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My name is Solvor. I come from Norway, but live in rural Sweden with my family - my husband Jan, Efraim (5), Emanuel (4), Pavel (19) and Leo (21). We have four hens and a rooster, two cats, five ducks and surrounding nature. Both I and my husband work as researchers and teachers, and most of the time we work from home. Our home is our hobby. We are both energetic and positive, and there are sooo many things we would like to do! Over the last couple of years we have built a greenhouse out of old windows, a house for the chicken, a wood-heated sauna (a must try!!!) - among other things. Our home used to be a farm, and still has the farm feel. But the people owning it before us did not make use of it's garden. So we have done a lot from scratch. So what can I say - if you are interested in small-scale, for fun, where we learn and try new things together, this might be the place.
We also try to harvest as much as possible from nature. We have a hunter in the family, and fish all-year round - so we are self-sufficient on meat (we don't eat a lot, used to be vegetarian...) and fish. We pick lots of berries when in season (blueberries and lingonberries mostly), and lots of mushrooms and leaves.
We try to live as ecological as possible, growing food, and harvesting from nature. We still have a lot to learn, but life is a journey :)
Both I and Jan work as researchers and teachers, so during the day we are in our offices, so you will need to be ok with spending most of the day by yourself (combining work and free time).
We are seeking help for our private home and garden, and not with any business activity.
We need help with all sorts of things - from gardening, regular house work (cleaning and cooking), play with children, change tires on bikes, some small maintenance etc etcTypes of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will stay in a small village/ farm landscape in rural Sweden, an authentic experience.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help with seasonal work in the garden, everyday work around the house, small maintaining projects and renovations.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Swedish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We all speak English fluently, and we have members in the family who are fluent in German, Swedish and Norwegian. We want our children (and me, the mother 😊) to learn more German.Accommodation
We have a guest room fit for one person. If you are two people, we can add a mattress on the floor. If you are more than two, we need to be creative 😊😊 We also have a tipi in the garden where you can stay!
What else ...
We would love to host people who would like to play music with us!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We both work from home ourselves, the internet access is good enough for olnline meetings, teaching on zoom etc, and we have decent work desks/ home office.
Space for parking camper vans
Our lawn is huge, lot's of space!
Can possibly accept pets
We accept pets, but dogs will have to stay outside. Since our hens and ducks are walking feely, the dog will have to be tied unfortunately
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I learned how to set up and take down a teepee, how to trim a hedge, how to fish, hunt and canoe.
I always felt very comfortable and the whole family is so warm, empathetic, intelligent and inspiring.
The work-life balance was very good and I was able to make great use of my days off.
I… read more
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I learned how to set up and take down a teepee, how to trim a hedge, how to fish, hunt and canoe.
I always felt very comfortable and the whole family is so warm, empathetic, intelligent and inspiring.
The work-life balance was very good and I was able to make great use of my days off.
I… read more
Besides my daily tasks like cleaning the kitchen and taking care of the dugs, I have done painting, cleaning the house, cooking, some gardening, and building a tipi. In my free… read more