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Description
We are a family of five and based in rural Donegal living in a restored cottage with large garden. We have a vegetable garden with polytunnels , a forest garden and fruit picking orchards.
We have been hosting Workawayers since 2014 and have had a great journey with them .
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will lear all about being sustainable & growing vegetables, general gardening skillw & knoweledge of how we use biodiversity to help grow food, English conservation & general Irish family life.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
This year we are working on a few projects around the garden and need help in the garden , some light animal care , household chores and other tasks . We would be very interested to hear from Workawayers with some interest in gardening , & DIY.
We are looking for couples, who enjoy being outdoors, like to do wood projects & DIY, and are interest in growing food.
We are also happy to have someone to help with household chores in the main part of the house .
We would be happy to show volunteers around our area and introduce them to Donegal.
We live in a very quiet but beautiful part of the world.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
One room separate from the main house - we also have extra kitchen space and toilet facilities - if you need to use the Internet we are happy for you to use during the day in the house and in the evenings we have the office space available.
What else ...
We have beautiful mountain scenery and live only ten minutes' drive from the beach.
The village is approx 40 mins walk and from there you can get public transport to anywhere in Ireland.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
we have good internet and office space available and we both currently work from home some dys of the week.
Space for parking camper vans
we have ample space for a campervan
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 877593231298
Feedback (28)
11 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nathanael & Frieda) for host
We spent ~4 Weeks at Joanne and Milo in May 2024, and had a great time there. It was our first workaway experience and I can't imagine a better Host for the first time. Actually we can only totally agree with all the feedbacks which were already left on there profile. The family is warm, the area is beautiful, the work fun, reasonable and… read more
11 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anna Maria & Chris) for host
We had such an incredible, inspiring and fun time with Milo and Joanne, their kids and their two dogs and cat! It feels hard to sum it all up. We unfortunately had too short of a time at OURGanic Gardens, but it was long enough that we know we want to go back again someday, and we've made some great new friends!
We felt warmly welcomed from the… read more
We felt warmly welcomed from the… read more
30 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (River & Lucia) for host
We had a great stay with Milo & Joanne. They have a gorgeous property with several gardens and polytunnels. Milo provided us with a lot of outing opportunities and took us to several beautiful locations like Mt Errigal. We also got the opportunity to go to Derry and Letterkenny which was fun. The work was very enjoyable and consisted of weed… read more
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11 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nathanael & Frieda) for host
We spent ~4 Weeks at Joanne and Milo in May 2024, and had a great time there. It was our first workaway experience and I can't imagine a better Host for the first time. Actually we can only totally agree with all the feedbacks which were already left on there profile. The family is warm, the area is beautiful, the work fun, reasonable and… read more
11 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anna Maria & Chris) for host
We had such an incredible, inspiring and fun time with Milo and Joanne, their kids and their two dogs and cat! It feels hard to sum it all up. We unfortunately had too short of a time at OURGanic Gardens, but it was long enough that we know we want to go back again someday, and we've made some great new friends!
We felt warmly welcomed from the… read more
We felt warmly welcomed from the… read more
30 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (River & Lucia) for host
We had a great stay with Milo & Joanne. They have a gorgeous property with several gardens and polytunnels. Milo provided us with a lot of outing opportunities and took us to several beautiful locations like Mt Errigal. We also got the opportunity to go to Derry and Letterkenny which was fun. The work was very enjoyable and consisted of weed… read more
3 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Aldo & Isabella )
A huge thank you to Aldo and Lisa for such wonderful help and friendship during their stay .
From begining to end they blended right in to our family life and helped us in so many ways with the daily work around the garden and home .
They both worked together and independently and their work was amazing .
We would really recommend both to… read more
From begining to end they blended right in to our family life and helped us in so many ways with the daily work around the garden and home .
They both worked together and independently and their work was amazing .
We would really recommend both to… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Aldo & Isabella ) for host
The house of Joanne and Milo is a magical place, surrounded by beautiful and unspoiled nature, between the ocean and the mountains!
The garden full of plants and flowers in which to spend time to clean, sow and collect the excellent products that you will eat.
There is so much passion in all this and a deep knowledge and respect for nature and the… read more
The garden full of plants and flowers in which to spend time to clean, sow and collect the excellent products that you will eat.
There is so much passion in all this and a deep knowledge and respect for nature and the… read more
3 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Cadence & Chay)
Cadence and Chay were amazing workawayers who did such an fantastic job helping us around our garden , home and family life .
