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Willowbrook Glamping and Hideaways
We foster a very creative friendly atmosphere at our place and people always compliment us on the feel of the place. We are close to some of the bigger cities such as sligo and galway and there is always something happening around here, be it a gig or a retreat
We are a very creative, outgoing family that love to welcome new people into our lives we like to hear all out your life and adventures. Volunteers are treated as one of the family
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About the experience in: ballaghaderreen, Ireland
Mexico
Voluntariado tranquilo en zona rural de Irlanda. Se trabaja de miércoles a domingo con tareas variadas como cortar madera, limpiar pods o podar ramas. El desayuno es básico (cereal), almuerzo ligero (sándwiches) y la cena la cocina un voluntario por turno (no esperes comida "gourmet"). El internet es limitado y no llega al dormitorio. Recomiendo preguntar antes si habrá más voluntarios, qué tareas harás y qué eventos están planeados por parte de ellos, estarás 4 semanas por lo que debes sentirte cómodo. Usa tus días libres (lunes y martes) para explorar Irlanda. Amigable y amable familia! :)
23 days ago
Tuesday replied
Hey thanks for the review. Did your one not show up on your account because I definitely filled it out the day after you left.
About the experience in: ballaghaderreen, Ireland
France
Overall, the experience was quite disappointing. There was little real interaction with the hosts, even during shared meals. Transportation help was minimal, and we often had to manage on our own despite being in a remote area. Promises weren’t kept, like a poorly organized trip to Sligo. Lunches were repetitive (mostly sandwiches). In the end, it felt like we were just there to work, not to share in a meaningful cultural exchange.
about 2 months ago
Tuesday replied
Dude you need to wake up to yourself. You say meal times where unbalanced and unorganised, er you guys tell me what you want to cook and then I get the ingredients, how is this our fault. The one trip you went on in the 4 weeks you were here a day trip to sligo. I offered you a lift to the bus, you weren't ready and I had to go to work. We have had volunteers for 6yrs and u were the hardest ones to talk to. We held a creative writing retreat with workshops and gigs u never came. This is all on u
About the experience in: ballaghaderreen, Ireland
France
The place is well organized, tasks are varied, and the campsite is pleasant. However, the atmosphere was difficult: little group cohesion, very gendered task distribution, and a lack of trust from the hosts, who were sometimes mocking or closed-minded toward different opinions. The experience probably depends on the group you’re with, but for us, we didn’t feel fully welcomed or valued.
about 2 months ago
Tuesday replied
Lea you where a good worker and we are very helpful for your time. But yourself and your boyfriend where very closed off to the group often staying in your room all evening, during the creative writing retreat we offered you to come to workshops and a gig you never came. You never once started a conversation at the shared meals. During your days off you never went anywhere, other volunteers managed to travel all around. You guys didn't try to make the most of your time here. So Don't blame us.
About the experience in: ballaghaderreen, Ireland
France
The family is kind, open, and welcoming, which I really appreciated. However, I sometimes felt tension in the atmosphere. The area is peaceful but quite isolated, and I was hoping for more social interaction with people my age. One older volunteer often made fun of me behind my back, which really affected me especially when you’re abroad and already trying to adapt. Despite that, I’m still grateful for the experience and what it taught me.
However thanks a lot for the hospitality !
2 months ago
Tuesday replied
Nils, the tension that you felt was definitely coming from your accommodation area not us! You say you wanted more social interaction but you spent all your evenings on your computer in the dark or on your phone. On your days off you always stayed around the site and never ventured far. You could of gone to galway or sligo and stayed in a hostel and chatted with people. If your looking for social interaction with people you have to make an effort. Even at the dinner table you barely said a word.
About the experience in: ballaghaderreen, Ireland
Brazil
Amazing experience! There's always something happening in Willowbrook and it's impossible to get bored, we work hard, we party hard 🎉. Everyone is kind and gentle, even in the local pub (Mid Atlantic Team will be missed). All the best to Tuesday, Wes, Ziggy, Pixie and Púca!
3 months ago