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Hello!
We are Geri, Shane and Rowan, and our dog Asteroid, living just 3km from the village of Glengarriff in the picturesque West Cork, South West of Ireland.
We have a very special place by the sea and we are seeking assistance with general gardening and maintenance tasks around the property. Our array of projects involves hands-on work including various hand tools a power hose, lawnmower and strimmer. While prior experience is advantageous, it's not essential, as long as you're open to learning and don't mind getting a bit dirty :)
We are originally from Ireland but spent many years living in London before returning back and finding our place here. We love hiking, swimming in the sea, music, and going to the cinema (although all we get to see now is mostly kids movies!). Both of us work from home and I am currently starting out with my herbal medicine practice which operates from the ground floor of our old cottage.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceGardeningDIY and building projectsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We consider ourselves easy going and sociable and love to meet new people and swap stories. If you are looking for a peaceful place to stay, look no further. This is a great place to relax, unwind, take a dip in the sea, go for a kayak, hike and sleep!
Projects involving children
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Help
We would like some help with out garden. There is also lots of invasive rhododendron that we need to remove and general weeding and gardening duties.
Food and accommodation will be provided in return for 24 hours of help per week over 4 days.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Our home is approx. 200meters from the sea. You would have a large bedroom with a king size bed (so if there are two of you, you would be sharing a bed).
You would be staying in the upstairs bedroom part of our old Irish cottage. Geri uses the downstairs kitchen area for her herbal clinic during the day.
The bathroom you would have to share with us, which is just opposite your bedroom in the new part of the house.
You can opt to make your own meals in our kitchen or share your meals with us!What else ...
Hike the Beara Way
Cycle around Beara
Fishing
Sea Kayaking
Mountain hiking
Meditation in Dzogchen centre
Visit the numerous stone circles and archaeological sites on the peninsulaA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
The campervan can't be a large one as it just won't fit down our small country road! But if it's like a VW size one then should be fine!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 24 hours per week over 4 days