The image depicts a woman in a black dress and white jacket, with long blonde hair, standing in front of a wooden wall, gesturing with her hand.
A woman walks through a sunny, grassy field wearing a white top and patterned skirt. She holds a jacket, surrounded by tall grass under a blue sky.
A long wooden dock extends over calm blue water beneath a clear sky. Trees line the distant shore, creating a peaceful lakeside scene, perfect for relaxing.
A woman wearing a helmet and pink jacket sits confidently on a dark horse in an outdoor arena, holding a riding crop under a clear, blue sky.
A woman sits on the floor arranging flowers in a cozy, sunlit barn with cushions, yoga mats, swings, and peaceful decorative lights creating a tranquil atmosphere.
A woman sits cross-legged on green grass in a sunlit field, peacefully enjoying nature. She wears patterned pants and a light sweater, surrounded by trees and wildflowers.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a grassy field, a tree line, and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The scene is peaceful and idyllic.
The image depicts a gray cat with white paws reclining on a dark green blanket, set against a backdrop of a white cabinet and wall.
The image depicts a serene landscape with trees, grass, and a cloudy sky, featuring a sunset with sun rays peeking through the clouds.
The image depicts a group of black and white ducks standing on a gravel surface, with eggs scattered in front of them. The ducks have distinctive red markings on their faces.
The image depicts a white horse grazing in a field of grass and yellow flowers, with a brown leather halter around its muzzle.
The image depicts a group of people sitting in a circle on a wooden floor in a spacious barn, with a white canopy suspended above them.
The image depicts a tree laden with red apples, situated in a grassy area, with a building visible in the background, likely a barn or shed.
The image depicts a brown horse peering out of a barn window, set against a backdrop of a red barn and a serene field.
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Creating a community on my horse ranch in the beautiful countryside in Eksjö, Sweden

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  • Description

    Description

    If I would describe myself in a few words it would be: authentic, driven and openminded entreprenuer with a soft touch. I have a background in hospitality and property development in combination with spirituality, horses and natural health. I love personal development and I love sharing my space with likeminded. I have lived half my life in Stockholm, I travelled a lot and now settled down at my own farm.

    I bought the farm a couple of years ago and I am now transforming it into a renovated two floor house, a big barn for having retreats and gatherings and a place for different kinds of animals. I am creating a community and a place where people can live, meet and hang out around in the countryside just outside of Eksjö in Sweden, 2,5 hrs by train from Stockholm. The surroundings are very nice and there is a lake just nearby. There are horses, cats and ducks living at the farm.

    I have a house and mind which are always open for workawayers and right now in the nearest future I am looking for:

    GENERAL HELP
    I am looking for someone to help at the farm as well as house- and pet sit when I am away - 2 horses, 4 ducks and 1 cat. Minimum stay 4 weeks.
    * Looking after the animals - no skills needed
    * Pet sitting
    * Gardening
    * Cooking
    * Cleaning
    * Organizing
    * Differents chores done at a farm

    GARDEN EXPERT
    Long term stay
    Suits you who dreamed of having your own unlimited garden from seed to harvest! Starting från March and forward thru the summer

    PEOPLE WITH THEIR OWN VAN etc.
    Flexible on finding solutions for people having their own house with them. If bringing animals, it is important they are calm and are not getting stressed from people, birds or other animals.

    Minimum stay 4 weeks. Only non-smokers.

    You will be contributing in the non-business sector. If you have any of these skills, don´t hesitate to contact me. I have so many requests so sorry if late replies but I will try to reply everyone eventually!

    Here are some words from Paula who spent 7 weeks at my farm last summer:

    "Dear Emma,
    Thank you so much for this peaceful stay. Your whole place is so amazing and special. True magic can be made here. This space means freedom, healing, connection and light. I always felt heard, welcome and truely seen for who I am. Thank you for all the talks + connections to you and myself. This experience means so much to me and made me realize the importance of living truely and by heart. Thousand Thanks and Hugs! Paula <3 "

    Ask us for the link to the latest article in Switzerland written about me and my workawayer and how we are cooperating!

    Looking forward to your request!

    Best regards,
    Emma & The Animal Family

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Photography
    Languages
    Camping
    Nature
    Sustainability
    Events & social
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Self development
    Pets
    Farming
    DIY & crafts
    Animals
    Beach
    Winter sports
    Adventure sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Dancing
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Building a community will have pretty much the same values anywhere in the world but we can add the freedom of moving freely in the forests and how we care for the animals as family members. You will learn how to take care of multiple animals, to feel responsability. You will also get to practice communication skills, both the language and how to express your feelings and needs. You will also be familiar with authenticity.

  • Help

    Help

    I would like some help with:
    1. Gardening - maintaining and/or making new projects
    2. General help in the house
    3. Cooking and cleaning
    4. Pet- and house sitting sometimes

    Please let me know if you want to help with any of the above.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I speak swedish, english and some french and I am interested in enhancing my french.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Staying together in a two floor house, simple accommodation since the house is under renovation. Simple but it will feel like a home and I always try to make us all feel a little privacy. Summertime I can also sometimes offer Glamping - camping outside in a tent with furniture. Living in the nature surrounded by fresh air and animals.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Småland is a very popular area for tourists. It has beautiful surroundings and is picturesque. Eksjö is amazingly charming with its wooden houses in all different colors! There is also a beautiful lake within walking distance from the farm.

  • 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

    Internet is available via network cable and an ethernet connection. Trying to minimize the wireless things we use everything wired in the house - no wifi, no bluetooth. When pet sitting internet might be restricted since the mobile internet follows when travelling.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Camper van can be brought and will be placed where space available at the time. More people are staying at the area sometimes and flexibility is needed.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Not if staying in the house since there is already one cat who needs a sacred space.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Kalle & The Gang (Ducks)

    Tellus

    Thota

    Arman

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The image depicts a woman in a black dress and white jacket, with long blonde hair, standing in front of a wooden wall, gesturing with her hand.
A woman walks through a sunny, grassy field wearing a white top and patterned skirt. She holds a jacket, surrounded by tall grass under a blue sky.
A long wooden dock extends over calm blue water beneath a clear sky. Trees line the distant shore, creating a peaceful lakeside scene, perfect for relaxing.
A woman wearing a helmet and pink jacket sits confidently on a dark horse in an outdoor arena, holding a riding crop under a clear, blue sky.
A woman sits on the floor arranging flowers in a cozy, sunlit barn with cushions, yoga mats, swings, and peaceful decorative lights creating a tranquil atmosphere.
A woman sits cross-legged on green grass in a sunlit field, peacefully enjoying nature. She wears patterned pants and a light sweater, surrounded by trees and wildflowers.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a grassy field, a tree line, and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The scene is peaceful and idyllic.
The image depicts a serene landscape with trees, grass, and a cloudy sky, featuring a sunset with sun rays peeking through the clouds.
The image depicts a group of black and white ducks standing on a gravel surface, with eggs scattered in front of them. The ducks have distinctive red markings on their faces.
The image depicts a white horse grazing in a field of grass and yellow flowers, with a brown leather halter around its muzzle.
The image depicts a group of people sitting in a circle on a wooden floor in a spacious barn, with a white canopy suspended above them.
The image depicts a tree laden with red apples, situated in a grassy area, with a building visible in the background, likely a barn or shed.
The image depicts a brown horse peering out of a barn window, set against a backdrop of a red barn and a serene field.
The image depicts a serene rural scene featuring a yellow house with white trim, a fenced garden, and a tree in the foreground, set against a cloudy sky.

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