An elderly couple is smiling warmly for the camera indoors. The man has curly white hair and the woman has straight gray hair. They look happy together.
A charming red wooden house sits among lush greenery and trees, featuring white trim, a grassy yard, outdoor furniture, and a white canopy tent. Peaceful setting.
A cozy bedroom with wooden paneling, a floral quilted bedspread, potted plants on the window sill, a small dresser with a lamp, and framed artwork.
A lush green garden with wildflowers, trees, and tall grass. A greenhouse and a shed are visible in the background, basking in sunlight. Peaceful setting.
Blossoming tree branches with white flowers in the foreground, lush green grass, and a charming red wooden house with white trim in the background. Peaceful scene.
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Join our little self-sufficient homestead in the beautiful countryside outside Vedevåg, Sweden

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to our little self-sufficient farm, 35 kilometer north of Örebro. We have lived here for 42 years, with garden, fields, forests and a little lake not far away. Håkan is 75 and I, Margaretha will be 73 years. Nearest little town Frövi is 5 kilometer away, and big town Örebro 35 kilometer.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Farming
    Plant care
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Art & design
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Writing
    Drawing & painting
  • 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

    We have good neighbors, some with animals. We are members of an Eko community.
    We are happy to learn about other countrys and cultures, food and songs.

  • Help

    Help

    Repaint greenhouse windows, weeding, watering the plants, and other garden help. We work together and can share how to grow food, cook, ferment, bake bread. ("normal" bread and glutenfre)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent
    German: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Interested to learn more Spanish

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have one guest room with a double bed, near shared bathroom. Another room is in a separate building with two single beds but bathroom in the main house.
    We serve meat and vegetarian food. Ordinary bread and gluten-free. We eat together can cook together if you like. We grow different kinds of berries to pick and eat.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Beautiful forest, fields and a little lake. One kilometer walk to the bus stop, bus goes to Frövi. Railway station in Frövi, with train to Örebro, city with castle, churches and shopping.
    House rules: no smoking inside.

  • 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

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 192873787745

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A charming red wooden house sits among lush greenery and trees, featuring white trim, a grassy yard, outdoor furniture, and a white canopy tent. Peaceful setting.
A cozy bedroom with wooden paneling, a floral quilted bedspread, potted plants on the window sill, a small dresser with a lamp, and framed artwork.
A lush green garden with wildflowers, trees, and tall grass. A greenhouse and a shed are visible in the background, basking in sunlight. Peaceful setting.
Blossoming tree branches with white flowers in the foreground, lush green grass, and a charming red wooden house with white trim in the background. Peaceful scene.
An elderly couple is smiling warmly for the camera indoors. The man has curly white hair and the woman has straight gray hair. They look happy together.

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