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Description
We have a little organic farm with Finnish sheep and some horses and ponies for trekking. Also a few Finnish original cows just for fun, not forgetting our dogs, cats, chicken and three funny ducks. We accomodate travellers in the other end of the house during summer season. We have a big garden and also grow some garlek. We sell meat and wool products and some crafts straight from the farm. We do some social farming/farm rehabilitation. Few people come weekly to "farm therapy" joining the work and farmlife. Also we are a support family for some children during the weekends. Green Care /Social farming, Organic farming ans sustainability is our point of wiew and we hope that anyone who visits or spends time at the farm, would enjoy the atmosphere with nature and animals.
We love our farm and have lot’s of ideas, plans and projects – and a lot to do. I, Johanna, am working full time at the farm. I am occupied with quite a lot of paper work, organizing, training horses and doing some crafts for sale. My husband Kyösti needs to be away during the weeks with his own business but he helps with building projects and maintenance during weekends and holidays. My father comes to help at the farm on frequent basis with machine work etc.
We would like to welcome volunteers to share this all with us and take part in daily chores and projects. We enjoy international guests and share life together!:) Volunteers take care of the farm daily routines with animal care and maintenance. Besides they may choose jobs according to their abilities and interests as long as they are ready work independently, get their hands dirty and work outside despite sometimes bad weather. Depending on the time of the year there is gardenwork, fencing, animal care, building, machine work, forest work, cleaning the animal sheds and at the house etc. Experience with horses is good but not compulsory. Every day will be different!
At the moment we take 1-2 volunteers at the time, singles, couples or friends are all welcome to share farm life with us. We prefere long time workawayers, 3 weeks minimun, prefererably 2 months. Work time is about 5hours a day 5 days a week + some of the normal house chores (cooking/cleaning/general maintenance). Sometimes farmwork requires more full working days and then you may take more free time on more quiet days. Free days are usually Sunday and Monday. For us this farmlife is a way of living so it is not really easy to say what is work and what is "free time", you might end up experiencing the same!
The day programme: Work day begins at 9. We enjoy lunch&coffee together at 12 and that is the main meal of the day. After lunch break we continue with the chores for few hours afternoon/evening. In the evenings you may use the kithcen for snacks, leftovers or make a meal of you preference.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
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 travellers will enjoy Finnish countryside, friendly lovely animals and hopefully learn new skills and Finnish way of life. If they can ride, they can use our horses. Our farm is by a little lake where you can swim and go rowing. In wintertime you can go kick slegding of cross country skiing right from the house and swim in the ice hole. The country roads are nice for walking and jogging. In autumn the forests have berries and mushrooms. You will find that you will not want to leave the farm but you can always take bus to the nearest city Jyväskylä if you need to see some more people. We are sure you will enjoy the Finnish Sauna twice a week.
Help
Summertime and Autumn: making and fixing fences, checking on animals, gardenwork, cutting lawn, forest work, picking berries, caring for horses hooves and tack, helping with weighing, shearing, moving sheep, cleaning the appartement for tourists, helping with building projects.
Wintertime: feeding sheep and horses, making fire in the fireplaces, cleaning the barn, housework, forest work, preparing things for the farmshop and creating new ideas, decorating, caring for horse tack, giving horses some exercise&training.
Springtime: Supervizing and helping with the lambing season. In March and beginning of April be prepared that sometimes we work at night if the sheep need help - and this season we don't count working hours! These months are the toughest but also most rewarding and fun. May: fence making and maintenance as we take the animals to the fields from inside. Gardenwork.
You are always welcome to do cooking! And cleaning...=D.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
Accommodation
In summertime volunteers stay in log cabins. Wintertime the volunteers live in the wing of the main house.
What else ...
Jyväskylä City is 35 km from our Farm, a skiing centre Häkärinteet is 20km away, 15km Revontuli Golf course and Bowling centre. There are several Natinal Parks within 100km range. We can take volunteers to the closest bus station when they want to visit places.
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 plenty of space for a campervan!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
About 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 994919259242
Feedback (43)
13 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Fiona)
Thankyou Fiona for your kind words! Fiona was a joy to have around with her super positive attitude and big smile:). She adapted to country life very quickly and was ready to do and learn any chore. Fiona was a great help to us in the busy spring. She took initiative and had good ideas. Fiona is great with all the animals - and people:). We had so… read more
(Excellent
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10 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Fiona) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it has put the bar for other hosts VERY high. I spent about a month here after I had caught Covid and postponed my journey.
