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We live and work on a organic farm with cows, horses, a dog and some cats. The farm also run business in tourism. We have two houses by the lake for rental. Guest from Europe usually stay 3 nights to one week. They visit the place for relaxing, a close contakt with nature, fishing, and hiking in the mountains. we offer nice houses, boats and saunas around the houses. Usually we meet the guest when they arrive and before they leave. Every week we do some cleaning and gardening around the houses.
The farm is located in the small village Ocke one hour from the city Östersund and about 40 minutes from the skiresort Åre.
You reach mountain areas for hiking about one hour away by car. The family: Mats; a farmer and also work some days in the city Östersund. Pernilla, work as a teacher for adults. Jacob, son of Mats, farmer. And three young girls 15-17 years, students and often live in the city Östersund.
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
About organic farming in sweden. About nature and food and what kind of food we can find in the wild nature. how to save and cook. About taking care of animals, about hiking and outdoor life. And general life and culture on the countryside i north part of Sweden.
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
During spring and summer we are planning to restore and paint some buildings around the farm. Every year we have to check and restore some of the fenses around the areals. We are also planning to clean up and open up the house for the hens. it would be nice to cutting down some trees and busches around. We need some help to build a kind of outdoor kitchen for barbeque. Also some gardening.
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Private room In the big house or a small simple house 10 km from the farm, were wee keep some of the cows during summer.
Fishing and kayakpaddeling in the lake nearby.
Visit Åre with lots of sport and adventure. Skiing, downhill biking, hiking.
its possibe to use a car from the farm to reach places. Also train and busses to reach Åre, Östersund, Trondheim in Norway.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
More than two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
