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Vegetarian family homestead in rural Kildare, Ireland

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We have horses, goats, hens, parrots, dogs, cats, turkeys, ducks, sheep, honey bees and a couple of humans. We are moving towards self sustainability growing our own food, making soap, candles, honey. As we learn we add a new skill to our homestead.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can offer an introduction to a small holding, use of machinery such as diggers, an introduction to bee keeping .

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are setting up an additional polytunnel, extending our raised bed area and starting a small orchard, plus we are saving wood for the winter.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Campervan for sole use. You can eat alone or you are welcome up eat with the family.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Rural location, zero transprt links. We are close to the hill of allen good for downhill MTB, close to the canal for walking, kayaking, fishing. We are outgoing and adventurous so make a list of what you want to see and we’ can take it from there!!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Decent wifi

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We are campers so any campers very welcome, we have electric hook up (UK) so you’ll need an adapter. Lots of room for parking and it’s very safe 😊.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We have lots of animals so it depends on your pets personality but I’m sure we can work it out.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 631945538171

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