Help us at our family home on the beautiful island of Samsø, Denmark

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  Description

  Welcome to the family farm on the beautiful island of Samsø.
  
  The farm:
  It is a farm built in 1911. It used to be a large agricultural farm with many hectars of land and animals. Since 25 years it has not been used for that purpose anymore, but there is still a lot of produce coming from the garden, where many fruit and nut trees have been planted. Since we moved here in 2022 we use the fruits for ourselves and our guests.
  
  With the farm we took over a Bnb that was established by the previous owners and we continue to run it all year round. During Summer time we host holiday guests and in the low season we are hosting artists in residence.
  
  We have a 2 hectar garden, small forest, 15 chickens, 5 sheep, a cat, a greenhouse (tomatoes, cucumbers, wine...), many fruit trees (plum, apple, cherry, peach, mirabelle, mulberry, fig), berries, walnut trees, raised beds for vegetables and many old trees, bushes and flowers.
  
  The farm has big old barns, that we more and more are cleaning up and renovating.
  
  Who are we:
  
  We are Hannah and Johann with our 3 year old son Bo. We took over the farm and the BnB two years ago and brought a printmaking studio, a sound studio and our love for organizing creative workshops for children and adults. We run the artist in residency program, childrens art club, open printmaking studio and occasionally art exhibitions on the farm. We are artists ourselves. Johann is educated as a printmaker and Hannah as social worker and installation artist. . Next to our professional jobs on the farm (Hannah is in charge of the BnB and Johann in charge of the print workshop), we have many tasks in our private home and garden.
  
  When speaking about gardening or handcraft, "learning by doing" is our Motto. We both grew up with kitchen gardens and fruit trees, but we are not professional farmers. We love working with plants and animals, take care of the old buildings, make firewood and so on. And we think it could be even more fun and make the work lighter, if we share it with helpers.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Self development

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Events & social

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  Carpentry

  

  Cooking & food

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Beach

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We love to share at least 2 meals per week together and exchange.We are open and welcoming ideas from you and looking forward to meet you and hearing about your life and backround. And we are happy to share our experience with you :)

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Help in our private home and garden:
  
  - cleaning in and around our house (mainly windows)
  - DIY-projects in the old barns (plastering, cleaning up, moving things, small repairs, sanding and painting old doors and windows)
  - help us making dinner
  - build small hedges, chicken or sheep fences
  - cut trees, bushes and remove nettles
  - collect wood/make firewood
  - build or move a compost
  - harvest and preserve vegetables, fruits and nuts
  - take care of chickens and sheep
  
  What could a day look like:
  9.00 - 10.00 Breakfast (individual)
  10 .00 Getting together to make a dayplan
  10.30 - 13.30 Work together or individually on different task
  13.30 - 14.30 Lunch break
  14.30 - 15.30 Work together or individually on different task
  18.00 - 19.00 Dinner (shared or individual)
  
  - If you prefer starting early in the day we can make the day plan in the evenings before.
  - Depending on the season and weather, we estimate a 50% inside and 50% outside work.
  
  Accommodation and length of stay:
  We offer accommodation and food for approx. 5 hours of work during 5 days.
  During the warm months you can stay in a tent or camper, in the cold months in one of our guest rooms.
  Please make sure you have travel and work insurance.
  
  Other infos:
  We don't have a car or driving license. We ride bikes only. We have a bike you can use while you are here. It takes 15min to the beach and 15min to the next town.
  Feel the rhythm of life on a farm, physical work, relaxation in nature, feel your body and free your mind.
  Enjoy the fantastic nature on Samsø, beautiful beaches, delicious local produce and good company.
  
  We are looking forward to meet you!
  
  Hannah, Johann and Bo

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Danish: Fluent
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  We offer accommodation and food for approx. 5 hours of work during 5 days. We have at least 2 shared meals per week together, but we provide food (3 meals/ingredients per day) for you during the days you volunteer with us.
  During the warm months you can stay in a tent or camper, in the cold months in one of our guest rooms.
  If needed we can provide tent and bedding.
  Please make sure you have travel and work insurance.

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  What else ...

  We don't have a car or driving license. We ride bikes only. We have a bike you can use while you are here.
  Feel the rhythm of life on a farm, physical work, relaxation in nature, feel your body and free your mind.
  Enjoy the fantastic nature on Samsø, beautiful beaches, delicious local produce and good company.
  
  We are looking forward to meet you!
  
  Hannah, Johann and Bo

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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