Small farm with a big heart in Sweden.

Sweden

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19/09/2019
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We are a family of four, (mum, dad, 9 year old daughter and 7 year old son), living on a hobby farm in the woods in the south of Sweden. We would like to develop the farm but struggle with finding the time. There are a lot of projects running or possible to start up, depending of your skills and interest. We love animals and for the moment we have sheep, hens, rabbits, ducks, cats and dogs. We also have bees and produce honey. In a big pond we have crayfish and farmed fish. We are self-sufficient in meat and wish that we could be better on producing vegetables. We are very much into dog training and agility, and we have our own training hall with artificial grass. In town we have a rehabilitation and healthcare center for dogs.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It is possible to learn how to work in the woods, go hunting, fishing and pick berries and mushrooms. The nature is beautiful with a lot of lakes and forest.
Help
Possible help is building storage room, putting up fences, and create growing places for vegetables. Gardening, planting, painting outdoors, helping with the household, taking care of the kids and animals, cleaning out the barn and so on. We breed shetland sheepdogs and occasionally we need help with taking care of puppies. We are also looking for a person that are skilled with the sewing machine, detail work!
Languages spoken
Swedish and english
Accommodation
You will live in a own fully modern house, there are 8 beds. You can cook and eat by yourself in your house, or come to our house.
What else ...
The farm is situated 20 km from nearest town, and there are no communications other than by car. You can follow us to town someday, or lend a bicycle, but you need to like the silence and the woods to be happy here. The open areas are quite small and mainly used for pasture. There are a lot of lakes in the area and the nature is beautiful. You need to be independent and be able to work by yourself or with other workers.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours (or 3 hours and you have your own food and cooking)

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Feedback left by and about host (51)

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(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.3)

Communication:
(5.0)

29/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Florence) for host

I really enjoyed my first volunteering job with workaway and in same time staying and speding it with Malakari family ! It was an amazing life experience, and i want to thank personally Maria and Frederik as well as their children for their attitude and being such a warm and nice people ! I really enjoyed time there being in the middle of the… read more

(Excellent )

25/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Signe) for host

I stayed with Maria and Fredrik for three weeks and it was a wonderful first experience with workaway! Everything felt very welcoming and the work was just like I had hoped it would be - the right mixture of challenging but still fun. The whole farm is so nice, with the beautiful nature, all the animals and of course the nice family! What I… read more

(Excellent )

04/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anthony & Pierre)

Thank you for well performed work, good humor, and a really nice time at our farm! I would hightly recommend anyone to host you guys, you are hard working, easy going and happy people and I wish I had more time to spend with you. Maybe another time! I wish you all the best!

(Excellent )

03/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anthony & Pierre) for host

These two weeks were great for us ! We are four french travelers and the couple gave us an house for us 10 minutes from their home (walking). Maria told us that the house was not great but finaly it had all the confort that we needed ! The farm and the surrounding area are a little piece of paradise and it was really relaxing to be around here, in… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Elise)

We had such a great time together, and you truly were like a family member for all of us. This is was workaway is all about at its best, making lifelong friends and experiences. There is no goodbye, only see you soon! <3

And for all other people reading this: Elise is very strong, hard working, fun, honest, cheerful, loving, earthy, and you are… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Elise) for host

This was my first Workaway experience and what a great way to start. I felt like family right away. I was lucky enough to spend the holidays on this farm and i didn’t miss home at all because I felt like I was with family. Maria and her family taught us a lot about their culture and about farming. I will always remember your family and your little… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Clara )

Clara, Clara what to say... There are not enought stars for you <3 You have the record of staying the longest time at the farm, and it just happend like that, because you were the perfect match at our farm, with us, taking care of puppies, other animals and the kids, among many other tasks. Always happy, Always very hard working, sometimes around… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Clara ) for host

It has been 3 amazing months at this lovely place. I got the chance to earn a ticket to heaven, several times actually, as I had to take care of 3 litters of puppies during my stay. :innocent:
But it’s not only the puppies that made me feel happy and as if I was at home, it’s the kind and creative people living in that wonderful farm surrounded by… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Merlet)

Hi Merlet! You and Laura did a great work with the farm, puppies and houeshold work, and we had a great time together. I hope to see you again sometime, you know where we live ;-)

(Excellent )

23/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Merlet) for host

I‘ve just spend a little over two weeks with Maria and Frederik and their family and it was the best first workaway experience I could have imagined!

