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We are an organic farm on the small island -Fejoe- in the South of Denmark with 8 ha of orchards and production of anything that can be made out of apple juice: cider, vinegar, juice, icecream etc. We are looking for 2-4 persons to assist us in harvesting and processing the fruit in the autumn and to assist with the cellar work and the orchard work in the spring and early summer. If interested, you will learn how to make real cider and other apple produce.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be trained to be a good cider farmer/producer.
You will also experience good food and get the opportunity to explore the lovely Danish 'Virgin Islands'.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
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PLEASE READ: Work in harvest time is hard, and often heavy work.
We collect apples manually, in every weather, every day, for 2 months.
Do except some long days, but fair amount of work,
We take a lot of cozy breaks as well (google: hygge)
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a house with 3 separate bedrooms accommodating max. 5 persons, Two bathroom and a living room with a kitchen.
You will live with a person of you own gender unless you are a couple. who travel together.
We will make food together :)
What else ...
The island is an amazing place. Its very isolated (being an island and all) and therefore there will be a lot of time to enjoy yourself. Around 500 people lives on the island, so its a good place to sing out loud with nobody hearing you, and to explore the beautiful nature around you.
Denmark is a bicycle country, and we will of course supply you with bikes so you can bicycle all around the island.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 314637525796
Feedback (24)
24 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
I have to say it was the best experience ever.
Jeppe was a great host, always taking care of us and providing us with delicious food and drinks. We've had a lots of fun on Fejo and great memories for life...
Work was exciting and we've learn a lot about cider production.
Thank you Jeppe for everything and I hope I see you again in the future.
Jeppe was a great host, always taking care of us and providing us with delicious food and drinks. We've had a lots of fun on Fejo and great memories for life...
Work was exciting and we've learn a lot about cider production.
Thank you Jeppe for everything and I hope I see you again in the future.
19 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Miroslav)
Mirek has worked at the place, at our orchards and cider house during the whole harvest period 2022 from Sept 3 to Nov 29.
He has taken part in all steps of the harvest of cider apples and perry pears. He has also participated in the pressing of the fruit and in the initial cidermaking – keeving and first fermentation
Mirek is a very orderly and… read more
He has taken part in all steps of the harvest of cider apples and perry pears. He has also participated in the pressing of the fruit and in the initial cidermaking – keeving and first fermentation
Mirek is a very orderly and… read more
(Excellent
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12 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alfonso & Mariana) for host
We spent five weeks of hard work and good laughs. If you'd like to spend your day doing physical work outdoors in a beautiful island, learning about other cultures and enjoying a good bike ride in the weekends look no further! Great experience and we would totally recommend it :)
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24 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
I have to say it was the best experience ever.
Jeppe was a great host, always taking care of us and providing us with delicious food and drinks. We've had a lots of fun on Fejo and great memories for life...
Work was exciting and we've learn a lot about cider production.
Thank you Jeppe for everything and I hope I see you again in the future.
Jeppe was a great host, always taking care of us and providing us with delicious food and drinks. We've had a lots of fun on Fejo and great memories for life...
Work was exciting and we've learn a lot about cider production.
Thank you Jeppe for everything and I hope I see you again in the future.
19 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Miroslav)
Mirek has worked at the place, at our orchards and cider house during the whole harvest period 2022 from Sept 3 to Nov 29.
He has taken part in all steps of the harvest of cider apples and perry pears. He has also participated in the pressing of the fruit and in the initial cidermaking – keeving and first fermentation
Mirek is a very orderly and… read more
He has taken part in all steps of the harvest of cider apples and perry pears. He has also participated in the pressing of the fruit and in the initial cidermaking – keeving and first fermentation
Mirek is a very orderly and… read more
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alfonso & Mariana) for host
We spent five weeks of hard work and good laughs. If you'd like to spend your day doing physical work outdoors in a beautiful island, learning about other cultures and enjoying a good bike ride in the weekends look no further! Great experience and we would totally recommend it :)
22 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Michaela & Radek) for host
Our stay was awesome! We liked every minute of being outside collecting apples (which is the main job and takes most of your time), pasteurizing and pressing, and taking care of the orchards. Fejo (read : Faju) is a lovely island with friendly people. Make sure to wave at locals otherwise you'll look like a "tourist" :) Jeppe is a cool guy that… read more
18 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Melina) for host
It was a really good experiencie. They are lovely people, and very Friendly. I lived with their culture and really it was amazing, because I tried new things and It was very interesting. Thank you Jeppe and Bjørn, I left the beautiful Island so happy.
