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21 Apr 2024
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Description
I’m an artist painting large paintings in my cosy house on the country side. I have 4 kids living here part time. I love baking, cooking and making my own wine, jam, cambucha and other things 😊 Also very into recycling and upcycling to create a more sustainable living. Just recently moved into my new house and the projects are more into gardening and renovation.
In my Workaway insta you can find some more pictures and comments from other Workaway that stayed with me: ask me for the link.
Arriving summer 2024? You will have the opportunity to join me for a cultural festival in the north of Sweden, end of July.
!! I Also host emergency Workawayers that had trouble at their place and need a new place quickly !!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I will show you the area and let you taste local food that I make myself. I can teach you about small business opportunities in Sweden and how to make smart startups from nothing. I’m very much into circular economy and recycling and can share some nice input in that business. You can learn to make my sour dough bread, we bake more than 400 per year in this house 😍 Also let you meet other nice people here and my family of course. I hope to hear from you about your culture and experiences.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I can offer work with maintenance and cooking to share cultural food experiences. Also have a garden outside where I depending on season harvest from. I also need help to pick berries, mushrooms and other things in the forrest. If you qualify it could also be to be included in art projects.
I bought a new house and will start to restore it, both inside, outside and the garden during the summer. New to this place is that I also have a small sauna house in the garden. :) If you have experience from any type of renovation it's nice, but not mandatory.
For work I'm a producer for a dance company and I often do some traveling and sometimes workawayers follow me on trips. Also up to the polar circle where I go 7-10 times per year.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swedish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I love talking and sharing cultural differences and experiences. I am also interested in the different body languages and gestures that complement the talking. Since I've hosted a lot of people the last few years we started building a list of questions that many arriving to my place enjoyed. My favorite subject to study right now is the brain.
Accommodation
Shared or own room. If more Workaway are visiting at the same time there is a shared room. If I host cuoples I can also offer a seperate double bed room. In the garden you find my wonderful wooden heated sauna that can challenge you in more ways than you thought.
What else ...
There is lots of nice nature nearby, and good places to walk or run. City has lots of cafes and restaurants and the sea is nearby. In the summer it’s nice to go swimming in nearby lakes. In the winter we make a hole in the ice and do ice baths followed by some nice time in the sauna.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
From the 1st of May 2022 I might also be able to host you I f you arrive in a camper van, I have a large garden.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 796355242937
Feedback (39)
29 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Artus) for host
Great experience at Jimmy's!
I stayed there for two months and have fond memories of my stay. Jimmy is an interesting man who is full of crazy anecdotes and questions. Although he's not always at home, it was a real pleasure to meet him.
The house is charming in the middle of a very quiet village, with a magnificent forest nearby and lakes for… read more
I stayed there for two months and have fond memories of my stay. Jimmy is an interesting man who is full of crazy anecdotes and questions. Although he's not always at home, it was a real pleasure to meet him.
The house is charming in the middle of a very quiet village, with a magnificent forest nearby and lakes for… read more
28 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Peter & Isabell) for host
Jimmy seems like a very kind, helping being that has still has trust and faith in humanity. Even though he had a huge event during our stay, so that we didnt meet him in person, we feel like ... he is someone that you can trust and count on. Considering that he never met us in person, i was amazed how much he trusted us to take care of his house… read more
13 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marie & Irmak) for host
We had a great time staying at Jimmy's place and getting to know him and other Workawayers!
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(4.9)
Cultural exchange:
(4.9)
Communication:
(5.0)
29 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Artus) for host
Great experience at Jimmy's!
I stayed there for two months and have fond memories of my stay. Jimmy is an interesting man who is full of crazy anecdotes and questions. Although he's not always at home, it was a real pleasure to meet him.
The house is charming in the middle of a very quiet village, with a magnificent forest nearby and lakes for… read more
I stayed there for two months and have fond memories of my stay. Jimmy is an interesting man who is full of crazy anecdotes and questions. Although he's not always at home, it was a real pleasure to meet him.
The house is charming in the middle of a very quiet village, with a magnificent forest nearby and lakes for… read more
28 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Peter & Isabell) for host
Jimmy seems like a very kind, helping being that has still has trust and faith in humanity. Even though he had a huge event during our stay, so that we didnt meet him in person, we feel like ... he is someone that you can trust and count on. Considering that he never met us in person, i was amazed how much he trusted us to take care of his house… read more
13 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marie & Irmak) for host
We had a great time staying at Jimmy's place and getting to know him and other Workawayers!
