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3 Jan 2024
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Description
Hi there!
We are a small family including Mårten (34), Sofia (36) and our two children Love (3) and Turid (0). We also have a cat namned Katla(1). Last summer we bought an old farm anno 1890 in the north of Sweden that we want to turn into a blooming paradise. Our vision today is to make the main house working as a collective sharing everyday life with things as childcare, cleaning, cooking and cultivation and of course other social activities. Another vision is to one day be self-sufficient, at least in vegetarian food! The farm is small so everything we do is for personal use. Welcome to join us in the making!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live on the Swedish countryside where it's calm and peaceful. Just down the valley lies Ångermanälven, a beautiful river where you can go fishing, swimming and canoeing. A trail through the old forrest lies just around the corner. In the area we have a lot of hills that could be optional for climbing. In Näsåker, our nearest village, you can find rock carvings and history from the stone age. At our place the oldest house is dated 1840 and the farm before 1770 which offers old Swedish building culture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We welcome help with different things. Our farm is old and needs restoration (floors and roof), carpentry tasks, building sheds and greenhouses, painting and wallpapering and so on. We also welcome help with sorting things out, since some areas are a complete mess. Gardening and cultivation is as well much appreciated.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Finnish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Our house is big and old. We can offer rooms on the second floor with a simple but cozy standard. The house has only one kitchen and one bathroom. A privy is found in the barn.
Our intention is to cook one big dinner each evening that will give left overs for lunch the next day. Simpler breakfast and snacks is offered whenever you like. Everyone helps out with cooking and dishes.
What else ...
Alternative activities and projects are significant for the area like small scale organic farming, community farming, music, art and yoga. We like to hang out with our friends, play with our children, create music jams, dance and other social activities. But as most parents we are pretty tired during the evenings and appreciate time by our selves. Closest town (Sollefteå) lies 25 minutes away by car. Busses are available but not often seen =). To get here you have to go by bus/train to Kramfors or Sollefteå. From there we will pick you up. When time allows we can drive you to nearby activities.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have unlimited access to wifi and can offer private space for work.
Space for parking camper vans
Water and electricity can be found outside the main house, a privy is located in the barn.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
They are kind, open, honest people, who are in the first stages of building thier utopia in the swedish secluded countryside.
I found the premises to be extraordinarily beautiful, full with wonders and potential.
Food was always great, the kids are so sweet, and the community in the… read more
Feedback
They are kind, open, honest people, who are in the first stages of building thier utopia in the swedish secluded countryside.
I found the premises to be extraordinarily beautiful, full with wonders and potential.
Food was always great, the kids are so sweet, and the community in the… read more