There was always a lot to do but the work was very versatile so it never got boring. Maria took very much so in consideration what kind of work we enjoyed too. I cooked and baked a lot for example… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Taimi)

Hi Taimi! Sorry for my late feedback. We had a great time at the farm and you were always happy and eager to work. You helped us a lot with both farmwork and in the household. Hope to see you again some day, and good luck in the future!

(Excellent )

06/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Taimi) for host

This was my very first Workaway experience and it could not have been better! I stayed at Maria's and Fredrik's farm for around 10 days and met incredible people there. I helped with small tasks like feeding the animals every morning and evening, as well as cooking, taking care of puppies and cleaning the barn/house. I got to work independently… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jente)

Hi Jente! Sorry for my late feedback. We are so happy with your work at the farm, and we had a lot of fun aswell. You know you are always welcome back, as volonteer or just to stop by. The kids miss you aswell. Good luck with Everything and hope to see you again!

(Excellent )

28/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jente) for host

I spent 3 weeks at the farm. I learned a lot about animals and the farmlife. Also about work outside and planting. Mia and Fredrik explainend me a lot and I could ask them anything. I had a lot of fun with different kind of exercices although it was sometimes quiet hard work. But at the end of the day you always could be proud of yourself and it… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob & Nadine)

Sorry for my very late feedback, you two are great volonteers and helped us a lot at the farm. We had a grat time and I hope to see you again sometime!

(Excellent )

17/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jakob & Nadine) for host

We had a nice stay at Frederik´s and Maria´s place, they are friendly and uncomplicated hosts. In the six days we stayed at their farm we mainly built an electric fence together with Frederik, which was hard physical work for us especially because of the terrible heat, but we enjoyed the feeling of being burned out of energy and to see the result… read more

(Excellent )

15/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kerstin) for host

Susanne invited me to work with her. It was my first workaway. I do not regret it. The landscape was beautiful.
Because no guests were there I had my own accommodation that was really nice.

The work was not exhausting. I just enjoyed working outside. sometimes I worked alone that was also okay for me.

Susanne was a nice person. She was very… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nancy)

Thank you Nancy for all your work, and the lovely time we had togehter. You always did your best and you are really good at a lot of things! Always happy and wanted to learn. Sorry for our late reply, you deserve the best feedback! Hope to see you again, always welcome!

(Excellent )

26/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nancy) for host

Mia and Fredrik provided me with the most amazing first Workaway experience!

The work was project-based, which made it very interesting, since we got to do something different every week or so. This allowed me to learn a diverse range of skills and aspects of the farm. I enjoyed all of the projects and was never forced to do anything I couldn't… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Courtney & Kyle) for host

My wife and I truly enjoyed our time on Frederick and Mia's farm, where we felt welcomed and accepted from the beginning. Mia and Frederick maintained good communication with us throughout the stay, so we always knew what was expected of us, and could always go to them with questions. They were also generous hosts, occasionally welcoming us into… read more

(Excellent )

25/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Clarisse & Caroline) for host

Hi ! I totally forgot to give you a review (the positive one, even if Frederic didn't kept his promesses : to see a moose and catch a pike, unfortunately) I spent amazing moments with you, you were the best first hosts we can dream of. You were attentive, easy going, open minded and of course I remember of Mia's cooking : incredible. The work… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Erica & Emilio) for host

We stayed at Mia and Friendrick's house for two weeks in july and they have been very friendly with us since the first moment.
We did lots o varius and interesting works like splitting woods, taking care of animal and plants, building and painting a garage, moving lambs, building a fence, doing gardening and taking care of children.
We stayed… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gerard)

Thanks Gerard for all your help, hard work, and fun times during your 5 weeks at our farm. You are very responsible, hard working, independent, social and eager to learn. You have a lovely and very balanced personality and fit great into our family. We really liked to have you at our farm and you are welcome back any time. And for all the hosts… read more