4 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sofia) for host
First of all, it might be important to say that my workaway experience with Jimmy is quite special, as I only worked at the culture festival in North Sweden and not at his house in the south.
Jimmy reached out to me in July asking if It's be interested in helping out with a cultural festival in North Sweden. This immediately caught my interest. He… read more
Jimmy reached out to me in July asking if It's be interested in helping out with a cultural festival in North Sweden. This immediately caught my interest. He… read more
5 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (prasanna2023) for host
This was my first workaway. I was looking for a project to come to Sweden and practice speaking Swedish. Upon my first message, Jimmy replied immediately and in addition to the workaway project at his house in Ljusfallshammar, he offered me to join him at a festival about Sami culture in the North of Sweden. The festival was an amazing experience… read more
1 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sarita) for host
I had a great time at Jimmy's home for the 2 weeks I was there. This was my first workaway and it could not have been a more wonderful experience. He's a very generous, easy going host and made sure me and the other workawayers had a good time. We had a lot of fun DIY tasks and we got to go to the forest many times to pick blueberries and gather… read more
19 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host
I stayed for 2 weeks at Jimmys lovely place and even though he was there only one day, I had a really nice time!
Jimmy supported me really well with messages (really good and clear communication), where I can find this and that in the house, etc. I can totally recommend this workaway, especially if you find DIY interesting, of which I did quite a… read more
Jimmy supported me really well with messages (really good and clear communication), where I can find this and that in the house, etc. I can totally recommend this workaway, especially if you find DIY interesting, of which I did quite a… read more
21 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Openminded and generous girl who was eager to help with whatever, did not have time to meet for so many days but we kind of got to know each other quite good because we both had an interest in asking a looooot of questions. Can easily recommend her to any host. 😘
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Jimmy, it's been such a pleasure to meet you on my journey! And this is not about the fact that you let me stay at your place even if it's been just for a few nights or that you were taking us to the sea for having a "fun-day" with loads of swims and a delicious barbecue - no, it's so much more about your awesome personality! You have so much to… read more
9 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Cho Sum) for host
It had been a long time after leaving Jimmy’s house. This was my first workaway and was much more fun than I expect. I only stayed for around 2 weeks but the experience was fruitful! Very light workload is required. Most of them are everyday cleaning and cooking. Jimmy is a fantastic and easy going host. He always bring new experience and… read more
7 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia & Romain)
So, this is a couple to remember! Randomly showing up at my place in Ljusfallshammar and now has found a place in my heart. This couple is inspiring and positive, always eager to help out and they always try to see the needs of others. Very generous and loving, up for everything fun and new! I had the opportunity to spend some weeks together with… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Claudia & Romain) for host
We spent a week at Jimmy's and we absolutely loved this place. We've been received by four others workawayers and the atmosphere in the house has been worm and engaging from the first moment. The working hours were flexible and the work never too hard: we helped with some cleaning, organising stuff, painting, cooking and baking bread. We usually… read more
22 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Judith) for host
I had a really good time in those 3 weeks at Jimmy’s He was almost not there all the time, but it was totally ok! We had a car to make groceries, had some chats to know what to do in the house and when he was there, we had such a nice and funny time with him. I can totally recommend Jimmy as a host, when you want to get in touch with the nature of… read more
23 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (CharlotteSteven) for host
We stayed with Jimmy for 5 weeks in October and November, where we were very warmly welcomed by him and the other Workawayers. In his house you always meet many new people and learn a lot. We did a lot of baking (e.g. Jimmy's sourdough bread) and cooking. Together with others we helped to renovate and organize the house. Jimmy is a very friendly… read more
28 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sharon) for host
If you are ready for a journey into the nature, mystical forests, cold lakes, a warm beautiful home, lot of good energies in the house and the best host you could have ever asked for, Jimmy's place is your place. I've stayed in his home for almost 2 months, and I loved every second in it.
So many experiences and things learned, here I picked up… read more
So many experiences and things learned, here I picked up… read more
26 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Rosa) for host
I spend four wonderful weeks at Jimmys place, and it was an absolutely amazing way to start of my travels through Sweden.
Jimmy's place is located in a very cozy village, surrounded by beautiful forests and lakes.
In Jimmys House there is always stuff to do, so it gets never boring :) The work is never too hard.
