Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Description
Hi everyone! My legal name is Irenne but I prefer to go by Esther. I’m originally from New York, although I hold Irish citizenship too, and I am excited for my second big trip abroad, this time to South America. When I travel, I like to experience the culture of the local people and to explore and hike the unique environments of each region. I prefer simple, close to the land living, working with my hands and being outside and in nature as much as possible.
Just to give a little timeline of what I’ve been up to - after spending some time at community college, I decided to volunteer at a kibbutz dairy farm in the Jordan valley for 7 months. A little while later I moved to Colorado, living off grid in a trailer so I could work on an organic vegetable farm. Next up was to hike the Appalachian Trail, which took me 5 months and then after that I went up to Maine and lived in a little cabin working at another organic vegetable farm for the season. After, I travelled around Europe for nearly a year, doing various farm workaways while also backpacking the Alps. Now I am finishing up a season at a community farm and bakery in Vermont.
In my free time I like to read all types of books, especially ones regarding science, history and philosophy. I also love to cook and play the piano, specifically classical and the blues.
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Plant care
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
History
Hiking
Fitness
Gardening
Farming
Culture
Cooking & food
Camping
Books
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hebrew: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
More details about your skills
I have a bit of a background in dairy farming and quite a bit of experience with organic vegetable farming. I do best with hands-on outdoor farm work although I would be interested in learning some general construction skills.
Age
25
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Gluten free (not strictly)
Feedback
I was put up comfortably, and couldn’t have asked to land in a more stunning location. From the views out to the sea to hikes in the ragged mountain ridges, this location stands out for its beauty. Knoydart also has a cosy, small community feel which mixes nicely with the… read more
To start, the farm is located in a beautiful setting with rolling green hills full of sheep, and wonderful views over to the bay and the mountain Knocknarea. You truly feel that you are in the countryside, all while still having the option to catch a bus into town at the… read more
She also did a great help of stripping some beams for a small construction tasks and offered to feed Marisol the donkey who was her nearest neighbour, in the mornings and evenings which was a great… read more
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I was put up comfortably, and couldn’t have asked to land in a more stunning location. From the views out to the sea to hikes in the ragged mountain ridges, this location stands out for its beauty. Knoydart also has a cosy, small community feel which mixes nicely with the… read more
To start, the farm is located in a beautiful setting with rolling green hills full of sheep, and wonderful views over to the bay and the mountain Knocknarea. You truly feel that you are in the countryside, all while still having the option to catch a bus into town at the… read more
She also did a great help of stripping some beams for a small construction tasks and offered to feed Marisol the donkey who was her nearest neighbour, in the mornings and evenings which was a great… read more
