Contribute to the well-being of our art centre in Borrisokane, Ireland
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This is an amazing and charming country house from the 18th century. Deej made everything possible to make us feel well and confortable in her place. Our bedroom was like in a fairy tale. We shared delicious vegentarian meels and nice talks about Ireland and her ambitions project. She is a very generous, brave and strong person willing to create a
… read more space to forster creativity and art. We tried to help her in different tasks mainly in the garden, cleaning a shed and clearing out big branches of trees. We also had fun with the other volunters Fanny, Amos, Elian, joshua, playing cards the guitar and with Matia and James and Magdalena. A special though for the so cute cat Olive and the 2 dogs Zigi and Zina. Thanks a lot Deej. Our stay will remain a wonderful experience. Marie and Alex
James & Magdalena were excellent workaway volunteers who mainly assisted with gardening, DIY, and cooking. Magdalena prepared fantastic Polish pierogi, which I had never tried before. James excelled at various tasks, including removing willow trees and ivy from the garden.
In addition to their primary responsibilities, both James and Magdalena
… read more displayed remarkable teamwork and adaptability. Magdalena's cooking skills extended beyond Polish cuisine; she also experimented with local ingredients to create delicious meals that everyone enjoyed. Her attention to detail and creativity in the kitchen were truly impressive.
James, on the other hand, demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities in tackling various DIY projects around the property. From helping repair broken windows to working in the garden beds, his resourcefulness was invaluable. His physical strength and perseverance, particularly when dealing with stubborn willow trees and invasive ivy, significantly improved the garden's appearance and health.
Together, James and Magdalena brought a positive and enthusiastic energy to every task they undertook. Their willingness to learn and take on new challenges made them not just volunteers, but integral members of our community during their stay.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Mattia)
Mattia was a calm and efficient volunteer. He cooked excellent meals, did helpful gardening, and worked independently. He demonstrated proficiency in meal planning and preparation, consistently delivering delicious and nutritious dishes. In the garden, Mattia exhibited a strong desire to understand of various techniques, making significant
… read more improvements to the landscape.
Additionally, Mattia displayed exceptional organizational skills, deftly managing administrative tasks with precision and timeliness. His positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges made him an invaluable asset to the team. I highly recommend him for gardening or administrative help, as his dedication and versatility can greatly benefit any project or organization.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Mattia) para o anfitrião
My time with Deej at the House was truly fantastic!
The house is steeped in history, and wandering around the property feels like stepping back in time. The tasks were varied, and Deej was always incredibly kind, open to discussion, and willing to adapt things to suit my needs.
It was a real pleasure chatting with Deej — they're full of
… read more knowledge, and I learned so many fascinating things about the local area and Irish culture.
I had the chance to meet many interesting and warm-hearted people at the House, whether fellow Workawayers or guests. Every day felt like a little adventure.
I’ll always fondly remember Deej, the cuddly Olive, the lovely Zina, the mischievous Ziggy, and everyone else who made the house so special. They'll forever hold a warm place in my heart.Comentário
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This is an amazing and charming country house from the 18th century. Deej made everything possible to make us feel well and confortable in her place. Our bedroom was like in a fairy tale. We shared delicious vegentarian meels and nice talks about Ireland and her ambitions project. She is a very generous, brave and strong person willing to create a
… read more space to forster creativity and art. We tried to help her in different tasks mainly in the garden, cleaning a shed and clearing out big branches of trees. We also had fun with the other volunters Fanny, Amos, Elian, joshua, playing cards the guitar and with Matia and James and Magdalena. A special though for the so cute cat Olive and the 2 dogs Zigi and Zina. Thanks a lot Deej. Our stay will remain a wonderful experience. Marie and Alex
James & Magdalena were excellent workaway volunteers who mainly assisted with gardening, DIY, and cooking. Magdalena prepared fantastic Polish pierogi, which I had never tried before. James excelled at various tasks, including removing willow trees and ivy from the garden.
In addition to their primary responsibilities, both James and Magdalena
… read more displayed remarkable teamwork and adaptability. Magdalena's cooking skills extended beyond Polish cuisine; she also experimented with local ingredients to create delicious meals that everyone enjoyed. Her attention to detail and creativity in the kitchen were truly impressive.
