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I live with my son at a farm in beautiful Blekinge, Sweden. The farm is located 30 kms north of Karlskrona, 180 kms north of Malmö/Copenhagen. I have three horses, one dog and two cats. The main house is newly renovated and has a large garden. The volonteer stays in my house, in her/his own room on the upper floor.
My son was born in July 2020 and being a single mum, I need some help with some daily tasks at home, mostly walking the dog, some farm work and baby sitting. The work is not very hard, you can mostly dispose the day as you want.
Horse experience is preferable but not necessary. I use only positive reinforcement training with my horses - they are two American Paint Horses (6 and 15yo) and one small "gotlandsruss" pony, 4 yo. My neighbour has two horses at my place who might be available for skilled riders. The pony also can also pull a carriage. If you are interested, I am happy to teach you how to train horses with positive reinforcement (clicker training). You can visit insta Westernklick to learn more about this method.
The surroundings are beautiful with lots of hiking, biking and kayaking possibilities (you can use my bike, kayak or canoe).Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceGardeningDIY 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
Travellers can learn how to use positive reinforcement training with horses. Also experience the beautiful country side of Sweden.
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Help
I prefer if you have some experience of small children, or at least like to be around them :) Horse experience is good but it is not necessary. I also need help with the tasks around the farm; fencing, gardening, painting, walking/training/playing with the dog :)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swedish: FluentAccommodation
I have four guest bed rooms in my house with separate bathroom/shower. We share cooking. I am a vegetarian and I don't drink alcohol. Alcohol and meat will not be provided. Drugs are absolutely forbidden. Smoking discouraged.
What else ...
Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, visit The Kingdom of Crystal, the island of Öland, The World Heritage city of Karlskrona etc. There is a local train station 3 kms away in Holmsjö, where you also find a grocery store and a gas station. No public transport closer than this, but I can pick you up at the train station. Closest airport is Kallinge, Ronneby airport. Closest international airport is Copenhagen. While you are here, you can use my car (for local travels) and bike.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs are fine if they are gentle with my small dog and my cats.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 25 hours / week
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I felt very welcome in her house right from the beginning and it was uncomplicated and just very pleasant living with her and William and all the animals. She is such an open and interesting person, always helpful and it was… read more
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I felt very welcome in her house right from the beginning and it was uncomplicated and just very pleasant living with her and William and all the animals. She is such an open and interesting person, always helpful and it was… read more
I realy couldn’t hope better !! I stayed at Susanne’s house during one month.
From my arrival until the end, Susanne was so welcoming, attentive (I want to press on it !!), comprehensible and patient (mostly, with my poor english haha). She’s always asking you if you need something, if you… read more
Susanne told… read more
I helped Susanne in her household, with William and the animals. I really enjoyed the morning walks with Ishiko and learnt quite bit about clickertraining, which was very interesting since I never… read more
I went for long walks with adorable Ishiko in the… read more
I arrived there after a bad experience on another farm, she welcomed me and my friends. She was always nice, polite and patient with my poor English. I stayed there for three weeks. The works weren't hard: I take care of the house, the animals and B&B. Also, I help her to build the fences, cut the… read more
Susannes farm is located in the countryside surrounded by forests and just 15 minutes to walk to a wonderful lake with the chance to go swimming, hiking or whatever you like.
The three cats are all really nice and love to… read more
Her place is really beautiful and quiet! You can have big walks and swim in the beautiful lake next to the house!
The work in the farm was really not… read more