It took me some time adapt to the fact that I am living in the middle of the countryside now with very limited public transport (for instance, you can’t go to the city on a Sunday… read more
It took me some time adapt to the fact that I am living in the middle of the countryside now with very limited public transport (for instance, you can’t go to the city on a Sunday… read more
29 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Mathilde )
Mathilde and Martin came to help the moment we really needed, they were just amazing! This couple can do anything they set their minds to and they make a great team - including their smart dog:). We enjoyed their company every minute. And we will also always remember them by the exellent gates they made! They are a happy couple with great… read more
(Excellent
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28 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Martin & Mathilde ) for host
We had a wonderful time at Johanna's farm. Johanna and her father are such inspiring persons. Always sharing their experiences and knowledges with kindness. We loved the trust Johanna gave us to take care of all the animals. What a wonderful farm in the nature where we felt at peace. We definitely recommand that place and hope to be back one day !
9 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra & Niklas)
Alexandra and Niklas are a lovely couple and they were gift for us. They took care of the daily routines of animal care in an exellent way. Specially our cats got so much love! They were a great team, innovative, handy and responsible. It was nice to find new things fixed in a very creative way=D. It was also nice to work with people who were very… read more
(Excellent
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4 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra & Niklas) for host
We had a wonderful time at Johanna's Farm. We learned so much about holding sheep, cattle and horses! Our duties included milking Molla the cow, feeding the small pets (chicken, ducks, rabbits and cats), overall care of sheep and horses and of course play with the her 3 dogs (Ruska, Fanni and the fine old lady; Nala). In those 6 weeks Johanna and… read more
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13 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Fiona)
Thankyou Fiona for your kind words! Fiona was a joy to have around with her super positive attitude and big smile:). She adapted to country life very quickly and was ready to do and learn any chore. Fiona was a great help to us in the busy spring. She took initiative and had good ideas. Fiona is great with all the animals - and people:). We had so… read more
(Excellent
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10 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Fiona) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it has put the bar for other hosts VERY high. I spent about a month here after I had caught Covid and postponed my journey.
It took me some time adapt to the fact that I am living in the middle of the countryside now with very limited public transport (for instance, you can’t go to the city on a Sunday… read more
It took me some time adapt to the fact that I am living in the middle of the countryside now with very limited public transport (for instance, you can’t go to the city on a Sunday… read more
29 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Mathilde )
Mathilde and Martin came to help the moment we really needed, they were just amazing! This couple can do anything they set their minds to and they make a great team - including their smart dog:). We enjoyed their company every minute. And we will also always remember them by the exellent gates they made! They are a happy couple with great… read more
(Excellent
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28 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Martin & Mathilde ) for host
We had a wonderful time at Johanna's farm. Johanna and her father are such inspiring persons. Always sharing their experiences and knowledges with kindness. We loved the trust Johanna gave us to take care of all the animals. What a wonderful farm in the nature where we felt at peace. We definitely recommand that place and hope to be back one day !
9 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra & Niklas)
Alexandra and Niklas are a lovely couple and they were gift for us. They took care of the daily routines of animal care in an exellent way. Specially our cats got so much love! They were a great team, innovative, handy and responsible. It was nice to find new things fixed in a very creative way=D. It was also nice to work with people who were very… read more
(Excellent
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4 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra & Niklas) for host
We had a wonderful time at Johanna's Farm. We learned so much about holding sheep, cattle and horses! Our duties included milking Molla the cow, feeding the small pets (chicken, ducks, rabbits and cats), overall care of sheep and horses and of course play with the her 3 dogs (Ruska, Fanni and the fine old lady; Nala). In those 6 weeks Johanna and… read more
11 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Barbara & Lisa)
Barbara and Lisa were a joy to have at the farm:). They were happy to do any farm work with great attitude. They were very active, responsible, skilled and also wanted to learn new things. We had great time together in all aspects!! Thankyou very much!
(Excellent
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31 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Barbara & Lisa) for host
We stayed at Johanna‘s farm for the last three weeks and had the best experience, we could have imagined. As it was our first workaway, we didn‘t know what to expect but Johanna set the bar very high for following workaways, we wouldn‘t be surprised if it will remain the best one.
From the beginning on we were included in the family and Johanna… read more
From the beginning on we were included in the family and Johanna… read more
28 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Taylor)
Anna and Taylor were a happy couple full of joy, energy and creativity. It was great to have them around! They are both very enthustiastic and harworking, full of ideas and they get things done in orderly manner. They have many kind of talents and are also eager to learn, I can see that one day they will have a business of their own. It was very… read more
(Excellent
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27 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Taylor) for host
Johanna is a powerhouse of a woman and she is my new idol! there is so much life and energy resonating from this place! This was our first workaway and we didn't know what to expect but we could not have had a better experience. There is always so much to do, but we were given the freedom to do it in our own time.