James, on the other hand, demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities in tackling various DIY projects around the property. From helping repair broken windows to working in the garden beds, his resourcefulness was invaluable. His physical strength and perseverance, particularly when dealing with stubborn willow trees and invasive ivy, significantly improved the garden's appearance and health.
Together, James and Magdalena brought a positive and enthusiastic energy to every task they undertook. Their willingness to learn and take on new challenges made them not just volunteers, but integral members of our community during their stay.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Mattia)
Mattia was a calm and efficient volunteer. He cooked excellent meals, did helpful gardening, and worked independently. He demonstrated proficiency in meal planning and preparation, consistently delivering delicious and nutritious dishes. In the garden, Mattia exhibited a strong desire to understand of various techniques, making significant
… read more improvements to the landscape.
Additionally, Mattia displayed exceptional organizational skills, deftly managing administrative tasks with precision and timeliness. His positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges made him an invaluable asset to the team. I highly recommend him for gardening or administrative help, as his dedication and versatility can greatly benefit any project or organization.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Mattia) para o anfitrião
My time with Deej at the House was truly fantastic!
The house is steeped in history, and wandering around the property feels like stepping back in time. The tasks were varied, and Deej was always incredibly kind, open to discussion, and willing to adapt things to suit my needs.
It was a real pleasure chatting with Deej — they're full of
… read more knowledge, and I learned so many fascinating things about the local area and Irish culture.
I had the chance to meet many interesting and warm-hearted people at the House, whether fellow Workawayers or guests. Every day felt like a little adventure.
I’ll always fondly remember Deej, the cuddly Olive, the lovely Zina, the mischievous Ziggy, and everyone else who made the house so special. They'll forever hold a warm place in my heart.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Dimitris) para o anfitrião
Staying and working here was an incredible experience. The building itself is stunning, surrounded by nature, and the facilities—accommodation, workspaces, and food—were even better than in my own home.
What I appreciated the most was Deej’s attitude and approach. She truly valued the work I contributed, was always supportive, and even took the
… read more time to advise me on my artistic practice. Her kindness, honesty, and solidarity made the whole experience even more enriching.
I’ve already made plans to return this summer for the festival and to help out wherever needed. I highly recommend this place to any Workawayer looking for a meaningful and inspiring environment! I am grateful that I provided my help to this place!Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Dimitris)
Dimitris provided invaluable assistance in various tasks, including clearing ivy and other gardening duties, painting the house, and drafting plans for the house and barns using AutoCAD. His skills in these areas were extremely useful. Additionally, as an artist, we were able to showcase some of his work on our Instagram, and he managed to create
… read more a small amount of art during his stay, which we appreciated. I highly recommend Demetrius to any organization seeking a skilled artist, engineer, and gardener who is also an excellent cook. Best wishes, Dimitris, for the next phase of your life.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Elian) para o anfitrião
It very much enjoyed staying here! I stayed for one month, together with two other Workawayers (Amos & Joshua) and Fanny, an intern at the artist residence.
The residence is an old estate with
two small cottages (the three of us where staying in one of them) and a very big and fancy mainbuilding, there are rooms in which you just feel like
… read more entering Hogwarts!
We worked a lot outside in the garden in the fields, removed some ivy and moved a big rubbish pile which was our main task during our stay.
Deej the Mixtress of the house was very kind! They showed us around the area, took us to performances and also took us out for dinner several times!
During our stay we also met several artist, which were staying at the residence.
I had a wonderful time here and I would love to come back!
Thank you for everything Deej :)Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Elian)
Elian was a personable and engaging individual who worked alongside Amos and Joshua. His primary contributions included assisting with gardening tasks and relocating the rubbish pile to the gate. Additionally, he supported various minor DIY projects within the house, such as repairing windows, and contributed to creating content for Instagram. All
… read more three individuals took part in the cooking rota, preparing delightful meals for the team. Elian, in particular, excelled at making banana bread and pancakes. I wish him the best in his future endeavours. He was here for nearly four weeks.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Yu Jie)
Jie was a highly motivated worker and a pleasure to mentor. I hope this experience helps her secure a job in her field in Ireland. She stayed through Christmas and New Year, and it was enjoyable to share our traditions with her. Jie worked diligently on tasks such as painting walls, removing ivy, and gardening. Once briefed, she completed tasks
… read more independently. I wish her the best for the future.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Yu Jie) para o anfitrião
I had an amazing time staying at Deej’s place for over a month, and it was one of the best experiences I’ve had using Workaway! Deej is an incredible person who always encourages and supports you in a positive way. He offered me great advice for work and helped me develop new skills that I truly appreciate.
