Learn about natural building and rock climbing in the forest in Åmotfors, Sweden

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    In 2025 I am looking for people that want to share some of the summer together and want to help me to build a mushroom shaped cabin from natural materials, to plant and maintain the permaculture garden and forest garden, to help with around the house and to join me rock climbing.
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    I am Nathan, I'm originally from Scotland and have been living in Sweden for the past 7 years. I've been a host on Workaway for all of that time while doing a major renovation to the house that I'm now living in. Through those years I've gained some experience in many different topics, everything regarding houses, countryside living and gardening. Now the house is (almost) done and its time to focus more attention outwards to other things that I like to do like making meaningful connections with people, rock climbing building and gardening. The goal in the long term is to become self-sufficient and at the moment I combine this with dumpsterdiving. Life at the house is totally off-grid on solar electricity and lacks some of the comforts of modern living.
    Those here in June will get to join for the ring marking and monitoring of peregrine falcons.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    You will get to experience an alternative way of live which is close to the earth, simple and satisfying. You will learn many crafts and skills about how an off-grid lifestyle works on a practical level. Permaculture knowledge and gardening skills. You will get to think out of the box to solve problems. I hope that I can inspire you on your own journey! The beautiful Swedish nature is right on the doorstep, with an abundance of berries and mushrooms. Endless forests to explore by foot and by bike and a lake close by with quiet beaches to relax, swim, and fish. There is a bus stop very close with access to towns. There are lots of instruments to play: guitar, mandolin, violin, bass, flutes, didgeridoo, jews harp, harmonica and drums. I would love to go rock climbing together! Experienced climbers can get a chance to climb new routes.

  • Help

    Help

    The main project for the year is to build a cabin in the shape of a mushroom out of all natural materials. No previous experience necessary.
    I will need help with starting seedlings, planting them out and helping them grow in permaculture style as well as propagating perennial species.
    And more, including outdoor painting, carpentry tasks, getting firewood, household tasks and going dumpster diving.
    The goal is to create a relaxed atmosphere with a team feeling.
    I need help to clean and climb new routes on newly discovered crags. I would love to share it with other climbers. If you are a climber, please write what/how much experience you have outdoors.
    No previous experience necessary.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent

    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

    There are two guest bedrooms available. Internet is available but limited. Bathing with the sauna, outdoor shower and the nearby lake. Please bring fully biodegradable hygiene products. I can provide toothpowder and soap. And as mentioned above, we eat food rescued from the dumpsters.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I can pick you up in Åmotfors
    But also the bus line 100 can take you close, its a bustop called Dalen Åmotfors between Fiskevik and Åmotfors

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Limited Internet

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Space for 1 van

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs with long claws is questionable as I'm concerned about scratches in my soft pine floor

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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