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Description
I have a 100y old farm in southern Finland at Lemi in the midst of beautiful countryside near the town of Lappeenranta. We have plenty of room and recreational possibilities like ping pong, pool table, bikes and beaches near by...
My farm has clean compost toilets and a pump well, so no running water inside yet. We have electricity and internet. We wash ourselves in the sauna building. Private room is possible but all other areas are communal. There are many outside sitting and bbq areas in your use.
I have four sons 1-22y olds, a dog and cats. Neighbours have cows and alpacas.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They could learn about Finnish traditional way of life and old log house renovating. They could explore the countryside. Also language skill improvement is possible if needed.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I need help renovating the farms old log and wooden buildings. No skills needed. We do not rush so the pace is nice and calm. You would have a lot of time to relax. Also helping with my 1y old is fine to let me renovate easier. Garden work is a choice as well. I like to let you do what is most natural to you.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
Swedish: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Especially getting better at French and Spanish would be fun. My Spanish is very elementary.
Accommodation
Either a room in the main house or an traditional finnish barn room (aitta). Both have 2 single beds but extra beds are available.
What else ...
You can use our bikes and we can also take you to places by car. Lemi is the nearest small town, it has a nice church and beach. There is no public transport within a few kilometres. Lappeenranta is a very beautiful and quite busy summer city. We can pick you up from Helsinki at times as well or Lappeenranta train station at any time.
We have a games room, small pool, sauna...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
A working space can be arranged.
Space for parking camper vans
There is space for big campers. Evens few at a time.
Can possibly accept pets
We have cats and a dog, you can bring yours.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
2-5 hours a day, 5 days a week but all is negotiable.
