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Creating a community on my horse ranch in the beautiful countryside in Eksjö, Sweden

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

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

    February and March, pet sitting longstay possibility. Perfect for someone who likes responsability and also some own time except for the time we will spend together.

    Further on, read below :-)

    I bought this farm a couple of years ago and I am now transforming it into a renovated two floor house, a big barn for having parties 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 here too.

    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, 5 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.

    Here are some words from Paula who spent 7 weeks at my farm this 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 "

    Minimum stay 4 weeks.

    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!

    Emma

  • 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 sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    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.

  • 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 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!

  • 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

Host ref number: 518627292723

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