From building skills , garden experience and knowledge to building relationship with both ourselves and our children we thougherly enjoyed having them in our home.
We also really enjoyed their energy and stories they… read more
From building skills , garden experience and knowledge to building relationship with both ourselves and our children we thougherly enjoyed having them in our home.
We also really enjoyed their energy and stories they… read more
(Excellent)
23 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Cadence & Chay) for host
A chairde,
Míle buíochas to Joanne, Milo, Lindsay May, Lennon, Bethany, Buster, Stitch, and all the other beings who opened your home to us for a brief time. We had such a good craic with this family, nothing but great things to say. Milo and Joanne are a wealth of knowledge on all-things permaculture and certainly a hub for the community in… read more
Míle buíochas to Joanne, Milo, Lindsay May, Lennon, Bethany, Buster, Stitch, and all the other beings who opened your home to us for a brief time. We had such a good craic with this family, nothing but great things to say. Milo and Joanne are a wealth of knowledge on all-things permaculture and certainly a hub for the community in… read more
12 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carlotta) for host
I stayed with Joanne and Milo for three weeks in June and I had a really good time. I learned a lot about gardening, seeding and planting.
Joanne and Milo made me feel like a family member right away. I couldn't wish for a better workaway experience as with them. In my freetime Joanne and Milo always showed me around the area. We spend most of the… read more
Joanne and Milo made me feel like a family member right away. I couldn't wish for a better workaway experience as with them. In my freetime Joanne and Milo always showed me around the area. We spend most of the… read more
14 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Loïc & Charlie)
Lovely people and great workers - really great at garden duties and helping around the house. Are happy to be with a group or on their own so definitely recommended to people who want some help.
(Excellent)
8 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas & Florencia) for host
It was our first experience in Workaway and it couldn't be better. Initially we went for 1 month but Flor stayed for 2 months and me (Nico) for almost 3. They made us feel like family members all the time, we did many things together. Johanne and Milo are really nice and helpful people and they were always ready to help us in every little thing.… read more
19 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Aurélien & Noémie) for host
We would like to share our feelings about our wonderful first experience as a workawayer with Milo and Joanne's family!
First of all, we arrived in an exceptional setting in a beautiful house renovated by them, surrounded by wild landscapes! Milo and Joanne were like a family to us with their closeness, their support, and their joy of living! It… read more
First of all, we arrived in an exceptional setting in a beautiful house renovated by them, surrounded by wild landscapes! Milo and Joanne were like a family to us with their closeness, their support, and their joy of living! It… read more
17 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Chantal) for host
This was my very first workaway experience and it couldn't have been any better! I spent an absolutely lovely and unforgettable 6 weeks with Joanne, Milo, Lindsay-May, Lennon, and Bethany. Although I went there in the middle of the pandemic and therefore did not have the opportunity to travel around too much or go to a pub, I was never bored and… read more
15 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan Michael)
We were delighted to have Ryan stay with us - he was hard working and considerate - he spent time helping us in the home and in the garden . It was also lovley to hear his guitar playing for the family . Would reccommend Ryan to come and help in your project .
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ryan Michael) for host
Staying with Milo, Joanne, and their kids was a wonderful first Workaway experience. They were very gracious and accommodating hosts. The work was variable, including cleaning up after construction, mulching, removing weeds, seeding, building new beds. It was generally a good pace, we'd stop for tea breaks in between lunch. If it was raining too… read more
30 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ana & Tomas) for host
Ana and I had an amazing time at Milo&Joanne's house. We stayed there for 27 days and it was enough to have a really good experience, learn a lot of new things about gardening and get better english too.
We feel like in home since the beginning, even with 5 days of social distance when we got there.
Milo and Joanne are always checking if you are… read more
We feel like in home since the beginning, even with 5 days of social distance when we got there.
Milo and Joanne are always checking if you are… read more
13 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Marina & Marc)
Marina and Marc are an excellent couple to have stay . Great workers , keen to learn and great in the family home . Very neat , tidy and punctual . Always welcome to return . We wish them well on their onward journey .
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sammy) for host
We had the most wonderful time with Joanne, Milo and the kids. Thank you so much for welcoming us so warmly into your home and lives during our adventures through Ireland.
We spent a beautiful 6 weeks with the family enjoying their kindness, interesting and exciting company and amazing home grown food. We were given the freedom to work on self… read more
We spent a beautiful 6 weeks with the family enjoying their kindness, interesting and exciting company and amazing home grown food. We were given the freedom to work on self… read more
7 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ricardo & Jimena) for host
FIRST OF ALL SORRY FOR THIS DELAY!!!!!!
