Help us at our small farm in the cosy mountain valley of Edsåsdalen, Sweden

Sweden

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2019

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Our names are Gerda and Janne, age 52 and 64 years old and 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, keeping two mountain cows along with a calf, a few goats, a band of bossy geese, some ducks, chickens, two lovely dogs, the world’s most relaxed 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. Next year we are for example looking 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.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
Farmstay
Other
Help in the house
Animal care
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will meet people from different countries and will have to do different jobs
Help
gardening, animal care, homework with children, help in the house, painting building
Languages spoken
german, english, swedish
Accommodation
small potable cabines for your own
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
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (10)

04/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Magalie)

Magalie is now a part of our family! It was so easy to have her at our home and everybody is missing her very much. It was a gift to have her in our home. She was always helpful, she saw always what we needed help with and she was never "too much". She is great in cooking, in singing, very social, kindful, clever, interested, empathetic and likes… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Magalie) for host

I really can't tell how thankful I am to have stayed this last month at Gerda and Janne's farm. You only once (!!!) in your life meet people like them. They are all such warmhearted, open and honest folks, it's impossible to not love them... it is a place with an always opened door for togetherness, acceptance and inspiration and there really is… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Yasmin) for host

Staying with Gerda, Janne and the rest of the extended family for a month was a real treat for me. I constantly found myself thinking: When I grow up, I want to be like Gerda. She is so warmhearted and always active and really gives you this feeling of being cared for. Janne introduced me to most of the work and was very calm and patient.
They… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jim & Clarissa)

A young very nice couple. It was a pleasure to see the way they treated each other and the people around them. They were eager to help where ever it was needed. The children liked them as Clarissa and Jim quickly accepted the children and made them feel seen. They often came up with ways of interacting with the children. They were even fast… read more

(Excellent )

28/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jim & Clarissa) for host

It was a pleasure for us to be a part of this lovely family! Gerda and Janne are so caring, open-minded, helpful and full of the joys of life. They created themselves a wonderful place where you can experience lots of action, nature, warmth, acceptance and freedom. Working together was so much fun and we learned a lot about their animals and… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host

From the first moment I felt welcomed at Janne's & Gerda's place. They created themselve such a wonderful home that's filled with life and their door is always open for people to get together, exchange thoughts and simply having a good time.
I hardly know such a passionate and caring family. I learnt so much about swedish culture, the incredible… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)

It was very nice to meet Johanna and to have her in our home. She had the right feeling for handling new people in new situations. She saw where we needed help and involved herself easily. She is a very good cooker and has good ideas when you don't have any. She enjoyed and saw the beauty in the nature.
She is a person which is nice to have… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lilian) for host

If I could I would give more than just 5 stars- Gerda and Janne made me feel so welcome in their home it’s just hard to describe.
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

(Excellent )

21/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lilian)

We want to start by thanking Lilie for everything she has done for us. Her kindness, friendliness, her sense of responsibility, her deepest respect towards every living creature and plants, her reliabilityand her curiosity for new skills allowed us pleasant four weeks together. Lilie was caring on her own initiative in a very responsible way for… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Tim)

Tim was our first workawayer. He was wonderful! Our whole family enjoyed him very much.
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.
Hope… read more

(Excellent )

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