It's a very lively environment,… read more
Jimmy's place is located in a very cozy village, surrounded by beautiful forests and lakes.
In Jimmys House there is always stuff to do, so it gets never boring :) The work is never too hard.
It's a very lively environment,… read more
26 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nina ) for host
absolutely loving person whose place will feel like home when you leave. you are welcomed with such a loving grateful heart and the time spend there, is giving you so much peace and new friends. totally recommended!
I am so grateful for that experience!
I am so grateful for that experience!
18 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host
How can I describe the few days that I spent at Jimmy's place? Probably the most memorable days of my whole travel! I had so much fun, met so many awesome people and made good friends there. I felt at home, it was cozy, comfortable, the energy of the place and the people's vibe were amazing, we had a great time! I definitely would recommend… read more
17 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah Jamila & Lieselotte)
Hannah and Liselotte stays at my place for a few weeks and they were always giving that little extra to help out, taking initiative and really making sure that they were helping out. A good mood and a big smile contributed to the warm feeling here at home and they shared that a lot. Hoping to meet them more in the future 😍
Can warmly recommend for… read more
Can warmly recommend for… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hannah Jamila & Lieselotte) for host
Our time at Jimmy‘s was unforgettable. The Place is so beautiful und calm and we immediately felt Home. We lived with 6 other workawayers in his house and had such an amazing time. So many beautiful, interesting people, amazing forest walks, swims in the lake and the sauna! Jimmy gave us tasks such as cleaning, picking mushrooms, berrys and… read more
8 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Guilaine)
This girl is a true sunshine, lots of smiles and laughter and we all shared a lot of beautiful moments together. With Guilaine you will feel that warm home feeling and she is always there to help and is not afraid to work hard. I can only congratulate the next host that will accept her ☺️
(Excellent
)
8 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Guilaine) for host
I was 2 weeks by Jimmy's house. I didn't knew what to expect because it was my first Workaway experience. I just saw he had good reviews and he seemed to be nice. When I came at his house I directly felt at home because the other Workawayers were so nice to me and because the house is full of good energy and love... The work that we did was kind… read more
1 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Adéla)
She is really something this girl, not afraid to do the hard work and is always positive and saying yes to life! I would also say a chocolate cake lover 😍 Can surely recommend her to any other host!
(Excellent
)
1 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Adéla) for host
I spent 3 weeks (July) in Jimmy's house and It was really awesome! Jimmy showed me a lot of from Swedish culture (for example the extra smelly fish :D :D, traditional Swedish bbq, we tasted a reindeer, tried sauna,..) and helped me understand Swedish behavior and mentality via really good conversation and interesting stories from his life. I met a… read more
30 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host
I stayed at Jimmy's house for approximately 1 week together with other Workawayers and I really had the best time there!It was my first Workaway experience and It couldn't have been better than how it came out to be!Jimmy is such an easygoing and flexible person, he took us to Stockholm and he even left us in the city center next to the train… read more
18 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alice & Malou) for host
We had a REALLY great time with Jimmy. He took us up in the North part of Sweden, and then back in the South. Work was mostly fun and we learnt new things about the country, the amazing nature there and the habits of Swedish people. We also met many others workawayers which was very nice. Thank you Jimmy for this cool experience and for the… read more
17 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice & Malou)
Wheels to start? These two girls were super polite and helpful, always eager to help out and to learn. Cooking really good food too! Can highly recommend to other hosts!
(Excellent
)
27 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anastasija) for host
Words cannot describe what an amazing time I've had at Jimmy's place.My heart is full yet empty, at the thought of having to leave his happy home.
I stayed for 2 short but eventful months, that gave me the time of my life I will forever be grateful for.
Jimmy has opened his home to so many people during my stay and every single person who has come… read more
I stayed for 2 short but eventful months, that gave me the time of my life I will forever be grateful for.
