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***We are currently focused on restoring the oldest house in to the village to create an artist residency and various gardening tasks. Skilled carpenters please reach out :) We also have some digital tasks like grant writing, website creation, social media, and online systems.***
My partner Andrew and I (Martin) are working on an artist residency in the countryside of Northeast Skåne. We have a home built in 1906 which we renovated in 2019. We also have a restored cottage- where there is private room for 2 workaway guests or a couple. Its a charming cottage with a sleeping loft, bedroom, small kitchen and bathroom. It also has very fast internet.
We will provide healthy (mostly organic) food and a nice, private place to sleep. The house has very fast wifi and an ever-increasing selection of books.
The village is peaceful with only 50 residents. There is a defunct quarry full of clean water for swimming 100m from the front door. Many lakes are within a short walk, and trails for running in the forest. The old quarry building nearby has been restored as a community arts center. We are working on a community sauna on the quarry and other community installations.
We live part-time in Copenhagen therefore we are often away from the home on weekends. Because of this, you will sometimes be at the house alone, therefore, please appreciate some quiet time alone, or those travelling as friends or a couple. Furthermore, if you have a vehicle that will allow you to explore the area if we are not here-that is a plus. But there are many beautiful spots within walking distance.
Note: we have a cat named Boots who was living wild in the village and we adopted him. He's so sweet and mostly outside. He never goes in the Workaway living quarters.
For those interested please respond to the following questions, point form is fine! And please share any questions you have for us:
1. What brings you to Workaway? and interests you about our project?
2. What kind of tasks do you wish to do in order of preference?
3. What are your goals through workaway at this time?
4. Do you have an ideal work schedule? (hours of the day)
5. Are you ok with sharing a small cottage? (private room yes)
6. Are you allergic to cats?
7. Dietary preferences? Restrictions?
Those who enjoy this place the most:
1. Enjoy being in a tiny village in nature and entertaining themselves with things like reading, running, nature walks, cooking.
2. Pleasure in working with their hands and outside often in cold and wet Scandi weather.
3. Keep a tidy space.
4. Appreciate healthy food and enjoy cooking.
5. Appreciate flexible hours but generally starting at approx 9 or 10 (5 hours per day).
6. Art/design geeks often appreciate the projects around the village (but not necessary).
7. Bonus for animal lovers. Boots is totally adorbale :)Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will benefit from learning about rural restoration projects, design in nature, organic gardening techniques, community building, art and creativity, swimming, Swedish countryside living, and relaxation.
Help
Carpentry, Construction, Renovation, Home Maintenance Gardening.
Web design, social media, video/photo, grant writing.
Some combo of all of the above.Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
Swedish: IntermediateAccommodation
Current accommodation is a private cottage with comfortable beds, full kitchen, private bathroom fast internet, books, and garden.
What else ...
We will provide healthy food for participants to meet all diets. Time off can be spent however you would like including exploring the surrounding forest and lakes, working on creative projects, working remotely (excellent fiber optic internet in house), visiting nearby museums and towns; visiting Copenhagen or Malmo by train.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I (andrew) work remotely from home in Sweden/Denmark/on the road. We have fiber optic internet (250 Mbps) and mesh wi-fi throughout the space.
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for a campervan or smaller motorhome. We'll ask that you first send a photo so that we confirm there is space for the vehicle.
Can possibly accept pets
We are open to the discussion-but no guarantees :) We love animals though.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours/day, 5 days/week
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Andrew and Martin
I had a really good time with the guys, everything were fine, Sweden's countryside in the winter is a must-see!
Thanks a lot guys, and hope too see you soon!
(PS: yeah, Barbie was definitely a bad movie)
The communication was clear and easy and uncomplicated. I helped with Gardening, Painting the Balcony and also had the pleasure to help with some small tasks in the nearby Gallery.
I shared a Cabin with another… read more
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best wishes
Andrew and Martin
I had a really good time with the guys, everything were fine, Sweden's countryside in the winter is a must-see!
Thanks a lot guys, and hope too see you soon!
(PS: yeah, Barbie was definitely a bad movie)
The communication was clear and easy and uncomplicated. I helped with Gardening, Painting the Balcony and also had the pleasure to help with some small tasks in the nearby Gallery.
I shared a Cabin with another… read more
He worked hard and was very easy to communicate with.
we had a very nice time together and he is a kind and considerate person.
we wish the best for him.
Nonetheless I had an amazing experience at Andrew and Martins place :D I stayed for two weeks in March.
They were both super chill and very welcoming. They made me feel right at home and were always concered with my well-being. There was never any pressure to be a certain way or do certain things. It was a very… read more
There's not much to say; throughout my stay, the task assigned to me was repainting the interior of the house, and… read more
Everything is just so detailed and made with love there. Also our dog was treated like a queen even by… read more
He fit right in and was super nice to work with.
highly reccomended
Martin & Andrew were very welcoming right from the start and made sure to regularly check how things were going and if everything was alright (the work, sleeping place, if there was enough food, etc.)
The work schedule was very flexible, there were plenty of… read more
To my tasks… read more
Both Andrew and Martin are very nice and easygoing people. They live in a beautifully designed house with an adorable cat. The surrounding area is interesting to explore, so we didn't really need a car for that.
Thanks for… read more
All the best for you guys, we have learned a lot there :)