It's been a little bit more than a month since we left Joanne and Milo's place and our lives have changed a lot!
It's difficult how to describe our experience with you, because it has been so natural and easy to live with your family that it seems it has just been one more step in our adventure in Ireland,… read more
It's been a little bit more than a month since we left Joanne and Milo's place and our lives have changed a lot!
It's difficult how to describe our experience with you, because it has been so natural and easy to live with your family that it seems it has just been one more step in our adventure in Ireland,… read more
3 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ricardo & Jimena)
Ricardo and jimena are the perfect workawayers for us . They fitted in instantly with our family life and we're a great part of the team . They did their work great and always helped where needed , in the home and with the family . I would certainly recommend these guys for any work away project and they are always welcome back to Donegal :) we… read more
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Meng Ru)
Tom is a great guy and wonderful workawayer . Always willing to help and very hard worker doing his best with a smile . I would recommend tom to any host and would welcome him back to Donegal . I wish him the very best on his onward adventure and thank him for his kind words of encouragement !!
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Meng Ru) for host
I enjoyed staying with this lovely family. Joanne and Milo took good care of me. They cooked me healthy food, showed me around the area whenever possible, and gave me lots of free time. They made sure I enjoyed my time there. Joanne even arranged one night for me to go to a concert with other Workaway host and Workawayer. I am really thankful for… read more
10 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Vinciane) for host
A lovely place and family ! Don't forget the Donegal, it's cold but so amazing! And people so welcoming. Joann's garden is so beautiful, and the vegetables so good! Joann and Milo give you autonomy, there are very interesting, open minded and funny !
25 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Vinciane)
A lovely person and a joy to have come to our home . Great at cooking and making new creations and also with teaching the children how to crochet :)) thank you vinciane :))
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Estelle)
What a wonderful person Estelle is and her smile and kindness made us so happy to have found her :) We would definitely recommend her to anyone considering her to have as a workawayer and we hope to see her again one day in Donegal !
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Estelle) for host
It was my first workaway experience, where I spent almost three weeks. I was very happy to share it with Joanne and Milo's family. I was immediately integrated into their family life, with their wonderful kids (or I should say circus artists ;) ). They taught me the organic gardening techniques, in their lovely garden. I learnt so many things and… read more
16 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
This place is a dream, you will be lucky to stay and work there! I had such a grounding and enjoyable experience at the farm - in the kitchen, the garden, the orchard, and camping in the garden. JoAnn and Milo and very considerate hosts, and there kids are great fun. We also enjoyed a lot of music and sharing of knowledge in my short stay. I will… read more
15 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Andrew was an excellent workawayer and we were delighted to have him come stay with us in Donegal . He has so much knowledge and a great interest in all things green ! He has a lot of different interests and is a keen musician and plantsperson. He will always be welcome back and we wish him a fantastic onward journey . If you have him helping in… read more
(Excellent)
26 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian is exactly what work away is all about . He came into our home and instantly blended right in . He was kind , generous and loved to help out . His time was given freely and in return we showed him around our area . He made wonderful bread and his smile was something we looked forward to . We wish him all the best on his onward journey and his… read more
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
I have nothing but praise and gratitude towards this beautiful family. They welcomed me right into their scenic countryside home and provided me with the best first workaway experience I could ever have imagined. I worked hard (but never too much) on fun and different projects daily. And when I wasn't working, Joanne and Milo were more than happy… read more
19 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
What a lovely , calm and well organised person Charlotte is ! Such a pleasure to have her in our home and we would not hesitate for one moment to recommend her to other families . She was off to work from the start and fitted right in to the family lifestyle . Very well organised , self motivated and independent . We wish her all the best on her… read more
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
I can't thank this wonderful family enough for the beautiful four weeks I spent with them! Joanne, Milo and their lovely children made me feel at home immediately. The pretty family home, which is a restored cottage is surrounded of beautiful landscapes that invite to go for a walk with Buster, the family dog, or for cycling :)
Joanne or Milo… read more
Joanne or Milo… read more
26 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Angel )
Angelo was an amazing Workawayer and very interesting to talk to and work with . Always willing to lend a hand and participated in all kinds of work with a smile . We would welcome him anytime if he is back in Ireland :) 100% :)
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Angel ) for host
I spent almost one month with this so lovely family, working in their beautiful organic gardens. Joanne and Milo are very kindless and generous hosts. I always will be very greateful with them. I really learned a lot of things and enjoyed a lot my stay in their home. Nice walkings arround, long and deeply conversations drinking tea, a lot of… read more
3 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Benedetto)
Benny was a fantastic workawayer and a great help to have at our home . His personality and hardworking ethos is second to none .
