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LOOKING FROM MARCH 2023: We are looking for a couple to come help us out in our forest and veggie plot. We currently have a garden on a different piece of land from our forest which we need help with. The land is 1 km from our own home (10 minute walk). We also need help in the forest clearing paths and chopping wood. We have a small private cabin with a bed and wood burning stove that volunteers will stay in. We are hoping to have a small kitchen for volunteers to use to make snack, tea, food etc. We have the basic shape built but just need to add counter tops, sink to finish off.
We have bikes which can be used to cycle to the land in spring summer.
We have loads of jobs to do, clean up, set up new beds for the garden, build a yurt, work in the forest, plant veggies, build pizza oven etc. We usually ask for 5 hours a day for 5 days a week. Weekends are free and we have bikes so you can go and explore the local area on your free time off. We live in a valley between two mountains so if you like hiking this place is the best. We live about 15 mins drive from Cahir and 25 minutes to Cashel. 2 hours to Dublin and 1 hour to Cork City.
We are hoping for volunteers that are interested in growing their own food, living off the grid and stuff like that. Please don't ask to come if you are not interested in this sort of stuff because it will not be a good time for you, if your not interested in this, pick to stay somewhere where you will enjoy...lifes too short to do stuff we don't like to do :) :) We would initially ask volunteers to commit to two weeks and after this period if we get along and can work well with each other we can discuss staying longer. After hosting volunteers for a few years we believe this is the best approach as if you are not enjoying the stay, you have a get out clause :) or if you want to experience different projects in a limited time you dont need to commit to a long time :) Please get in touch you have any other questions!
Ró and Dave :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Will gain experience living off the grid and managing a small woodland.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We live off the grid in a forest. projects that we need to do is chop wood, chopping trees, building a shed, innoculating wood with mushrooms. The tasks are mostly outside and somewhat physically demanding nó experience required but enthusiasm. Please get in touch for more info.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Irish: Fluent
Accommodation
A small cabin with a woodburning stove.
What else ...
We are located in the south of Ireland which is quite central to the west and the east coast....2 hours to Dublin and 1 hour to Cork.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We can accept dogs that get on with other dogs (we have 13 year old collie/lurcher) and are well behaved :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We were very comfortable in their company. They are very open, friendly, generous people, who help you in any way possible and with whom you can talk and discuss any topic.
Their place in the forest is magical, you are immersed in nature, and the cabin is intimate and cosy. We learned… read more
The accommodation is good, I had my proper room with wifi, speaker, wood stove... :)
Thanks to them, I learned lot of things about the wooden… read more
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We were very comfortable in their company. They are very open, friendly, generous people, who help you in any way possible and with whom you can talk and discuss any topic.
Their place in the forest is magical, you are immersed in nature, and the cabin is intimate and cosy. We learned… read more
The accommodation is good, I had my proper room with wifi, speaker, wood stove... :)
Thanks to them, I learned lot of things about the wooden… read more
They made us feel part of them and the project. I think they gave us more than what they should! They were always worried about our needs and the work was easy and funny. We learnt a lot and we feel we did some new friends, and that is the most beautiful thing at… read more
Kev & Flor are hardworking, funny & kind and always went above and beyond of what was asked of them, they are a great addition to any project (any host would be lucky to host yous). We hope to see you guys in future, either here… read more
