I would discribe our place as a smallhoding. We have an organic vegetable garden, with fruit trees and bushes. We have hens, ponies, a cat and a dog. We try to keep everything organic with compostheaps etc. We live in a tiny village in the west of ireland in co Mayo. We live an old two storey house. We are a retired couple.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn about selfsufficiency. We make jam bake all our bread, preserves, beer, cheese etc ourselves. You can learn english and german if you want. You can learn about a quiet life. You can learn about irisn and german culture.
To repaint a big gate. Weeding and planting in the garden. Feeding and grooming the ponies. Take the dog for a walk. We will be mostly working together. We can talk in english or german.you can
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
Your own bedroom in the house. We are not vegetarians but we can cater for one, but not for a vegan. We have all our meals together. But of course one can eat inbetween if needed.
What else ...
Cycling, walking, . Local town is 6 mls away. 30 mins by bike.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Ich hatte eine wundervolle Zeit mit Hilde und Micha. Sie sind ein tolles, lustiges und offenes Paar, von dem ich viel lernen konnte. Es gab immer wieder interessante Gespräche.
Ich habe Efeu entfernt, Unkraut gejätet, ein wenig geputzt und bin mit ihrem Hund Marek spazieren gegangen. Das haben sowohl der Hund als auch ich sehr genossen. Die Arbeit… read more war für mich nicht anstrengend – eher das, was man auch zu Hause erledigt.
Die Mahlzeiten waren köstlich, oft mit Gemüse aus ihrem eigenen Garten. Ihr selbstgebackenes Brot war ein absoluter Traum!
Sie waren unglaublich nett und haben mir einige wunderschöne Orte in ihrer fantastischen Region gezeigt. Ich bin sehr dankbar für diese tolle Erfahrung! Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Hilde und Micha!
(Excellent
)
6 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Audrey & Marius)
Those young people were just amazing.They did not need a lot of explanatian.They really wanted to work.I would welcome them any time.
(Excellent
)
1 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Audrey & Marius) for host
We had a wonderful time with Hilde and Micha. They are a lovely couple, always open to share things about their lives and experiences. They also agreed to host our friend Maxime and we thank them again for tolerating this much frenchies in their home 😁. We were able to learn so many things from them and mainly help with the turf gathering and… read more storing. We also did some weeding, cleaning and wood cutting. The work was sometimes hard but never exhausting, the balance was perfect.
The meals were delicious, with vegetables from their garden, their bread and cheese are delicious! They were incredibly kind to take us to visit some beautiful places in their stunning region. We also had the chance to meet several members of their lovely family. A heartfelt thank you to them for this enriching experience!
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent
)
25 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adrien) for host
I stayed 3 weeks with Hilde, Michael and Marick, their dog. I met different members of their lovely family and I've learned lots of things about gardening. The tasks weren't hard : some weeding, painting, house jobs, ... I really loved to collect raspberries with Hilde and to speak with Michael about how grow these vegetables. For the rest,… read more Attymass is a quiet place near to Ballina, Foxford and the Ox Mountains if you like to walk !
Thank you again, Hilde and Michael for your hospitality and, if you go in Normandy, you're welcome !
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent
)
18 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrien)
We were very lucky to have adrien with us. Any job we asked him to do he did it to perfection. We actually think he is a perfectionalist. We did not have to explain the job in detail. He knew what to do. Adrien has a pleasent and honest personality which is very important when you stay in somebody elses home.
Ich hatte eine wundervolle Zeit mit Hilde und Micha. Sie sind ein tolles, lustiges und offenes Paar, von dem ich viel lernen konnte. Es gab immer wieder interessante Gespräche.
Ich habe Efeu entfernt, Unkraut gejätet, ein wenig geputzt und bin mit ihrem Hund Marek spazieren gegangen. Das haben sowohl der Hund als auch ich sehr genossen. Die Arbeit… read more war für mich nicht anstrengend – eher das, was man auch zu Hause erledigt.
Die Mahlzeiten waren köstlich, oft mit Gemüse aus ihrem eigenen Garten. Ihr selbstgebackenes Brot war ein absoluter Traum!
Sie waren unglaublich nett und haben mir einige wunderschöne Orte in ihrer fantastischen Region gezeigt. Ich bin sehr dankbar für diese tolle Erfahrung! Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Hilde und Micha!
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Audrey & Marius)
Those young people were just amazing.They did not need a lot of explanatian.They really wanted to work.I would welcome them any time.
(Excellent)
1 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Audrey & Marius) for host
We had a wonderful time with Hilde and Micha. They are a lovely couple, always open to share things about their lives and experiences. They also agreed to host our friend Maxime and we thank them again for tolerating this much frenchies in their home 😁. We were able to learn so many things from them and mainly help with the turf gathering and… read more storing. We also did some weeding, cleaning and wood cutting. The work was sometimes hard but never exhausting, the balance was perfect.
The meals were delicious, with vegetables from their garden, their bread and cheese are delicious! They were incredibly kind to take us to visit some beautiful places in their stunning region. We also had the chance to meet several members of their lovely family. A heartfelt thank you to them for this enriching experience!
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adrien) for host
I stayed 3 weeks with Hilde, Michael and Marick, their dog. I met different members of their lovely family and I've learned lots of things about gardening. The tasks weren't hard : some weeding, painting, house jobs, ... I really loved to collect raspberries with Hilde and to speak with Michael about how grow these vegetables. For the rest,… read more Attymass is a quiet place near to Ballina, Foxford and the Ox Mountains if you like to walk !
Thank you again, Hilde and Michael for your hospitality and, if you go in Normandy, you're welcome !
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrien)
We were very lucky to have adrien with us. Any job we asked him to do he did it to perfection. We actually think he is a perfectionalist. We did not have to explain the job in detail. He knew what to do. Adrien has a pleasent and honest personality which is very important when you stay in somebody elses home.
(Excellent)
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Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
