Druid Forest
The Celtic Druid Temple has guardianship of 16 acres of land in North Roscommon and we have developed it considerably over the last 8 years. Our aim is to make it a Nature Preserve and resource for our members with plenty of woodland trails, bird watching hides and spaces for nature retreats.
In 2014 we planted 10,000 trees and they have been growing so well that we've made the decision to plant another 6000 trees this year. An all broad-leaf forest with no chemicals - we need your help to keep it eco-friendly. Each of us needs the oxygen from at least 8 trees per year...
In 2014 we planted 10,000 trees and they have been growing so well that we've made the decision to plant another 6000 trees this year. An all broad-leaf forest with no chemicals - we need your help to keep it eco-friendly. Each of us needs the oxygen from at least 8 trees per year...
Help to help us grow and protect the young forest
Woodland Meitheal Volunteer
You can volunteer to help us - simply email us, write Volunteer in the subject box and give your details in the main body of the email. Please give us your name, age, any relevant experience, preferred date(s) and of course your contact details - email etc. You will need boots and wet gear. See FAQ below.
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Donate support funds
You can help us with a Donation to support our forest project. Funds received will go towards Deer Fencing, tree guards and tree supports, foot bridges, gates, drainage and building a pond in the centre of the farm. We'll record your name in our Donations to the Forest Record Book at the Celtic Druid Temple.
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Practical Info
Volunteering with us is open to all subscribed members Membership Subscription here (membership is quick and easy starting at €10 per year). We will feed our Volunteers with the best local organic food and holy water and provide accommodation in our 4 bed dormitory for each night and in our medieval tent village during the warm season. If you join us just for one day start at 10am and end around 5pm we will give you a full midday meal - there is no contribution required. However, if you prefer to stay over night and then lend a hand on the tree farm we will give you a bed, b/fast, lunch and dinner and a contribution of E10 per person per day is appreciated. No one will be asked to do any work that they are not able for or uncomfortable with - you are expected to enjoy working at the Temple!
To join us as a Volunteer for an afternoon, day or weekend - simply email us at celticdruidtemple@gmail.com and write Volunteer in the subject box and give all your details in the main body of the email. Please give us your name, age, any relevant experience, preferred weekend and of course your contact details - phone, email etc. As we have other obligations we are not open to casual visitors and ask for this to be respected. Volunteering opportunities are available to subscribed members only aged 18 years and older. All our planned activities may change without notice due to weather.
To join us as a Volunteer for an afternoon, day or weekend - simply email us at celticdruidtemple@gmail.com and write Volunteer in the subject box and give all your details in the main body of the email. Please give us your name, age, any relevant experience, preferred weekend and of course your contact details - phone, email etc. As we have other obligations we are not open to casual visitors and ask for this to be respected. Volunteering opportunities are available to subscribed members only aged 18 years and older. All our planned activities may change without notice due to weather.
Volunteering FAQs
Tell us about yourself/organisation and what you offer or do?
Celtic Druid Temple is a registered charity that promotes awareness of the indigenous Spiritual Tradition of Pagan Ireland. We host Full Moon ceremonies and celebrate the 8 Solar Festivals. We offer rites of passage services to our members such as Baby Welcoming and Naming, Handfasting and Passing Over Ceremonies.
Tell us about your location?
We are guardians of 16.5 acres (6.5 Hectares) in North West Roscommon. The lands and buildings are being developed to permaculture designs and the 10,000 native woodland trees are the core of a Forest Garden. We do not use chemical sprays and rely instead on manual weed suppressing.We are in a remote and peaceful location. The air is clean and sweet. We live in harmony with nature and seek to comprehend and cooperate with the land and all around us. We are rejuvenating a derelict farm that was abandoned for twenty years. We are heading towards sustainability, self sufficiency, off grid living as we practice the principals of the Celtic Druid Tradition.
Describe the characteristics of your ideal volunteer helper?
Outdoor type with some gardening experience, has good boots and rain gear with a willingness to work outdoors in Nature. Must be over 18.
What do you need help with?
Maintenance of Temple, herb garden, medieval fort, pathways, hedges and drains. Woodland Meitheal / Forest Garden: fencing repairs, unblocking drains, manual weed suppressing i.e. stand and fold weeds, light bridge building.
How many hours help per day / week do you expect?
If the day is really good and tomorrow rain is expected, we'll work with the weather we get. We start when the weather lets us, so in late November for example we start at 10:30am and work till 4pm.
Are weekends free?
No. Ours is a small organisation at an early stage of growth. For most weekends we host rites of passage ceremonies and weekend workshops for student Druids, this means only certain weekends could be made available to offer accommodation to volunteers. If you join us just for one day start at 10am and end around 5pm we will give you a full midday meal - there is no contribution required. However, if you prefer to stay over night and then lend a hand on the tree farm we will give you a bed, b/fast, lunch and dinner and a contribution of E10 per person per day is appreciated.
What’s the minimum & maximum duration of stay?
One day to one week
What dates are available?
