement - if there is something you are really enjoying we can make sure you spend more time on that.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Accommodation
Newly decorated room in our house with a double bed.We have a normal bathroom with bath and shower. You will be warm and comfortable but it is scruffy and there is some damp as the house is old. There will be three meals a day, we're flexible with food allergies etc but fussy eaters might struggle! We eat all together. There is plenty of time and room for you to have your own space.
What else ...
Beautiful walking in the mountains and lakes of west Cork. We have one car and there is no bus or anything else. We have a couple of basic mountain bikes you are very welcome to use. We usually leave the house twice a week and might manage the odd trip to the pub! Gougane Barra is close by - we would happily drop you there for a day's hiking. No telly but it is possible to watch DVDs. We listen to and play music but couldn't be described as hippies! We have a football-obsessed little boy who will be very happy if anyone will play any sport involving a ball.
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 starlink
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Rebel
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The work was physical, and at times challenging,… read more
The work was not difficult. I did help mostly in the garden and in feeding the animals, but I did a bit of everything. Mike was kind enough to… read more
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The work was physical, and at times challenging,… read more
The work was not difficult. I did help mostly in the garden and in feeding the animals, but I did a bit of everything. Mike was kind enough to… read more
They were really pleasant to have around the house, curious and chatty, and kept their own space too.
We got loads done when they were here, nothing was too much of an ask, they have… read more
We fed the animals, walked Elsie and rebel (the… read more
This whole month our main duties were:
-Feeding and taking care of the animals (4 pigs, 3 cows, 2 calves and chicken), moving fences, harvesting eggs, cleaning the cowshed, etc.
-Walking the dogs through an amazing path to the top of the hills.
-Lots of weeding,… read more
Surrounding the property are grazing fields for sheep and cows, which is somewhere between domesticated and wilderness. It is well worth the visit to take in the scenery, even though cold, windy, wet, and desolate!
The home was warm and cozy.
Mike, Darcy, and Ned… read more