Jimmy has opened his home to so many people during my stay and every single person who has come… read more
25 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katerine & Camilo )
If you want to meet up with some happy and friendly Columbians you have reached the right profile 🥰 good social skills and always wanting to have a good time, with these two you will not get bored 🤩 have a great time together 🥳
(Excellent
)
7 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katerine & Camilo ) for host
how to start. our experience in Sweden was wonderful, its landscapes and its people left us in love, and all this thanks to jimmy for opening the doors of his home, he is an excellent person, very kind and respectful, they are one of those people who have a unique vibe , the work was really simple and it hardly seemed like work because we shared… read more
25 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Bastien )
I had Bastien visiting me and joining me for some of my projects in arts and renovations. For the whole period I was amazed by the high working moral and social skills that Bastien was showing. The whole gang here expressed their gratitude for his help and his friendly style. He was eager to do a god job and was always taking own initiative, much… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Bastien ) for host
It's hard to put only 5 stars... It was by far my best experience in Sweden! Jimmy is such an open-minded person, you can talk to him about anything. He is super nice and thinks of the happiness of others before his own, once in the house you are part of it! I was also able to meet incredible people in this house! That's part of what makes it… read more
23 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Shanawar)
A happy and loving meeting with this Workawayer that loves to cook spicy food. We had a really great time together and in the group of other Workaway’s Shana was spreading happiness and a good sense of humor 😂. Open and respectful for others and their opinions ☺️ Recommend to other hosts!
(Excellent
)
22 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Shanawar) for host
My first workaway couldn't be better than this. Jimmy is extremely kind, positive and generous host. Best part about him is that no matter how old or young you are, he will get along with you just fine. I was not a bread person but he makes the BEST BREAD and after having that I was so addicted to it.
I only stayed for 2 weeks but wished I could… read more
I only stayed for 2 weeks but wished I could… read more
16 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martyna & Sabina) for host
We spent almost a month at Jimmy's and we had amazing time. We've learnt a lot from him (Martyna already showed her grandma how to make rose marmelade). We were able to see both the surroundings of Ljusfallshammar and the far North. We are grateful for the opportunity to help out with organizating Skajdde - a dance performance inspired by Sami… read more
24 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alena) for host
Although I didnt spend a lot of time with Jimmy due to his travels, I had a great time. A lot of other volunteers who were all around my age stayed there as well which definitely improved my stay. Despite so many people, I was still able to get time to myself. The tasks were simple and not hard to complete. Jimmy had a barbecue evening with us,… read more
12 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Federica ) for host
I had such a great time!
Jimmy is a very kind, friendly and reliable person.
He came to pick me up at the Airport! We first went to Näsåker where I had the plesure to meet his parents and to help them out with cleaning and with packing stuff at the house.
Afterwards we set off again across the arctic polar circle for Jokkmokk!
In Jokkmokk we… read more
Jimmy is a very kind, friendly and reliable person.
He came to pick me up at the Airport! We first went to Näsåker where I had the plesure to meet his parents and to help them out with cleaning and with packing stuff at the house.
Afterwards we set off again across the arctic polar circle for Jokkmokk!
In Jokkmokk we… read more
24 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Fleur) for host
It’s been almost two months now and I just left this place with the most amazing memories. I got here when Jimmy wasn’t even at home, which shows how great his trust in people is, something that I really admire. We travelled around Sweden and the amount of first time experiences I’ve had is pretty much uncountable.
When we stayed in Norrköping,… read more
When we stayed in Norrköping,… read more
11 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elsa) for host
Jimmy's welcome exceeded all my expectations.
Jimmy is a gem. He is very big hearted and always makes sure that everyone feels good. He is very accessible and you can talk freely about anything with him. He always has great ideas and is never short of suggestions for fun and discoveries. From building an igloo to taking a sauna in the middle of… read more
Jimmy is a gem. He is very big hearted and always makes sure that everyone feels good. He is very accessible and you can talk freely about anything with him. He always has great ideas and is never short of suggestions for fun and discoveries. From building an igloo to taking a sauna in the middle of… read more
6 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alizée) for host
I stayed for almost a month at Jimmy's place in November. I had a wonderful stay!! I had the occasion to visit Jimmy's parents in Dalarna and this was a great experience. I mainly helped to welcome guests and to restore a couple of chairs. I also learned a lot during my stay about so many different things!
Thanks for everything!
Thanks for everything!
23 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
With Jimmy, you'll get to know someone who is funny, full of energy, and who has the best ideas and solutions when it comes to creating a more sustainable and eco-friendly life. At Jimmy's you'll share a home with all kinds of interesting people from all over the world, you'll share experiences, recipes and you'll get to know Swedish culture and… read more
8 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (lucieaugereau) for host
We had a great time at Jimmy’s!
Jimmy was an amazing host and has such a great sense of humanity and kindness.
