Come and experience rural life in Västra ämtervik, Sweden

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2020

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Welcome to our farm
We are a family (Erik, Liselott and our two children Idun 4 year, Astrid 2,5 year). We live on a small farm in the middle of Värmland in Sweden. It's a beautiful place with a stream close to he farm. We have sheep, chickens, rabbits and three cats on the farm. There is also wild animals as moose, roe deer and wolves.

Its always something to build or repair.
We have a big poly-tunnel greenhouse to install on the farm.
Expand the vegetable-garden.
Build a loghouse for guests to stay in.

And we try to create space for new ideas. We are very open for your creativity. It's nice that volunteers can put their personal marks on their work for us to keep them in mind. It is also important for us to follow your interests to give you a good experience on our farm.

About the accommodation. The guesthouse is a small cabin, one room with two beds.
Be prepared to share room with other volunteers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are not experts but we know a lot about our lifestyle, animal husbandry and gardening.
Erik is an all-knowing person, a great visionary and full of ideas.
Liselott has many interests with some knowledge about them. For example, edible wild herbs for food and medicine, soap making, making skin cream with beeswax, oils and herbs. Liselott has a lot of interest in the crops, birds, animals and nature.

We are happy to learn and get an exchange of knowledge and interests :)
Help
Daily routines include taking care of the animals and cooking.
You are welcome to play with the kids. They love the attention! :)
Its always something to build or repair.
The vegetable-garden needs to be taken care of. Watering, weeding and cowering with cover material.
Fence maintenance. cutting the grass and branches around the fence.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Sami: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Accommodation
Small guesthouse with outdoor toilet, we have towels and sheets for you to use.
The guesthouse is a small cabin, one room with two beds.
Be prepared to share room with other volunteers.
What else ...
For your free time. You can take long forest walks in nearby forests. Fishing in the nearby lakes. We have a canoe, a boat and bikes to lend.
We also have a guitar and a keyboard and some other instruments if you are interested in music.

We do live a bit isolated from society or villages. So its not a place for those who likes the city-life.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours per day (max 25hours/week)

Photos

Photo taken by Lena from Germany during her stay here.

This is the guesthouse

5/2 2018. Wolftracks 100 m from our farm.

This is us!

The blue guesthouse to the left and the mainhouse. The small red house is a future guesthouse. Work in progress :)

This is the house that we are mowing to our farm.

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The local beach. The canot is ours for you to use!

view from our top

Closest neighbours

Feedback left by and about host (41)

21/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host

Hi !!
Thank you for your return, it's really great.
I have an unforgettable memory of my stay at home and will never forget your hospitality.
Have you started the work of the house?
Do you have an email address so that I send you some pictures taken during my stay?
Hoping to see you again one day (with a better English)!
Pauline

(Excellent )

20/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Pauline)

Pauline! She was the engine in the team. Really strong person. She did a really dusty, heady and exhausting job on our farm, demolishing a house. She is wants to work and have a good personality. Good in the kitchen and with animals.

/Liselott and Erik

(Excellent )

25/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Bianca & Zoé) for host

We stayed for one month with Liselott, Erik and their two lovely girls and we really enjoyed our time with them! They are really open minded and we had a lot of fun together. We could rent the boot or bikes as well as the car in our free time to experience the wonderful swedish landscape. We worked the most of the time outside and Liselott taught… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)

Adam is a perfect example of a dreamvolunteer. He have a helpful nature. A lot of knowledge of a lot of stuff. He helped us with cutting trees for firewood and heavy lifting. He likes to work with his body.
And our axes was sharpened by Adam. Now they cut like a knife in butter!
He have good humor and a lot of stories to tell.
He's a good person… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host

I had a great time staying with Erik and Liselott and their family.
I learnt how to be more self sufficient and learnt more about chickens, rabbits and sheep.
They had a lovely place with lots of cats to be around. The work wasn't hard and we could pick the jobs we preferred to do. We worked inside when it was raining.
The food was good with… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mathis & Héloïse)

These nice people are wery helpful.
Héloïse and Mathis did a wery dusty, havy and exhausting job on our farm. We will forever be grateful for what they did.
They now have some experience with demolishing of a house, taking care of chickens and sheep. And some fencing work.

