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Help us transform an old abandoned farm in Småland to a permaculture heaven for animals and humans! We are in the beginning of this long project, revitalizing old farmland to be a productive permaculture homestead with vegetable fields, forest gardens, herb gardens, pollinator plants, greenhouses, firewoodproduktion, chickens etc.
Now we are in the middle of building a small flat in our old barn house. We are building solely with natural materials; mainly wood and clay.
We are also expanding our vegetable garden and in the initial stages of creating a forest garden (food forest).
We also want to have more animals on our land.
Work might include gardening, building, renovations, painting, fencing, making firewood, cleaning land, planting trees, animal care (chickens, dogs, cat, ducks, sheep), wood chipping, cooking, babysitting, housework etc.
We are looking for workers that want to learn more about permaculture techniques and green building techniques and is generally practical. Experience is a plus, but not necessary. You need to be able to work both on your own and with us and other helpers.
About us: We are a family of three; Frimand, Tonje and baby Senja. Animals on the farmstead are the dogs Pippi and Agda and the cat Houdini, plus a bunch of chickens. Our aim is to become more and more self-sufficient from our land, and at the same time giving space to hight biodiversity, wild animals and pollinators. We are a not a commercial farm, our homestead is our hobby, where we are focusing on producing food for our selves and we will not need help to anything commercial as we are not running a business.
Other tasks that are needed help with: Making compost from various sources are a big part of the work on our homestead, creating fertile soil and sequestering carbon at the same time. We are clearing land to make it ready for planting trees and establishing vegetable beds.
In exchange for your help we hope to give you a lot of new knowledge about eco building and living, soil building, biodiversity and permaculture. You can also learn about sourdough baking, vegetarian cooking, foraging and preparing wild plants for tea and food.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a Danish-Norwegian couple in Sweden, so we are a true Nordic blend. You can also learn about organic farming, permaculture, animal care, vegetable based cooking, sourdough baking, waste reductive living, composting systems etc. Our friends mostly international, as our local town is the home of IKEA, and attracts designers etc from all over the world.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Building a new flat with natural materials.
Occasional cooking (we take turns) and helping keep the house and garden in resonable tidy shape.
We might also start some planting of trees in what will become the forest garden.
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Swedish: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Room in the house. Double bed. We eat lunch and dinner together taking turns preparing. Everyone helps clean up after. This is not part of your work hours.
What else ...
The area has a lot of nice lakes to go swimming or fishing. Hiking or biking, canoeing or kayaking in lakes or streams. IKEA Museum. The translation in 15 minutes away by car, and we can pick you up there. The station is 2 hours north og Copenhagen airport.
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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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I was able to help with many different tasks and learned a lot about the garden and was able to help with the construction of a facade. Senja got used to me… read more
Tonje and Frimand and their way of living is very inspiring. They know so many things about permaculture, building,… read more
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I was able to help with many different tasks and learned a lot about the garden and was able to help with the construction of a facade. Senja got used to me… read more
Tonje and Frimand and their way of living is very inspiring. They know so many things about permaculture, building,… read more
First of all, we would like to say that we don’t really like those « reviews ». People are not objects, and each experience will be different from one person to an… read more
