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Availability 2024:
We are open for visitors in our work week from June 30 to July 6. If you are interested, please contact us :-)
We live on a small farm perched in the hilly landscape in the northwestern part of Zealand – between the embankment of Lammefjorden and the nearby coast of Sejerøbugten. We have 3,5 hectares of land, allowing for an orchard of 80 apple trees also populated by chickens, good soil for growing vegetables, a flock of Gotland sheep, solar panels, and a windmill.
But first and foremost we are a commune, founded in 1984 and based on three notions of community: We live together. We take responsibility for our farm together. And together we strive and dream to make the world a better place.
It is situated approx. 80 km west of Copenhagen and is currently home to 6 adults and 5 kids. We are all employed outside the farm but spend time together to move the planet in a greener and kinder direction – in the microcosm of the farm itself, in our local community and by forming friendships through cultural exchange projects involving youth from different continents.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
During the week of working you can join helping our garding using no-dig and biodynamic methods in the growing of crops - and this is high-season for weeding. The appletrees in our orchard could do with some pruning. The chicken and sheep need clean accomodations. We are usually also working on the latest optimization of our energy supply and we can teach you quite a lot about animal husbandry, while mending the fences.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are open as of to your skills, as long as you are used to practical work and prepared to be an active and positive part of our community for the duration of your stay. Along with the outdoor work, we all take part in cooking and cleaning and expect you to do the same.
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: IntermediateAccommodation
We offer basic, indoor accommodation with shared facilities. Our wooden shelter has a view and is a nice place to camp in warm weather. We will be happy to lend you a bike, so that you can explore the surrounding landscape.
We eat organic - and well. The diet is mostly vegetarian - and in summer harvested just outside. Sometimes we eat happy lamb meat from our own livestock, and somtimes we eat vegan. We usually take turns doing the cooking.What else ...
The nearest Danish Rail Network station is Jyderup, 7 kilometres away. The train ride from Copenhagen takes 1 h 5 m. From Jyderup you can take a local bus or we can arrange to pick you up.
Arriving by car from via the E20 motorway from the West, take exit 38 (Slagelse Ø). From the East take the exit 20 on the 21 motorway and follow the highway 155 through the town of Svinninge and further on to Snertinge.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 space to park you camper if you travel on this way.. else - we do also have individual rooms inside the house.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Following the daily rhythm of the commune. Some days are long, others we close up early and go too beach. Working hours are not "shifts", and we are quite flexible as long as you engage yourself in the work and the social life of the group. (max 25 hours)
Feedback (1)
I think the note, we just sent pretty much sums up our experience .-)
"Good to hear that your onward travel goes well :-)
Thank you ever so much for all your help and your kind and pleasant way to be a part of our summer work week.
You are most welcome to join us… read more
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I think the note, we just sent pretty much sums up our experience .-)
"Good to hear that your onward travel goes well :-)
Thank you ever so much for all your help and your kind and pleasant way to be a part of our summer work week.
You are most welcome to join us… read more