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Animal care and gardening on our little farm in the heartlands of Sweden

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Jessica and Rory, a Belgian-Irish couple in our mid 40's. After travelling for years (often as Workawayers) we found home in the middle-north of Sweden, population density 3p/km2. Our small farm (14ha) is surrounded by forest and located on a 4km long peninsula in one of the biggest lakes of the area.
    We have 2 dogs, Ben & Louie, 3 cats, chickens, 4 mama sheep and sometimes a bunch of lambs.
    Since '23 our little community has expanded. 2 friends, one with her 14-year old daughter, have moved in permanently in the cottages and 2 horses are now also living on the meadow.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Of course you will experience and learn a lot about animals and gardening. Rory is very much into bushcraft, and Jes into growing and making her own food things (wine, sourdough bread, and other fermented stuff) so if that's your thing, you'll love it here.
    There is a ton of material and loads of space on the farm. So if you have any ideas for a new project, shoot!

  • Help

    Help

    Our main focus is always the animals.
    Ben and Louie need big walks and lots of cuddles. We think couples / duo's are best because our boys are big and strong. We believe that it is more fun if each walks one dog. Louie is a lot lighter and easier to handle, Ben is quite heavy and stronger. But if you have experience with dogs and you're confident you can handle two big boys on your own, then we'd love to hear from you too.
    We have sheep and chickens, who don't need a lot of care in summer, but are fun to watch :-)
    Furthermore we have a big vegetable and strawberry garden that need a lot of love (and weeding).
    And this summer we are planning to do some small renovations, painting jobs and ... build a sauna :-)

    Consider that we have a simple diet. We eat porridge. We bake our own sourdough bread. We eat lots of eggs (from our own chickens) and potatoes (from our land) and vegetables (not always from our own land as the growing season is short). We eat meat maybe twice a week, preferably from our own animals. We don't buy fancy ingredients. We don't usually buy organic (we would like to, but we live on a tight budget). We would like you to eat like we do (meaning: in the same price range). If you are attached to eating certain expensive foods, we would like you to pay for those yourself.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The workawayer's den will be in 'Emma', the cosy caravan. There is a small kitchen and dry toilet in there. You can take a shower in the main house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    If you have your own transport, you will have more freedom to discover the wider area. If you don't mind spending your freetime at the farm, in the surrounding forests or at the lake, then you can get here by plane + train (Ånge station). We can pick you up at the train station.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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Two dogs sit on a dirt road in a field of tall grass, with a small wooden building in the background and a forest beyond.
A man sits on a white plastic chair, cradling a large dog in his lap, with a red barn and blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a white horse standing in the snow, with a barn and trees in the background, under a cloudy sky with the sun shining through.
The image depicts two horses standing in a field, facing each other, with the sun shining through the trees behind them, casting a warm glow on the scene.
The image depicts a serene scene of a woman sitting on hay with sheep in a barn, surrounded by a rustic atmosphere and natural light.
The image depicts a serene barn scene with sheep and lambs in a cozy setting, surrounded by hay and a rustic red barn with a wooden door.
The image depicts a small white lamb standing in a barn, surrounded by hay, with a wooden ladder to its right and a wall with a hole behind it.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a field of green grass and trees, featuring a body of water in the background, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts two individuals hiding behind a large pile of hay in a wagon, situated in a field with trees in the background on an overcast day.
The image depicts the interior of a camper van, featuring a kitchenette, dining area, and seating, with a window offering a view of the outdoors.
A man and two dogs sit on a rocky shore, gazing out at a serene lake, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a lake with a dock and a boat, surrounded by lush greenery, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The water is calm and peaceful.
The image depicts a serene lake scene with a tranquil body of water, surrounded by lush greenery, and a clear sky, evoking a sense of peacefulness and natural beauty.

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