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Looking for one or more creative, focused, positive-happy, determined work away "guests" ( friends) to help build, restore, fix, repair some or several parts of my house (and garden etc) built in locally grown materials 100+ years ago. After spending many years in the US, Spain, UK working professionally as a song writer, guitar player and a media producer with a studio in Stockholm for 10+ years i decided to leave the lime light, noise, and all the distractions that are common 24/7 in large metropolitan cities around the world. Being a part of the media business my vision was to find my way back to where my creative dreams once began which i only can describe as quiet, safe and warm, close to nature and the elements but yet not too far away from other people or too distant from todays civilisation.. So after having lived in Brighton UK where I started every day with a warm te or coffee looking at the English channel inhaling the gusts of fresh air I decided to find my piece of heaven here in Sweden without being influenced in my decision in any way if i found the place that met my conditions.. A house that is large enough to fit my pro music studio equipment as well as several bedroom alternatives located built on a inspirational property that is private but not isolated. Near the woods and a waterfront but also close to enough to walk to a store or transportation alternative without a car. And not too far from a "city" for shopping etc. Impossible i thought but after a couple of years i finally found "my place" outside the city of Västervik which is a house built in 1919 as part of a initiatve from Gunnebo Bruk that built 16 red classic Swedish houses between 1916-1923 for some of their employees with families.
owner of a production company with referenced clients on webpage that include top names and major concerns in Sweden as well as US. Mainly writing and recording original music in all shapes and forms. Project development for some music equipment. Guitar player in Hard Rock metal
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As stated above concerning the main house projects. Assisting in any of the media productions for music, photography, film in house or on location in or around the local area of Västervik Kalmar as well as possible trips to Linköping Norrköping, Stockholm etc.. Bus fares can be booked to Verkebäck bridge which is only minutes away from house.
Kilometers of woods that only the close residents can access but rarely do. This nature experience is just a minut away. Shoreline access to the water reaches as far as the eye can see and next to our little communitys Marina ( where i have one of my boats docked ready to freely explore Swedens finest and world renowned archipelagos featuring thousands of islands, clean water and a polution free journey without real estate disturbing every view as is the case in Stockholm. .A real and quiet neighborhood with my house also having a property that encapsels a yard with little or no visible neighbors houses. Living alone with my best friend "Ding Dong". A large, playful, calm and very social 68kg male Rottweiller that keeps everyone safe. Unnecccasary really as this little isolated suburb to Västervik rarely sees any crime going back many years. And having the chief of Police as my closest neighbor helps. More info will come!
Help
Mostly minor projects inside of house or outside walls. Clearing an area for work, painting, yard design and normal hammer and nail things etc. Keeping things in order in the yard summertime, cutting lawn with mower, painting, and participating in short to one or two day projects. No continual tasks except possibly taking care of our dog if needed. There is some bigger projects that are planned but not scheduled yet and help or assistance with these could be helpful. Being positive, hard working and charing our belief in communication and GOOD ENERGY preffering having a good time and making the best out of life is a advantage.. Also if you are somewhat orgainzed with an eye for things is valued high.
Design and interior experience or CREATIVE thinking with musical instrument knowledge-interest-talent is a merit. As well as an interest experiene or background in photography, film production or editing etc is good. We use Canon cameras and Apple computers running Adobe etc. Help might be needed with differnt upcoming photography assignments as well as producing ad films, music videos etc during 2024 .
If interested and suitable there is a possibility to do some in front of camera work as a model, stand in etc.. Also assisting in make up, styling and clothes..
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
French: 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
Bedroom in house and access to bathroom with shower, kitchen, tv room and yard..
Meals will be available as agreed.. Dinner, and/or lunch if preferred.
What else ...
10 km from house in Gunnebo is the town of Västervik, KALMAR where most common things re found.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Privately owned property
Can possibly accept pets
Yes, but there lives a male dog in the house that is playful and friendly.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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