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Description
We run an organic farm on an island in Östergötland, Sweden.
Five year-round households live here, a total of seven people including children, sheep, cows, ducks, chickens, cats and dogs. We practice green forestry and have built several of our houses ourselves. Including a clay house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Doing tasks together with us on the farm and participate in daily activities with the animals.
We are a group of people that are running this farm together, we are welcoming people from other countries every year and are enjoying the cultural exchange that brings us.
We cook together sometimes and have big dinners outdoors in the summer.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
An on going house building project where we use wood from our own forest. It’s a one floor private house of 120 square m.
You will take part in wood work, carpentry, metal work etc.
A part from this we have a large garden, everything we produce is for our own use and of course for the people helping out and visiting the farm.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis 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.
Accommodation
Accommodation will either be in the main house or a tiny house.
What else ...
We have a small ferry that will take you over to the island. There are nice walking paths and swimming areas, we have a sauna and boats for fishing.
A little more information
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
