Small hobby farm in the lake region of Finland

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Small hobby farm in lake region of Finland. Come to enjoy living with goats, sheep and poultry. Everybody here lives free in the yard together in harmony. our house is located in the forest, bank of lake Osmajärvi, 15 km from nearest town.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Pets
    Gardening
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Nature
    Winter sports
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can teach you much of animal care, you don't need to know anything before coming here, all we need is respect of animals, peaceful mind and action. We like a lot of being in nature, so we can show you many beautiful places in nature in our area.

  • Help

    Help

    Come here and help us taking care of our animals, keeping buildings etc in good condition and help in our little garden. Basic help is feeding animals at morning and evening, checking that everybody is OK and milking does at evening. We hope to learn more about your culture and language. We hope you come to here to live as our family members and sharing our everyday life.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Finnish: Fluent
    Swedish: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Home accommodation, own room and lot of space outside of house. Meals are based on our farm products (meat, goat milk products and eggs) I am gluten-free diet, so gluten-free meals are not problem...

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We can help travelling between city of Varkaus and our place. Public transport is 3 km from our house.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Only pets that will be absolutely safe to our animals and in good control of owners

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 747834617372

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A person in an orange jumpsuit sits on a bench in a forest, holding a small black dog, surrounded by a herd of goats grazing in the background.
The image depicts a black lamb standing on a large gray rock in a forest, surrounded by trees and grass. The lamb is looking at the camera.
The image depicts a gray goat with long, white hair on its chin and legs, lying on the ground in front of a barn.
A herd of goats, including young ones, walk along a gravel road in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and greenery.
The image depicts a man in an orange jumpsuit standing in a kitchen with three goats, surrounded by plants and a table with books and papers.
The image depicts a serene winter scene featuring a house with a snow-covered roof, surrounded by trees and a vibrant sunset in the background.

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