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Description
Working Artist with a country cottage home and a studio in the garden. Accommodation is in the upstairs floor of the studio away from the family home . We live a quiet life with a small family. Help is needed to maintain my garden - hedge trimming, weeding etc.and some painting of gates doors etc on the property, some help with hanging paintings for exhibitions occasionally. Short stays only.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The area is a typical Irish farming environment - far from towns and cities - close to nature ; - mountains and Wicklow way walking route and historical sites quite close and accessible. If you want a quiet place to think, write , meditate , commune with nature then this is a good place for you. The studio is the work place of an artist with paintings on view.
There is NO PUBLIC TRANSPORT to the area but as a host I will do the best I can to make time to drive you about to places of interest and bring you with me to visit nearby towns when the occasion arises for grocery shopping etc.
Help
General garden maintenance , hedge trimming, lgrass mowing, weeding gravel walk and flower beds . General repairs and maintenance painting windows, doors and fencing.Help moving and hanging paintings occasionally.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Bedroom area in upper floor of my art studio which is separate from the house. Single bed only. There is a bathroom with a Shower and Toilet downstairs, ( Sometimes shared with artists studio) . Small kitchen area in studio with fridge, electric kettle, toaster and microwave.
Breakfast : Tea, coffee, breakfast cereal, bread, cheese, fruit and snacks etc. provided in the studio. Lunch / Dinner cooked food provided . Vegetarians catered for.
What else ...
The home of an artist with studio in a wild garden . We live in a rural area in the countryside .The area is very scenic with beautiful mountain , woodland and hill walks nearby -
We are close to the Wicklow way, Historic megalithic tomb and ancient burial sites also ancient Ring Fort nearby. The famous Altamont gardens are 8 miles away.
There is NO PUBLIC TRANSPORT in the immediate area but a regular Bus from Tullow which is 7 miles ( 11 kilometres) away -to Carlow , Wexford and Dublin . Nearest train station is in Carlow- 17 miles ( 27 kilometres) away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Parking space available.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
thanks again for the amazing week I could spend at your arts studio and in your lush garden! I absolutely enjoyed living in such a peaceful atmosphere for a while but most of all, I want to thank you for your hospitality and openness and that you shared so many experiences and life lessons with me. And also that you widened my horizon… read more
They helped me in my garden , mowing grass, pulling weeds and trimming hedges.
I recommend them highly to anyone considering hosting them.
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thanks again for the amazing week I could spend at your arts studio and in your lush garden! I absolutely enjoyed living in such a peaceful atmosphere for a while but most of all, I want to thank you for your hospitality and openness and that you shared so many experiences and life lessons with me. And also that you widened my horizon… read more
They helped me in my garden , mowing grass, pulling weeds and trimming hedges.
I recommend them highly to anyone considering hosting them.
I highly recommend him and know that you will not be disappointed if you host… read more
