Hobby/Small-holding/Homestead/Lifestyle Farm
Carmarthenshire
*Summer 2026 will be interesting. I would like to push forward some specific projects : new fencing, making the second shipping container into a proper garden tool storage area with a polytunnel next to it, hydro power from my river, much improved bee situation (or more likely converting the bee area into a pen for a few seasonal turkeys), improved, domestic use only, wine/cider/mead production, a website, maybe a bridge and tree house, electric bikes powered by solar and the usual maintenance/crops and animal care. *
If you choose to volunteer here, you are my guest, and I know you could go elsewhere. You will be treated with respect and your contribution will be cherished. You will be fully involved in choosing activities that 'grow', 'ground' and 'nourish' you.
My name is Naomi. I have travelled a great deal and lived in West Africa, USA, Jamaica and several places in the UK. There is much you can tap into and learn from me, a global citizen and seasoned traveller. I have had the most interesting working life and now, in retirement, I am creating a hobby farm in Wales. I bought this property in 2021 and honestly some mornings I wake up and think, 'clever me!' and some days I think 'what have I f$*&ing done?' I am tackling a range of farm challenges largely on my own but being blessed getting help from some wonderful people along the way.
This hobby/small-holding farm has provided enriching/learning experiences, with Workaway ( 2021-2022) and now with Wwoof. In 5 years (2021-2025) I have hosted a total of 148 people. In 2025 I hosted 6 single people, 3 couples, 2 friend groups and 7 families. Of the 43 people hosted in 2025, 32 were newbies or arrived with no feedback, average age 29, 3 vegetarians, with an average stay of 12 days giving a total of 509 wwoofer days of volunteering.
My neighbours are really lovely and are always interested in the progress on my farm. From time to time I encourage my wwoofers to assist my neighbours (about 5-10 days a year) with hedge cutting, planting or weeding. I encourage volunteers to use the community shopping bus on Wednesday/Saturday and partake in the general gossip/chatter/banter. The local community centre runs a nursery and I take chicks/ducklings to them for show and tell and once a year they do a mini 'field trip' to my hobby farm. Please see feedback comments on community involvement/integration and my commitment to a cyclic economy and minimising waste.
The village is small/quiet and only has a single daily bus service to Carmarthen (an extra service on Wed and Sat but none on Sunday). Carmarthen is 8 miles away, about 13-15 mins drive. Carmarthen, a town, has a good train service to other parts of Wales and UK. Taxis are available but they are more expensive and need to be booked to avoid disappointment.
I pride myself in matching the right 'projects/experiences' to the right skill sets/ages, with a little challenge and freedom to create and surprise yourself. I hope the experience satisfies your thirst for this sort of life and you go away with additional skills and renewed/refreshed enthusiasm. I get the joy of watching you learn and seeing the hobby farm grow and flourish!
I am only able to offer wwoofing experiences because I supplement my small pension by renting out the static caravan further up in the farm, 2 garage/workshops, rooms in the house and a rather nice shepherds hut. So there may be paying visitors during your wwoof time here (or family), but it shouldn't affect your stay or experience.
Meals are included in your entire stay. I would appreciate about 25-30 hours assistance per week per person. This is based more on a 'get the agreed job done' basis, than looking at an hourly time, as different people work at different rates. The weather/period in the growing season greatly influences the task selection and time available to work. Once the main task is complete the rest of the time is your own to enjoy the farm. I am in a rural setting/village (with a limited bus service) so a car is advisable if you want to explore specific places further away. Or you can join me with card/board games/hobbies or social events. I will make sure you get your 'down time' and that you are not over or under- stretched! We will find the right balance.
I keep chickens and ducks and incubate small batches of eggs, and in 2025 started hatching for sale. In 2025 I sold 17 chicks and 57 ducklings to local families/friends and this meant more wwoofers were able to see the process. In 2024 Woofer Jake made a video of the ducklings first 6 days which you can view on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DXCevF2SSM. There is a fruit/nut orchard, a fruit/veg kitchen garden with established polytunnel, a somewhat neglected bee area and developing growing/allotment areas. Horses and sheep can be seen on parts of my farm that I rent out and on the hills nearby. I kept pigs in 2025and they were a real delight to care for.