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host
If you plan to visit Donegal, this is the place to be!
Of my four hosts in Ireland, the Butler family was the best. The landscape is stunning, the work interesting (DIY, gardening), and above all: the family is Amazing. I learnt so much there, in term of gardening, culture and life.
Thank you so much Joanne and Milo, this three weeks will… read more
Of my four hosts in Ireland, the Butler family was the best. The landscape is stunning, the work interesting (DIY, gardening), and above all: the family is Amazing. I learnt so much there, in term of gardening, culture and life.
Thank you so much Joanne and Milo, this three weeks will… read more
8 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien)
Julien was a fantastic help to us during our project . Friendly , hard working and no problem to have stay . We look forward to meeting him again and he will.always be welcome in Donegal :)
(Excellent)
16 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Charvet & Tardy) for host
VERY VERY GOOD ! The family was very welcoming and the children very nice. We have learned lot of things about the garden and joanne and milo are very interesting to speak about that. We have liked to work in this place because we have participated to help Joanne and Milo to realise their project, so it's motivating and usefull !!
thanks for all !
thanks for all !
21 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Manuel) for host
Joanne and Milo are a couple very kind and very great worker with their 3 childerns they are a amazing family.they are have been my first workaway the time I've been with them it was a good experience for me.the place where they life is a very nice and there is a wonderful landscape.I think get better my english also.
Thanks for give me the frist… read more
Thanks for give me the frist… read more
25 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Manuel)
Manu is a great worker and has a very friendly personality . His time keeping is excellent and he has helped us do a lot of work around the house and garden . His English is quite good and he is keen to learn and speak the language. We would be very happy to welcome Manu again to our home and would have no problem recommending him to future hosts.
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host
If you want to share good moments with lovely people, to fill yourself of pretty good view, and find the peace of the soul, or visit the pub and a lot... in exchange of 4-5 hours to WORK by day, please don't hesitate anymore, contact this host !
Joanne is a kind person, full of good will, and work to accomplish a very good and big… read more
Joanne is a kind person, full of good will, and work to accomplish a very good and big… read more
7 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily & Matthew)
Emily is such a wonderful person and good worker , she is keen to try new things and nothing is a problem for her . The children liked her a lot and she brought a lot to the family during her time spent here . We wish Emily all the best on her forward travels.
(Excellent)
24 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Emily & Matthew) for host
Matt and I are so grateful for the month we both spent with joanne and milo. Such a beautiful positive family to hang out with. We instantly felt at home from the moment we arrived. They have fantastic goals and we hope to be able to see the finished project one day in the furture. The kids are hilarious and we miss them so much. Stay in touch and… read more
3 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Enrique & Silvia) for host
All that we can said is THANK YOU for everything. This month have been really amazing with this generous family. They made us feel like other two members of the family since the first day. They are very active and with an interesting project in their hands in which we wish they lots of luck. The accommodation is perfect in a cosy cottage and the… read more
3 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Enrique & Silvia)
Really great couple , arrived and became friends with us and our family . The children especially took to them really quickly . Never a day passed without help .
(Excellent)
22 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Christoph & Ulrike)
Christop and Uli are a wonderful couple and a pleasure to have come and stay with us . Never once did they object to the duties around the house and always had a smile on their faces . The children had great fun with them and we learnt so much from them also . These guys are now our friends and the door here in Donegal will always be open for… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Christoph & Ulrike) for host
We just left the Butlers after two wonderful weeks we spent on their beautiful property and we already miss them! It was an incredible pleasure to help on their amazing garden, to stay in their lovely home and to sleep in their cosy and cute cottage. We learned a lot about gardening and planting, visited the stunning places around their home and… read more
22 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel & Rachel)
Gabriel and Rachel are a great couple , full of life and ideas . Very happy to have them come to stay with us and we were sad to see them leave . A great help and lots of work done . We wish them every success in the future
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel & Rachel) for host
This was our first experience as workawayers, and Joanne and Milo were great hosts, as well as their lovely kids, with whom we had so much fun! We learnt about gardening and animals and also met different and interesting people. The area where they live offers breathtaking views and is very peaceful. It was the perfect place for us to start as… read more
