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September & October
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Hygge and Nature - we look for humans who love to work on all kind of little and big outdoor projects on a small and gentle family farm in beautiful nature and enjoy lots of freedom.
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PLEASE READ EVERYTHING CAREFULLY AND ONLY RESPOND IF YOU REALLY FEEL THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT:-)
You look for independent work on a small family farm, with gardening, house work or building?
Or are you a crafty or creative person and want to build maybe a room with preloved ressources, upcycle materials and other meaningful and fun things?
You like kids around, and you are REALLY motivated, independent, peaceful and positive?
Maybe you are also passionate about downhill mountainbiking, playing the drums, piano, guitar and/or doing arts on top?
Maybe you love nature, forests, beaches and quiteness?
We are a German family of 4 living on an old little farm in nature on the beautiful island Bornholm. Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, beautiful located between Sweden, Denmark and Germany.
Our family is into freelearning, so our kids (15 and 10) are mostly around.
With living on our farm we wanna focus on an even more sustainable, balance and meaningful life.
We are into mountainbiking, gardening, building, books, nature, music, arts of all kinds, outdoor, creativity, foods, simplicity ... we are striving for a colorful, joyful and peaceful life❣️🐝
We are mostly vegetarians, prioritize clean eating and do not smoke.
Zero smoking or drugs (also no alcohol) on our ground!
Peaceful and respektful relations, being non-judgemental, especially with treating our kids, and finding joy in every day life is super important to us.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a German family on a danish island. Before we moved here, we lived in Sweden and traveled many countries. We are into free learning for all ages.
As we are into attachment parenting, we can also inspire with this lifestyle, and of course living a simple life in nature. Plus, f. Ex. Conrad is a autodidact craftsman and can teach how to fix and build everything from tools, electricity, furniture, fences, painting, houses etc.
So lots to inspire 🌿☀️💙Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for you, who REALLY likes to work with hands outdoors in all kinda weathers and being physically active❤️
3 hours on the weekdays we need you to do mostly outside work on our little farm.
In September and October you could work in the garden, f.
Ex. taking weeds out, processing harvest like making Apple sauce, maybe planting and winter preparations for the kitchengarden beds. It can also occur that we might need help with other more or less creative building projects (f. Ex. building an extra room in the house out of preused materials) and chopping fire wood, but also keep the household running (mostly cleaning), harvesting, etc.
Important: Most of the time you will work on your own - after a proper introduction of course, as we are pretty much soaked up in other family projects these days. But we are always happy for you reaching out with questions and sharing your needs!
We have 2 cats, 4 sheeps and 3 chickens, and so eventually you might be asked to help with taking care of them, feeding, cleaning the stable, setting up new fences etc.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ARE REALLY MOTIVATED TO WORK PHYSICALLY outdoor, despite the weather!
Our kids thrive in mountainbiking, especially downhill, slopestyle, Enduro and trickbiking, and sports of all kind. So if you feel like teaching some new tricks and skills, they might never let you go again 😉
Same for passionate bord game players, arts, piano and guitar players and drummers ❤️
! It is essential and important that YOU take initiative and responsibility by yourself if you want to bond with our kids!
We will never get out of projects and as they are manifold we are commited to try to find something you enjoy, or at least try to find a good balance! You are welcome as you are and to share your passion and inspire us with what your heart beats for.
It is very important that you can work INDEPENDENTLY from us and maybe already have some experiences in gardening and building, or eager to get into it. Most of the time you will probably work and hang out on your own, as Conrad has a full time office job and I (Susanne) and the kids are out and about a lot. But there are often many other workaways on the island if you feel like socializing a lot.
For our kids it’s very important that you can communicate also with them, therefore we look for someone who speaks Danish, German, English or Swedish.
We will try to discuss the projects for the next day(s) in advance (if possible), so that you are able to plan your days as well.Languages
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Swedish: IntermediateThis 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
We live on our old farm in the middle of nature. 200m to the next bus stop, 7km to the next shop, 3km to the sea, 0 m to nature ❤️
You will have the pleasure to life in our beloved caravan just directly in nature on our land. With the caravan you will have your own little but simple paradise with a bed, a compost toilet, a gas oven to cook and an outdoor sink for dishes, brushing teeths etc. There is also a lovely outdoor compost toilet and an outdoor shower build in nature just for you to enjoy (runs with cold water) In the caravan is electricity, but very instabile internet connection, so you need to bring your own data/internet.
Please be aware that in general you have to take care of your own meals and food. Therefore what we offer is WORKAWAY LIGHT, means you only work 3 hours a day, but therefore take care of your own grocery shopping and meals!
Smoking, drugs or getting drunk on our property are strictly forbidden. If you plan with visitors, please let us know before. No extra animals to bring along.
We are more introvert and will most of the time just life our daily life on our own.
So there will be lots of time and space for you to have on your own, to relax, explore our colorful island on your own or else.
So summing up, we are able to offer you:
+ lovely private space to stay,
+ tasks for you to work independently on not more than 3 hours a day (therefore we dont cover for food and meals).
We will NOT be able to life like roommates or community style, as we need mainly family time and privacy these days. So if you look for community living and wanna spend lots of time together, we WON'T be a match.
