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Description
Welcome to our Gård in Sweden! We are a family from Germany who took the bold step of starting a new chapter in Sweden in 2021. Our daughters only stay with us occasionally, one lives in South Korea and our teenage daughter goes to school in the nearest city where she lives during the week. Two years ago we purchased this charming farm that had been worn down and made it our own project. Our farm is on the edge of a small village located directly at a lake where we go swimming in the summer and you can go ice fishing in the winter. With dedication and love, we transformed the once cluttered rooms and overgrown woods into a now cozy home. Through renovations, clean-outs, and hard work, we have already accomplished much. Nevertheless, there are still ongoing tasks and challenges ahead, which we would like to tackle together with you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our Gård is located in a charming Swedish village nearly Stugun which is an international community and a very special place to experience. Here, people from all over the world meet long-established Swedes. In this community we help each other with our personal projects that bring our place to life. Here, you can experience the Swedish life, go fishing, resting at the bathing place, go hiking, and so on. At home, Evelyne can teach you how to cook healthy nutritious food and Andreas can teach you all about practical work around the farm. The village offers practical amenities. A small store is available for errands, there’s a church, and a historical site in the village which adds a unique touch to the village and attracts visitors. Our neighbour is a level 2 Wim Hof instructor who can also help you with a safe ice bathing experience. If you want to be part of our journey, we look forward to hearing from you. Let's enjoy the country life in Sweden together and learn from each other!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Your role as a Workawayer would be to assist us with everyday tasks and bigger projects, which always vary. This includes for example feeding our chickens, helping paint our houses, cooking meals together, foraging, and supporting us working in the forest. There is still a house to renovate and 10 hectares of forest where you can find many new projects like a boatshed etc. so there is always something to do. Your practical help would not only help us to further beautify the farm, but also create an enriching shared experience through which we can get to know each other, learn from each other, and exchange ideas.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Swedish: Beginner
Accommodation
We can offer you two different housing options:
1. You can move in to the guest rooms of our main house and become a close part of our family life. In our main house we have two rooms with a queen size bed which has room for one or two people.
2. If you need more private space, you can also move in to our guest house which would be your own, it is right next to our main house. There, you have a double bed and if needed, a bed in the living room. It has all you need- a kitchen, bathroom with a shower, etc.
We suggest you to have breakfast with us to start and plan the day together. You are very welcome to also cook dinner together with us. Since we will cook on our own, it is possible to cook what we like with or without meat. We are unfortunately not able to provide a vegan or gluten-free diet, but you are very welcome to take care of that yourself and we are happy to try your recipes.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
ca. 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