A BBQ/party area is near a river that cuts across the property, near the house. There are also 5 picnic tables dotted about, several places to sit and watch the grass (and wild flowers) grow and a swing by the river. The level area further in, has 2 shipping containers, one is a wine/mead/cider making area and one for garden tool storage. The space in between is now a bar/picnic/wine tasting garden with a feature bottle-wall. I have some 'household use' solar panels and now also have two off-grid systems.
My house is small. In the summer months I can only offer you one/two rooms in the cottage with good wifi/internet. The rooms contains a comfortable double bed and are large enough to put two smaller beds in, if a family/friend group want to stay together. There is a toilet on that floor, with the main bathroom downstairs. I have a separate but connected bedroom/living area. I am happy to supply bedding and towels but ask you bring your own personal washing supplies.
I enjoy cooking simple, hearty, nutritious, balanced meals. I am a fairly low meat eater and I try to be mindful of the animals' contribution so, for example, make stews which include lots of beans/veg/dumplings and often have several vegetarian meals during the week. But I also enjoy hosting an occasional BBQ, big roast dinner or Paella feast. I can cater for vegetarians or any number of allergies or food preferences, as I usually cook from scratch. However if you are gluten-, egg-, lactose-, wheat-free please bring some of what you require. I do make a variety of breads/cakes/desserts/cookies but don't stock shop bought chocolate, biscuits or crisps, so please bring what snacks you enjoy for yourself. I don't provide alcohol (please buy your own) and ask that you don't smoke/vape in the house.
The views are very relaxing and peaceful. If you need noisy/busy entertainment this is not the place for you. If you long for fresh air and quiet reflection, with the sound of only a river in the background (and rather noisy ducks/cockerel and the odd chainsaw at 8am! Oh country life) then you won't be disappointed.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Beekeeping
Cheesemaking
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Bakery
Renewable energy production
Methods or systems
Holistic management
No-till farming
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
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22
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Naomi
Member since 2023
Languages spoken:
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Carmarthenshire
Carmarthen is the nearest train station. Close airports could be Cardiff, Bristol, Liverpool or Manchester.
Reviews
antonio
Spain
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January 2026
I spent 14 wonderful days with Naomi and Paul at their lovely farm. The accommodation was very comfortable and clean, she's a great cook, and the work was reasonable and easy. The experience was enhanced by going with Paul to visit several castles in the surrounding area. We had interesting conversations, perfect for learning English, and we played board games after dinner. Highly recommended. And at the end, she even made me two sandwiches for the return trip. Thank you so much!
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Reply from Naomi
You were so easy to host, and helped whoever needed it. Paul was grateful for your help on the static caravan and your good company. Thanks again.
Julie
United Kingdom
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September 2025
We spent an unforgettable fortnight in September with Naomi, Dave and Ollie. We were the last volunteers of the season, and the jobs were winding down, but Naomi and Dave went out of their way to ensure our visit was worthwhile for us all. Naomi is an inventive and skilled cook and generously provided 3 hot meals a day. We learned how to make pasta, cheese, sourdough and acorn bread. Dave was a patient teacher, happy to share his woodworking skills in his extensive workshop and we came away with a beautiful picture frame made alongside him. Ollie was an important part of the welcome team, and we had some good conversations over a pint or two in the local pub. Games and films featured every evening, as did barbeques and time to sit by the river reading. We mulched borders, shifted wood chip, cared for the ducks, chickens and newly hatched ducklings, harvested and cleared pumpkin patches, fed the pigs, and helped with whatever tasks were going on each day. We had 2 days off, when we explored the local area, and we were introduced to neighbours who told us about their farming over generations in that region. We have been inspired by the attention Naomi pays to a cyclical economy where nothing is wasted and friendships are made through gifts of food grown and produced at home at minimal expense. Thank you for putting your trust in us, and welcoming us into your home. And most of all, thank you for your friendship, Naomi, Dave and Ollie.