We learned so much by his side about the Swedish culture, the art of making bread in the morning, the sami’s culture while going up north with him. He made us feel home all the way along and has even introduced us to his family while… read more
Jimmy was an amazing host and has such a great sense of humanity and kindness.
We learned so much by his side about the Swedish culture, the art of making bread in the morning, the sami’s culture while going up north with him. He made us feel home all the way along and has even introduced us to his family while… read more
5 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Dominika & Andrea) for host
Hey! We stayed at Jimmy's place just for a month but it was enough time to experience swedish culture and lifestyle.
Firstly we had a chance to visit Jimmy's family in the traditional swedish region Dalarna where we helped around the house, did some cleaning and maintenance and also were in charge of preparing dinners. Other than that we would be… read more
Firstly we had a chance to visit Jimmy's family in the traditional swedish region Dalarna where we helped around the house, did some cleaning and maintenance and also were in charge of preparing dinners. Other than that we would be… read more
28 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Gaston & Antonella) for host
It was our first experience as a workaway and it was incredible! We really had a very nice time, Jimmy is a very nice and funny person.
The work was not heavy and it was very interesting, we learned many things!
He took us on a tour of Noorkoping, it was amazing!
We met many people, other workawayers or friends of Jimmy, we had very nice moments… read more
The work was not heavy and it was very interesting, we learned many things!
He took us on a tour of Noorkoping, it was amazing!
We met many people, other workawayers or friends of Jimmy, we had very nice moments… read more
25 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Louise & Sarah)
If you want to have some fun and good work done you should really invite these girls! We had a really good time for some weeks and shared a lot of stories and experiences. Really easy to communicate with and I really recommend them to other hosts!
(Excellent
)
25 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Louise & Sarah) for host
It was our first workaway experience and we really enjoyed it!
Jimmy is a joyful and easy going guy. He showed us many Swedish traditions, we had good talks and laughs together. The work he gave us was really easy and didn’t take much time.
Thank you for everything, we hope to see you again someday, maybe in France :)
Louise and Sarah
Jimmy is a joyful and easy going guy. He showed us many Swedish traditions, we had good talks and laughs together. The work he gave us was really easy and didn’t take much time.
Thank you for everything, we hope to see you again someday, maybe in France :)
Louise and Sarah
29 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Déan) for host
It was my first experience Workaway in the house's Jimmy. It was a great experience during 5 weeks, I will remember it.
Jimmy is a person very funny and positive guy, he is very pedagogue and relax!!! We shared a lot of moments together 👌
We went in the different lakes and places next to Norrköping, in the swimming pool, in the gym, some good… read more
Jimmy is a person very funny and positive guy, he is very pedagogue and relax!!! We shared a lot of moments together 👌
We went in the different lakes and places next to Norrköping, in the swimming pool, in the gym, some good… read more
13 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette)
A very nice and humble girl that I can recommend for any other Workaway host. Had a great time when she was here and together with some other Workawayers she renovated furniture, picked flowers for marmalade and made my orchids bloom ☺️
(Excellent
)
16 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marius & Valentine) for host
We totally enjoyed the week we spent with Jimmy and all his paint. We totally felt comfortable there, because Jimmy is a really friendly and relax guy. We were in the meddle of is life, he introduced us some friend of him, take us to walk or to visit the city. The job was not so hard and interesting . And he cooked us some traditional food, and… read more
15 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marius & Valentine)
This couple are very friendly and considerate, it’s easy to have them as guests and they are willing to help out with your projects! At their stay we did some upcycling of a desk and started with the greenhouse for the balcony. I recommend them for further visits to anyone 😊
(Excellent
)
7 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marie & Jade) for host
Where to start?
Jimmy is such a great host, he was very kind and nice with us! He also showed us some beautiful places near from Noorkoping. His meals, his wine, his way of life .. just perfect. It's a was a pleasure to stay at Jimmy's house.
He really wanted to make us comfortable, no pressure, just friendly moments.
We were here to improve… read more
Jimmy is such a great host, he was very kind and nice with us! He also showed us some beautiful places near from Noorkoping. His meals, his wine, his way of life .. just perfect. It's a was a pleasure to stay at Jimmy's house.
He really wanted to make us comfortable, no pressure, just friendly moments.
We were here to improve… read more
5 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie & Jade)
Great guys to have as guests, easy going and ready to take own initiative all the time. Cooked some nice food too and made some delicious chocolate chip cookies ☺️ Can surely recommend them to other workaway hosts.
(Excellent
)
