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Our Family of four consist of our 11 year old son Villads and his 14 year old sister Vanilla, Christina and Lars (parents in 40ies). 2 horses and 2 cats and a dog are the furry part of our family. We live on a small farm just a few minutes from Billund, which is the birthplace of LEGO.
When we moved here 6 years ago it was a closed farm with 6 Hectars potato fields, empty pig stables and an unapealing barn full of sh... After hard work, multible litres of sweat, aching backs and bleeding blisters, our home is now a cosy farm with lovely horse paddocks surrounded by biodiversity. Also in the spring of 2021 we have planted 11.000 Thuja as 2,5km labyrint. Some tasks will involve this as we have big plans of various games.
Our buildings are converted into a ridning arena, and facilities to accomodate guests..
Living on a place like this means there is always plenty to do inside and out. Gardening, painting, fixing, digging, cutting, planting, building etc etc is just a few of the things we would ask you to help with here - al adjusted to the wonderful danish weather.
Our kids go to School in Billund while we do our daily routines, as we are both self imployed.
We welcome single or couple travellers, but should you be a family with kids you are also very welcome. There is plenty to see around Billund and our kids love to play with others. Eventhough we open our home to workawayers, you must understand that we also expect that you are capable of spending some time alone, while we also tend to other tasks or Family.
We prefer that our Workawayers are prepared to move on after 2-4 weeks, so someone else can move in and there will be a constant flow of new people.
We are not vegetarian or vegan, but would be ready to try that lifestile if any of our workawayers are willing to guide us:) In general we eat almost everything and do it with joy - but something new is always interesting for us - and we do enjoy a beer or a glass of wine.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Being part of our family will show you how we live as active entrepreneurs managing several businesses, while care for each other.
We invite you to share our meals and expect you will also cook your local dishes for us.
Danish people were ranked as the happiest people in the world for many years. We look forward to show you why:-)
We understand and accept if you only stay a few days before moving on. And we prefer your stay will be max 2-3 weeks. We do not offer long term stays. However - sometimes a match of heaven happens - so never say never;-)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
There is always a lot to do when living on a farm.
Cutting grass - removing weeds - chopping firewood - washing windows - driving the kids to activities - fixing paddocks - painting buildings - feeding horses - Walking the dog etc etc etc. Are you good at cooking we certainly also will ask you to assist with that.
Dont worry , we will keep you busy for a few hours every day, but we are not just looking for cheap Labour.
English is essential!
Playfull minds and good imagination is highly valued as we are developing games and trails all the time for our maze.
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
We have plenty of newly made guest rooms, for either single, couple or family stay. An option from spring time is also to stay in our cosy pod next to the paddocks. There is also a lovely hangout lounge with pool table, dart, and cinema screed where you can relax. There is only one bathroom in that building, so please expect to share this with other work-awayers or our guests. Small kitchenette for coffee and tea in same building, while real kitchen is in our main family house.
We take turns to prepare the dinner and expect you to join on most evenings.
We are flexible regarding helping time. For us it is important that you will also be able to see our country and if we have time we also enjoy to join as tourguides.
We will assist with driving to town/bus if you want to go somewhere. Or you can borrow a bike and do the 6 km like that.
If we have two workawayers of same gender - you may need to share a room.
What else ...
BLL airport is just few mins away, and we are happy to pick you up. Legoland and Lego House is a must (in season), but there are also several other nice places to see close by. We have a few cars you may borrow if vacant and as long as you cover the fuel + clean then inside and outside.
Cities Vejle, Kolding, Aarhus, Odense and Silkeborg can all be reached in short time. 25 mins to Vejle. Max 1,5 hour to all rest.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have highspeed connection 50-100Mbs
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
If your travel buddy is a furry one we are happy to be their host also. Main thing is that it is Well behaved and does not disturb other guests.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Flexible on which days so you can plan your own free time and activities
Feedback (8)
I mainly helped in the garden (in the maze,
removing grass, planting trees..), helped a bit in the bnb and also cooked a few meals in the evening... You always have a lot of freedom to organize your work.
The family was super welcoming, friendly and generous! I learnt a… read more
Ece has amazing skills in a kitchen and made the most wonderful meals for us when it was her turn behind the stove.
She solved all tasks with a smile and with… read more
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I mainly helped in the garden (in the maze,
removing grass, planting trees..), helped a bit in the bnb and also cooked a few meals in the evening... You always have a lot of freedom to organize your work.
The family was super welcoming, friendly and generous! I learnt a… read more
Ece has amazing skills in a kitchen and made the most wonderful meals for us when it was her turn behind the stove.
She solved all tasks with a smile and with… read more
Also Lars and Christina had good tips on what to do in the surrounding area. Felt very welcome here :)
We didnt know anything about farm job and we try to do our best to learn about It during the time we spent there.
The farm is very pretty!!
Thank you!! :)
The girls stayed with us for a couple of week as they were caught in Denmark due to Corona. They were Nice and polite and proved to have a great sense of natural humour. They helped us with several things related to a farmstay, such as cleaning cars, a Tractor, and the workshop. They also helped with a lot of things which… read more
Where to start - expect that we miss you:)
Be responsible, fun, willing, inspirational, humouristicic, ironic and most of all natural and relaxed.
Sorry for the late feed back - the Corona stuff hit us and we just hope you are fine.....
To anyone who receive a workaway-request from Greta: Dont Think twice! Just say YES and… read more
From the beginning the communication with them was really good. Fast responses and a great attitude made the… read more
We had the pleasure to host Valeri & Esteban for almost two weeks while the rain was pouring in Denmark and our property turned from fields - into a Lake & Swamp area:-/
Communication prior to their arrival was clear and with no misunderstandings and both of them are fluent and great communicators - not shy or scared to speak. A great… read more
