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Our names are Gerda and Janne. We are the proud owners of a small farm in the cosy mountain valley of Edsåsdalen, located about 18 kilometers from Sweden’s foremost skiing hotspot Åre.
Gerda is a social pedagogic and Janne is a musician. We are both engaged in helping to integrate refugees (teaching swedish, looking for apartments...).
We set value on an ecological lifestyle (food, recycling, solar energy, animal care).
We run the farm on a rather small scale, a band of bossy geese, some ducks, chickens, three lovely dogs, one cat and last but not least two turtles. Apart from the animals we also grow some vegetables both in the field and in a greenhouse. Working with varying projects to improve and renovate the different buildings on the farm is something that always keeps us busy. We started to rebuild the old living quarters of the farmhouse and renovate the stables.
We are social people and on almost any given day we have guests and visitors from all over the world or just next door. Due to this we have expanded our bed capacity by placing two portable cabins next to the house. We also run a family support home for children and youths of different ages.
If you are interested in visiting us, you should have good moral standards and be respectful to all people and animals you'll be in touch with.
We wouldn't like to have smokers here, because of the kids and the smell.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will meet people from different countries and will have to do different jobs
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
gardening, animal care, homework with children, help in the house, painting building, cooking, playing with children, skiing, snow removing
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Accommodation
small potable cabines for your own or in our house
What else ...
The village of Edsåsdalen offers a few ski-slopes and amazing opportunities for cross country skiing. In the summer the surrounding mountains and highlands are ideal for anyone who likes to hike, fish, or go canoeing in the many lakes and streams. We also have bicycles available for loan for trips in the village.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs are welcome if they like other dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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I hardly know such a passionate and caring family. I learnt so much about swedish culture, the incredible… read more
She is a person which is nice to have… read more
They’re very caring, open, socially minded and you’ll always have something to laugh with them.
I learned much about animal care and a balanced ecological lifestyle. The work was very nice and they always took their… read more
He is a good cooker, sporty, interested in to do different activities.
Tim learned very fast and liked it to help with everything.
He was very good with the children, they loved him! He was not to close to them but handled them with respect and kindness.
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