/Liselott and Erik

(Excellent )

16/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Pim & Femke)

Pim and Femke is a sweet couple. Very helpful and willing to work. They helped us with the animals, cooking and cleaning. They also did a great job painting the walls in one of our bedroom.
They where really helpful even if we didn't have any structure work in the late volunteer-season. We needed to take it day by day and i hope they enjoyed… read more

(Excellent )

16/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)

Marie Is a good, warm-hart person. She did a great job at our farm. She took good responsibility for even the jobs that are not so giving too much happy feeling. Like cutting the meat after slaughtering:) She was very helpfull and we really valued her work.
She took good care with the animals and easy understanding instruktions.
She is a catperson… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host

Liselott, Erik and the kids are very lovely! I spent one month at their farm and learnt much about slaughtering, cutting meat, building and the nature life. They know a lot of things and it was always great to hear to their storie, for example about the swedish traditions. They were very open-minded and open for any activity we wanted to do at our… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Richard)

Richard is a friendly and funny person. He really helped us with the slaughter and butchering of the lambs this year and he is now quite skilled with the knives.
He took good care of the animals and did a great job cutting the hoof of the sheep. He have learned much since he got here and are a curious person.
We recommend him and hope that he… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (April)

April is a open minded and hard working person. She's good with animal. She did a good job with the fence for the sheep. Hard working and friendly. A really nice person to have around you. We recommend her and hope that she will visit us again some day.

Regards Berglund family

(Excellent )

20/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (April) for host

I spent 12 days at Liselott and Erik's farm and I only wish J could have stayed longer. The outdoor work involved mostly feeding the animals and some building, and I also had plenty of opportunities to cook and try my hand at making bread.
The area around the farm is gorgeous and I had a fantastic time picking berries and mushrooms, and looking… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Won-Hee)

Wonnie is a open minded person who is ready to test the hard work at a farm. She is social and full of good humor and stories to tell about her life. Liselott really appreciate this :) She worked good in a volunteer team. She have taken care of animals, fencing for sheep, babysitting and cooking.
Kids like her and they played good together. We… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)

Lena is a good person to have on a farm and in a family. She is strong and patient. She is learning quickly and we could trust her with the work that she did. Like taking care of animals, fencing, building etc. Shes smart and thinking logically.
We like and recommend her.
She's always welcomed back!

Regards Berglund family.

(Excellent )

18/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

I spent three weeks with the family on their farm and I had a great time! Erik and Liselott are very open minded and friendly people who integrated me into their everyday life.
I helped to build a fence and a carport but I also did a lot of cooking and animal feeding. It was pleasant to work with Erik, Liselott and the other volunteers. I also had… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Zara)

Zara is a helpful and smart person. She is social and self going. The kids like her very much and she was like a family member since day one. Good humor and a good in the kitchen :)
She really helped us during her stay. She took care of the animals, babysitting, cooking and demolishing. She is very good at demolishing! ;)
She brought good energy… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Zara) for host

What a wonderful first workaway experience this was!! The Berglund family welcomed me into their home and their lives, and I had an amazing two weeks staying with them. The work was always fun and varied- everything from feeding chickens and rabbits to helping to put up a poly-tunnel frame. The cabin I stayed in was super cosy too, and I slept so… read more

(Excellent )

11/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Bregje & Lex) for host

We had a great time with the family. They are very welcoming and give you alle the space you need. They believe every person has their own capability to add to the farm and leave people free to explore so. This feels good.

(Excellent )

08/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Bregje & Lex)

This is a nice and lovley family. They are helpful and frendly. Their visit suited our family. Our and their kids where playing good together. And it was nice to experience a hole volunteering family on our farm. It gave us much, witch is positive.
They work hard and have good knowledge and a logical head. They see whats need to be dun and do it.… read more

(Excellent )

08/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Griet)

Griet worked hard on our farm. She have alot of energy and willing to do hard work here. It was nice to have her around and work with her. She have good sense of humor.

We wish her all the best and she is always welcome back to our farm.
Regards Liselott and Erik

(Excellent )

08/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Mareike)

Mareike is a good, strong and hardworking person. She is calm and patient. A nice person to have around you. Really frendly with good sense of humour. And good in the kitchen! She have being a great help here on the farm. She is working good with others and alone.
Mareike is always welcome back to us. We are going to miss her.
Regards Liselott and… read more

(Excellent )

08/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mattes ) for host

I stayed with Erik and Liselott for two and a half months and it was a great time. They were both very friendly from the first to the last day.The Farm is a nice place to work and relax and the nature in this area is beautiful. The work was nearly always fun, but also hard. Erik and Liselott are full of Ideas what to do next and its nice to see a… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Mattes )

Mattes is a strong hardworking man. Very calm and friendly. Nice With the kids. He did all the tasks we ask him to do with enthusiasm for everything.
He have learned how to put up a proper fence. He took god responsibility with the animals, feeding and caring for them.
He's making good proper food! :)
We can really recommend Mattes. He is always… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jasper) for host

Lisellot Eric and the kids have been great hosts. I enjoyed my time with them at the farm. The work was interesting and mostly easy to handle. The enviroment is beautiful and I only can recommend this place. I wish you all the very best !