During my stay, we celebrated a warm and
… read more memorable Christmas together, and we often went to different places to walk his dogs, which was such a lovely experience. I also helped with tasks like painting walls and clearing ivy, which were both rewarding and enjoyable.
Deej is not only a kind and welcoming host but also someone who knows how to motivate and respect people. Every day spent at his place felt comfortable and fulfilling. I’m truly grateful for this experience and would love to come back and spend more time with her in the future!
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Amos)
Amos, along with his two friends Joshua and Elian, provided invaluable assistance with land and gardening tasks at the Arts Center. Their teamwork was exceptional, and I am deeply appreciative of their efforts in transporting a rubbish pile for truck collection. Additionally, they contributed significantly by removing Ivy from the walls and
… read more digging out the roots to prevent structural damage. They also undertook various other DIY tasks. All three participated in the cooking rota, preparing delicious meals for the team. Amos is not only personable but also a talented musician, and I extend my best wishes to him for his future musical endeavours.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Amos) para o anfitrião
Honestly my stay at this place was my best one yet and I loved it. Mostly because I had the company of two friends (Elian and Joshua) and of an intern volunteer (Fanny), and because of the beauty of the place and its flexible way to work.
We worked 4/5 hours 4 days a week, and mostly worked on moving a rubbish pile and taking ivy of from the
… read more walls. The rubbish was kind of boring BUT we finished it! so no worries I think nobody will have to work on it anymore in the future XD
Deej was quite busy, but they still took us to see some nice places and to them's performances.
Special thanks to my two little djinns companions Joshua and Elian and to our unique intern Fanny.
Happy to meet Wiola, Sophia, Siobhan, Marie, Alex, Zigy, Zina.
Deej, thank you very much for hosting us
See you next time
Amos
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Johanna) para o anfitrião
I stayed one week at the art residence. I had a good time, the work was easy and everyone was really welcoming. Deej told me much about the houses and area around, it's beautiful and the cat is the cutest. I'd love to come back sometime :)
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Johanna)
Johanna was a pleasure to be around. She also had a great sense of humour that she was worried did not translate into English but it definitely did! Johanna was only here for a short week but she was helpful in that time - she helped with organising things around the artists residency and weeding the gravel. You are welcome back any time.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Friederike)
Freddie was a fantastic workaway volunteer she was very self motivated so after being shown what the task was was able to get on and do it herself on a regular basis this is a great skill for a person to have and I would thoroughly recommend her as it made working with her so much easier than those that you have to supervise more. She was an
… read more interesting person and I look forward to hearing from her in the future to find out how her further studies go. And a delight to be around. We were also able to share some meals and film nights together. Unfortunately there were not so many artists in the house at this time of year so perhaps there was not as much company as they would've been in the summer months I do hope this was okay - good luck in your life Freddie!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Friederike) para o anfitrião
My stay at the house was simply incredible. Not just the building itself, but also the people I got to know. As it was November, we were only a small group. Nevertheless, we went on pub crawls, trips, film nights and cooking activities together. I even had a swim with Yell, an American artist.
Deej was a great hostess who always made sure that
… read more you had everything you needed. She takes her time if you need help or have any questions. Deej is interested in the lives of her guests, so you can have open conversations and get tips. She also took me on her trip to Galway so that I could explore the city.
My work was different due to the weather. At first I worked in the garden. I tried to bring it in shape and harvest vegetables and make it ready for winter. When the weather got worse, my main task was to paint the hallway. Working hours are relatively open, but of course there should be results.