We fell in love with all of the… read more
We fell in love with all of the… read more
2 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jule)
Jule was joining our farmlife late summer/autumn, that period life is busy on a farm. She was a great help with fencework, animal care and our big garden. Jule loves the nature and animals and puts her heart in the work. She is trutsworthy and adapts and learns quickly - and wants to learn more. Jule is a joy to have around. Thankyou Jule!
(Excellent
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2 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maruamar)
Marta was helping us greatly in autumn with variety of farm work taking care of our animals garden and the house. She was reliable, adaptable and independent - and a delightful person to have around:). Whe had great time together! Thankyou Marta and all the best for your future adventures!
(Excellent
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1 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maruamar) for host
Dear Johanna, what a shame to leave you such a delay review!
I stayed in this amazing place for a couple of weeks last summer and I had the most incredible time! Everyone there was truly nice, friendly,opthimistic,hard working... and made me feel like home from minute 1.
I had the chance to do lots of wonderful activites like trying the sauna,… read more
I stayed in this amazing place for a couple of weeks last summer and I had the most incredible time! Everyone there was truly nice, friendly,opthimistic,hard working... and made me feel like home from minute 1.
I had the chance to do lots of wonderful activites like trying the sauna,… read more
6 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marieke)
We are very happy that we had Marieke at our farm! She is very trutsworthy and responsible with farmwork and animals. She also likes to organize. We appreciate that she took good care of our home when we were on a trip for over one week. It was great that she had done such a big job at learnig to speak Finnish! Marieke is really good cook so we… read more
(Excellent
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3 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marieke) for host
I stayed at Johannas farm for five weeks and had a really good time! Johanna is a great host and is eager to make you feel welcome. My stay was during February/march so there were a lot of pregnant sheep ladies to take care of. The work mostly consisted of feeding and watering them and the other animals at the farm (three dogs, two cows, two cats,… read more
31 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Anika)
Thanks Anika! We all enjoyed having you around! Anika can adapt to many kinds of works and is eager to learn and is creative. She can use tools. She can see what has to be done, makes a plan and takes initiative. She has a positive attitude toward life, has dreams and is going to make them happen:). I can recommend Anika for farmlife but also any… read more
(Excellent
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18 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Anika) for host
Here comes my feedback (although a little late) for my wonderful stay at Johannas farm:
I arrived at the beginning of january, and I immediately felt welcome. Johanna and Kyösti are both amazing hosts, and working and living with them was a joy. The work was fun, and it never really felt like work at all. I was also able to start my own projects,… read more
I arrived at the beginning of january, and I immediately felt welcome. Johanna and Kyösti are both amazing hosts, and working and living with them was a joy. The work was fun, and it never really felt like work at all. I was also able to start my own projects,… read more
12 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronny)
Thankyou Ronja for your kind words and joyful description of life at our farm =). We are priviledged to have you as a friend and are happy to keep in touch. Many times when I pass on of the bus stops of Niemisjärvi I remember the sight of you juggling by the road when I was looking for you to pick you up, it is so you :). It is great to know that… read more
(Excellent
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1 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ronny) for host
I came in mid-february 2020, wanted to stay for a month but simply couldn't get enough of this farm!!
I'd so want to say, I'd love to come a second time! But I did already, and a third and a fourth and...still wanna go back:)
All the animals are amongst the friendliest on earth; a wonderful choir of enormously scratchy sheep, a very individual moo… read more
I'd so want to say, I'd love to come a second time! But I did already, and a third and a fourth and...still wanna go back:)
All the animals are amongst the friendliest on earth; a wonderful choir of enormously scratchy sheep, a very individual moo… read more
6 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Vieda was joy to have around, she is very positive and full of energy. Vieda helped a lot with our animals and housework. She is very good organizing her time, diligent and thorough, she will do exellent in any job. Thankyou so much for your help, it was great getting to know you! All the best!
(Excellent
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6 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Lili and Marco are so lovely couple! It was pleasant to have them around and fun to share work with them. They took good care of our animals and helped with firewood, some building/fiksing, internet as well as housework. And played with our dogs. They did a lot of baking which was very nice ;). Lili and Marco are flexible, take initiative and work… read more
(Excellent
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5 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
How to describe johanna? She is so wonderful, a real ray of sunshine. For a month we were like home, the whole family is lovely and we felt welcome. Our missions were especially to help johanna with the daily tasks with the animals of the farm, to feed them , to clean and also all that could help in the farm. In our free time we had the chance to… read more
1 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrei & Elena)
Elena and Andrei were right away like part of our family. They are really kind and respectable people. It was a privilege to host them. We loved to share time with them and had interesting conversations. They both worked with great skill whatever they did and they worked together as a team. They were taking care of animals, building a new wall to… read more
(Excellent
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30 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Andrei & Elena) for host
We stayed almost 3 weeks on Johanna’s farm in January.
We were very pleased to live in the house of Johanna and work on the farm.
