*Fully booked for the rest of our available dates - only taking 2027 bookings*
Crofts 22 is situated on the historic island of Great Bernera and connected in a growing community dedicated to regenerative farming. Friendly and eager to expand our reach we are excited to welcome WWOOFers to the island.
Connected to the main isle of Lewis via a bridge, Great Bernera is 45 minutes away from the biggest (and only) town on Lewis where the ferry will dock from Ullapool. A beautiful and wildlife enriched island that has a lot of prosperity to offer in its crofts which is what we are aiming to showcase.
Croft 22 is owned by the Higginbottom's, Nat and Julia and our chickens, guinea fowl, ever growing flocks of Boer goats, blackface, Hebridean and the odd Shetland sheep. We live on our croft in our van with our collie and sheepdog in training, Åse, and are dedicated to protecting and living amongst the biodiversity of their land.
The accommodation is in a glamping tent with shower and cooking amenities nearby on the croft. The tent has a large bed, seating and a wood burner in the colder months. There is an office space which can be used in the evenings with a sofa and computer and lunch and evening meals will be communally held.
There are other crofters nearby that focus on landscaping, tree planting, barley rearing and upkeep of the land so together there are plenty of jobs to be done and skills to be learned across the island and there may be opportunity to visit them during your time here. Our core goal which is to croft not only for the land but for the future.
There are the daily essential jobs on thecroft which include, watering plants, feeding sheep and chickens. The sheep have a lot of upkeep and potential experiences like shearing, hoof clipping and moving which can be exciting and useful new skills for any woofer to try their hand at. If animals aren't your thing…don't worry! There's plenty of experiences and tasks such as cultivating and maintaining an organic orchard, learning about soil restoration and the sowing and winnowing of beer barley. All work done on the croft is an opportunity to educate and practice sustainable farming. WWOOFers can learn the practical applications and importance of things like degrowth, regenerative agriculture and other subjects that respect our natural resources. A monthly calendar is generated to help keep the work aligned with changing seasons and the most demanding tasks eg: lambing and harvesting seasons.
Additional Woofers also have the option to pitch tents, campervans on the croft if desired. Food is of course always provided and available for visiting WWOOFERS, facilities open and available for cooking and preparing food for any specifications or diet restrictions. Morning coffee and biscuits are out for that sunrise boost, and you can almost always guarantee a warm bowl of hearty soup with as much cheese as you desire! We generally work a 4-5 hour day for 5 days a week and there is a daily task of feeding for an hour each day on the other days.
On your off time and on the weekends, the isle of Bernera and indeed, further afield has a lot to offer to anyone coming to stay. There are 6 day a week busses and you are welcome to use the car locally if you have a valid license. Stunning beaches, breathtaking moorland walks and amazing wildlife such as sea eagles, seals and dolphins. The famous Callanish stones are only 20 minutes away and a must see for any island visitors.
We look forward to hosting you in 2 week periods.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Grain farming
Poultry farming
Sheep or goat farming
Forestry
Seed saving or production
Traditional crafts
Green Building
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
Biodynamic agriculture
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
7.3
Hectares
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18
Acres
