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Help with veg garden and around the house in Gotland, Sweden

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    THE PLACE
    There are five households in this place that was once an active biodynamic farm that grew and sold vegetables to whole food stores and a Rudolf Steiner school. Organic since 1973. The owner is retired now.
    Quiet place, surrounded by forest, off the main roads.

    My house started out as a trailer, now built into a summer house with the trailer built into it. All the houses on the farm are quite unique. I spend winters in Portugal now that I've retired since a few years. I have a big vege garden and I’m self sufficient on veges and herbs. I used to store veges for the whole winter too, but now that I'm away during the cold months I don’t need to do so much storing.
    2024 I have a small project that would be great to get some help with by someone with a bit of wood work experience. I have a plan for an espalier for climbing bushes to grow on and also a small outdoor shower wall and repairing a wooden work table beside it. If you're interested, let's talk about it.

    I can host one (!) volunteer. The accomodation will be in the guest room and we share kitchen and toilet. We will share daily house shores, with food preparation, washing dishes etc. We will make some meals together and sometimes you might prepare your own.
    Work can be week days or weekends, around 4-5 hours a day, 4-5 days a week.

    SURROUNDINGS
    There are nice small roads and paths in the area for bicycling, and we will also find opportunities to take trips to some hidden treasures around the island.

    About the host:
    I have traveled a lot, I'm interested in arts and culture, meditation, philosophy and the deeper meaning of things, different cultures, nature naturally, sustainable living, good natural food etc
    I'm turning 68 this year and can feel my body doesn't want to do all the things I want it to and used to be able to. So I go easy and don't push myself. I can be quite impulsive when it comes to work, and I like to chill a lot in between activities. It's enriching to meet people from different parts of the world, but I also need time to just be quiet and have my own space.

    Internet
    I don't really have a wifi connection, the internet I use is on my phone, which I use as a router, and share within a quite narrow radius.


    MORE
    The diet is varied. I can cater for vegetarians

    You need a travel insurance.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • Interests

    Interests

    Dancing
    Self development
    Politics / Social justice
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Architecture
    Gardening
    Photography
    Drawing & painting
    Plant care
    Art & design
    Nature
    Camping
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Many people like to come to Gotland, this island in the middle of the Baltic sea, for the nature, the light and the history. We can explore some of that.
    Life in the country side, a quite simple lifestyle, self sustainable on vegetables.
    We can meditate together if you're into that.
    Plus experimenting with cooking!

    I have traveled the world, into the arts and photography, philosophy and multi-culturalism. We enjoy to discuss different perspectives on life and society.

    Many have expressed that they felt such peace here. It's great to be able to share that. Here are some voices from helpers previous years:
    "It has been such a precious time...and peaceful... I learned a lot trying new things, with herbs from garden, edible wild plants and many kinds of spices!..."
    "Nice and peaceful place... Here you can see, feel an eat plenty nature... suitable for people who wants to learn about vegetable gardening...open minded people... I will come back!"
    "I discovered a new way of life..."
    "Discover how do vegetables look in the ground before to land in my plate... discuss of lot of things together..."
    "I really enjoyed to help with weeding, picking (straw-)berries and some renovation work... Plus: awesome food! ;) See you soon again..."
    "...introduced me many beautiful places as well as farming. I enjoyed everything...has great knowledge of life..."

  • Help

    Help

    Vege garden help: weeding, thinning, planting, mulching
    Wood projects help
    Keeping things tidy in the house,share cooking and washing dishes
    Painting (sometimes)

  • Languages spoken

    Danish: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Guest room in my house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The place is located 30 km from Visby on the middle of the island of Gotland. From Visby one can take a bus that runs through Roma, then towards Lye. Get off at the turn off to Bjärges (the bus stop is called Vänge) where you can be picked up (unless we arrange something else beforehand). It's 6 km from the bus stop. Fairly frequent bus traffic around the island especially in the summer.
    There are nice small roads and paths in the area for bicycling, and we will also find some opportunities to take trips to some hidden treasures around the island.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    It's possible to park a campervan here, it has to be discussed in advance.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 142117627861

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The image depicts a cozy room with a window, a table, and a chair, featuring a serene view of a yard with a bench and trees.
The image depicts a small room with a bed, dresser, and open door leading to a patio area with a bicycle and a white horse.
The image depicts a serene garden with diverse plants and flowers, situated in front of a charming red house with white trim and a teal car parked in the background.
Two women with their hands raised in the air, standing in front of a wooded area with trees and grass, wearing coats and dresses.
A woman is standing in a grassy field, holding a handful of dirt and leaning on a teal wheelbarrow. She wears a striped shirt and dark pants.
A person wearing a hat and striped shirt is using a drill on the side of a house, possibly for repair or renovation purposes.
The image depicts a wooden bowl containing an assortment of fresh herbs and flowers, including orange marigolds, green hops, and various leafy greens.
The image depicts an elderly couple tending to a lush garden, with the woman standing beside a wheelbarrow filled with grass and the man standing beside her.

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