Johanna, Kyösti and Ilpo are very kind and hospitable people. We were also pleased to meet children.
Thank you for the pleasant communication, great conversations.
You have a great sauna.
Kiitos!
We were very pleased to live in the house of Johanna and work on the farm.
Johanna, Kyösti and Ilpo are very kind and hospitable people. We were also pleased to meet children.
Thank you for the pleasant communication, great conversations.
You have a great sauna.
Kiitos!
8 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marie & Ludivine) for host
Really good experience with Johanna and her family. Such a generous and kind person, she invited in her home for a few days and I was happy to do Christmas preparations with her. Also, the work isn't very hars and the animals are likeable. I'd love to come visit someday )
23 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie & Ludivine)
Marie was with us for just a short time but she managed to do a lot! Caring for the animals, building chicken house, cleaning, baking for Christmas etc. It was very interesting and fun to share time and discuss with her and nice to work together. Thankyou Marie for all your help. Wishing lot's of sunshine for you and great northern adventures ;).
(Excellent
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23 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jane)
Jane was like a member of our family right from the start! A country girl with a warm heart and lot's of common sence. She has good with people and animals :). Jane is not afraid of work and she has many skills and is a quick learner. Jane was taking care of our sheep, doing housework and building projects. She was great company and we all miss… read more
(Excellent
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19 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Georgy)
We really enjoyed having George as a part of our family this autumn! He is great company and very respectable, we had good time together. The children and other workawayers also liked him:). We had a little tight schedule and a lot to do. So we were very lucky to have such a skilled and independent (and strong) man around. George takes initiative… read more
(Excellent
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7 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Georgy) for host
I stayed for 6 weeks on Johanna’s farm, at the beginning of the winter season.
The first days I was a bit sceptical/uncomfortable as there were some hygienic problems in the kitchen.
I worked very independently, and the farm creates an environment which holds for every workawayer possibilities to improve his skills/learn new ones. Luckily, I had… read more
The first days I was a bit sceptical/uncomfortable as there were some hygienic problems in the kitchen.
I worked very independently, and the farm creates an environment which holds for every workawayer possibilities to improve his skills/learn new ones. Luckily, I had… read more
19 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gunda)
We were really lucky to have Gunda around this autumn:). She is easygoing, calm and has a nice sence on humour. What ever task she sets her hands to, she finishes it and does it with good thinking and independently. She is a hard worker - and tough: she can even lift our heavy Finnish sheep by herself =D =D. Thankyou Gunda for all your help!! I… read more
(Excellent
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16 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gunda) for host
I had 5 amazing weeks at this lovely little paradisein October/November.
I really enjoyed doing practical work like building fences and taking them down again, or having an everyday workout by lifiting sheep, playing with Ruska and Fanny at all times because they're almost never out of energy.
I loved the possibilty to ride in my free time,… read more
I really enjoyed doing practical work like building fences and taking them down again, or having an everyday workout by lifiting sheep, playing with Ruska and Fanny at all times because they're almost never out of energy.
I loved the possibilty to ride in my free time,… read more
13 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sonia & Stefano)
Sonia and Stefano, thankyou so much for joining us, and thankyou for you super kind words! It was interesting and fun to learn about Italy with you and share time with you. It was great to work together. Rosella remembers you very much. Thankyou for all the help! Sonia and Stefano are positive, considerate, caring and diligent couple. They are… read more
(Excellent
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29 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sonia & Stefano) for host
Well, my boyfriend and I spent two weeks in this farm and everything was amazing (from the surroundings, animals, work and expeciallly the family). Be aware of the fact that if you choose to work here, you won't wanna leave then. There is so much to say that it would be almost endless, so I'll tell you mostly about the main family members you… read more
13 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kyra)
Dear Kyra! Thankyou so much for your lovely words! We absolutely loved having Kyra around, she felt like a member of our family and we miss her and would welcome her back any day! I'm sure our animals feel the same way! Kyra is caring and capable, she is cheerful and open and very good company. She is also great with children! We recommend her… read more
(Excellent
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24 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kyra) for host
I spent 4 weeks during June in this small paradise in the middle of Finnland and it was so wonderful! Thank you so much Johanna! And also thanks to Iida, Ilpo and Rosella who made me feel like a family member... I had such a great time with all these lovely animals (especially with the most friendly cat in the world, the crazy calf and our… read more
13 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Sean)
Lisa and Sean! I can't believe I didn't write you any feedback yet! But I can tell you that you are much remembered - every time I open the deep freezer I see chicken broth =D. Lisa and Sean were very interesting, inspiring and nice couple! They obvioysly are ready take challenges and learn to do new things and also get out of their convenience… read more
(Excellent
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17 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Sean) for host
we stayed with johanna and her family for a week this june. we had a really good time, looking after the animals and garden, cooking and taking care of the chickens. johanna is such an incredible person, she made us feel really at home. their farm is a beautiful place, with a lake right next to it which is really nice to jump into after a sauna.… read more
13 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne & Victor)
Anne and Victor came to help us the very right moment through a tough period and we really could not have coped without them! (Wolves killed our sheep). They took initiative and we creative solving problems. They took good care of our animals and we enjoyed their company - and cooking:). Thankyou so much!