Thank you for everythingSó é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (ZoeUlric) para o anfitrião
My partner and I both had a wonderful time at the Art Center. The house and surrounding area (many green spaces, a garden, an old orchard...) are amazing. Our room was cosy, the kitchen well supplied and functional, we had our space and privacy but also enjoyed shared meals with Deej and their other guests. Everyone was nice to us, eager to share
… read more stories, we felt really welcomed. We mostly helped with the weeding arount the house and only stayed for a short week. We could manage our time by ourselves. It was peaceful. Deej is an interesting person and we wish we had more time to get to know them (they unfortunately had to go away for a performance while we were there), and to meet the artists that come and go around here, and maybe see them perform too. We also especially enjoyed the living room, in which we spent some of our evening writing (we felt like Mary Shelley writing Fanrkenstein in a victorian mansion, it was awesome). We'd definitely want to come back for a longer time, maybe for a more defined artistic retreat. Thank you again for having us, Deej !Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (ZoeUlric)
Zoe and Ulric were great - absolutely loved having them here great to talk to fun to be around and they did some weeding in the short time they were here - welcome back any time
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Niamh & Gryffin)
Niamh and Gryffin were can do New Zealanders able to help with a wide range of tasks between them from gardening to house keeping to small DIY jobs They were good spirited and fun to be around. I do hope they are having a great time in Germany Thank you so much you deserve an award!!
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hugo)
Hugo was a pleasure to have at the residency they helped with a large film and walking project that we had on when they first arrived and they also did a lot of weeding around the garden and were generally a positive for presence around the house.I wish them the best on their further travels and also for the development of their art
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nicholas was a great asset to the centre while he was here he worked away with no fuss on projects and tasks assigned and was able to self manage time
I would fully recommend him he is welcome to return any time
good luck with your further studies
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jasper)
Jasper was absolutely incredible as a Workaway person. He really helped us with our marketing campaign for our gig and also was happy to help with any tasks that was set over the time that he was here for the three weeks help was invaluable and I would thoroughly recommend Jasper to anyone that was looking for a reliable, capable and thoughtful
… read more person to help with arrange of tasks including gardening, organising and marketing online Jasper you are the best
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jasper) para o anfitrião
My stay was great in so many ways! let's start with the people aspect.
Deej is a great host and I really appreciate that clear and honest communication is valued and appreciated. Deej is flexible in appointments when you communicate well and show good will and flexibility yourself. I found Deej very willing to share great things to see or do in
… read more the neighborhood and I also wanna thank Deej for the wonderful thoughts and insights they shared on both life in general and the world of arts.
The work was very diverse and I really loved that we as workawayers were granted a lot of trust around the work. Taking initiative and suggesting ideas is also appreciated. I worked on building a window in an old stone cottage, helping with work in the garden like weeding and planting out seedlings, and helped with organizing a music and live performance event. For this event I helped with the digital marketing (as it is my profession) with social media promotion, META advertisements, designed posters and hang them in stores in the neighborhood villages, and helped with building up the stage and some crowd control on the evening itself.
I'm also really happy that I was there during a residency which made it possible for me to meet a bunch of amazing artists who really felt like friends after a week. Great conversations took place just randomly during the day or during the shared dinners that shaped organically.
i would definitely recommend a stay at the arts center. It changed my life and left some lasting memories. thank you Deej!!
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ilan)
Ilan is a quiet and thoughtful person who was happy to help on any task set for him. He is interested in fluid dynamics and can explain aspects of engineering in lay persons language. He likes lots of different sports and enjoys being in nature. Ilan is an excellent cook and he made some french crepes to his mothers recipe for us to try. He got on
… read more well with the other "workawayers" and they actually all went away on a trip to Limerick together on their days off. He was extremely polite and thoughtful of others and he worked hard in the garden and on the other organisational tasks. I would recommend him to any hosts. He is welcome back anytime. Thank you.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ilan) para o anfitrião
I spent 3 wonderful weeks at the house. We mainly did, with the other workawayers, some gardening and DIY tasks which consisted of removing the roots from the old raised bed and preparing the soil for planting seeds. We also do some tasks in the house to help Deej prepare the house to welcome the artists. We worked 4 days a week for 5 hours, the
… read more free days are during the week because Radek and Sarah come on Saturdays to help on the garden. They're both very nice and it was a pleasure to chat with them.