25 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Isaias & Melanie) for host
Jeppe is a very nice guy, friendly and open-minded. He patiently taught us about the different steps to make cider and he was willing to help us all the time. The island has amazing views and it`s a quiet place to stay. I hope we can go back in summer to swim in the ocean!
Thank you Jeppe!!
Thank you Jeppe!!
17 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hernandez & Delpierre) for host
We spent two weeks in this place, it was a great time ! Jeppe is welcoming and likes to share with people. The work is well organised, so you have a lot of time to discover the island or just rest at home. You will meet different people because there is always other workawayers, you will all share lunch, diner with them but not during day off. We… read more
27 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Susanna)
Susanna is among the best workawayers you can imagine. She is open minded and organized. Efficient and pleasant to work with.
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(Excellent)
28 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Susanna) for host
I stayed at Jeppes for about 4 weeks and enjoyed my time there very much. I learned a lot about making apple cider and juice. Every day was different from the next workwise - some days we picked apples, others we sorted them or made juice, ... . It was great to see and experience the process from apple to finished product. Jeppe knows a lot about… read more
19 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host
i had a really nice time working and staying with Jeppe.
the island is interesting and unique and i felt i learnt a lot about the cider making and apple producing process. be warned however that the work can be quite hard and intensive but for me this was a good thing as i like to work.
there was always nice food, good company including other… read more
the island is interesting and unique and i felt i learnt a lot about the cider making and apple producing process. be warned however that the work can be quite hard and intensive but for me this was a good thing as i like to work.
there was always nice food, good company including other… read more
18 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Jeppe is great host! He lives on the wonderful island where are many trees with apples. We stayed at him for 2 month and really enjoyed the time there! Usually we were picking apples then sorted it and made juice. It was really funny and interesting! Jeppe always shared his knowledge about different sorts of apples, juice and of course cider! I… read more
20 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jitka) for host
We stayed at Jeppes place for two weeks and it was a very warm experience. The work is not too hard to do and if there are nice other workawayers just like when we went there, it is awesome time! :) You can borrow 2 bikes and go to see the island which is small and beaufiful. People are always saying hi and stop for a talk. And of course you… read more
25 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sally)
Sally is a fine work-awayer. She stayed here and worked in the cider house for two weeks. She is fast and multitalented, and - equally important - she is a pleasant and interesting person to be around and to work with.
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sally) for host
I had the most amazing time with Jeppe and his Cideri. There were 3 other Workawayers while I was there and we worked hard but had a great time. The work is physical but extremely enjoyable and interesting. Jeppe is a fantastic teacher and I learnt a lot in my 2 weeks on Fejø. The house is very comfortable and my room was great - so was the… read more
1 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Euan) for host
I had an amazing time on the island with Jeppe he was super welcoming and knowledgeable about farming as well as all things Denmark. I learned a lot about the country and culture. He was super welcoming and friendly I felt really at home very quickly. The island is small, quite and beautiful it was a very relaxing place to stay I enjoyed my time… read more
17 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lawrence)
Laurence is a great fruit picker and a fine juice maker! He also knows how to clear land.
(Excellent)
10 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lawrence) for host
Jeppe is a very friendly and knowledgeable character running a super cider farm. The apple juice is better than I have ever tasted before and the work, although physical, was not too hard. There were several of us working there at the same time which was fun and we even shared the house for a few days in his absence.
All in all, an excellent… read more
All in all, an excellent… read more
3 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I've spent time with Jeppe and other workawayers more than 3 weeks. I'm sure that period was more valuable than ever!
Of course I have felt hard , but not everyday, just sometimes. I could tried the new things like painting, gardening, bottling and so on. When I traveled to other countries after I've learned bottling ( of course after workaway) ,… read more
Of course I have felt hard , but not everyday, just sometimes. I could tried the new things like painting, gardening, bottling and so on. When I traveled to other countries after I've learned bottling ( of course after workaway) ,… read more
28 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorena & Nery)
Lorena and Nery are among the best workawayers any host can dream of: Hard working, but also interested, motivated and innovative. Most importantly, they convey an atmosphere of joy and enthusiasm to their fellow workawayers which is precious and rare.