(Excellent
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11 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anne & Victor) for host
Kiitos Johanna and all the family !
We had a great time at the farm and learned so much !
We enjoyed working with the animals that we already miss so much ! The sheeps are so cute and we had the opportunity to learned a lot about how to take good care of them.
We had the chance to go riding with Johanna, a special moment in the wood with only… read more
We had a great time at the farm and learned so much !
We enjoyed working with the animals that we already miss so much ! The sheeps are so cute and we had the opportunity to learned a lot about how to take good care of them.
We had the chance to go riding with Johanna, a special moment in the wood with only… read more
15 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
I am so glad we got the chance to host Daniel. He stayed for a short time but we remember him very much and miss him! He is good company, considerate, very skilled an creative and loves animals. Wishing all the best and THANKYOU!
(Excellent
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29 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
I stayed at Johanna's for about two weeks. I felt welcome from the moment I arrived and felt Johanna and her family made me feel even more and more at home as time went on.
Most of the time I worked with Ilpo, Johanna's father. I enjoyed working with him, his sense of humour and listening to his stories of the old times. There is a large lake… read more
Most of the time I worked with Ilpo, Johanna's father. I enjoyed working with him, his sense of humour and listening to his stories of the old times. There is a large lake… read more
16 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Froger)
It was a joy to have Chloe around! Her cooking was fun and delicious, she became almost professional shearing sheep - and also spinning yarn! She took good care of our animals and was nice company. Thankyou Chloe so much and best wishes!
(Excellent
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1 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Froger) for host
I spent 3 wonderful weeks at the farm. It was the season to shear the sheep and so I could discover with Johanna how to do a wool ball from the wool you have on the sheep to the spinning wheel. I loved being around all the animals (sheep, dogs, cats, horses...) and walking around. I could see the lake defreezing and Ilpo brought me in a memorable… read more
16 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ricarda)
Ricarda is such a lovely girl! We shared many nice and sometimes exiting moments with little lambs, hospital beds etc. Ricarda was diligent and eager to try new things and always smiling. She is responsible and kind. We miss her! Take care, enjoy and thanks!
(Excellent
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8 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ricarda) for host
As we say in German: "Better late than never." (Sorry for the late feedback.)
I spent three wonderful weeks at Johanna´s farm! I experienced so many things. It would take far too long to write them all down. I got to bottle feed the lambs, drive Avanti, shear some sheep, weigh the sheep & lambs...
In my free time I could go horse riding or take… read more
I spent three wonderful weeks at Johanna´s farm! I experienced so many things. It would take far too long to write them all down. I got to bottle feed the lambs, drive Avanti, shear some sheep, weigh the sheep & lambs...
In my free time I could go horse riding or take… read more
23 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
So i guess it's time to let a review. And be depressed to think about what i left even if i know i will come back ! :-) I shared something special with Johanna during almost 2 months. First, the farm is georgous and there is so much space in and out for relaxing time or outdoor activities. There is a sauna but please, don't be late, dogs are… read more
6 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Molly)
Thankyou Molly for your kind words. We miss you here!! Molly was always willing to help us and began to to do whatever job there was even if she had no former experience. She, for example, became very skillful to use the screw driver :). She also was very creative making a good use of all the leftovers in the fridge in her baking and cooking.… read more
(Excellent
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31 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Molly) for host
I stayed at Johanna's farm for 4 weeks and it was easily the best decision I've made in a long time. I had the best time at the farm, getting to know the animals and learning new skills.
My main jobs were feeding the animals in the morning/evening and doing jobs around the farm during the day for example building the new chicken house and… read more
My main jobs were feeding the animals in the morning/evening and doing jobs around the farm during the day for example building the new chicken house and… read more
3 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Reka) for host
I had an amazing time at Johanna's farm. She treats workawayers like family members, so I could really feel myself at home.
