Come and help with the restoration of an old farmhouse in Simrismhamn, Sweden

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21/09/2020
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We are a family of five, living our life at an old farm house in Southern Sweden accompanied by five hens, a horse a dog and a bunch of cats. The house needs restoration together with the barns and the big garden, we also need help in the household and with riding/ training our horses. We're only two kilometer away from the closest beach, surrounded by beautiful farmland in a rural part of South East Skåne.

Please note that we may be lousy in replying to messages :( but we try to compensate by beeing pretty descent hosts :). If you don't get a reply back from us its only that we don't have our Workaway-radar on at that time, keep sending us requests we love getting them and will try to write back as good as we can.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Art Projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The answer lays in the question. To share ideas, work and meals with new acquaintances is all together an enriching and learning experience for everyone !
Help
General tasks include horse training, carpentry, building, painting, general maintenance and gardening.
Preferably we also need help with daily horse back riding,

Soon spring! and we need help planting the vegetable garden as well as some outdoor painting. If you're used to woodwork there is also need to restore old doors to the barns.

This years main objectives
- Repainting the main house
- Repainting the big barn
- Refresh of stable and workshop areas

There may also be assistance need for artists staying temporary at the farm.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Sami: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
Separate guest accomodation with a bedroom upstairs and kitchen and bathroom downstairs, or during winter guest room in the main house but anyhow a bit separated with its own toilet. Normally we have dinners together in the main house, but no strict times etcetera.
What else ...
Österlen as it's called locally is a very beautiful area with several beautiful nature sanctuaries and beaches surrounded by open fields.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (20)

21/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

It was great having Emma and Finja here for a month in august helping us with various things, particularly cleaning out workshops and barn.

(Excellent )

20/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

Finja and I spent a month with Gustaf, Andrea and their children and it was a great time ! The family is very nice and welcoming, the accommodation is really good and even though its seperate you are still welcomed into the family, share meals etc. (Really good food!) Gustaf is also concerned that you have a nice time and enough opportunities to… read more

(Excellent )

02/06/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Dorina)

It was excellent having Dorina here for one month during the silent spring of 2020. Dorina helped us building a sundeck on the top of a roof, cleaning and organising the stable and painting it on the inside among lots of other things. Dorina was also always at help in the household. It was a pleasure having you, we also miss your superb… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)

Great guy to have around for some intensive and dedicated work. Decide on forehand what you'd like to have done, and you'll get exactly that from Thomas. The perfect workawayer !

(Excellent )

20/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ilona)

It was great having Ilona, she really came into the family and had some connection to the area which was interesting to find out. Ilona helped us with a lot of things while here, we where very happy about her stay.

(Excellent )

22/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ilona) for host

I want to thank you Gustaf and Andrea for great 3 weeks I spent there! They were the most kind people I know and were always taking care that I enjoyed my stay there. The work was pleasant and it was nice to always have something to do. Animals were wonderful and always around, but I had to be strict with the horses. The food was always good and… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Felix)

It was great having Felixs help with the house, getting the things done that we have hard to find time for, we're glad that you found it nice here although it was a quite cold and windy week considering the season, and we we're impressed by your willpower getting on the bike no matter the weather.

(Excellent )

18/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host

It has been a pleasure staying at the small farm surrounded by beautiful landscapes and friendly people. I didn't stay long, but this trip is definitely worth remembering. The food was extraordinary, the work not too hard and the general atmosphere just perfect. While staying at their place for just a week I painted doors, cleaned a room in the… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nolwenn & Florian) for host

Brunukra is a very good place to meet people, absolutely. They are really open-minded and arranging. This area of Sweden is wonderfull betwenn the sea and the country side. We appreciate spend time with all the family for the lunch and the dinner and spend time with cats and their cutty dog named Lucy. The confidence betwenn us and them was a very… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nolwenn & Florian)

Nolwenn & Florian where a hard working team, who where totally self reliant by start. They easily got to know the people here, and occasionally where doing wonderful loads of crepes for everyone. Both whent about every task they where given, doing their work as it should be, thoroughly attending every detail for excellent end result, both when… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

Thanks for staying at our place Hannah,
Hannah was easy to have around and an excellent help, not only for practical outdoor work but also spending time with our kids and with the horses. Always in a good mood and easy going,

(Excellent )

30/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host

Thankyou Gustaf and Andrea for an amazing two weeks in Simrishamn!
The whole family was so welcoming and friendly and I felt at home straight away. The little farm is located in a really pretty area on the top of a hill with amazing views. The nearest town was a short bike ride away (and the beach also)! We also went to see two pieces of theatre… read more

(Excellent )

26/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Suzanne & Lucas)

Suzanne stayed for two weeks at the fram helping us out with some painting, gardening and in general in our the daily life. Suzanne also took great care of things while we were away for some days at the end of her stay. Suzy was very easy to deal with, and engaged in everything with great generosity and spirit.

(Excellent )

03/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Saara)

Saara stayed for four weeks at the farm and helped us out plenty things. She dug our vegetable garden, she painted windows and woodwork, she trained the horses. Saara has great energy and approached every task with the same amount of energy. It was really easy and fun to have her around, and she's for sure welcome back anytime :)

(Excellent )

15/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Josima)

Josima visited us early-mid June while we was preparering for a performance by an artist in our residency program. She came in the right time helping us and the artist, Julie, out with all the different tasks needed, including being great with our kids. We appreciated Josima's visit and help a lot, and warmly recommend her as guest to any future… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Josima) for host

It's already been 4 weeks since I left Simrishamn, still keeping the good memories alive!
From day one I got to realize there was a lot going on: a lot to see, to visit, to help out with. I knew I could only stay for 2 weeks so I had to make the best out of my short stay there, which I did (I think).
Gustaf and Andrea are motivated people -… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)

Lara quickly became a member of our family, she stayed a bit more than a month and helped us redecorate the laundry room, but also helping us out with the kids and our pony, at the end she even moved to helping us start up refreshing the stable. Lara is very sweet and easy to get along with, she's very thorough in whats she's doing which is really… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lara) for host

When I came here I wanted to stay about three weeks, at least I stayed for five great weeks. Every day was a pleasure and it was hard to leave!

During this time I was part of the family and took place in the everyday life. They are all warm-hearted, relaxed and super friendly. Also the animals are lovely, I took care of the cats and hens in the… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Doreen) for host

I spent three awesome weeks with this lovely family and am so thankful for everything I experienced there. It was a pleasure to help out and I really cannot complain about the work I had to do. I will come back to visit one time for sure and I wish you all the best!

(Excellent )

06/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Doreen)

Doreen helped us out with the kids and all our daily routines with the hens and the horse as well as painting one of our entrances, she did it all with enthusiasm and thoroughly. It was a pleasure having Doreen around and we're happy to welcome her back anytime,

(Excellent )

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