Explore wild nature and help us on our projects in Vittinge, Sweden

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  Description

  Skattmansö - a valley carved out by a beautiful meandering river, surrounded by green rolling hills which is a rare sight for this part of Sweden. Besides exploring wild nature, there is a big number of historical landmarks nearby such as medievel stonechurches in each little village, and numerous of rune stones and grave fields from all the way back to bronze age. If you're more into doing things with other Swedes involved, we have a lot of events going on during the summer , all summarized by "". And, daytrips to Uppsala or Stockholm can be made without effort.
  
  We moved here 2 years ago to settle in an old traditional Swedish cottage house, knowing that it would be a challenge to convert it to a somewhat modern living standard for our family with two little ones. Work is progressing and hopefully we can be permanent here soon enough. First thing we did was to build a guest house, where family and friends stay occationally.. and this summer, hopefully you? :)

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Farming

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Sustainability

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Technology

  

  Culture

  

  Astronomy

  

  History

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Carpentry

  

  Camping

  

  Hiking

  

  Nature

  

  Winter sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We will be happy to share local anecdotes and history about Skattmansö as well as introducing you to nerby small scale communities around.
  We will also share skills in historical construction methods and care for old wooden houses. We hope to get your perspective and perhaps ideas from your local culture, that can merge with ours in a creative way?

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We need help in several areas, but mainly it will be house and garden projects.
  
  This summer will work on the extension we built on the main house. The main parts are in place, so there is no heavy construction happening. It's a leisure project and we have no deadline, meaning youre free to help in your own pace.
  
  What we will do is to will teach you some old building techniques like mixing clay with sand and straw to put on walls, seal gaps in stone foundations and more. There is also painting with the traditional Swedish red "flour paint". And, you can help us with some easier carpeting tasks, all depending on your interest!
  
  For gardening, we have to clear some more land to make space for crops. But also care for existing crops, or taking care of apples and berrys, or even mowing the lawn. The list can be long here as well and again depends on your interest!
  
  And, if you're good at cooking that's also an opportunity!
  
  We can rotate tasks so that you dont have to do the same thing every day, all depending on your preferences.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Swedish: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner
  French: Beginner
  Portuguese: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  A separate guest house with 2-3 beds, with your own shower (outdoors, but with warm water). Toilet is in the outhouse. Internet is of course also provided and is pretty fast for countryside living (100mbit/s).
  There's also a small kitchen in the guest house. Our idea is to make most meals in the main house, and to have a rotating schedule for cooking. But we can also adjust to what you're comfortable with!

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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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Gräddnos

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