The work was also very interesting and fun, it was mostly feeding the animals in the morning and afternoon and milking the cow. It was great to learn to drive the little tractor :)
All the animals on the farm are very… read more
The work was also very interesting and fun, it was mostly feeding the animals in the morning and afternoon and milking the cow. It was great to learn to drive the little tractor :)
All the animals on the farm are very… read more
31 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Reka)
It was very nice to have Reka as a workawayer. She is a great person, very kind and ready to help. Reka was ready to do many things and to learn. She was for example very good with clearing snow with our mini tractor and milking our "crazy" cow:). She enjoyed the animals, especially the sheep:). We had a chance to enjoy her cooking too. Thankyou… read more
(Excellent
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31 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Rea)
It was great to have you Rea with us in December and over Christmas, we all really enjoyed your company. Especially Rosella was thrilled she could talk with you in Finnish and you were ready for snowfights, snowbaths, skating, sliding...:). You were also such a Big help and ready to do many things with animals and the house. You have eye and heart… read more
(Excellent
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30 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rea) for host
Thank you very much Johanna for the possibility to work on your farm, experience Finish Christmas and improve my Finish language and cultural skills. I especially enjoyed the talks with your dad, Finish food and the snowy nature.
Me and the other workawayer worked together and fed the animals, brought hey with the little traktor (what was really… read more
Me and the other workawayer worked together and fed the animals, brought hey with the little traktor (what was really… read more
6 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)
Johanna was such a big help at a time my foot was broken and I had some stress with work. I really appreciate it. Johanna is an independent and diligent girl. She was ready to learn and do many kinds of things with animal care and the garden. Thankyou Johanna for your kindness and company, I wish I would have had more relaxed time with you!
(Excellent
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31 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host
My stay at Johanna's farm was great! I've just been there for less than two weeks, but i worked and learned a lot! There was always something to do and i never got bored. I mostly fed the animals, did some gardening and fetched hay with the trailer. The animals are lovely, especially the smart dogs and the cuddly sheep and i was allowed to ride… read more
23 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Diane & Alice)
Diane, thankyou so much for working with us! We had good time and discussions together and you helped with so many kinds of things :). I also never had a chance to clean the kitchen while you were here =D. Wishing you the Best!
(Excellent
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21 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Pau)
It was fun to have Pau with us!:) He was very helpfull in a situation that my foot was hurt. Pau managed so many things at the farm with great attitude. Also we loved to hear him speak Finnish so well. Thankyou sooo much, kiitos paljon Pau!! It is going to be so nice to meet you again next month!
(Excellent
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21 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Pau) for host
Staying at Johanna's farm was one of the best decisions I could take, I definitely recommend it for any workawayer who loves animals and likes to see them well treated and with much space! The work was constant but bearable and doable, a few days ended up tired but forced myself to stay up to enjoy the chill nights with the three friendly dogs and… read more
20 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Josias) for host
Staying with Johanna and her family was easily the best decision in a while! Both her and the family are a loving and welcoming group of people that warmly welcome you into their home. Work is always different and never boring. It is a lot of fun to work with the animals, drive Avanti and before you know hours have passed and its time for lunch or… read more
20 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Josias)
Thankyou Josias very much for your time, friendship and contribution at our farm! We sure had some exiting moments with mud, sheep and machines:). Josias is great company, willing to work hard and learn new things, challenge himself and he is very helpfull. Kiitos!
(Excellent
)
17 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
It was great to have Sara as workawayer at our farm:). She took such good care of our animals and many other things while we were away. We enjoyed her cooking too and her joyful company. Thanyou so much!
(Excellent
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9 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
Hello,
thank you for hosting me in your fantastic cottage. It was great to get know you and working with you. It was nice to take care of all the animals: horses, dogs, cats, sheep, lambs, hens, pigs and mule (It hate me lol).
I love Sulo, Nala, and Fani! I also learned to go trotting and rowing (thank you little ad sweety Iida).
Johanna… read more
thank you for hosting me in your fantastic cottage. It was great to get know you and working with you. It was nice to take care of all the animals: horses, dogs, cats, sheep, lambs, hens, pigs and mule (It hate me lol).
I love Sulo, Nala, and Fani! I also learned to go trotting and rowing (thank you little ad sweety Iida).
Johanna… read more
17 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lilian)
Thankyou Lilian! It was soo nice to have you here:) And the furry dog Annie=D. Lilian was doing with a smile on her face any task, she was hard working and liked to learn new thigs. Lilian is very caring and considerate. She also knows how to enjoy life!:)
(Excellent
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13 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lilian) for host
Thank you Johanna!