(Excellent )

04/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gerard) for host

I stayed with Mia and Frederik for five weeks, and it was amazing! The work was varied and fun. I did things like splitting wood, fence building, helping with building a carport, building a duckhouse together with Frederik and ofcourse looking after the animals.
I felt like I had a lot of free time, and spend a lot of time exploring the… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin & Sandra)

Sorry for our late reply, I must have missed it. It was great to have you all here, lots of fun and lots of help, just as it should be! :-) You all are easy going, friendly and helpful people, and it worked fine with all the kids. We hope to meet you agian sometime! :-)

(Excellent )

14/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Benjamin & Sandra) for host

We stayed with two familys at this wonderful place and had a fantastic time! We lived with four adults and three kids in our own house which is very close to the lake. Mia and Fredrik were very helpful and friendly! Also the nature around the farm is really nice and Fredrik gave us a lot of tips where to go in the area. It`s sure, we will come… read more

(Excellent )

04/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie & Willem)

Steffi and Will, what to say... Some people it just says "click" with, and you two will always have a special place in my heart. Your work was perfect regardless of what I asked for, and you always do your best. We also had a great time together, and you two fit in great at the farm and in the family in every way. There are not many people we… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Stephanie & Willem) for host

We are so happy, that we found your place. The six weeks we spend with you were simply wonderful and we enjoyed every minute of it!
The surrounding is so beautiful, surrounded by the forest, where we could hear the foxes at night, close to a beautiful lake, where we often sat and enjoyed the silence and than the farm itself with its long history… read more

(Excellent )

04/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Stina)

Thank you Stina for a lovely time! We are very happy with your work, and we had some nice talks and a good time together. We wish you all the best in the future!

(Excellent )

29/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Stina) for host

I was lucky to have my first workaway experience with Mia & her wonderful family. They do their best to make the volunteers feel good and took us to a midsommar-celebration and ate typical midsommar-food with us. The work was easy and pleasant. I always felt very welcome, as we often shared dinner together and talked. Mia & her family are positive… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ingvild) for host

Thank you so much for the six weeks I've stayed with you, Mia. You and all your family really have a big heart!
I felt very welcome and really enjoyed the chats during dinner or with a cup of tea in the evenings. The work never felt like work and the puppies have been a great company. Thank you for letting me have this experience!
It was a great… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ingvild)

Thank you Ingvild for your time at the farm, we really miss you! You are a warmhearted, caring and ambisious person, and you want to do the best for everybody. You work hard and dont let anything stop you. We could trust you for 100% right from the beginning, and you really found a special place in our hearts. Hope to see you soon again! Good luck… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Lina)

Thank you Lina, it has been a great time with you, it just ended to fast! ;-) We are very happy with your work, had a lot of fun, interesting discussions and you alwas had a helping hand even "of work". We really hope you visit us again some time! Good luck with your future in Sweden, and feel free to ask if there is anything we can help you with!

(Excellent )

04/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Lina) for host

Thank you Mia, Megan and Fredrik. I had a wonderful time, staying with you and already miss you and the dogs!
You really made me feel welcome and I always had everything I needed.
I liked, that there was a lot of variety in the work we did and it was always so much fun. I learned a great deal about dogs, especially puppies and really enjoyed… read more

(Excellent )

18/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Valena )

Sorry for my late reply! Paul is a really hard worker, and do everything with a smile on his face, no matter how dirty or heavy it is. Never afraid to try new things, and very helpful. Paul is and excellent worker! Valena is really good with kids, and my kids really liked to play with her a lot. I think Valena needed some more experience to… read more

(Very good )

26/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Paul & Valena ) for host

Thank you for the whole month of new experiences and for accommodate us in your family so well. The work was good and they try to make our stay as good as possible and offer great things like camping at a mountain, swedish sauna, and good food. We miss the lovely dogs and children.
Tack så mycket

(Excellent )

11/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina & Kiril)