I enjoyed working with them, I enjoyed our talks, and I enjoyed the meals we had. In particular… read more
I enjoyed working with them, I enjoyed our talks, and I enjoyed the meals we had. In particular… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lorena & Nery) for host
We have been 6 weeks in Fejø working with Jeppe, and every day was best that the one before.
Yes, the work is sometimes hard, mostly at the orchards (so, if you are not the phisical work person, this is not for you maybe)，but you will learn a LOT about cider making, apples, how to take care of trees and the soil, how to be organic and some other… read more
Yes, the work is sometimes hard, mostly at the orchards (so, if you are not the phisical work person, this is not for you maybe)，but you will learn a LOT about cider making, apples, how to take care of trees and the soil, how to be organic and some other… read more
23 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I'm not too sure how it can be topped! Jeppe is a great host; welcoming, accommodating and kind with a real enthusiasm and vast knowledge for what he does and very interesting as a person. The work can be tiring and cold at times but also immensely satisfying and worth it when you taste the finished… read more
6 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Monica_Atayde) for host
This was our first work away experience and it exceeded any expectations we had prior to starting. The month we spent working and living with Jeppe (the host) was one of our most memorable and rewarding to date. Jeppe is a kind and gentle soul, with a great sense of humour and warm personality. The house is very cozy and you feel at home right… read more
5 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
This was by far one of the best Workaway experiences I have had. The host Jeppe was one of the kindest most generous people I have met along my trip through Europe. The work was hard but never too hard it was rewarding and you really were able to see the step-by-step processes that it takes to run the cider industry. Plus it tastes delicious! you… read more
27 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Nathan & Sarah) for host
We greatly enjoyed our time with Jeppe and the other Workawayers. It was amazing to see the whole process -- picking the apples, pressing them, bottling the juice, selling them at a market -- and to be a part of the final product. Jeppe has a great sense of humor and made sure we all were well-fed and comfortable. The island itself is fun to bike… read more
5 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Gaston) for host
This was my first experience in WorkAway. I've been 10 days there. Some of them with extra hours, but always rewarded. On a personal note, I've never feel it as "hard work".
We had walks to the beach, bikes to wander around the island and delicious Danish food.
I really experienced hygge :)
I'm grateful to Jeppe, he is an excellent host and I… read more
We had walks to the beach, bikes to wander around the island and delicious Danish food.
I really experienced hygge :)
I'm grateful to Jeppe, he is an excellent host and I… read more
2 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Yanina) for host
This was my first experience in Workaway and it was great. Fejo is a peaceful island. I really enjoyed the 4 weeks I have spent there.
Jeppe is a great host. I have learnt a lot about apple juice and cider. Every day was a new adventure and I learnt something new. The work is quite physical but is a good exercise to burn all the calories of the… read more
Jeppe is a great host. I have learnt a lot about apple juice and cider. Every day was a new adventure and I learnt something new. The work is quite physical but is a good exercise to burn all the calories of the… read more
23 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel ) for host
I'd like to thank Jeppe for making my 1st WA experience a positive one. Jeppe was enjoyable to work with. He was generous, patient & I think we also shared the same sense of humor which made my 1st WA that much better.
From picking apples to producing the final product, time at the orchard was never dull. It was a wonderful experience & would… read more
From picking apples to producing the final product, time at the orchard was never dull. It was a wonderful experience & would… read more
21 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Maxime & Nikolaus) for host
Helping Jeppe out with his Apples was my very first workaway experience. And I loved it.
The work involved some cleaning, Apple picking (from trees, on ladders, with picking bags!) watching the production of organic applejuice, bottleing the juice and labelling & wrapping the bottles. It wasn't cider season just yet.
We did 5 hours a day and… read more
The work involved some cleaning, Apple picking (from trees, on ladders, with picking bags!) watching the production of organic applejuice, bottleing the juice and labelling & wrapping the bottles. It wasn't cider season just yet.
We did 5 hours a day and… read more
20 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sasha) for host
I really enjoyed the whole workaway experience. As it was not the season for making cider we were involved in the production of apple juice (which uses different apples) so this involved picking apples, both at ground level and climbing a tall ladder up a tree, some industrial cleaning of all the equipment using a crazy power cleaner and also… read more