It was really great to be able to stay at your farm and experience so many new things- sheering the sheep, driving the tractor and beloved Avanti, fixing fences and catching the animals if they escaped again ;-)
Even though I didn't have any riding skills, she let me be participate some the riding lessons and was even fine to… read more
It was really great to be able to stay at your farm and experience so many new things- sheering the sheep, driving the tractor and beloved Avanti, fixing fences and catching the animals if they escaped again ;-)
Even though I didn't have any riding skills, she let me be participate some the riding lessons and was even fine to… read more
20 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jackson & Katie)
We were lucky to have a very nice warm couple, Jackson and Katie, around! It was a pleasure to spend time with them. They were so helpful and creative and ready for any task having always smiles on their faces. They helped for example with some renovating, caring for animals and chopping firewood. We also got to taste some great cooking! Thankyou… read more
(Excellent
)
21 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jackson & Katie) for host
We initially came to spend a week but stayed for two because we loved it so much! Johanna and her family were incredibly warm and welcoming. We had so much fun feeding the animals, cutting wood, taking saunas, and other various projects. We would highly recommend Johanna's farm to anyone, as there are projects for any skill you might have. Johanna… read more
18 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nele)
Thankyou so much Nele for your kind words!<3. Nele spend a long period of time with us and got to do so many things like renovating a room at the sheep shed and she really did a big job with shearing them! Nele turned out to be so professional with sheep that we would invite her any time to do that job :). She also was great help with our… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
This place was more than i could ever wish for. I stayed a little bit longer than a month at Johannas and Kyösti's farm and felt welcomed immediately. I've got to enjoy the finish sauna and learned so many new things like caring for animals, horseback riding, driving the traktor and most important i've learned to shear the sheeps, which was really… read more
18 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Francisco)
We were delighted to have Francisco with us for one week, yes it was a short time but we accomplished a lot and had very good time together. Fransisco is (among all other skills) very wonderful with children, he takes them seriously - and he knows from which string to pull and is very creative :). Also Francisco was good help with a big group of… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Francisco) for host
The farm is super beautiful and all the work to do around is very enjoyable. But this place is so much more: Johanna and her family genuinely make you feel at home right from the start, something that i´m very grateful for. Johanna is an open, considerate, helpful, warm and interesting woman. Her father, Ilpo, is a wise man who enjoys… read more
25 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyne & Florent)
Carolyne and Florent were a real joy to have around and get to know - a lovely couple with a great attitude, many skills and good sence of humor! They were very handy and helping us with so many things - With the computer, firewood, animals, housework - and making a hole in the ice for swimming =D. They were also a good help with the people that… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carolyne & Florent) for host
Why did we have to leave ? :’( ahah…
We only arrived and we already had to go (three weeks later all right, but time flew so fast !). This workaway experience was for us like a stay in paradise. Johanna and Kyosti’s house is at the heart of wonderful finnish landscapes. Discover forests by riding horses, ski on the ice-cold lake, sledge down… read more
We only arrived and we already had to go (three weeks later all right, but time flew so fast !). This workaway experience was for us like a stay in paradise. Johanna and Kyosti’s house is at the heart of wonderful finnish landscapes. Discover forests by riding horses, ski on the ice-cold lake, sledge down… read more
25 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Shogo)
It was very enjoyable to have Shogo with us! He was happy, open-minded and ready to to learn and do new things. He did a great job with the motor saw clearing the surroundings and cutting trees + chopping firewood. Shogo took really good care of the animals and seemed to enjoy our dogs and horses very much. We learnt a lot about Japan and… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Shogo) for host
This is one of the best place to workawaying!
You can experience new thing every day! Here is my first place to cut down trees by chain saw and also ridding lovely horses without any help:)
Johanna and her family are nice people although I couldn't speak Finnish not much...
I enjoyed not only working at farm and forrest, but also cooking and… read more
You can experience new thing every day! Here is my first place to cut down trees by chain saw and also ridding lovely horses without any help:)
Johanna and her family are nice people although I couldn't speak Finnish not much...
I enjoyed not only working at farm and forrest, but also cooking and… read more
24 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Léa) for host
We are so sorry for taking such a long time to leave you a feedback but we wanted to do that together ans it was difficult to find a moment to meet these times!
Recently we still were looking at the photos we took during our stay with you and we had such fun and emotion looking at them. Would you be happy to have these pictures? We can find a way… read more
Recently we still were looking at the photos we took during our stay with you and we had such fun and emotion looking at them. Would you be happy to have these pictures? We can find a way… read more
18 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Léa)
Lea and Faustine, it was wonderful to have you here to with us. I get a very warm feeling when I think of you two. It is an honor to know you. You were very helpful and thoughtful and creative. The table you decorated is just amazing - we enjoy it very much. We also loved your cooking. Thankyou ! <3.
(Excellent
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17 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emi)
It was fun to have Emi with us, she was good company with her positive attitude and interest in many things:). She loved our animals and took good care of them. We also liked to hear her play our piano! She did good work helping us prepare sheep products for Christmas market. We can recommend her cooking. Thankyou Emi for bringing us joy, it was… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Emi) for host
The time was magic! It felt just like suddenly being a part of a romantic novel when I came to Johanna's place. If you wanna experience nature at its best you need to travel to Finland- and if you wanna experience Finland at its best, you need to stay with Johanna!