Kiril and Karolina we really miss you! I think you are the perfect volonteers, and we would love to have you back any time! You are very skilled, work hard, and have a great eye for what needs to be done. You are very helpful and easy to be with, and have a lot of interesting experiences to share. Kiril is very talanted in building and Karolina… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Karolina & Kiril) for host

We have spend a wonderful time in Mia's and Fredrik's place :) We have gained a lot of new experience. The work was very interesting and both of us were involved in projects that we really liked. Some of them were challenging which made us happy and we have developed our skills.
Mia and Fredrik are very open to share their knowledge and teach… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Rosa & Greg)

Rosa and Greg, thank you for a lovely time, we really appreciate all your work and good company! In that 1,5 week you produced a lot! :-) Moa is so happy about her new princess room, and all your other works were also really good performed. And the pickles..! Mmmmmm... Rosa sure has some skills in the kitchen! But maybe most important, we really… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Rosa & Greg) for host

We had a fantastic time at Mia and Fredrik's farm. We were only there for 1.5 weeks, but the time seemed much longer as we were doing so many different and interesting things. Workwise, we cleared out half of a barn; prepared another barn room to be a butchery by removing heavy equipment and painting the ceiling; wallpapered a kid's bedroom;… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas & Jana)

Thank you Jonas and Jana for all the work, and all the good time together! It has been great to have you at the farm, and we would love to have you back! You are a young coulpe but very mature and responsible, hard working but easy going and fun to be around. You are both very talanted when trying new kinds of work, and Jonas buildning skills was… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Jonas & Jana) for host

We spent almost two full months here what is a rather long time for a workaway stay.
But this was great because we could intensively get to know Mia, Fredrik, their two children, all the animals and the surroundings.
Our work there challenged us quite because we stood before many new projects. These have, however, caused us al lot of fun and we… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (jonathan) for host

Hey!!! thank you very much for allowing me to join your workaway,it has given me much much experience,i know at start it was a lil bit difficult but after few weeks it was perfect i loved it very much and enjoyed it,kids are fantastic really had a great time there,and the dogs were just amazing,i love them so much thank you again,and say hello to… read more

(Excellent )

08/10/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Merle)

Thank you Merle! We are so happy with all your work, you did everything we asked for with joy. You are a good worker, outgoing and show your interest in everything, not afraid to try new things. You left your marks at the farm by your lovely paintings so we will not forget you! We hope you will visit us again! And Moa loves the little pug toy, she… read more

(Excellent )

25/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Merle) for host

I spent roughly three weeks at the farm and had the most lovely time there! It was my first workaway experience so I didn't really know what to expect, but I got to try out very much different stuff, and also got my own projects suiting my interests, which made me pretty happy and made it not feel like work at all a lot of the time!
Even while… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Wiktoria)

Thanks for all your help Wiktoria! You are a hard worker who put a lot of energy in everything you do, allways with a smile. You did everything we asked for, and we had so much fun at the same time. We really enjoyed your company and looking forward to see you again!

(Excellent )

11/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Wiktoria) for host

Sorry for late feedback!

Where to start! I had a lovely time there, Fredrik and Mia are very welcoming so I immediately lost the feeling of being a stranger. There was a big range of things to do - and they were very broad so anyone can find something interesting!
I was very happy with the hours I've worked - I got to choose when I start and… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Micah)

Thank you Micah! We are so happy about all your work, especially with building the planthouse walls, it looks amazing! You are a hard worker with a lovely personality, who really live as you learn. Hope to see you again some time!

(Excellent )

12/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Micah) for host

Thank you both very much for the great experiences I really enjoyed my stay always plenty to do and never a boring moment. thanks for making my stay very comfortable and fun!

hope to see you in the future one day all the best :)

(Excellent )

18/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Simone)

Thank you Simone for your positive attitude, spreading happiness around you. Always eager to learn new things and finished your projects really well. And your pizza is amazing! Thinking of you always put a happy smile in my face!

(Excellent )

13/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host

It was my second workaway experience and it couldn't be better! Very nice and caring family that after 5 days of honest work does not make you miss a Finnish sauna on Friday! They let me come last minute after a bad experience with another host, and I couldn´t be more grateful. I enjoyed every minute with them. Now looking out my window I can not… read more

(Excellent )

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