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Reply from Naomi
Thank you for your kind words here and your listening ears on your stay. Both appreciated. Today (again) we had the pleasure to witness the 'cycle' as we helped moved sheep for one person and then received free apples for the pigs from a completely different person and found a multitude of earthworms (growing on the free skip dive watermelon leftovers) for the chickens/ducks and made a cake with hazelnuts from this farm and the sun was hot enough to dry towels and dry enough to finish the BBQ area with the free bark. All good. Thanks for helping me see the true gift of all that.
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Jasmine
United States
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September 2025
I joined with a friend and we shared a room during our stay for about 10 days. We helped with a variety of tasks, like feeding the pigs, ducks, and chickens, collecting blackberries and acorns, propagating strawberries, and working on the property with de-weeding, tarping, and adding bark. We also learned how to make sausages and ham, and we got to enjoy the finished products - the whole process was really fun and interesting.
Evenings were spent playing card games with Naomi, Dave, and Ollie, which added a fun social touch. The farm itself is very charming with animals (pigs, ducks, chickens) and their very sweet dog, Spanner. We even had a fun bbq one of the nights.
Thank you, Naomi and Dave, for welcoming us into your home! Very cool and rewarding experience. We learned so much and shared quite a few laughs as well!
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Reply from Naomi
It was indeed fun to host you both, and I don't think you'll forget using a power tool to turn the meat grinder anytime soon or the sweet smell of week old bark. Food memories. We wish you both all the very best, it was so nice to have met you.
Mattias
Spain
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September 2025
My stay at the [Host] was very interesting and joyful. It have really helpt me grow and develop as a person. My chores was not to hard and I had a fair time of free time during the day. I have built some new muscles and are happy for it. Naomi, Dave and their son are fabulous people, I loved card playing and joking around. Food was good and we had some trips down to town as well. I can recommend this farm for anyone, it is a great place to learn and have a good time, Thanks for everything, Mattias.
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Reply from Naomi
Thank you for your kind words. We miss you. come back soon, there is mowing and wood chopping to do! So nice to have meet you and your family. Big thanks.
Evora
Spain
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August 2025
I had a wonderful time at Naomi’s farm. She is super kind and lovely, and the tasks (like picking blackberries, weeding, feeding the pigs or watering) were light and never felt like work. She’s also an amazing chef, and even gave me the chance to see ducklings hatch. Being surrounded by animals made the experience unforgettable!
Reply from Naomi
Evora you were a delight to host. Always cheerful and ready for a job-not-a-job. The blackberries you picked are now on their way to making wine, so soon I will raise a glass and say thank you Evora! Come back anytime, preferably in soft fruit picking session!
Loredana
Italy
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August 2025
An unforgettable experience at the Farm
This vacation has left an indelible mark on our hearts. We all imagined something different, but reality exceeded every expectation and dream. The farm reminded us of the importance of small things and kind gestures. Waking up early and getting our hands and shoes dirty has never been so beautiful.
Naomi, you had a lot of patience with us and were a fun and instructive friend. Dave, you showed us your strong and serious side on the first day, but a simple breakfast was all it took to bring out your softer side and make you the best handyman in the world. Oly, you were our helper, and a big brother, but most of all, a fun, sunny, and altruistic person.
This experience changed us a lot, for the better, and helped us get to know each other more than we ever thought possible. We made new friends, played together, laughed, cried, but always had someone by our side.
We hope to see you all again soon! We will never forget you and will always have a special place for you in our hearts. Thank you for everything! ❤️
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Reply from Naomi
Thanks for your kind words. Today was the first day I did the baby ducks, older chickens/ducks and pigs on my own, without my little farmer helper Lucia, and I miss her and our early morning time especially. It was a delight to host you all, it was a busy/varied time and you all coped and assisted in positive ways. You made it easier. So perfect wwoofers and highly recommended.
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