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We are a small, friendly ' gård' (farm) located just outside the city of Uddevalla on Sweden’s beautiful west coast. Our farm is made up of a few acres of forest and a few acres of farmland, along with our home and several traditional farm outbuildings, offering plenty of hands-on work and a chance to experience real Swedish rural life. It's surrounded by the peaceful countryside, with forest starting right in our backyard and plenty of hiking opportunities all around.
From here, it’s only about 45 minutes to the famous Bohuslän archipelago and just 1.5 hours to Gothenburg, perfect for day trips and exploring more of Sweden!
We share our days with four horses, who are currently stabled at a nearby farm just one kilometer away. They need regular care and attention, so horse lovers will feel right at home. But don’t worry, even if you’re not a horse lover, you’re still very welcome here.
There’s always something to do here, from painting, chopping wood, and cutting grass to helping with small projects and caring for the horses. We are not a business, our farm is completely private and we don’t run it for profit. We do this simply because we love the lifestyle. Hosting helpers is our way of sharing this place and getting a little extra support with the work that keeps it all running. We value happy, positive helpers who enjoy nature, animals, and a simple, active lifestyle.
About us: We are a Swedish–Dutch couple living our dream at Vosholem Farm. Richard (born in 1971) is Swedish, and Judith (born in 1987) is Dutch. Judith moved to Sweden in 2019, and together we’ve built a life here in the countryside. Judith works from home for a Dutch travel organisation, while Richard works as a consultant in various business development projects. We both love nature, animals, and being outdoors. In our free time, you’ll often find us hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, skiing, or exploring new places in the beautiful Swedish landscape.
We consider ourselves normal, friendly, open, and down-to-earth people. Spending time together, with our horses, or out in nature is far more important to us than fancy cars, expensive clothes, or a stylish home interior.
To make sure we can work and live together comfortably, it’s important that we can communicate well. We speak English, Swedish, and Dutch, so we kindly ask that you have a good level of English, Swedish, or Dutch before coming. That way, it’s easy for us to share ideas, laugh together, and make the experience enjoyable for everyone!
What to Expect During Different Times of the Year
January – March ❄️☃️🌨️
This is often the best part of winter. The days are getting longer quite quickly, and we may have cold periods with snow and ice, sometimes even good conditions for ice skating. That said, this is the Swedish west coast, so snow, rain, and milder weather can come and go. During this time of year, we mainly focus on forest maintenance.
April – May 🌸🌱🌼
Spring arrives! The days become long, and nature slowly starts to bloom. Temperatures usually range between around 10 and 20°C. During this period, we chop firewood and store it in the wood shelter, along with other outdoor tasks as the season changes.
June – August ☀️🌻🍉
Summer is the warmest and most touristic season in Sweden. The days grow longer until Midsummer, after which they slowly start to shorten again. Temperatures are often very pleasant, usually between 18 and 30°C, with many sunny days. However, this is still Sweden, so don’t be too surprised if the temperature suddenly drops to around 12°C on a rainy day. This is the time of year when we dig, build, paint, and keep all the greenery under control, along with other ongoing farm and renovation projects.
September – October 🍂🍁🎃
Autumn brings beautiful colours to the forest and cooler, crisp air. Temperatures gradually drop, and frost at night is quite common. During this time of year, we try to finish all summer projects and prepare the farm for the coming winter.
You will like it here if:
- You are open-minded, flexible, and easygoing
- You enjoy being outdoors and close to nature
- You don’t mind physical work and are comfortable getting tired, dirty, cold, and/or wet
Come join us, breathe the fresh forest air, and experience a slice of authentic Swedish countryside life! 🌾🐴
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Events & social
Culture
Movies & TV
Pets
Farming
Books
Photography
Cooking & food
Animals
Nature
Camping
Winter sports
Mountain
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My partner is Swedish, and I’m from the Netherlands. I moved to Sweden in 2019, and together we’ve built a life here at Vosholem farm. We’d be happy to share our cultures, languages, and stories with you if you’re interested!
