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Opportunity to learn about foraging and experience rural living in Kättilstorp, Sweden

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, My name is Arno and im originally from Belgium. bought a small summer house in sweden that im hoping to turn it into a homestead. Been renovating it myself for over 3 years now doing the vast majority of the work myself. house is small but has most modern comforts ( there is a actual bathroom now! ) the house is completely surrounded by nature but the village is close by.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Farming
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Gardening
    Nature
    Hiking
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Chill and quiet place perfect place for people that want to explore Swedish nature. Opportunity to learn about foraging berries, mushrooms, etc. Cultivating vegetables, herbs and fruit. Learning building techniques and using various tools.

  • Help

    Help

    Maintenance of the garden like cutting grass, cleaning up branches, cutting firewood and tending to the vegetables garden.
    I’m spending a lot of time building my own house, mostly interior now, welcome to help with that but it is not required.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    Swedish: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I have 1 extra bedroom with a big bed.
    Food will be shared.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Lots of nature around to explore, closest "city" is Falköping Kinda nice there, train will take you to göteborg in about an hour.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Boudica

    Boudica (11 months)

    The sister. Always around, Cute as hell but don't let that fool you, for she is a true huntress.

    Profile photo of Figaro

    Figaro (11 months)

    The brother. he comes and goes. likes to get belly rubs.

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