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Become part of our forestry and community projects in Älmhult, south of Sweden

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are family of three: Amilia, Olaf and Kiljan - soon 5 years old. We live on the countryside near Älmhult, the IKEA town. Our small farm is in the middle of nowhere surrounded by the forest. We organize trail running events few times a year, as well as non-profit pizza pop-ups. We combine events with charity actions to support small NGOs.
    (Our profile picture is taken in Norway, there is no mountains around us)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Van life
    Farming
    Charity work
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Photography
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Water sports
    Camping
    Winter sports
    Nature
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Adventure sports
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a Swedish-Polish couple that loves outdoors, trail running and climbing. There is a lot of trails to run right outside the door. There is amazing possibilities of endless gravel roads if you like biking. We are planning to have animals in the future like chickens, goats, sheep although we are vegetarians but would be amazing to produce own cheese and socks one day ;) We are interested in off-grid solutions and aspire to develop this place to accommodate bigger community of likeminded people.
    You will have opportunity to learn about permaculture, carpentry and how to take care of the forest in sustainable way.
    If you are interested in Neapolitan pizza, Olaf happy to share the knowledge and experience. Amilia is a certified personal trainer so she could offer some free consultation and we also have a private gym and climbing wall in the barn ;) we also love slack line and. Olaf is happy to share about meditation that he practice since long time.

  • Help

    Help

    In 2026 we will focus on creating permaculture garden with parts of agroforestry, orchard and fruit garden. Most probably we will start with small animal farm as well this year: hans, goats, sheep or at least hans but it will depend how far we can get with gardening project.
    Regarding construction/DIY projects we will focus on building playground, fire pit roof (hobbit style), outdoor kitchen.

    Since we have started hosting volunteers in 2023 with their help we have completed: roof construction for pizza oven, wooden deck by the trailer and house, reconstruction of barn segment, renovation of mini house for guests.
    List of projects never ends so no worries, there is plenty to do if you wish to gain some carpentry experience.

    Here is a list of 'smaller' tasks that we normally need help with: fire wood collecting/chopping), garden maintenance, kitchen maintenance and cooking, washing wooden siding plank outside, preparing trails in the forest.

    If there will be a running events we will very much needing your help during the event.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Polish: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There are few options:
    - trailer with added roof and wooden deck, hammock outside for reading books or just napping, inside 2 big beds, no water, no toilet, no heating.
    - Tiny house - very cozy mini house with heating and electricity, no toilet, no water.
    - Upstairs in the barn - amazing space newly renovated, no water, no toilet.
    - outdoor toilet a
    - outdoor shower (if you visit during cold months we can share private shower)

    We are happy to share cooking (vegetarian) and meals together, we appreciate help in the kitchen, we will take care of shopping.

    We have a nice and big space around the fire and sometimes we often cook in a big wok out there enjoying sun set.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is a nice lake 15min on the bike. Älmhult is away 40min by bike. Forests are full of berries and mushrooms. We can lend a bike and offer car rides to/from Älmhult.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have finally installed a Startlink and have stable and fast connection.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Our property is 18ha of forest with some open fields and nice spots for tents. There are many places to park at our property.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    All pets are welcome if they are not aggressive to other animals and kids but please keep them outside the house.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image shows a family of three posing for a photo on a rocky mountain top, with a serene lake and mountains in the background.
The image depicts a rustic outdoor pizza oven with a wood-fired stove, surrounded by a wooden table with pizza dough, toppings, and utensils, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts a rustic wooden barn with a gray roof, featuring a sign reading \"MOSSARUN\" and a woman standing outside, surrounded by outdoor furniture and a grassy area.

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