Please email us directly
Celtic Druid Temple is a registered charity that promotes awareness of the indigenous Spiritual Tradition of Pagan Ireland. We host Full Moon ceremonies and celebrate the 8 Solar Festivals. We offer rites of passage services to our members such as Baby Welcoming and Naming, Handfasting and Passing Over Ceremonies.
Tell us about your location?
We are guardians of 16.5 acres (6.5 Hectares) in North West Roscommon. The lands and buildings are being developed to permaculture designs and the 10,000 native woodland trees are the core of a Forest Garden. We do not use chemical sprays and rely instead on manual weed suppressing.We are in a remote and peaceful location. The air is clean and sweet. We live in harmony with nature and seek to comprehend and cooperate with the land and all around us. We are rejuvenating a derelict farm that was abandoned for twenty years. We are heading towards sustainability, self sufficiency, off grid living as we practice the principals of the Celtic Druid Tradition.
Describe the characteristics of your ideal volunteer helper?
Outdoor type with some gardening experience, has good boots and rain gear with a willingness to work outdoors in Nature. Must be over 18.
What do you need help with?
Maintenance of Temple, herb garden, medieval fort, pathways, hedges and drains. Woodland Meitheal / Forest Garden: fencing repairs, unblocking drains, manual weed suppressing i.e. stand and fold weeds, light bridge building.
How many hours help per day / week do you expect?
If the day is really good and tomorrow rain is expected, we'll work with the weather we get. We start when the weather lets us, so in late November for example we start at 10:30am and work till 4pm.
Are weekends free?
No. Ours is a small organisation at an early stage of growth. For most weekends we host rites of passage ceremonies and weekend workshops for student Druids, this means only certain weekends could be made available to offer accommodation to volunteers. If you join us just for one day start at 10am and end around 5pm we will give you a full midday meal - there is no contribution required. However, if you prefer to stay over night and then lend a hand on the tree farm we will give you a bed, b/fast, lunch and dinner and a contribution of E10 per person per day is appreciated.
What’s the minimum & maximum duration of stay?
One day to one week
What dates are available?
Please email us directly
Describe where the volunteer helper will sleep, is it single or shared accommodation?
Shared accommodation, sleeping four in one room with ensuite.
What is the linen & laundry arrangement?
We provide all linen. No laundry facilities available on site.
What meals are included?
All meals. Nearest town Castlerea 7.5km.
Who prepares meals?
The host, washing up duties are shared by all.
Are special dietary requirements catered for?
We eat organic locally produced food. We are a no sugar household. We can cater for special dietary requirements if told in advance.
How does a helper get there?
Bus and Train to Castlerea then Taxi [10 euros] to our venue. We cannot collect from bus/train station.
How many volunteer helpers can you accommodate on-site at once?
Our 4 bed dormitory means 4 people can stay over but we welcome day visitors for our volunteering projects - we start at 10am usually...
Do you accept males, females, couples, families as volunteer helpers?
Open to all.
Do you accept volunteer helpers with pets?
No
What additional skills or experience might the volunteer helper expect to learn or gain?
A holistic understanding and connection to the land, sea and sky through sharing the Celtic Druid appreciation of Nature. Introduction to permaculture principals, experience of off grid electricity generation, natural reed bed sewerage treatment systems, forest gardening principals and techniques, alternatives to chemical weed control.
What other perks or local attraction are there for volunteer helpers? (e.g access to free or subsidised classes or passes etc.)
Lots of local quiet and wild places. We live in a remote location, there is no local transport system. Opportunities to join in ceremony if one is taking place during a volunteer period. Opportunity to have talks on aspects of Druid Philosophy.
Is free Wi-Fi available?
No
Shared accommodation, sleeping four in one room with ensuite.
What is the linen & laundry arrangement?
We provide all linen. No laundry facilities available on site.
What meals are included?
All meals. Nearest town Castlerea 7.5km.
Who prepares meals?
The host, washing up duties are shared by all.
Are special dietary requirements catered for?
We eat organic locally produced food. We are a no sugar household. We can cater for special dietary requirements if told in advance.
How does a helper get there?
Bus and Train to Castlerea then Taxi [10 euros] to our venue. We cannot collect from bus/train station.
How many volunteer helpers can you accommodate on-site at once?
Our 4 bed dormitory means 4 people can stay over but we welcome day visitors for our volunteering projects - we start at 10am usually...
Do you accept males, females, couples, families as volunteer helpers?
Open to all.
Do you accept volunteer helpers with pets?
No
What additional skills or experience might the volunteer helper expect to learn or gain?
A holistic understanding and connection to the land, sea and sky through sharing the Celtic Druid appreciation of Nature. Introduction to permaculture principals, experience of off grid electricity generation, natural reed bed sewerage treatment systems, forest gardening principals and techniques, alternatives to chemical weed control.
What other perks or local attraction are there for volunteer helpers? (e.g access to free or subsidised classes or passes etc.)
Lots of local quiet and wild places. We live in a remote location, there is no local transport system. Opportunities to join in ceremony if one is taking place during a volunteer period. Opportunity to have talks on aspects of Druid Philosophy.
Is free Wi-Fi available?
No