If you like meaningful, physical work and also appreciate time and space for your own - that's us💞
We take it wordwise, here you can experience WORK with being AWAY, we offer accommodation in exchange for your help , and maybe it will come that we all (including you) feel like spending extra time, maybe not due to different reasons (life! 😉🌈).
We just find it important to be clear on this, it all comes from love.
Please be aware of the energy you will bring on our ground, and so will we.
Only write to us if you feel that you are really committed to contribute with 3 working hours daily and don't see it as a burden, but as a chance to gain experience and to spend a meaningful time. We look for those who are interested in a fair deal: working properly within the agreed hours, and get accomodation in exchange. If we feel that we arent matching, we will honestly and peaceful talk to you, and of course you please feel free to do the same.
You are welcome to use our bike.
If you like the ocean, beaches, rocks, nature, arts and pittoresque little cities, then Bornholm is perfect for you. If you like to contribute with meaningful work, being mindful, positive and aware about the energy you will bring to our place, then we might be a good match for you. If you like gardening, love being creative and crafty and are motivated to do things and to bring joy and heart in - we would love to meet you💙What else ...
There are a million things to do enjoy here! Cute little cities like Allinge, Gudhjem and Svaneke. You can go rock climbing, wandering through the woods, cycling, kayaking, surfing...
Seeing historical places like the old castle of Hammershus.
Also a lot of alternative people settled on the island to share their passion about eco villages, pottery, drawing, yoga...
A lot of our friends host Workaways too, so if you would like to meet up with others, we can try connect you💞A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We are truly grateful for the possiblity to host you two. Thank you so much for being you and sharing that with us. You two had been an amazing support for us in so many ways. Thank you for sorting out our strawberry beds, the kitchengarden and the flower beds. Thank you for processing apples and plums into delicious sauces,… read more
We had a wonderful time with you and felt very at home. Thank you so much for everything - your open and friendly attitude, the shared moments, the bike hire, the delicious food and much more. We were able to organise our working time freely so that we also had enough time to see the exciting island. We are so pleased that… read more
I had three amazing weeks at the diverse island Bornholm (the nature of Bornholm is unique) . I felt very welcome at your farm! It was a perfect first stop for me as an workawayer and I wouldn't want to change anything.
The work was always fun, I could always borrow the bike and had nice moments with the… read more
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We are truly grateful for the possiblity to host you two. Thank you so much for being you and sharing that with us. You two had been an amazing support for us in so many ways. Thank you for sorting out our strawberry beds, the kitchengarden and the flower beds. Thank you for processing apples and plums into delicious sauces,… read more
We had a wonderful time with you and felt very at home. Thank you so much for everything - your open and friendly attitude, the shared moments, the bike hire, the delicious food and much more. We were able to organise our working time freely so that we also had enough time to see the exciting island. We are so pleased that… read more
I had three amazing weeks at the diverse island Bornholm (the nature of Bornholm is unique) . I felt very welcome at your farm! It was a perfect first stop for me as an workawayer and I wouldn't want to change anything.
The work was always fun, I could always borrow the bike and had nice moments with the… read more
This was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better. I was immediately welcomed with open arms and I felt right at home. The work, no matter where in the garden, whether it was large areas of bushes, cutting down trees or shredding with the… read more
I will leave this feedback in english, so that everyone can read about what an amazing experience we had when you guys were staying with us.
Thank you so much for supporting us in so many different ways!
It was a great help that you guys had chopped down the branches with the power saw, even though it was new to you to… read more
Thank you so much for everything, we are so grateful for getting to know you! You have been such a big support for us on so many levels and it seems that there isnt anything that you cant do.
The kitchengardenbeds that have been under your hands look better than ever before, and so does the green house. The animals and we are so… read more
There isnt a day we dont think of you! All of you inspired us so much and all of you have been an incredible support!
Thank you so much deep down from our hearts for taking so good care of our animals, our farm, plants and home, and last but not least thanks a million for taking… read more
I was warmly welcomed, had a cosy place and could do so many nice things in the garden and around the house.
I also enjoyed the craft activities, eating together and talking!
Full of inspiration and courage to live experimental own life, I moved on!
I am looking forward to… read more
thank you so much for everything that you are and for everything that you contributed to our farm and family - might it be muscle power, knowledge, skills, awareness or love. To everyone big and small in our family it was nothing but amazing to have you around.
You truly have been an outstanding support in all the tasks that you… read more
Once again thank you so much! ¡Muchas gracias! Doing my first workaway in your house was the best decision and opportunity ever. You have such an inspiring lifestyle and a beautiful family. I enjoyed my stay and tasks very much and would love to come back. Hopefully this summer, but if not, while I'm living… read more
Thank you so much for the 2 weeks you stayed with us in the caravan!
We truly enjoyed having you (and wished that you could have stayed longer, because you were an amazing support and inspired us a lot.).
Thank you for grinding and painting windows and waxing benches.
Thank you for setting up a potato field and for clearing out… read more
As we have a lot different work to do, they supported us in many different ways:
cognitive work with our… read more
If you like the countryside and maybe want to calm down a bit, this is the perfect place for you! It was a good balance of work and freetime.… read more
She is a very mindful young woman, always naturally friendly, respectful and so aware.
Having Cecilie with us, she was the big sister for our children, showing interest in their passions and just appreciated them the way they are.
For us she was so much more than a… read more