Farm Portaferry, United Kingdom

5.0
(40 reviews)40

Get immersed in nature in Northern Ireland! :)

Help a sustainable project
17 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Learn about sustainability
25 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature
21 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

Dive into the world of permaculture and natural farming! You'll get hands-on experience in everything from clearing jungle areas and gathering food to caring for our chickens, ducks and dog. Having had some health issues recently the weeds are getting a bit out of hand and we need some help taming the jungle. Join us! :)

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Over 19 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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  • a) How was your experience with this host?
  • b) How was your day-to-day routine?
  • c) How much did you spend on this trip?

40 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 25 Learning about sustainability
  • 21 Get in touch with nature
  • 21 Developing environmental awareness
  • 14 Meeting locals
  • 13 Immersing in the local culture
  • 12 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 16 15. Life on land
  • 15 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 10 13. Climate action
Olivia

Spain

5

We had a great experience. Heiko, Susan, and their dog Finn are absolutely lovely. The work is simple and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

about 1 month ago

Marina

Spain

5

The days I spent with Heiko and Susan were inspiring. It is enriching to hear about their experiences and their lifestyle. They are very grateful people.

about 2 months ago

Vyshnavi

Malaysia

5

Heiko and Susan are the loveliest people, the kindest souls, I could talk to them for hours! So understanding, compassionate, they radiate warmth and they're so funny too. I loved his fresh juices in the morning, his cooking and singing, and his passion for permaculture, he's a real jack of all trades. I learned so much from him. And Phin is the sweetest dog in the world! As a first time volunteer, I'm so grateful, they've made me feel so much more at ease to volunteer and connect with people. Immersing myself in such a loving, genuine environment made it special, one I'd recommend to anyone.

3 months ago

Ethan

Canada

5

The farm was amazing. Heiko and Susan were phenomenal hosts and Finn was such a pleasure to be around. Great if you enjoy learning about sustainability and permaculture, Heiko has a wealth of knowledge on all things plants. It's not too rural that there's nowhere to see, but it's incredibly peaceful. Recommend to anyone looking to do some hard work but well appreciated and earned.

7 months ago

Erika

Australia

5

Heiko and Susan are amazing hosts. Our time at the farm was full of fun outings with their beautiful dog Finn, great food and with Heiko's extensive knowledge of permaculture and foraging. The work was straightforward and laidback perfect for anyone willing to get their hands dirty. I highly recommend this experience for anyone who loves the outdoors and all things nature!

7 months ago

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Hosted by Heiko

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2 published videos
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