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UPDATE: If you are looking for a place where you really get involved, experience new things and get rooted, I would love to welcome volunteers for a longer period of time up to 6 months and maybe even longer *~*~*
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Welcome to the island of Als, Sønderjylland. The old farm is dated to 1776 and surrounded from a beautiful garden with old trees, a lot of flowers, a little vine yard, big meadows, fruit trees and berry bushes, a huge organic perma culture garden and glasshouse with which we want to self-sufficient feed ourselves step by step. The vegetables and fruits we grow there are organic and for self consumption.
We have a big barn/shed with animals (chicken and goats) and different workshops. The plan is to set up a kind of destination and BnB rooms for people that were struggling in life due to illness or other huge impact. Not in a way of therapy but to offer a place where you take a deep breath and get grounded again. One of our meadows can be used to camp where you can meet visitors from various countries with their stories. You may use the campsite yourself, if you wish.
I wouldn't call this place magic, but it has a very calming atmosphere where you can discover yourself from a different perspective. Become a rubber-boots hero in a meaning of, don't worry to get dirty and dig your hands deep in the soil. Hear the silence with so many natural sounds from bees, birds, frogs, the sea and many more. Maybe you can hear the gras growing and worms chatting with each other :-)
Besides that I am selfemployd with a non-profit organization offering sailing trips to young adults having (had) cancer. and we offer various trips on the baltic sea and north sea, like to Copenagen, Kiel, Oslo, Amsterdam etc. So it might happen that I am out for a sailing adventure the one or other week. I'd be very thankful if you would take care for the farm during these times.
Maybe we can go for a daysailing with another smaller boat if you like to and the weather is good :-)
It's my intention that you are not feeling as a worker here. Instead you spend time with kind of friends who you want to support while helping on projects that catch your attention. It will be a pleasure to integrate you in our daily life of planning and fulfilling different tasks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Charity work
Gardening
Carpentry
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Books
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Cycling
Outdoor activities
Sailing / Boating
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A trail around the island starts in front of our door. The sea which you can see from our garden is only 400m away via a lovely footpath. If the sea is to cold to swim we can light up the fire for a bath in the outdoor hot-tub.
You may love the quietness besides many nature sounds in the garden or the surrounding two big forests. The next bigger city is Sønderborg, about 15km away and can be reached by bus, bike or with the car.
Interested on sailing? I'm an enthusiastic sailor so maybe we can also go sailing together.
Maybe we can inspire others with our way of life and get inspiration and new ideas on the other hand.
Projects involving children
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Help
UPDATE: If you are looking for a place where you really get involved, experience new things and get rooted, I would love to host you for a longer period of time up to 6 months and maybe even longer *~*~*
If you stay with us, we would be thankful for your help as much as for your opinion and ideas.
In general it's upon you, in which way you want to support us: Either with gardening, farming, animals, construction work or daily routines like cooking and keeping the house tidy and clean. If you have special knowledge we would appreciate you teaching us and enrich our life.
Spring is the time where life comes back in the garden, then it's time for clearing fields, repairs, preparations and finally seeding our plants. Sommer then is the period for keeping things going, meeting camper guests, harvesting, preserving food and enjoying the sun and the sea. In autumn our big event is making wine from our white and red berries. If they grew well, we can make a 100 Liters or more. Furthermore you may have fun playing with my daughter, let her teach you or vice versa, cooking, baking bread, feeding animals and construction/carpenter works - like renovating a part of the house with as much ecological and sustainable materials as possible. That means clay, wood, straw, hemp and others.
Later in autumn it's time to harvest the wine and fruits we grow. The winemaking is based on natural an traditional manners, we don't use herbicide, sulfites etc. and the result can be called on eyeopener. The garden has to be prepared for winter, planting plants and preparing the greenhouse.
We love to share our growing knowledge with you or maybe benefit from yours.
If you like our ideas in general, lets chat and talk about recent projects that can suit your expectations and interest.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Danish: Intermediate
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are happy and eager to help you at learning/improving German or English. If you are experienced in Danish, I would love to improve my beginner skills with your help.
Accommodation
You can stay at one of the two guestrooms with double/single bed including bed linen and towels. I'd be happy if you like to take meals together, but you can also cook on your own if you wish to. Your are welcome to surprise us with your cooking, baking or patisserie talents. We focus on healthy and organic food and only eat very few meat, mainly which comes from our own animals.
And please join for for a coffee break in the afternoon not only on weekends. If you like to bake cakes or other sweets would be great ;-)
What else ...
As Corona/Covid19 can be a risk to us, especially our young daughter, and other volunteers as well as guests at our farm, we appreciate if you got vaccinated twice or at least tell us special reasons, why you couldn't.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is very good and stable fiber net and WiFi coverage.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a big meadow with a beautiful view to the sea where you may stay. We can provide electricity, toilet and cold shower on the meadow and water near to our barn or house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I did various tasks but they never force you to do anything you don't want. I'm very happy to have milked the goats, and made… read more
We helped planting beans, corns, weeded the potato field (sweat and sunburnt but worth it!), helped with the wooden floor upstairs and enjoyed taking daily short tasks with the animals,… read more
The vegetarian cooked meals were delicious, and I liked, that they take care of organic and seasonal food. In general, they are very environmentally conscious, what I really appreciate.
The farm is beautiful and very close to the… read more
I had freedom in planning my work and free time. I could choose the… read more
Sandra and Marc are a nice couple, and their daughter is really cute and friendly.
The farm is relaxing and beautiful with a lot to do, surrounded by with demanding plants and flowers,
but our favourites were the soft lambs. :)
We had every tools for help, the… read more
I liked the self sufficient and traditional ethos.
There was plenty of things to help with both inside and outside the house, such as combing sheep wool or helping cook dinner. It's in a very peaceful… read more
