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We are a couple in our mid 40's some years ago bought our farm. A lot happened during the first years and more is to happen.
We are restoring a 4 hectar land from forest to padock enclosures for horses and sheep. The work has started but it is a five year project and the biggest thing this year would be to put up all the fences and clear the ground from wood.
If you like to participate in helping on a small farm with horses, sheep ,chicken and cats this is your place. Other work on the farm is to help with the animals and the kitchen garden. Some house work. If you are interested in old architecture and old ways to do things we are happy to meet you.
The area we live in is a very old place where people have been living and travelled at for a very long time. We have ancient remains on our land and the house we are living in was probably originally build in the 16th century. Both of us are very fond of old techniques like how to build a wood house or how to take care of the wool of the sheep. So if you have a passion to do traditional work you are more than welcome to give suggestions on your preferences.
We mainly work on the farm on our "spare time" due to that we also work on our full time work (IT-technician and Horse Farrier) so there will be some times where you need to work on your own.
Just outside we have a lake where we swim and bath in the summer evenings.
Hope to see you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Swedish traditions on farming and cultural events. Gardening. Old techniques for building and take care of products from the farm.
Bus is passing a few times a day. The nearest city Kungsbacka is about 30 min away by car. About 45 min to Gothenburg. Driving licens is beneficial and if possible own car should be brought. Hiking in the forest. Swimming. Fishing. Hunting depending on season.
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Help
Put up fences, clear ground from wood, take care of animals and maintenance in the kitchen garden (which provide food to the family) would be the main priorities. But other things happening on the farm during the year would also provide your help, like harvest of hay or painting the buildings. If you are interesting in building/renovating houses there are opportunities as well. If you are interested in wood work (take down trees/saw boards) there are also possibilities.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
Own room in the house. Shared bathroom and kitchen. Internet is provided. Food will be provided, some days we do meals together some days meals have to be done on your own depending on working scedule.
What else ...
Swim, hike, bicycle, visit Gothenburg, visit some of the historical places nearby, ...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet available. Computer can be available if needed. Own/shared room depending if single or pair.
Space for parking camper vans
Own vehicle to stay in is welcome and preferred.
Can possibly accept pets
Depends on what kind of pet and how they cope with the other animals on the farm. Need to be non hunting, non fighting with cats chicken etc. Meal for pets are not included.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
I enjoyed feeding sheep, trimming wool, learning how to care of horse's hoof, practicing guns, visiting historical places, swimming, watching movies together... and more!
Linda & Lars are kind, have senses of humour... I'm really not used to writing reveiews so I can't write a lot but I… read more
We wish Mei good time at her new school and studies.
The weather at the time was very rainy, but they did their best to give me varied work (such as, tending to the sheep, cleaning the horse stable, walking Gaia their dog and clearing up the forest of branches so that the area may be repurposed for pasture) and always made sure… read more
Have a good journey!
They help us with taking care of the horses, the sheep and took walks with our dog. They also help with gardering and the harvest. They schopping alot of wood and Marc was a good at chainsaw.
The only bad thing with there visit was that it was too… read more
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I enjoyed feeding sheep, trimming wool, learning how to care of horse's hoof, practicing guns, visiting historical places, swimming, watching movies together... and more!
Linda & Lars are kind, have senses of humour... I'm really not used to writing reveiews so I can't write a lot but I… read more
We wish Mei good time at her new school and studies.
The weather at the time was very rainy, but they did their best to give me varied work (such as, tending to the sheep, cleaning the horse stable, walking Gaia their dog and clearing up the forest of branches so that the area may be repurposed for pasture) and always made sure… read more
Have a good journey!
They help us with taking care of the horses, the sheep and took walks with our dog. They also help with gardering and the harvest. They schopping alot of wood and Marc was a good at chainsaw.
The only bad thing with there visit was that it was too… read more
We learned a lot about farmworking in general and about old techniques of it in special.
Linda and Lars… read more
Good journey to all three of you!
The place is truly beautyfull Swedish countryside, you can enjoy walks in oak forest or go for a swim in a lake. And if you wish… read more
Best wishes from Linda… read more
I was their first volunteer but from the beginning they treat me very well and they tried to let me feel as good as possible!
The place is a newly bought farm with a big forest that has been cut down and will eventually be a pasture for the horses, pigs and sheep.
Therefore… read more
Very nice experience to have Luca as workaway here at our farm and we wish him a good further Journey.