Deej, our host, was really welcoming and accommodating. She also has a great knowledge about art and Irish culture, so it was a pleasure to share interesting conservations on those subjects. She has two very nice dogs, Ziggy and Sina and one cat who love to be cuddle. The house is located in the countryside so it could be difficult to visit place around without a car, however Deej is very accomodating and can take you to the nearest towns if you ask.
To conclude, it was my first workaway and I spent a great time with Deej and the other workawayers. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to share a unique experience at the House.
Thanks a lot for the this worderful moment !Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Isabel & Antonia-Kristin) para o anfitrião
We stayed with Deej for 5 weeks between the end of March and the end of April. We have been the first wokawayers to ever stay here so it was a new experience for Deej as well and we all had to get used to the situation a bit. However, we can only recommend staying with her to every workawayer out there!
We worked 4 days a week for around 5 hours
… read more - sometimes a bit less, sometimes a bit more - depending on what had to be done that day. Our main task was clean out, fork through and weed the old raised beds, with the goal of getting them ready to be planted with herbs and vegetables. Additionally we also helped with maintenance and organisational tasks in the house like moving and organizing the toolroom, the laundry room or ripping out old flooring (which was more fun than it sounds!).
Work could be hard and especially when working in the garden you would sometimes end up with a little bit of backpain but it was never overwhelming and we were able to see our immense progress in the garden when we planted the first veggies.
Deej is an artist and you can have interesting talks with her about art in general, artists and especially her area: performance art. Because she has a lot of things to handle everyday, her plans change a lot from day to day and you have to be a little spontaneous. We can just recommend to simply ask her about the plan.
She is a very nice person and we usually ate one meal a day together with her. She always made sure that we have enough groceries to cook with and asked us about our preferences. Deej also likes to cook with incredients from around the house and she made us nettle pesto which was absolutely amazing!
Along with her you will get to know her pandemic puppy (Ziggy), her rescue dog (Sina) and her granny cat (Olive) who are all very sweet and cuddly pets.
On Saturdays Radek and Sarah help with the work in the garden. Both are amazing people with who we loved to chat. They were very kind to us and always asked us if we are doing alright and have everything we need.
Overall we had a fantastic time and will miss everyone a lot.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Isabel & Antonia-Kristin)
Isy & Toni were an amazing asset to our centre whilst they were here for the past month. They helped mainly with getting the raised beds in the vegetable garden ready for vegetables and then planting seeds and seedlings. This entailed digging, forking collecting manure and barrowing away the briar that had taken over the garden. They also helped
… read more reorganise and move the tool room from on place to another so that we can start to develop our bedroom for disabled artists in residence. Toni is an excellent organiser and she helped with organising the towels and bed linen in the Laundry and with putting up signs to help us all keep the place running smoothly. Isy worked happily on any task she was asked to do and she brought a calm freindly presence to the centre. I miss them already - They are both beautiful humans.
They also pitched in with cooking on a regular basis and made some lovely dishes on the last day Isy made scones with another workawayer and she even made some gluten free ones for me. Thank you both
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Futaba)
Futaba was a great help here working in the vegetable garden and helping with some DIY tasks in the Arts centre in order to start getting a room together that can accommodate a disabled artist. She was lovely to be around and thoughtful and helpful. She got on well with myself and the other "workawayers" that are here at the moment and on her
… read more final day collaborated with another 'workawayer" to make afternoon tea with homemade scones. I wish her the very best for her ongoing journey around Europe and Ireland.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Futaba) para o anfitrião
I only stayed for one week, but I thoroughly enjoyed my time working. We did gardening and some DIY tasks, such as digging soil to create a field and transplanting roots. Additionally, we tidied up rooms in the main house and cleared debris from the floor. Despite the physical demands, the four-day workweek made it manageable.
The two dogs and
… read more cat were incredibly adorable, and I spent the entire time playing with them. Our host, Deej, was exceptionally kind and accommodating, allowing us the freedom to do as we pleased. We even made scones and enjoyed them in the spacious yard on our day off. Deej treated us to a meal at a restaurant and entrusted us with walking her dogs. Her vegetarian cooking, whether for lunch or dinner, was delicious, and she made sure to provide food that catered to our preferences. I never got bored with the meals, thanks to her thoughtful provisions. Thank you immensely for such a wonderful experience.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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