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We are an Icelandic/Dutch family of 6, running a sheep farm and retreat center in north east Iceland. Kids flown out the nest by now but still dropping by and living with us once in a while.
Just people who can stay for this whole period; beginning of Mai till end of September, are considered! We run a retreat center / guesthouse and bar in the middle of nowhere, and a farm with 120 sheep, 50 horses, Border Collies and some Icelandic hens.
We're mainly looking for assistance in the guesthouse, someone who loves to cook. You will prepare dinner for our guests, our menu consists of trout we catch in our lake and lamb- and sheep meat from the farm. Other ingredients are vegetables from our garden and greenhouse.
Also someone who can help out with cleaning, assisting in the kitchen, bar, waitressing and reception.
A great place when you are an experienced horse rider, a plus is when you have been riding Icelandic horses. While doing work around the guesthouse, there is also of time to train our horses and keep us company on rides.
In return for your efforts we promise you will have a great time, a lot of new experiences and we will teach you everything we know about the fields we work in. So you leave with a package of new material which can help in whatever you're gonna take on in the future.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You'll learn loads about living on the country site. How to live in a self sustainable lifestyle. What it takes to run your own business. And off course the Icelandic language for those interested.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
Planting trees, looking after lamb and other animals, painting jobs, some gardening, welcoming guests, preparing breakfast, preparing drinks at the bar in the evening, cleaning rooms, preparing dinner for guests for the one hired as a cook. Various jobs around the farm, depending on your abilities. Riding and training our horses.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Icelandic: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Danish: BeginnerAccommodation
Volunteers will have a private bedroom and all meals are included. Since we are a working sheep farm and producing our own lamb and sheep meat, a large part of our diet includes meat, and also fish that we catch in the lake. Not at all suitable for vegan or vegetarians.
What else ...
A paradise for nature lovers, endless possibilities for hikes on your own in nature. Rich bird life, ecxiting for photographers. The village is 14 km away, possible to engage in things organised in the village.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours per day