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We are Anthony and Christian, a couple in our early forties, living in the midst of the deep Swedish forests of Småland. We have recently purchased a little 9 ha farm in the nature preserve area of Lake Åsnen national park. We are ideally looking for an open minded and positive spirited person who would like to help us with painting the many houses on the property, gardening, tasks around the farm, this include feeding our animals, driving the tractor, helping mend fences and all that life at a farm requires. You should really love nature and the outdoors, since there is a LOT of it around here. We are running a rainbow BnB as a side business so there will be tourists around where we live, therefore it is a plus if you are a social person who likes to interact with different kinds of people and nationalities.
We speak Swedish (Both), English (Both), German (Anthony), Finnish (Christian), Danish (Christian) and some Japanese (Anthony).Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get an in-depth feel for what its like to live and work on a Swedish farm, it does not get more Swedish and genuine than this area. Since we are a LGBTQ+ family running a rainbow BnB you will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the Swedish queer culture.
Help
We are ideally looking for an open and positive spirited person who would like to help us with gardening and tasks around the farm, this includes feeding our animals, driving the tractor, helping mend fences and all that life at a farm requires.
We do prefer someone that, after instructions, can work independently and takes initiative. We will of course show you exactly what you are supposed to do, but we will not always have the possibility to be with you at all times.Languages
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Japanese: BeginnerThis 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.Accommodation
You will have your own room with a very comfortable bed, bed linnens and towels. You have a shared bathroom, all toiletry articles and toilet paper included. You will find high speed Wi-Fi at your disposal (phone connection is not ideal out here but calling via Wi-Fi works excellently.) We will provide all your meals and we will eat together. Anthony is on a gluten free regime, so we are used to providing all kinds of special dietary requests. We do eat meat but we enjoy all kinds of cuisine. If you like to cook, we do not mind at all if you would like to cook on occasion! We do drink alcohol, but do not accept other forms of drugs on our farm. We prefer non smokers, since we do not smoke ourselves, but it is possible to smoke outside.
Things to do in your free time around here? See below.What else ...
Our little village where we live has a café that serves coffee, food and has an alcohol license.
The possibilities to bike, walk, run and swim around here are absolutely amazing, this is Swedish nature at it´s best. You may of course use our canoes/kayaks/bikes/boat/fishing gear and all that we offer to our BnB guests, in your free time if these are available. There are a lot of sights in the greater region, but since our farm is deep out in the countryside, you will have to borrow a car or a bike if you would like to go on a trip or to the closest town which is Ryd, that is within biking distance from us.
The nearest airport from us is Copenhagen airport (CPH) and it takes about two hours by train to us from there. The nearest train station is Älmhult and then a 30 minute car ride to our farm. Please bring rubber boots, a raincoat, clothes that can become a little bit dirty and maybe get a splash of paint on them, and of course a swimsuit for the sauna!A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a small camping space with a service house with showers, toilets, a sink and a washing machine. That is available during the summer months (no water in the winter!).
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I‘m endlessly grateful for my stay. I learned a lot about farm tasks like building up a fence, care for the animals and gardening. I loved the work with the guests. I don‘t even felt like work cause it was always a funny atmosphere and I simply enjoyed my tasks!
Since the first day I felt like home. Anthony and Christian… read more
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I‘m endlessly grateful for my stay. I learned a lot about farm tasks like building up a fence, care for the animals and gardening. I loved the work with the guests. I don‘t even felt like work cause it was always a funny atmosphere and I simply enjoyed my tasks!
Since the first day I felt like home. Anthony and Christian… read more
thank you so much for this absolutely amazing first workaway experience! When I arrived at here in the middle of September Anthony and Christian made me feel welcome from the first second on. They are kind, attentive and caring hosts. I planned to stay for three weeks and ended up staying 1,5 months.
My work on the farm… read more
thank you so much for everything! I enjoyed every moment of my stay : the varied work tasks, opportunities to try new things, beautiful surroundings, refreshing bikerides, amazing meals and all the time I got to spend with you in your relaxed and welcoming home. It was a great month and it went by too fast... I am grateful… read more
For each project, Anthony gave clear instructions… read more
While discussing projects with Anthony I quickly noticed that he has clear… read more
The two guys are busy, but very kind and caring hosts, who will make sure you have… read more
She was our first work-away and she set the standard quite high. Attentive, always smiling and happy, and very easy going. She is a hard worker and an excellent cook. We have enjoyed her French cuisine immensely! She helped us with everything from paint jobs, driving the tractor, operating the chainsaw, rearranging the big… read more