I was so lucky to meet her and her lovely family.
Sleeping in between the sheep… read more
I was so lucky to meet her and her lovely family.
Sleeping in between the sheep… read more
11 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jonas) for host
Johanna, thank you so much for the stay. I really enjoyed the stay and felt welcomed from the first moment. I learned many new things at your place in working as well as with animals e.g. my first riding experience. :) All you guys were so nice and I was very glad to stay with you. :)
4 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas)
Jonas, thankyou, we enjoyed having you with us sharing life and work! You did everything with care and exellency - was it cutting lawn, cleaning car, fixing a great deal of our fences - or cooking Bavarian food =D. We liked your nature-loving peaceful character. Our dogs enjoyed your company too :).
(Excellent
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5 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mareile & Marcel) for host
We also say thank you to you and your family, Johanna!
We rally loved our accomodation, and in your house we felt welcome as well. As volunteers it was really nice that you are trusting and let us use equipment, tools, cars, tractors... That was really fun :) And you also made sure that we had relaxing time and freetime activities. We very much… read more
We rally loved our accomodation, and in your house we felt welcome as well. As volunteers it was really nice that you are trusting and let us use equipment, tools, cars, tractors... That was really fun :) And you also made sure that we had relaxing time and freetime activities. We very much… read more
4 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mareile & Marcel)
Mareile and Marcel, thankyou!!! It was an adventure to have you with us and it was great to get to know you :). M&M were very brave to stay at our remote little log cottage at this time of the year with darkness and cold weather guarding our little herd of sheep there. This couple can do anything they put their hands into - in an exellent way, and… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marlene)
Thankyou Marlene so much for the time you shared with us, you are the one who brought us much happiness and laughter and it was fun to have you around=D. You did so many things, used all kinds of tools (hammer, screwdriver, electric saw, mini tractor etc.) and worked a lot with great attitude. Our horses got some exercise too! We also enjoyed… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marlene) for host
If anything, I wished I could have stayed a lot longer at Johanna's farm. She and her entire family were great people to be around and made me feel at home. There's a lot of joy and laughter in this place. I mostly helped building a dry toilet and a chicken house. Furthermore, I also had the chance to experience the shearing of their sheep. Apart… read more
26 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Katrin) for host
Together with a friend of mine (Raphaela) I spent ten days at Johanna & Kyöstis farm. We had a really awesome time there – one of the reasons for that was that Johanna really made us feel like home and not only said so.
Johanna was anxious, that we do that kind of tasks, which we liked to do and that we don´t have too little free time. Some of… read more
Johanna was anxious, that we do that kind of tasks, which we liked to do and that we don´t have too little free time. Some of… read more
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Katrin)
Katrin and Raphaela, it was great to have you with us! You were just for one week, but it felt much longer time as there was so much going on with you two. I guess I will always remember you when I grow zuccinis.... or color wool! We had many nice (and delicious) moments together - and good discussions. Both of you were not afraid to do anything… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmin)
Thankyou Jasmin for your words and for helping us! We had lot's of work with the hay bales right when you cam and you worked like a real australian farm girl (Mc Leods daughters =D). We enjoyed your cooking and baking very much and now have many receipies from you. You did everything very thoroughly and with care. Our dogs also enyoyed your… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Johanna and Kyösti's farm! I loved looking after the animals, learning about maintaining a farm and learning so many skills that I hope to use again in te future! Johanna made the place feel like home and I loved every minute I spent there. If you have a chance to volunteer here, I suggest you do!
30 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Juliette) for host
I've been missing this farm since the day I left it, as it is such a peaceful and lovely place! Johanna and Kyösti were very welcoming and always making sure I was happy and they made me feel at home, I miss them a lot!
The work is always different (picking berries and mushrooms, cleaning the stables, moving the sheep, cutting the lawn etc) so… read more
The work is always different (picking berries and mushrooms, cleaning the stables, moving the sheep, cutting the lawn etc) so… read more
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette)
It was such a pleasure to have you sharing life with us!:) You were like a family right from the very beginning. We loved your attitude and we loved the way you cared for all our animals and their needs. You did a lot independently and you always saw what was to be done. I had to tell you not to do so much! You were also very interested about… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (maruscha)
Raphaela and Katrin, it was great to have you with us! You were just for one week, but it felt much longer time as there was so much going on with you two. I guess I will always remember you when I grow zuccinis.... or color wool! We had many nice (and delicious) moments together - and good discussions. Both of you were not afraid to do anything… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mohamed)
It was great to get to know you and have you staying and working with us! You were always happy and willing to help with many kinds of jobs. We had very interesting discussions and good moments together. You have a great attitude! Our animals liked you also:) We wish you all the best in life. Thankyou Mohamed!
(Excellent
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