ABOUT THE FARM HOLDING

John grew up on this 30 acre farm which is located in a beautiful location on the edge of Lake Inchiquin on the edge of the Burren.  The setting is peaceful and tranquil. Fifteen acres of the farm surrounds lake Inchiquin and is designated as a special area of conservation.

The farm is primarily comprised of drystock cattle which are held from March to mid November.  There is a small vegetable garden which is an open plot and fruits and herbs are grown on raised beds.  John has begun erecting a poly-tunnel and hoping to include a some ponies and sheep on the farm.

John holds a diploma in Biodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapy and  is in the process of applying for full accreditation with IAHIP.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED TO PARTICIPANTS

Horticulture: sowing seed, cleaning poly-tunnels and seed trays, preparing ground for planting, feeding and watering, harvesting of fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Animal care: feeding.

Other activities: fencing, grass cutting, hay making activities.

LOCAL & COMMUNITY INTERESTS

For over the past four years John has facilitated an aftercare group for Bushypark Addiction Treatment Centre.