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Host rating
85 %
Last replied
12 Feb 2024
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100.0 %
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Description
We live on a small organic farm on a small island, Hjarnø. There is a short ferry ride from Snaptun and about 20 minutes to a relatively large city, Horsens. We are interested in preserving biodiversity in agriculture, and have heritage grain varieties, and cultivation methods. Right now we have a few sheep and chickens. We also have a vegetable garden, fruit trees and berries, as well as flower gardens. