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3 Feb 2024
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50
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Description
27/5-22- 17/6-22
I am 65years old and live together with my husband Håkan in the countryside on our small farm. We have a kennel and we breed samoyed dogs and for the moment there are 12 samoyeds in the kennel. In our farm are also 6 sheep and 24 alaskan husky. I still work as teacher and Håkan recently retired. I work part time (free on Fridays). In our free time we take care of our dogs and train them.
Our farm is in the countryside, there are woods all around our house with elk, wolves, deer, fox and some other smaller animals. One kilometer from our house there is a small lake where one can bathe, catch fish or go for a tour in our canoe. There are quite beautiful surroundings where one can go hiking.
We have not limited internet access and we are vegetarians and none smokers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The traveller would learn how to take care of sled dogs, learn about swedish culture and experience swedish wilderness.
Help
Gardening means moving the lawn and weeding. Animal care means helping with the care of our dogs both grown ups and puppies.
The grown ups need to have a walk, to be combed, have a massage, to be fed and watered and the puppies need to be handled socialized, combed, fed watered and cuddled. If you are interested you might also help with the training of our sled dogs.
Help in the house means making dinner sometimes, help to clean the house once a week. and general maintenance
There are of course a lot of other things to do on our farm if you have the skills you can also for example help building dog houses, help finishing work on and inside the house, etc. There will also be some painting to do.
As we breed samoyed dogs and work full time we need help if we have a litter during school term. The mother of the litter needs to be fed and walked and the puppy-box needs to be cleaned. Usually we know if we will need help or not at least around a month ahead.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Accommodation
The traveller will stay in a small guest room and share bathroom, livingroom and kitchen with me, and my husband.
What else ...
The food we will provide is vegetarian.
In free time the volunteer can go hiking, fishing or take a tour in our canoe. There is a bus stop 5 km from the house. With the bus one can go to Karlstad for a visit but the bus is quite expensive around 8Euros for a oneway ticket and the travel to Karlstad is 35 minutes.
We like to live calm lifes with our dogs and to spend time in the nature. We love the silence and the stressless life with our dogs.
I think the volunteer who stays with us should be interested in dogs otherwise the stay will be boring.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have quite a lot of space for a campervan
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 865314528523
Feedback (20)
28 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ondine) for host
I lived my first Workaway experience with Christina and her husband and it was such a great experience. They are both really nice and they make me comfortable from the beginning. I spend more time with Christina because Håkan we're not here for one week.
The tasks they ask for are really not hard, I had to clean the kennels and make sure all the… read more
The tasks they ask for are really not hard, I had to clean the kennels and make sure all the… read more
28 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ondine)
It was the first time for Ondine to travel as a work away. She stayed with us for three weeks. She helped cleaning the kennels and feeding the dogs. Ondine is easy going and a quick learner and even though she was not very used to dogs she quickly seemed to be comfortable around them. She did a good job and seemed to be happy.
(Very good
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28 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)
Paula stayed with us for about one month. She helped taking care of a bitch and her newly born puppies and also cleaning the kennels and feeding the other dogs. She is a quick learner and did a good job.
(Very good
)
10 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elsa) for host
I've spent a month at Christina and Håkan's place and I really had a great time ! My main task was to take care of the two husky puppies who were only a few weeks old when I arrived, and of their mother. I had to feed them and taking/ walking them out several times a day. I also had to make sure the other dogs were ok and had enough water during… read more
5 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elsa)
Elsa stayed with us for about one month. She very quickly felt like one of our family. She helped us to take care of our dogs, walking, training and feeding them. She also helped wit general maintenance. Only one day after she left we already missed her. She was always happy to try new things and she was an excellent musher - very attentive. I… read more
(Excellent
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28 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ondine) for host
I lived my first Workaway experience with Christina and her husband and it was such a great experience. They are both really nice and they make me comfortable from the beginning. I spend more time with Christina because Håkan we're not here for one week.
The tasks they ask for are really not hard, I had to clean the kennels and make sure all the… read more
The tasks they ask for are really not hard, I had to clean the kennels and make sure all the… read more
28 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ondine)
It was the first time for Ondine to travel as a work away. She stayed with us for three weeks. She helped cleaning the kennels and feeding the dogs. Ondine is easy going and a quick learner and even though she was not very used to dogs she quickly seemed to be comfortable around them. She did a good job and seemed to be happy.
(Very good
)
28 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)
Paula stayed with us for about one month. She helped taking care of a bitch and her newly born puppies and also cleaning the kennels and feeding the other dogs. She is a quick learner and did a good job.
(Very good
)
10 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elsa) for host
I've spent a month at Christina and Håkan's place and I really had a great time ! My main task was to take care of the two husky puppies who were only a few weeks old when I arrived, and of their mother. I had to feed them and taking/ walking them out several times a day. I also had to make sure the other dogs were ok and had enough water during… read more
5 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elsa)
Elsa stayed with us for about one month. She very quickly felt like one of our family. She helped us to take care of our dogs, walking, training and feeding them. She also helped wit general maintenance. Only one day after she left we already missed her. She was always happy to try new things and she was an excellent musher - very attentive. I… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (BARDOU)
Lilou stayed with us for about one month. She always did her best and seemed happy even tough we had a pretty hard time understanding each other since her English was quite poor. She helped us taking care of a female dog , her puppies and the rest of our dogs which she did in a responsible way.
(Very good
)
15 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anaëlle)
Anaelle is an easy going positive person. We got along very well and she helped us very much taking care of our puppies and their mother as well as the other dogs. She stayed with us only for two weeks but we very quickly felt that she was a part of our family. She happily did all her tasks, never complaining and seemed to enjoy the company of our… read more
(Excellent
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18 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anaëlle) for host
I stay with Christina and Håkan during two weeks in february. I really must say that it was a wonderful experience discovering their life with the dogs. Christina and Håkan are amazing people full of kindness. I loved so much taking care of the puppies and helping Christina and Håkan with all their other beautiful dogs.
They live in the middle of… read more
They live in the middle of… read more
26 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)
Sandra stayed with us for a couple of weeks. She helped us to take care of our dogs, cleaning the kennels feeding and giving them water but her main responsibility was to take care of a samoyed female and her puppies. Sandra is an easy going girl, positive and eager to help. She is social and we had several nice talks. I strongly recommend her as… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host
I stayed with Christina, Håkan and their lovely dogs for about 10 days at the beginning of October. It was my first workaway experience and I could not have asked for a better one. Christina and Håkan are wonderful hosts. I felt welcomed from the arrival on.
During the week I was alone during the day when they both were at work. That was no… read more
During the week I was alone during the day when they both were at work. That was no… read more
11 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ksenia) for host
I do not exaggerate when I say that my stay with Christina and Håkan was one of the best experiences in my life. The work was not hard and very enjoyable. I loved walking the dogs and cleaning their kennels, keeping an eye on the pregnant dogs and after the delivery taking care of the puppies (cleaning the poo and cuddling). I liked cooking and… read more
11 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ksenia)
Ksenia stayed with us for two months in spring 2021 and she did a super good job. She learned very quickly what needed to be done and how to do it. She helped taking care of our dogs, cleaning the kennels, cleaning the house and she also cooked for us. It quickly felt as if Ksenia was a part of our family since she adopted so well to our daily… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lucile) for host
This experience was amazing, Christina and Håkan are lovely, always there if you need anything. Taking care of the puppies and females was fantastic! I had walks with dogs into the woods, to the lake... so great!
Christina and Håkan are the perfect hosts, I can’t wait to go back there once again!
Christina and Håkan are the perfect hosts, I can’t wait to go back there once again!
9 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucile)
Lucile stayed with us for some weeks. She helped taking care of our samojed females and their puppies, cleaning the kennels and keeping the house clean. She did a very god job and was very easy to get along with. We miss Lucile and if she ever comes to Sweden again we would be happy if she comes for a visit.
(Excellent
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9 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Suzanne)
Suzanne stayed with us for three months. Her main responsibility was to take care of samoyed females and their puppies. She did this in an excellent way. She cuddled the puppies, walked and fed the females and of course helped taking care of the other dogs in the kennel and she also helped training the teams. as we went working she occupied… read more
(Excellent
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24 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Michael stayed with us for a couple of weeks at the end of summer 2020. His main responsibility was to take care of a female dog and her newly born puppies. Feed the female and walk her every now and then. He did this very well and without any complaints. Michael is, from my experience, pretty introvert and seemed to like to spend time for… read more
(Good
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5 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
This was my first experience on a workaway and honestly I couldn't have asked for a better one. they are lovely, sweet and beyond accommodating. Looking after the puppies was super fun and their farm is such an inspiring place to be. We were able to go swimming together in some lakes and honestly I couldn't have been happier on a trip!
19 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jinlong)
Jinlong stayed with us for two weeks and helped us taking care of two samoyed females and their newly born puppies. He brushed and painted a small house. He is very meticulous and keep clean and tidy and he is very easy to get along with and has a good temper. We really enjoyed having him as a workaway and we strongly recommend Jinlong as a… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jinlong) for host
Has been wonderful two weeks. Thank you so much Christina and Håkan!
Had never seen so many samoyed and Husky dogs, and i fortunately encountered 2 samoyed mom giving 9 puppies during the time i stayed, 8 boys and 1 girl . Christina made amazingly good vegeterian food; Håkan would be one of the funniest ppl i met in Sweden. They are willing to… read more
Had never seen so many samoyed and Husky dogs, and i fortunately encountered 2 samoyed mom giving 9 puppies during the time i stayed, 8 boys and 1 girl . Christina made amazingly good vegeterian food; Håkan would be one of the funniest ppl i met in Sweden. They are willing to… read more
30 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)
Sandra stayed with us for some weeks last autumn (2019). At this time we had two dog litters that she had to tend to. She was very attentive and a quick learner and did all her chores willingly and didn´t seem to mind beeing alone as we went to work. Sandra is openminded and very easy to get along with and we had many nice conversations sharing… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host
I am little late but I could not let my workaway membership run out without having left some feedback for this lovely place. I stayed with Christina and Håkan for three weeks last summer and I would truly recommend them to anyone who has a love for furry friends and the remote countryside.
Christina and Håkan are wonderful hosts, very kind and… read more
Christina and Håkan are wonderful hosts, very kind and… read more
15 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Eriko)
Eriko stayed with us for some weeks last autumn. She helped us taking care of our dogs, feeding, walking and picking poop and also doing housework. She wasn´t very used to dogs but she was a quick learner and in the end she did quite well. Eriko is very social and easy to get to know and we had many nice talks. We strongly recommend her as a… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie & Brennan)
Katie stayed with us during last winterseason (2019-2020) for a couple of months mainly helping us taking care of our dogs but also doing housework. She was efficient, meticulous and always in a good mood. In weekends as we were free from work we played some board games and socialized. As we were at work she took care of the dogs, checking that… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Saskia) for host
In the autumn I stayed for four weeks with Christina and Håkan. During my time in Sweden two females gave birth to puppies. I took care for the puppies and the females and I did other tasks belonging to the dogs outside (e.g. cleaning the kennels, feeding and walking with the dogs). In my free time I helped Håkan with preparing the Alaskan Huskies… read more
17 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Saskia)
Saskia stayed with us for some weeks in the atumn 2019. She is a very sweet girl, easy going and can see what needs to be done. We had a great help and we can recommend her as a workaway.
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gamburzew)
Elisabeth stayed with us for three weeks helping us to take care of our dogs. Her main task was to tend to two females and their litters which she did in a very good way taking a big responsibility to do everything in a very good way. She seemed to like to be with our dogs and spent many hours in the dog yards grooming and petting them. She did… read more
(Very good
)
7 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisabeth)
Elisabeth stayed with us for three weeks. She helped us cleaning the dog kennels, walking the dogs, feeding the dogs, cleaning the house, doing the dishes etc - always smiling and offering to help. She had a good hand with the dogs who seemed to like her a lot. She is easy to get along with and can see what needs to be done and she does everything… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Elisabeth) for host
I couldn't have asked for a better first Workaway experience than the one I just had at Christina's and Håkan's farm!
For 3 weeks, I had the pleasure to take care of two of their adorable Samoyed females and their cute puppies. I also helped with the rest of their lovely Samoyeds and extremely friendly Alaskans. I did a little bit of gardening… read more
For 3 weeks, I had the pleasure to take care of two of their adorable Samoyed females and their cute puppies. I also helped with the rest of their lovely Samoyeds and extremely friendly Alaskans. I did a little bit of gardening… read more
28 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Micky) for host
Christina and Håkan are two of the kindest, most welcoming, and loveliest people I’ve ever met. And their dogs are all equally amazing in their own way.
I feel lucky to have been part of their lives and work on the farm — I learned about taking care of new dog moms and the rest of the pack, gardening/planting, hiking, and racing Alaskan huskies… read more
I feel lucky to have been part of their lives and work on the farm — I learned about taking care of new dog moms and the rest of the pack, gardening/planting, hiking, and racing Alaskan huskies… read more
27 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Micky)
Micky stayed with us for three weeks. The first night she helped over viewing one of our samoyeds as she was giving birth. She had a very good hand with the dogs, she was very social, always smiling and she quickly saw what needed to be done. She learned our routines in a few days and was a great help. we shared many nice moments talking about… read more
(Excellent
)
27 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mai)
Mai stayed with us for about four weeks and she did a really good work. She was easygoing and easy to get along with. we are so happy for the good help with the grooming of our samoyeds and for all other help that she provided. She also got along very well with the dogs and helped cleaning the kennels. She was social and we had many nice talks.… read more
(Excellent
)
12 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mai) for host
How to describe the wonderful time I have had at Christina and Håkan's place.
They made me feel so welcome and comfortable, they are the happiest and most good natured people I've ever met and are always smiling. The place is so wonderful, in the middle of beautiful nature and forests. The work with the dogs didnt even feel like work, they are so… read more
They made me feel so welcome and comfortable, they are the happiest and most good natured people I've ever met and are always smiling. The place is so wonderful, in the middle of beautiful nature and forests. The work with the dogs didnt even feel like work, they are so… read more
14 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Grace )
Sorry Grace for not leaving a feedback earlier (I thought I already had).
Grace stayed with us last autumn and did a really good work taking care of our bitch who just had a litter. She also did a good work helping to clean the kennels, feeding and taking care of the other dogs. She did all work always smiling. We also appreciated that she sewed… read more
Grace stayed with us last autumn and did a really good work taking care of our bitch who just had a litter. She also did a good work helping to clean the kennels, feeding and taking care of the other dogs. She did all work always smiling. We also appreciated that she sewed… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Małgorzata) for host
I spent most beautiful November at Jonsbyn with Christina, Håkan and their lovely companions. I can definately say it was 100% positive experience. I enjoyed my responsibilities a lot, both dogs and the surrounding nature make the stay pleasant and time fly. Hosts made me feel like at home and it feels they are teachers: their level of patience is… read more
27 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Małgorzata)
Gosia stayed with us for about one month. She came as a last minute work away helping us out since we had a female dog and her litter who needed some attention. She is a very easy going person always smiling and willing to help. She is also a very responsible person and she did things that needed to be done without us telling her to. The dogs… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lenka) for host
I spent two wonderful weeks in beautiful place with wonderful people and their wonderful dogs. Christina and Håkan are so kind and welcoming people. They helped me to adapt there so I felt there like at home from the first moments. I really liked working with dogs, around the house in the middle of nature and sharing Christina's and Håkan's life.… read more
15 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lenka)
Lenka was a last minute work awayer who stayed with us for two weeks. She was a tremendous good help with our dogs especially with the female and her puppies. She had a marvellous hand with the dogs and seemed really interested in them. She took great responsibility and saw what was needed to be done. Lenka is a very nice person and it´s really… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mélina)
Melina stayed with us for two weeks. She is an easy going girl and was a good help with our dogs, especially with a female and her puppies. She helped cleaning the dog yards, walking the dogs, sewing dog booties, making necklines and tuglines. She is a really quick learner and eager to learn new things. She is a social girl and easy to get along… read more
(Very good
)
31 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre)
Pierre stayed with us for some weeks this summer. He is an really easy going person who does what needs to be done without beeing told. He helped us to take care of the dogs, he painted our garage and the barn and he was an excellent vegetarian cook. He is a very social person and we had a lot of nice conversations and if he wants to come back… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kyra )
Kyra stayed with us for a couple of weeks this summer. She is a very nice girl who does what ever she is told. She was easy to get along with and helped us mainly to take care of our dogs.
(Very good
)
11 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host
I stayed 2 weeks and half with Christina and her family, i spent a really great time here. All the family was very welcoming with me, including the dogs, So i immediately felt good here. The work was really varied, and i very appreciated working with the dogs, gardening, painting... Thank you so much for the delicious food, these long running, and… read more
31 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)
Camille stayed with us for 2,5 week. During this time we got to know each other quite well. Camille is a very nice easy going person and it´s easy to get along well with her. She was a really good and responsible worker. She helped us to take care of our dogs, did some painting, weeding and general maintainance. She was a great help and we hope to… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Noora)
Noora stayed with us for three weeks. She worked really hard helping us with our woods and she was very skilled doing this. Noora is an easy going girl and we enjoyed very much having her as a work away. She almost felt like she was a daughter. we strongly recommend her as a work away and hope that some day she will return to see how tall the… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Noora) for host
A place that truly felt like a home away from home! A big part of it was the forestry work that I Ioved, but it was also thanks to Christina and Håkan who did such a lot to make me feel welcome in the family. I've never experienced something like that before. After four weeks I left with many wonderful memories and new experiences, and a heart… read more
2 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marlene) for host
I spent two wonderful weeks at Christina's and Håkan's place. They are very very kind and welcoming people with a good sense of humour and have a lot of interesting stories and facts to share about their four-legged friends. I loved working with their extremely friendly dogs (and, of course, their tiny sweet puppies) and going for walks in the… read more
30 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marlene)
Marley stayed with us for 2 weeks. She was a hard working and very nice person and it was really easy to get along with her. She helped us with our puppies and the adult dogs as well, she cleaned all our windows and helped with general maintainance. We especially enjoyed when she cooked the German speciality Spätzle for us. We belive she is a… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andrea & Nicolò) for host
This has been my first experience with workaway so far and I am absolutely grateful... It could not have been better.
Christina and Håkan are incredibly nice, caring, open minded and peaceful people. I've been helping them since the first day with a big smile and my heart open because this is just what this place makes you feel: pure happiness… read more
Christina and Håkan are incredibly nice, caring, open minded and peaceful people. I've been helping them since the first day with a big smile and my heart open because this is just what this place makes you feel: pure happiness… read more
5 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea & Nicolò)
Andrea stayed with us for six weeks. She was a really beautiful person and we got along very well. She took great responsabilty and she was a great cook. She helped with the puppies, the adult dogs, cleaning the house, cooking and general maintenance and besides all the work that she did she was very nice and interesting to talk to. It was a… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
Me and my husband had our first experience as host with Chiara and I must say it was a wonderful experience. We were a bit worried it could be difficult to have a stranger living in our house, but it was a really good experience and we are so glad that we got to know Chiara and we hope to stay in contact.
She stayed with us for a month. She took… read more
She stayed with us for a month. She took… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host
Stay with Christina and Håkan was an absolutely wonderful experience. Being my first experience with WorkAway I didn't know what to expect, I had never traveled alone for long periods, and I feared that I wouldn't easily adapted and felt homesick.
I must say with great happiness that was the opposite, Christina and Håkan are lovely people, very… read more
I must say with great happiness that was the opposite, Christina and Håkan are lovely people, very… read more
