Enjoy a beautiful location and learn about organic gardening at my home in Newry, Northern Ireland

United Kingdom

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Hi everyone !
I live in a nice location surrounded by beautiful mountains
I grow all organic food for home use and also have goats, hens and honey bees for pollination of the fruit trees and plants.
The job is always varied, which will give you the opportunity to learn a lot of new skills and never get bored. I would also be happy to teach you a bit of stretching, training, martial arts and different knowledge about gardening that could interest you.

UPDATE 19.12.20
I’m currently looking for two volunteers to help me as soon as possible, preferably boys because I have a lot of hard work to do in the next few months.
To give you an idea about what kind of work you would do, here are the main projects :
Ongoing projects : chicken garden / secret garden / finish to establish a new polytunnel
Upcoming project : Planting a new forest
There are always a lot to do, I have also a lot of smaller projects.

If you are interested and motivated to be a part of it, don’t hesitate to contact me !
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will help alongside me most of the time, so they will learn about vegetable/ herb growing and many gardening / building knowledge
Also I do a lot of physical training and stretching so you can also learn from that
Help
Daily tasks may involve watering vegetables, weeding, cutting grass , painting, feeding goats, hens and some general building and maintenance
Really it depends on what season it is ..
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own bed and bedroom in my home
Also we can cook and eat together ( all organic food )
What else ...
Usually I take my voluneers somewhere at the weekend to see the local sights
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Cultural exchange:
(4.6)

Communication:
(4.7)

11/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (TANGUY)

Tanguy spent 2 months at my farm and I enjoyed every day of him being here
He is enthusiastic, calm, hardworking, respectful and pleasant company to have around
I sure would recommend Tanguy to any host so please contact me with any further questions
Happy travels bro 😎

(Excellent )

11/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (TANGUY) for host

I stayed in Pat’s house for two months and I can say it was a lovely experience !!

It was my first workaway experience and I really enjoyed the time spent with Patrick.

I did plenty of different tasks such as gardening, making fences, building projects, painting, streaming, construction of the new big polytunnel and I’m really grateful to Pat… read more

(Excellent )

31/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Merlin) for host

I spent a whole month with Patrick in a beautiful place. Really the right place to meet and think about yourself.

Patrick received me very well, I learned a lot from him especially about martial arts and during the daily stretching session. His domain is truly calming, and relaxing. He loves taking care of the animals and plants around him.

I… read more

(Very good )

06/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jamie) for host

I had a great time at Patrick's, the food was great, the work was varied and the accommodation was excellent. The surrounding area is beautiful and there is a huge lake nearby that you can swim in. I learnt a lot and I found the work challenging and fun. Patrick has a large variety of projects going on and I feel like a new man after being there… read more

(Excellent )

23/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (MIREIL) for host

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(Neutral )

12/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host

My stay at Patrick's house has been a very enriching experience.
Patrick is a good host, he has almost infinite patience with whom we hardly speak his language. The house is full of great restorative energy. It is a place of peace that Patrick has created.

(Excellent )

07/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)

Anna stayed with me for one month
The time spent here with her was amazing
She has lots of knowledge with vegetables, fruits and the animals
I really learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with Anna !!!

(Excellent )

05/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Samuele) for host

I stayed in Pat's house for a month in September.
I had a good experience and I spent a great time with Pat and others volunteers. Pat is very friendly and peaceful person. His house is a place of positive energy and good vibes.
The food was excellent and healthy. The surroundings are beautiful: the mountains offer a spectacular view of the… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)

Tom volunteered at my home for 1 month
During that time he carried out many tasks including working on the restoration of a small cottage, fencing on the goat fields, taking care of the vegetables, cooking and many other jobs
It was always a pleasure to work along with Tom each day as he was always hardworking, enthusiastic and always had a smile… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host

I spent a wonderful month with Patrick and the other volunteers. Together, we formed a real family. I have learned so much things: gardening, building, stretching, training… And for sure, I have improved my English level.

The country is lovely: I discovered some beautiful landscapes with mountains, lakes… The Pat’s house is a very quiet and… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host

I stayed with Pat and the other volunteers for one week during August/September this year.

There are different tasks to be done that include building, gardening, looking after the different animals and other general tasks.
If you are inexperienced in a certain area, Pat will teach you how to do it and you will definitely learn useful skills… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Maxime) for host

I stayed in Pat's house in August 2019, it was my first woofing experience.

Pat is an amazing host, he takes time to explain the job and gives advice to work more efficiently. You can speak about his ongoing or future projects while working with him (and improve your English).
In the evening, Pat can teach you stretching and meditation, he gives… read more

(Excellent )

06/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jeremy) for host

I stayed in this place for one month (June 2019).

Definitely my best travelling experience so far. It was my first time workawaying and I really don't regret. I learn so much things in just one month : gardening, building, health and more... Pat (the host) is patient, benevolent and full of knowledge.
As a french I also reinforced my English… read more

(Excellent )

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