(Excellent )

09/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I've just spend 2 incredible weeks at the farm of Liselott and Erik, Astrid og Idun :)! They are so nice and openminded, and very well organized hosts. Its very easy to feel at home, and you are offered good accommodations. On the farm you can learn a lot about farming in a local and self suficient scale. There is always need of help on a project,… read more

(Excellent )

09/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Anna was more than excellent! Anna was the volunteer of our dreams. Smart, selfgoing, thinking logically, calm, stable, helpful, good cook, committed and enthusiastic.
Two weeks was too short, we want her back !! : D

(Excellent )

30/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Josephine ) for host

I spend two very nice weeks at this funny and warmhearted Family!
Eric and Liselott are very friendly, helpful and willind to tell and teach about their way of living, which was very interessting.
It was the beginning of spring, although a lot of snow, and all the baby sheep, chicken and rabbits came to life. This made my stay even more lovely!… read more

(Excellent )

21/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Josephine )

Josephine is a happy and nice person. It is apparent that she loves animals and likes to take care of them in the daily routine. She is curious about learning the farm life. Easy to care for children and the kids like her. She is diligent and willing to work. Full of energy and at the same time a very calm personality. Have a lot of experience… read more

(Excellent )

21/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)

Linda is a happy and nice person with a lot of experience in her age. She has good care of the children and they like her from the very first moment. She works well and works well with others. Good humor. She took good care of the daily routines of our animals.
We like Linda and can really recommend her. She is always welcome back to our farm.

(Excellent )

21/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Joanne)

Joanne is a curious and kind person. She is good at the children and it is apparent that she is a family person. Full of humor. Strong and patient. She is good at working with others and others like her.
She is an asset to the group with her good mood and willingness to work.
We like Joanne and she will always be welcome back to us.

(Excellent )

21/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Annemarie & Martijn)

Ann Marie and Martijn are two helpful and diligent people. Who takes their "mission" with accuracy and professionalism.
They have learned us the importance of organizational structure and the importance of completing a project before we start a new one :)
They are strong and have worked long days on our farm. They have done a beautiful job with… read more

(Excellent )

28/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host

We had a great time at Erik and Liselotts place! They are lovely people who will make you feel part of the family immediately. They are eager to show and teach you new skills and will introduce you to Swedish culture. The work around their farm, which is located in a beautiful forest, is very diverse and Erik and Liselott are very much open for… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)

Paul and Marina are nice and friendly people. Open-minded and willing to learn and try. We liked their curiosity. Good English skills.
They are really good with kids and the kids love them.
They are always welcome back to visit us.
/Liselott And Erik

(Excellent )

31/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Kevin is a strong and nice guy. Good with Children and animals. He has learned much at our farm. Self-going when he have rutin-work.
He is good in the kitchen! :)
He is always welcome back to visit our farm.
/Liselott and Erik

(Excellent )

31/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Madita)

Madita is a friendly and a strong woman. We trust her totally with our kids. Calm as a mountain :)
She is strong and willing to work hard. Good with animals. We are happy of all the help that she have been given us.
She is always welcome back to visit us again.
/Liselott and Erik

(Excellent )

31/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Fiete & Jana)

Fiete and Jana is a good combo. Fiete with his skills of carpentry and Jana with children and garden. They are really good with kids and the kids love them.
They are good with animals and good at cooking. They make a good work together and together with others.
We are happy of all the help that they have been given us and they are always welcome… read more

(Excellent )

10/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Fiete & Jana) for host

Thank you for the great time Erik and Liselott,
this was our first workaway experience and it was so awesome. You and your cute daughters (and Pablo ;) ) made us feel like we were part of the family. It was really fun to build stuff the way we liked.
Thank you so much for the great time.
... and please tell Idun that it is min studsmatta… read more

(Excellent )

22/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Vera) for host

I stayed at Liselott and Erik’s place for one month and had such a wonderful time. What an awesome first workaway experience! They’re so warm, easy-going, funny, welcoming and simply great people. They make you feel at home and like a part of their family and I felt so comfortable there. Liselott & Erik have two lovely little girls, who make the… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Vera)

Vera was here with us for a month and we wish she could have stayed forever, she is happy and hard working even with tasks that is not so fun, we have only positiv things to say about her and she is welcome back here anytime she wants,

(Excellent )

12/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nora)

Nora was with us for a month and now two weeks after she left Idun (our oldest kid) still asks for her, she was a big help here on the farm and she did everything we asked her without complains, Nora will always be welcome back here whenever she wants,

(Excellent )

12/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nora) for host

This is a great place to stay. Erik and Liselott make you feel at home immediately and the kids are nice. Idun will probably want to play with you :-) The work is fun and really varied from feeding the animals (sheep, chickens, rabbits...) and going for a walk with a really energetic dog to building fences and gardening. You can always choose from… read more

(Excellent )

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