We both enjoy cooking and baking, as well as spending time outdoors, whether it’s biking, hiking, kayaking, or camping in the beautiful Swedish nature around us. We’re flexible, open-minded people who appreciate good company, meaningful conversations, and a positive attitude.
Help
UPDATE 25.01.2026: We are currently looking for someone to help us in February with forest work: taking out logs that Richard will cut into smaller pieces. The work can be physically demanding, so you need to be in good physical condition.
Judith is pregnant and therefore not able to do physical work, but she will lovingly take care of the catering. We are expecting our baby in July, and for this reason we will not be hosting a Workawayer during the summer and fall.
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There’s always something fun and practical to do around Farm! We’re looking for friendly, hands-on helpers who enjoy being outdoors and working together.
Typical tasks include: Light garden work like cutting grass and tidying up around the farm, painting the barn and other small projects, chopping and stacking wood, planting trees and improving our green spaces.
If you love horses, there are also plenty of opportunities to spend time with them! You can help with their daily care, grooming, training, and joining them on forest walks (no riding at the moment).
A safe and healthy work environment is very important to us. We always use safety equipment such as hearing and eye protection, as well as gloves when needed. We provide all necessary equipment, and when working with machines, we never work alone.
You don’t need special experience, just a good attitude and a willingness to learn. And if you’re curious about Sweden, we’d love to share our culture, traditions, and local life with you! 🇸🇪🐴
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
We offer three types of accommodation, depending on your preference and availability:
1. Cozy caravan
An old but comfortable caravan with a double bed and a short single bed. It’s parked right next to our house, with a beautiful view over our farmland where we often see deer, foxes, and sometimes even moose.
You’ll have access to the toilet, shower, kitchen, and washing machine in our house. The bathroom in the basement is easily accessible from outside.
2. Small guestroom
A simple and comfortable guestroom upstairs in our house with two beds and a desk.
3. Your own van
If you’re traveling in a minivan or camper, you’re welcome to park next to our house. You’ll have access to the toilet, shower, kitchen, and washing machine in our house. The bathroom in the basement is easily accessible from outside.
We will provide all meals for our workers. My husband loves to cook, and we tend to eat the Swedish way: porridge, bread, eggs, and pancakes in the morning, followed by a warm lunch. Evenings are flexible and depend on our mood. It might be another warm meal or something lighter like soup, bread, or yoghurt. I also enjoy baking, so there will be plenty of (Swedish) sweets. We always take good care of our guests!
What else ...
When you’re not helping on the farm, there’s so much to explore! Step right into the forest from our backyard for endless hiking trails, or take a swim in one of the nearby lakes. The beautiful west coast archipelago is just 45 minutes away, perfect for hiking, kayaking, island-hopping, or a seaside picnic.
You can also visit lively cities like Gothenburg and Trollhättan, explore museums, or hunt for treasures at local loppis (flea markets). And of course, you’re always welcome to spend extra time with our horses or just enjoy the peaceful countryside around. 🌿🐴 🌊
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fast internet connection. We have an office in our house that you can share with me (I work from home).
Space for parking camper vans
Parking lot next to our house, with a view over our farmland and the forest. Electricity available.
Can possibly accept pets
One dog or one cat.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Frans
Nordsvensk, born 2012 and son of Dolly. Not an easy horse. We haven't had him for so long and just started his training.
Dolly
Nordsvensk, born 2002. And old, but healthy lady! Super friendly, but sensitive and easily stressed. We haven't had her for so long. She should be ok for riding, but we take it slow.
Bonnafjälla
Nordsvensk, born 2022. An old and very cool and calm lady. Loves belly scratches and food. She has arthritis and cannot be ridden anymore. The most friendly and calm horse I've ever known.
Yoga
Tinker, Born 2006. A very gentle, but sensitive big boy. He loves scratches and attention. He cannot be ridden anymore due to an injury.
