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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
3 Feb 2024
Feedback
32
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Description
We are Edmundas and Rita, both Lithuanian by nationality, but we lived in Ireland for many years and now it has been 6 years since we have moved to the beautiful countryside of Sweden. We own a property consisting of several typical Swedish buildings and a big garden. We love living surrounded by the lush Swedish nature and spending our evenings having some simple, but good food in our gazebo. You are most welcome to share simple pleasures of life with us!
If you're sauna lover - this is good news for you !
6-7 km away from us is public sauna in the forest (everyone can use it !). There is nice lake and we going to that place 2-3 times per week..:) You can join us or you can use one of our bicycles.
There is lots of lakes around and if you like fishing - this is also good news for you..!..:)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like to welcome volunteers who are not afraid of physical tasks (for example, simple building work, chopping wood, painting, gardening...) and who love enjoying and sharing simple things in life. There are many different tasks that can come up in our property and we will be happy to adapt the work according to your interests, talents, and preferences.It would be ideal if the volunteers could come in a couple as the entertainment in the village is limited.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Lithuanian: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Sami: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Accommodation
You will stay in a fully independent (separate bathroom, kitchen, veranda...) guest house or in a fully equipped travel wagon (caravan) that sits on our property, depending on availability. We love having barbecues in general and you will be most welcome to share all the meals with us.
What else ...
We live close to the beautiful Baltic beaches and Swedish lakes, where you can swim and fish. There is a public sauna on the lake that is easily accessible from the house. We live just a two hour train ride away from Copenhagen and its international airport. We are based close to the town of Svangsta and Karlshamn. Karlshamn has a train station from which you can reach many different towns in Sweden if you would like to explore Sweden further. We will be happy to give you a lift to Karlshamn when available, or you can use the bicycle that are there at your disposal.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 227199439996
Feedback (14)
24 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Cassandra) for host
Rita and Edmundas are fantastic hosts and great people. Both are helpful, warm, patient, quick to offer hospitality, and fair in the work they expect visitors to complete. Rita cooks delicious food and will never, ever allow her guests to go hungry! Edmundas is a pleasure to work with and is happy to help with the work but will never micromanage.… read more
23 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Cassandra)
Thomas is a lovely gentleman, self sustaining, always happy, kind and so helpful. Thomas is both excellent company and en excellent worker. He spent about month with us and proved himself to be very willing to learn, hardworking and considerate. Thank you so much dear Thomas for all the help you gave, it has been great! We wish you all the best… read more
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23 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Karel)
Karel is everything you want in a helper - cheerful, relaxed, great work ethic and just easy to have around and fit in with whatever is going on or needs doing. Karel spent a month helping out with variety of tasks around house and garden and we happily recommend him as a reliable, willing and trust worthy.
Thank you for all you did here and… read more
Thank you for all you did here and… read more
(Excellent
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14 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Karel) for host
I stayed almost five weeks with Rita and Edmundas on their beautiful property near Svängsta. It was my first workaway experience and couldn’t have wished for anything better! There are a lot of different jobs to do, I mostly helped with the construction of the house, some garden chores and the business Edmundas is running. Rita is a great cook and… read more
16 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Timothé)
Timothe stayed with us for a couple of weeks. He is a lovely well mannered yang man, very pleasant to be around and polite too. Timothe always willing to learn do whatever is assigned to him and try new food! :) He had wonderful attitude to volunteering and helping with different tasks. We feel very lucky that he found us, because we even could… read more
(Excellent
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24 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Cassandra) for host
Rita and Edmundas are fantastic hosts and great people. Both are helpful, warm, patient, quick to offer hospitality, and fair in the work they expect visitors to complete. Rita cooks delicious food and will never, ever allow her guests to go hungry! Edmundas is a pleasure to work with and is happy to help with the work but will never micromanage.… read more
23 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Cassandra)
Thomas is a lovely gentleman, self sustaining, always happy, kind and so helpful. Thomas is both excellent company and en excellent worker. He spent about month with us and proved himself to be very willing to learn, hardworking and considerate. Thank you so much dear Thomas for all the help you gave, it has been great! We wish you all the best… read more
(Excellent
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23 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Karel)
Karel is everything you want in a helper - cheerful, relaxed, great work ethic and just easy to have around and fit in with whatever is going on or needs doing. Karel spent a month helping out with variety of tasks around house and garden and we happily recommend him as a reliable, willing and trust worthy.
Thank you for all you did here and… read more
Thank you for all you did here and… read more
(Excellent
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14 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Karel) for host
I stayed almost five weeks with Rita and Edmundas on their beautiful property near Svängsta. It was my first workaway experience and couldn’t have wished for anything better! There are a lot of different jobs to do, I mostly helped with the construction of the house, some garden chores and the business Edmundas is running. Rita is a great cook and… read more
16 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Timothé)
Timothe stayed with us for a couple of weeks. He is a lovely well mannered yang man, very pleasant to be around and polite too. Timothe always willing to learn do whatever is assigned to him and try new food! :) He had wonderful attitude to volunteering and helping with different tasks. We feel very lucky that he found us, because we even could… read more
(Excellent
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29 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jaco)
We can not put into words what a perfect volunteer Jaco is! If you ever want the help or meet a good hearted person, that person is Jaco! He was always willing to give support when asked to, and always with a big smile on his face! He has many skills, full of creativity, ideas and suggestions. Jaco was happy to go the extra mile and use his… read more
(Excellent
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10 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jaco) for host
I stayed six week bij Edmund and Rita and have the time of my live. From the first day i feel at home.
