The Barn Lodge

We are all very easy going people. We love to learn . My wife likes to learn different languages. She is learning Spanish and German slowly 😊 we love animals and nature . We are happy to welcome people to learn from them. We are environmentally conscious .

We are a married couple and live in a rural setting. Our uncle lives on the property too he’s an older gentleman smokes a pipe and tells story’s . Gerry is a local man who helps us out every week . We are very relaxed type of people. My wife is Shirley Veronica and we are both counsellors and life coaches. We work from home . We like the simple things in life . We have 3 dogs and 3 donkeys. A world of birds around us in the wild. We are beside a forest and we have beautiful nature walks and a lake near by . Ideally we would prefer a couple or two people travelling together at this time.

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Reseñas

5.0
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Anfitrión y equipo

5.0

Horas y tareas

4.5

Hostal

5.0

Aprendizaje y diversión

5.0

Chile

5

This was my first experience volunteering and I would happily do it again. They are a super welcoming family, from the first moment they were concerned about my well-being and offering help with everything. Ireland is a super cold place and they were always worried about making sure I didn't get cold. Shirley, Martin, Evan, Uncle Pat, Anna, Gerry and the dogs (Alfie, Arya, Diego and Polly) make this experience unique. They make you feel like you are one of the family.
Mainly the tasks are helping around the house and helping to make The Barn Lodge a welcoming place.
Thank you for everything!

hace 8 días

Australia

3

The work was flexible and not too hard, another volunteer would instruct me on my daily tasks. It was difficult due to the cold, Martin and Shirly's house had heating but the barn (where we slept and worked) did not. I could see my breathe in my room and my tea bag froze. Working in -2c degrees with no heating was pretty rough, tasks involved painting and sanding which did not warm you up. Shirly loaned me some clothes but heating was needed. Shirly bought me special food which was kind. Uncle Pat was amazing to meet, such a beautiful and open person (very funny). Cute dogs and Donkeys.

hace 4 meses

Brasil

5

We had a perfect experience. The place is beautiful. I attended a Halloween party for the first time. And I had the opportunity to attend a solidarity Christmas party in the community. I'm going to miss you guys. <3

hace 5 meses

Brasil

5

Martin and Shirley were very kind in accepting our stay for another month.
So we had more fun together.
We became practically family. We had a great relationship.
I can’t wait to get back.
I love you guys ❤️

hace 5 meses

Brasil

5

I don't have words that are fair to describe how good our experience as volunteers was. We take a lot of learning about Irish culture and we take great moments shared with Martin and Shirley. Working with them was very enjoyable. He was flexible when we needed some time to do another activity, very patient to explain each of our queries. Shirley was always attentive to our needs and each meal that she prepared was even better than the last. It also helped us a lot to practice our English, which was somewhat rusty.
It is a lovely family, I felt at home.
We will miss them!
Thank you!

hace 6 meses


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