Cultural exchange in a spiritual garden setting with gardening and art projects near Westmeath, Ireland

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  Description

  Hi,
  I'm Olive and I live in a small country side cottage with a vegetable garden and beautiful meditation garden with many garden areas needing care and love. Cutting Back and shredding Hedgerows, painting, tidying overgrowth and organizing.
  I grow fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers with a small young forest. I've created some nice relaxing meditation areas in the garden so it's a lovely place to wander and chill out.
  I have created a secluded labyrinth, a stone circle, a small olive grove, a hazel triskele, a willow walk and a sound meditation walk so far with the help of others.
  I am located in the midlands surrounded by many famous sacred sites within 30 minute drive such as Lough Crew, The Hill of Tara, The Hill of Uisneach and The Hill of Ward. There are also some lovely lakes and forest walks locally within a 15 minute drive. There is parking at the property.
  
  I am interested in help with some garden projects and possibly some painting or little house projects when the weather isn't suitable for garden projects.
  
  This is a cultural exchange and meals are shared mostly. When I am not around then food will be able for preparation.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Self development

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Opportunity to visit a local sacred site.
  Opportunity to learn about local herbs on the land and enjoy fresh herbal teas from the garden.
  Learn how to grow some fruit and vegetables from seed.
  Opportunity to learn some great healthy recipes using food from the land.

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  Help

  This is an invitation to help in the garden with cutting back, pruning, planting and whatever else is needed. I like to keep the garden neat and from getting too overgrown. Some areas are left to be wild . Ideally workaways would be energetic and fit enough to do garden tasks and having an interest in spirituality could be an advantage to enjoy the space.
  Some painting projects and occasional creative projects in the garden depending on the season. Some harvesting of herbs, fruit and vegetables to enjoy all that is.
  Stays from a few days up to a few weeks. There are two twin guest rooms with a shared bathroom.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Twin share guest room with shared bathroom if more than 1 guest. 1-4 guests at a time.
  Food is available in a shared kitchen. There is a BBQ available and outdoor seating for the summer months.
  There is wifi and parking available.
  
  Meals are typically shared as part of the exchange with some delicious food from the garden often included and some home baked healthy treats. When I am not around then food will be available for preparation. Food intolerances can easily be catered for.

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  What else ...

  There is no smoking or alcohol pernitted on the premises.
  Healthy and spiritual lifestyle and environment.
  There is a train station in a local town and transport to and from there is offered as an exchange or small fee or extra hour work.
  I am an early riser to do yoga and meditation. Quiet house requested from 10pm.
  Lots of books available to read. A beautiful space to retreat and reflect.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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