Its nice they have a lot of work so you feel always needed for your help. Everything was great: the bbq's, the meals, the work, the fishing, the swedish "party".
Edmund and Rita thank you for everything!!!
Its nice they have a lot of work so you feel always needed for your help. Everything was great: the bbq's, the meals, the work, the fishing, the swedish "party".
Edmund and Rita thank you for everything!!!
29 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jose luis)
Jose was great to have around! Very friendly with great sense of humour, eager to work, to learn new things and always very happy to play his role. He came with many skills as a general handyman and was attentive to each job he did. Jose did beautiful work! The wild duck he prepared was unforgettable experience for us! :)
Thank you for joining us… read more
Thank you for joining us… read more
(Excellent
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11 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jose luis) for host
I was with Rita and Endmundas for 6 weeks. Excellent experience, I learned many things working, I enjoyed a lot fishing, bbq, at sauna, chatting, etc. The guesthouse is perfect and Rita is good chef. Thanks a million. All the best
12 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (John)
It was great pleasure to have John helping us! He is open minded, friendly and always has great spirit. John helped us with a variety of renovation and clean-up tasks. Even John spent just one week with us, but he become a valuable member of workaway team with great energy and enthusiasm! Thank you very much dear ! All the best!
(Excellent
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12 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlo)
This was a fantastic experience with Carlo! He spent two month with us sharing his experiences and offering suggestions. Super smart guy :) And very friendly! Carlo skillful enough using carpenters hand and power tools, he knows what he is doing! Carlo is great leader and works well with others. We enjoyed his initiative to stay busy :) … read more
(Excellent
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12 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marko)
Marko is very nice person and great helper. He sees something that needs to be done and takes care of it. You can not ask for a better person to assist you on your tasks. Marko has a wonderful attitude and it is a pleasure to talk with him about everything. We wish you all the best dear Marko and hope see you again! Thank you very much!
(Excellent
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26 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marko) for host
Thank you Rita and Edmundas for accepting me to your home, and making it possible to begin my life journey. It was my first workaway experiance and you made it great. I felt like a member of your family. Rita is a great cook (so you could gain some weight there:), and Edmundas can teach you everything about solving problems around the property. It… read more
15 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Suzan & Julian)
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
So u should come back! :) Cause we always need good, nice and warm volunteers as u are! Our home will be in same place. Best regards!
So u should come back! :) Cause we always need good, nice and warm volunteers as u are! Our home will be in same place. Best regards!
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3 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Suzan & Julian) for host
We had a beautiful time at Rita's & Edmundas' place in Sweden! We didn't meet Rita unfortunately because she was visiting her daughter but we stayed in contact throughout the whole visit.
The area of the property is beautiful and very quiet and peaceful - if you love nature it's perfect for you! Edmundas is very nice and caring and taught us… read more
The area of the property is beautiful and very quiet and peaceful - if you love nature it's perfect for you! Edmundas is very nice and caring and taught us… read more
4 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
From the moment Pavel arrived, he made a great impression! Confident, intelligent and warm hearted! It was real pleasure to have his company plus whatever tasks we gave him, he always tried best. Pavel is easy going, never made demands and very self sufficient.
We highly recommend him as a volunteer, his bright nature and warmth will a gift to… read more
We highly recommend him as a volunteer, his bright nature and warmth will a gift to… read more
(Excellent
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17 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
Thank you Rita and Edmundas for such an amazing experience in Sweden! It will be with me forever!
Dear workawayers, if you're ready to work hard and explore new than this place is for you, and when you're there you won't regrer it, this is for sure.
Dear workawayers, if you're ready to work hard and explore new than this place is for you, and when you're there you won't regrer it, this is for sure.
26 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Miro & Nicol) for host
What a wonderful place there and amazing hosts!! I couldnt be happier more for my first workaway experience! I spent there beautiful 2 months and simply I was feeling like at home.. Rita and Edmundas are very very very nice hosts, they carried about me so much! Rita's cooking skills are very high, I enjoyed every meal. She is really friendly and… read more
31 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Miro & Nicol)
Dear Mira, it was wonderful to have you here those two month. Very friendly, dynamic and easy going, Mira was a great worker and a lovely person to be around. It seemed to us he was enjoying a lot being with other volunteers from different country. Thank you very much for helping us! You got a lot of stuff done, so motivated, keen to do any of… read more
(Excellent
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30 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Guga) for host
I've had excellent time with excellent hosts.
It is very rare to meet such great people like Edmundas and Rita.
Edmundas is very interesting man with good sense of humour and I have learned a lot of good things from him during my work here.
