WWOOF and Help Exchange

We are registered with WWOOF independents - our host number is EIR229. We are also registered with Help Exchange - our host number is 2550.

Between March and September, we try to have a small community of volunteers camping at the farm. This year we found it a great way to host, as the sense of community is great, as is the fun, which makes the work much nicer!

We prefer WWOOFers and Help Exchangers who are staying with us to come for at least 2 weeks; as with any new project, there's a learning curve.

We provide food and basic facilities for volunteers. Long-term volunteers may be able to attend some courses, depending on numbers. Please write an email if you are interested.

All volunteers must have their own insurance (the WWOOF Independents organisation recommends OV Europa if you don't already have insurance), and please note that unfortunately we cannot provide assistance for any Irish Visa applications.

Current projects will be listed here during the season.

Children are welcome, but by arrangement only.

PLEASE NOTE: Facilities for camping at the farm are basic: yurt, tent, outdoor sheltered kitchen with gas rings, a deck, picnic tables, fire pit, compost toilet, rainwater collection (for plants) and drinking water in barrels (no running water). Basic camping is the only accommodation. We have several bicycles, which volunteers are free to use. Also note, we don't live on the farm yet. We are there very often and sometimes camp ourselves. Helpers cook their own meals, but we often join in at the farm or BBQ together.

The village of Glenealy is about 15 minutes bicycle ride away; it has a shop, post office, church and pub. Wicklow Town is much larger and is about 15 minutes away by car, or 40-60mins by bike. There is a swimming pool there for showers, as well as shops and other facilities. We are about 15 mins away by car and helpers come by to use internet or have a meal with us at home occasionally.

Some quotes from international visitors in 2007

"We are not members of wwoof but you accepted us to camp at your beautiful farm. Thanks a lot for your welcome, we slept very well in the yurt. We are very happy to have found a so nice place during our visit to Ireland. Thank you David and Alexis France"

"I hope you will have people as passionate as you are to help you with your little piece of paradise. Thank you for your welcome and fun and for all I had to learn there. It will leave me with an amazing memory of Ireland." Chantal, Canada

"This has been an experience of a life time, one I will never forget from falling into the gorse bush to finding a case of cider in a river, walking to Glendalough, walking the dogs to the Black Castle in Wicklow, mud at the Green gathering, dancing, pulling weeds, building counters....so many good memorie and good people." Thank you thank you Petra, Canada

"I am the girl who didn't know anything about any garden, who ate fresh lettuce for the first time in her life and who tried hard not to weed the herb and vegetables out. I loved sitting in the sun looking at nature, doing garden work, having campfires, eating vegetables. I also enjoyed family life with all of you children running and playing all over the land." thanks a lot Eva Germany

"After being here, after walking barefoot, after eating from the garden and gazing at the stars this place is in my heart. It is such a beautiful give to be able to share a place so deeply with others. I leave here feeling deeply inspired by what you are doing. thank you and your kids for all you have shared." Meg, USA

"I only wish I could have been here earlier and spent longer. My time has really flown by." Ramsay USA

"I wish I could stay longer the five now six of us have really bonding while cooking!" Stephanie, USA

"At first the cold rainy weather was a shock to my Californian blook but as the days on the farm went by I grew to like it. The two weeks seemed to go by so fast, I wish I could relive them one more time." Nathan USA

"I think I have just experienced one of the most amazing three weeks of my life. Words can't do justice to the experience of nature or community, for how the grass in the morning felt on my feet, the sensation of not knowing or giving a dam what time is according to a clock. An excerpt from my journal reads "Nature heals us, makes us well again, more like humans. At the very least it humbles us. Dam 'chard' is gorgeous!" Jeff USA

"Thank you for the great experience to make me part of your family for these days , I'll never forget your conviviality." Alberto Italy

"Well gang it looks like I am actually going to leave. I arrived talking about how great Galway was and now I am going to be telling everyone about life on the Carraig mountain. Thanks for everything. Grayson, USA