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Description
We have a straw bale eco house in beautiful countryside of Wicklow, a large friendly family needing some help with work in the garden and in the house with cleaning and painting etc..
We live beside Brittas Bay beach which is a beautiful sandy beach and good surfing spot. The mountains are nearby too for hiking and Wicklow, known as the garden of Ireland has many enchanting walks and hikes.
Our home is a self build straw bale house and we work in our garden and have a swimming pond and grow our own organic vegetables. We enjoy being outside and being busy on creative projects in the garden. I have lots of ideas and projects but not enough time to do them as we have a large family and we both work from home. So it’s a busy household.
As we have such a big family we have separate private accommodation for our workaway guests, where you have your own kitchen and bedrooms.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have a large friendly and fun family. We live in a beautiful part of Wicklow, near enough to Dublin. We have horses and a dog and cats. We live very close to a beautiful beach. We enjoy outdoor living, we would be helpful to those wanting to improve their english.
I work as an artist and paint in my studio which is very nearby and I would welcome anyone who might like to use it. My husband is doing a PhD in philosophy but also designs gardens and eco builds. We are both passionate about healthy living and a sustainable and happy lifestyle.
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Help
I would like to get some help painting and gardening at our eco house. We have lots of little jobs that need doing. I'd also like help with general house keeping and perhaps some cooking.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
We have a large straw bale house, we would offer the work awayer their own separate accommodation in a chalet.. with their own bathroom and kitchen, we will provide all the food in the kitchen.
Our food is healthy and mostly vegetarian.
What else ...
For time off we would be happy to help get to buses and trains to visit Dublin, local town of Wicklow, bicycles available for local exploring.
We are a large family and would be very respectful of our guests and their privacy and we would expect their respect in return. We are not big party people and wouldn't want late night party people to apply!
We enjoy outdoor life, walking, swimming in the sea. I have a studio for painting etc for anyone interested in art.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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The work was fair, and we especially enjoyed the woodwork on our final day. Matthew's gratitude and appreciation for our efforts really motivated us and made us feel comfortable. They provided everything we… read more
The tasks were easy but varied, mostly consisting… read more
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The work was fair, and we especially enjoyed the woodwork on our final day. Matthew's gratitude and appreciation for our efforts really motivated us and made us feel comfortable. They provided everything we… read more
The tasks were easy but varied, mostly consisting… read more
The place is awesome, if you want to dive into Irish nature it's perfect for you. On one side you have magical green fields with horses, donkeys and sheeps while on the other side, just a few minutes by bike, there is the sea and a beautiful beach.
The work… read more