And Rita is very caring, positive and intelligent woman, she took such good care of us that I felt… read more
It is very rare to meet such great people like Edmundas and Rita.
Edmundas is very interesting man with good sense of humour and I have learned a lot of good things from him during my work here.
And Rita is very caring, positive and intelligent woman, she took such good care of us that I felt… read more
10 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Guga)
Guga was a big help! He worked hard, independent and responsible. He helped a lot!
Everybody can be pleased to have him as a helping hand.
We wish you all the best for your further way!
Thank you so much again for staying with us, Guga!
Left by host for Workawayer
Everybody can be pleased to have him as a helping hand.
We wish you all the best for your further way!
Thank you so much again for staying with us, Guga!
Left by host for Workawayer
(Excellent
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29 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lisa Emily) for host
Rita and Edmundas are such wonderful people who were kind enough to take me in even if it was just for a short time. I enjoyed painting the house in beautiful surroundings and Rita's cooking is simply delicious. The guesthouse was perfect too. All round some of the best workaway can offer and I can only recommend volunteering here. Thanks for… read more
28 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa Emily)
Lisa was only with us for a short stay during her Easter vacation in Army, but as soon as she arrived we wished she could have stay longer. Very enthusiastic, kind, friendly and helpful. All the best to you Lisa Emily! :) Thank you very much!
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28 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kevin) for host
Rita and Edmundas, thank you so much for everything!! I enjoyed my stay at your place very much, from the working with Edmundas on the workplace to the trips to the sauna and Rita's lovely cooking. The surroundings are beautiful and great if you want to practice outdoor sports. Rita and Edmundas are both kind, warm and generous people. I can… read more
22 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
Kevin was an absolute pleasure to have stay with us and help us. He is very mature for his age and really easy to be around. He is a natural hard-worker with a really great positive attitude to each task we gave him. He knows how to muck in as part of a family without being asked and we are sure he would do well in any situation. Thank you for the… read more
(Excellent
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24 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Adele & Ruta)
Thank you Adele and Ruta for such kind and appreciated feedback!
Adele and Ruta were keen to help us in every way they could.. They were always willing and did everything that was asked of them and in a timely and intelligent fashion.
We enjoyed their company very much.
Thank you both so much for all your efforts and being part of our… read more
Adele and Ruta were keen to help us in every way they could.. They were always willing and did everything that was asked of them and in a timely and intelligent fashion.
We enjoyed their company very much.
Thank you both so much for all your efforts and being part of our… read more
(Excellent
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16 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Adele & Ruta) for host
We spent our Christmas holidays at warm and guest friendly Rita and Edmundas` place. They are nice, talkative and caring people. We lived in a separate small guesthouse with everything we needed (kitchen and a lot of food, bath, TV, etc.). Talking about activities, at the first day Edmundas left us with a very special task - to polish two old… read more
23 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Leo)
Leo is great guy! He spent some weeks with us this winter. He was very active, helpful, hard working young man with a great sense of responsibility and extremely trust worthy. Always quick to learn and eager to help.
We miss you Leo and you are very welcome again!
Thanks for all your hard work, your enthusiasm and your great company! You… read more
We miss you Leo and you are very welcome again!
Thanks for all your hard work, your enthusiasm and your great company! You… read more
(Excellent
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21 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Leo) for host
I had such a good time at Ritas and Edmundas` place.
These two are very likable and caring and they treated me very good from start to end.
Ritas cooking was delicious even though my fridge was full of good food.
The work around the property was never repetative and almost satisfying.
We did mostly woodwork like carpentering, wood… read more
These two are very likable and caring and they treated me very good from start to end.
Ritas cooking was delicious even though my fridge was full of good food.
The work around the property was never repetative and almost satisfying.
We did mostly woodwork like carpentering, wood… read more
6 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul-Émile & Béatrice)
That is what makes WORKAWAY great!
Beatrice and Paul! Thanks so much to both of you! We certainly appreciated all your help and good company.
Good luck with future travels and experiences and it would be nice to see you again sometime!
All the best!
Rita and Edmundas
Beatrice and Paul! Thanks so much to both of you! We certainly appreciated all your help and good company.
Good luck with future travels and experiences and it would be nice to see you again sometime!
All the best!
Rita and Edmundas
(Excellent
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3 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Paul-Émile & Béatrice) for host
We had really great time with Edmundas and Rita! You can go there with closed eyes ! :-) Since the begining they made us feel like at home, and they took care of us during all our stay very warmly. The work was almost around wood things, and it was okay for us.
We had interesting discussions, and many times they took us to the sauna !
Our home… read more
We had interesting discussions, and many times they took us to the sauna !
Our home… read more
5 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Paulin & Vincent)
Paulin and Vincent!
It was a great pleasure having you to stay with us! You were a great help!
Thank you very much and we wish you all the best in your works and adventures! And you are always welcome back!
Rita and Edmundas
It was a great pleasure having you to stay with us! You were a great help!
Thank you very much and we wish you all the best in your works and adventures! And you are always welcome back!
Rita and Edmundas
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