Beautiful old farmhouse would love your help on renovating and gardening in Faaborg, Denmark

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  Description

  In 2023, quit my job in German and decided to move from Munich city to the Danish country side. It's always been my dream to live in harmony with nature and ideally lots of animals.
  I also had a calling to create such a place from scratch, I bought a cute old farmhouse with a bit of a need of renovation but also with ca. 2,5 ha of land in the most beautiful area of South Fyn.
  
  Since then, I have been renovating with the help of friends, family, workawayers and professional construction men in between. A lot done has already been done since and I am loving to learn about all these new topics and skills. I can't say that I am not sometimes overwhelmed by it too ;)
  
  Prior to this project, I worked in the field of sustainability, a background that i am trying to cooperate into my dedicated care for the house.
  
  The land has lots of old fruit trees and a generally rich and diverse fauna. I live here with my happy farm dog Frido and and usually 1-2 helpers. In the summer, I have horses on the fields and the plan is to extend it to an all-saison pasture for more animals like sheep and donkeys.
  
  The time I have lived here so far, I realized how much I enjoy, when other people can enjoy this beautiful place and the serenity of it too. I love to see how it can unite very different people in caring for the land, the house and all coming up with their own beautiful ideas, skills and energies.
  
  THE HELP
  Since I am self-taught in many areas that I am working on, I would be especially thankful for helpers, who already have knowledge on building/ renovation projects or sustainable land maintanance or design. However, I am almost always in need for interested, hands-on people, that can support me in different areas. I usually always try to pair a suitable task to a person, because I feel like it creates the best result and most enjoyable experience for all. However, there may also be rare occasions, where I am not able to do that.
  
  Often I will work along side with you and I consider myself a very easy-going and open person. I appreciate an honest and open communication, because it makes life so much easier ;)
  We will eat/ cook together in a fluid schedule and according to everyones taste. The food is gonna be mainly vegetarian. There is good internet connection.
  
  In exchange for your work, I would like to take you along on my learning journey of renovating an old farmhouse with re-used or sustainable materials, invite you to enjoy the beautiful garden, nearby hiking paths and beaches. The house is located 10mins from a bigger town Faaborg by car and 5mins to a small town with a supermarket by bike.
  The area is called Svanninge Bakker, which is well-known for its hiking, riding and bicykling trails in preserved nature. There is also a number of lakes and castles around. If you are into hiking, I am happy to take you on some of my frequent hikes.
  
  
  Some more words about myself, if interested: I have traveled the world quite bit and have no decided to grow roots on beautiful Fyn. I enjoy being physically active, walks in nature, yoga, swing dance as well as meditation and reading. I have a deep interest about human and animal psychology and the connection of mind and body. I love getting to know people and believe that we can learn from one and each encounter. For this project, I wish for hands-on people, who bring their good spirit, ideas and passion of bringing this old place to life.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You can come with all your ideas and your working hands. I am happy for input, exchange and practical help.
  Ideally, you have some experiences in house renovation or gardening, farming.
  
  I would love to get to know, you share meals together, and create a community for the time of your stay. If you are interested, I am happy to teach you some German/ Danish.

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  Help

  Help with renovation and building, as well as gardening and fencing.

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  Languages spoken

  Danish: Fluent
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Fully furnished room. You get your own room with a either single or double bed. Couples welcome.

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  What else ...

  If you like nature, the area is beautiful to explore. There are bikes to borrow, bus transportation available and we can do joint trips to the nearby beaches (15mins away), islands or the vibrant town of Svenborg/ Odense.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  The internet connection is good.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Feel free to bring your female dog or kastrated male dog. My dog would love a buddy :)

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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