Join us in our home on the countryside, surrounded by nature in Töreboda, Sweden

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  Description

  Experience spring and early summer in rural Sweden: help us build a regenerative market garden & small farm project
  
  Hello! We are Laura and Andries (both 44), a Dutch couple who have been living in Sweden for four years. We live on a peaceful countryside property surrounded by nature, where we are slowly building a more conscious, hands-on, and regenerative way of living.
  
  We share our place with two cats, a dog, five chickens, and six goats. Life here is calm, practical, and close to nature – with room to learn, try, make mistakes, and enjoy the process together.
  
  This year is special for us: it is our start-up year for larger-scale food production. We are transforming part of our grassland into a regenerative market garden and dreaming of a small farm shop on our property. It’s a learning year, and we are very honest about that: not everything is fixed or finished yet, and that is exactly what makes it interesting.
  
  What we are looking for
  We would love to welcome a hands-on, curious, and motivated person for 4 to 6 weeks, starting from mid-May.
  
  Most of the work will be outdoors and garden-related. Together, we will work on projects such as:
  - Transforming grassland into a productive, regenerative market garden
  - Preparing beds, sowing, planting, and caring for vegetables and flowers
  - Learning and experimenting with soil health, water use, and simple regenerative practices
  - Daily small-scale farm tasks around the garden and animals
  
  In addition, we could use help with:
  - Organising and setting up a barn
  - Possibly renovating part of it into a cozy farm pick-up point
  - Exploring whether a small farm shop is realistic this year (we don’t know yet – and that’s okay)
  
  You don’t need to know everything. We are happy to welcome:
  - Someone who enjoys learning together and discovering things as we go
  - Or someone who already has experience and enjoys sharing knowledge and ideas
  
  This is not a commercial farm (yet), but a personal project we are building step by step, with care for the land and for ourselves.
  
  Languages spoken
  We speak Dutch, English, and Swedish – feel free to communicate in whichever language you’re comfortable with.
  
  Our environment
  We live in a quiet rural area with lots of space and nature around us. The nearest town is about 11 km away. You can enjoy long walks, forests, fields, and nearby cultural sites such as ancient burial grounds.
  The local train station (11 km) connects to Göteborg (about 1.5 hours) and Stockholm (about 3 hours). There is no bus stop nearby, so having a car is important if you want to explore the area during your free time.
  
  What to expect from us
  - Warm, open, and honest hosts
  - A cozy and comfortable home with everything you need
  - A relaxed, informal atmosphere with clear communication
  - Shared home-cooked vegetarian meals
  - Space for learning, asking questions, and contributing your own ideas
  
  If you enjoy working with your hands, being outdoors, and being part of a start-up phase where not everything is fixed yet, we would love to hear from you.
  
  We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this beautiful place and learning journey with you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Self development

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Events & social

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We love showing guests around the area and encourage them to enjoy the peace and space here. It's great to exchange experiences, especially when it comes to gardening and DIY projects. On nice days, we enjoy having meaningfull conversations around a campfire. And we love game nights.

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  Help

  We work alongside you full-time on the project, mainly from Monday to Friday. Sometimes we may also continue in the weekend, but we are flexible and like to decide together what makes sense. We don’t work with strict schedules or fixed hours – we focus on what needs to be done and on keeping a healthy balance between work, rest, and enjoyment.
  
  There is always space to slow down, enjoy a coffee in the sun, take a walk, or simply rest when needed. For us, working with the land also means listening to your body and the rhythm of the day. We don’t keep track of exact hours or specific days; what matters is trust, clear communication, and doing the work together in a good way.
  
  If you’re a digital nomad or looking for a workation, our peaceful countryside offers a great place to work, think, and get inspired. There is plenty of space to focus on your own projects, while also joining in with hands-on work in the garden or around the farm when it suits you.
  
  We welcome people who enjoy getting their hands dirty and helping with gardening, farm, or small DIY projects. No specific skills are required – enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to contribute are what matter most. We especially appreciate creative ideas and initiative that support our journey towards greater self-sufficiency and eco-friendly living.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  Swedish: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We're still learning Swedish but we can help with the basics. We can also help you with English and Dutch.
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  Accommodation

  You will have your own private bedroom in our house (with a 2-person boxspring). There are two bathrooms and two living rooms, ensuring that there’s plenty of space for everyone to have a bit of privacy. We also have a sauna, which you're welcome to use during your stay.

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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

  We have a fast fiber internet connection with reliable Wi-Fi. We both work from home and have two home offices, which you are welcome to use whenever we are not working behind the computer ourselves. This makes it easy to combine your own online work with life on the farm in a calm and comfortable way.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  You can park you camper in the garden and we have electricity available outside as well.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  6 goats

  4 chickens

  Polo

  Jip & Dirk

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