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Hello,
I am an easy going person, non-smoker and non-drinker. I have 3 grown-up kids, and 7 grandchildren. I currently live alone and have a stable life, without any issues or any problems.
Currently, my main focus on my own life and keeping my properties in good conditions. My former profession is Network Security and Project Management. My hobbies include dancing Argentine tango and going for outdoor activities.
I live in the city of Reykjavik and have a summerhouse where I occasionally stay during the period of May-Oct. each year. It´s in a private 1.6 hectares forest area, which is inside a big family farm called Eyri. Overall, the area is very private, beautiful and quiet, just about 45 minutes drving to the north from the city of Reykjavik. And the cabin is really cozy and comfortable.
I welcome anyone to stay there and help me with working in the forestry garden of this property. All photos on this website are from 2025.
In exchange of your help for a work up to 4-5 hours per day, I will suppy three meals per day during 5 help days/week and Saturdays and Sundays although no work these days, and a place for you to stay in the cabin. Shared breakfast, lunch and a dinner is included. Shopping list will be according to wishes of you Workawayers. We cook together or we decide who cooks each time. Ingredients or a stipend is provided for Workawayers if you want to cook for yourselves.
I will be there most of the time and interect with you directly. If needed, I will contact you via phone, What´sApp etc.
Apart from walking around the area, if you have a car, this is a perfect base to travel around south and west part of Iceland. To see places like Snæfellsnes, Þingvellir, Húsafell, beatiful nearby valley of Skorradalur, towns such as Borgarnes and Akranes etc.
I am looking forward to start this journey of a small and vibrant community.
-Stefan
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Interests
Self development
Sustainability
Technology
Politics / Social justice
Culture
Gardening
Languages
Cooking & food
Books
History
Music
Architecture
Nature
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Dancing
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have a good knowledge of Iceland, our history and culture where to go, what to see etc, and can give recomendations from my own experience. I can teach them some Icelandic, and for me it would be nice to learn some Italian, Spanish, French or eventually Ukrainian. However, this is not an requriement from my side.
At least, twice a week, I will take you to nearby places, countryside swimming pools etc.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The trees grow fast and I need to groom the trees by cutting down many of the Aspen and Pine trees.Currently the trees lowest diameter is around 10-15 cm. The work consist of collecting smaller branches and smaller logs, to pile them up so they can be removed later. It´s a relatively easy and safe work. I myself will do the treecutting with a chainsaw, cut off the branches, so they can be stacked in a pile.I will also carry the heavies log myself and pile them up.
This is a great way to learn and do simple tasks. Expected help is max 20 hours per week and weekend are off.
Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am interested in learning other cultuers, and especially the Italian language.
Accommodation
A timber cabing, warm and well isolated. Fiber optic very fast internet connection, steady electricity, outdoor shower. Surrounded be a foresty area of 1.65 hectares. This is not in an organized summerhouse are, but private property inside a the farm property and has therefore connection to farming activities.
Notice, the shower is outdoor in the back of the house. There is private view into the forest and the mountain above.
What else ...
There is a beautiful water fall nearby, and an evening walk to there is perfect. Also, possibilites to walk upp to the mountain hills above the land. My family owns the farm, so there are more possibilites open than for outsiders.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
I have a space beside my house and the possivility of electricity, for peple who wanto to bring their own campers/motorhomes.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
