Home and garden help at our hygge home in Hvidorve, Denmark

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  Description

  Help us in the home in Hygge Copenhagen :)
  
  We are a couple in our early 30’s living in a house 20 mins from central Copenhagen.
  
  We have two friendly cocker spaniels and a nice sized garden. We have not long moved in and would love to host someone who can help us get the house and garden looking great.
  
  We want help with the following: (please write in your application whether you have experience with gardening, permaculture, veg growing, building or diy)
  
  - gardening - weeding, creating a permaculture style veg garden with flowers and fruit/ veg
  - building an area for chickens
  - making a water feature
  - creating an eco toilet and shower outdoors
  - building a wood fired sauna and pizza oven
  -helping to finish converting our van into a camper - so paneling, building storage and the like
  
  Then as needed help with general things such as:
  - cleaning, walking and playing with our cute cocker spaniels
  - a little healthy food prep/cooking
  - occasional help with laundry and other ad hoc jobs .
  
  We can offer you:
  
  Accommodation in our camper van which already has a wood burner and kitchen started.
  
  Access to gardens, hammock, outdoor living room, indoor bathroom and kitchen as needed
  
  Bike to borrow and explore CPH with when you want to
  
  Self serve breakfast and lunch: think local danish specials such a rye bread, porridge, coffee, fruit, pastries and yoghurt. Plus a lentil Dahl, soup or salad type lunch
  
  Evening meal x 5 - this might be shared or if we are out you are welcome to eat alone. We ask that you share the cooking of evening meal with us 2 times a week.
  
  Tea, coffee, juice and some wine and beer a couple of times a week
  
  Access to books -yoga and fitness equipment,
  
  Local knowledge for you to enjoy CPH and surrounding areas to the fullest
  
  A reference provided for gardening, permaculture and general building type help.
  
  A typical day -
  
  Relax and enjoy a morning walk/ bike / swim at nearby beach followed by self serve breakfast.
  
  Chat and discuss daily tasks - and start at 10am ish
  
  Tea and Fika break (something sweet) about 12ish
  
  Some more gardening or other projects till 1:30 when you can have a lunch break and an hour or two for own projects.
  
  From 3-30 to 5:ish help and then enjoy your evening - bike to CPH in 30 mins or jump on the train five mins away for a 19 min trip to town.
  
  Or share dinner, chat have some wine and relax !
  
  2 days per week for you to travel - do whatever you want.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  travellers will experience CPH life as a local, enjoying a comfortable spacious home base, they will be able to gain insights into the culture and customs of danish hygge, try traditional foods, practice gardening, permaculture and building techniques. Whilst spending time with cute dogs and friendly hosts :)
  
  I am a yoga teacher and nutritionist so we can chat about these topics and practice together if you like

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We want help with the following:
  
  - gardening - weeding, creating a permaculture style veg garden with flowers and fruit/ veg
  - building an area for chickens
  - making a water feature
  - creating an eco toilet and shower outdoors
  - building a wood fired sauna and pizza oven
  -helping to finish converting our van into a camper - so paneling, building storage and the like
  
  Then as needed help with general things such as:
  - cleaning, walking and playing with our cute cocker spaniels
  - a little healthy food prep/cooking
  - occasional help with laundry and other ad hoc jobs .

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Happy to help you practice your English via daily communication:)
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  Accommodation

  Van life van camper with wood burner, double bed and kitchen area + outdoor living room, garden, Indoor bathroom etc

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  What else ...

  helpers can swim in the harbour, explore town, cycle, go to many cultural events and travel to sweden within an hour.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Wi fi works well and some nice spots to work from :)

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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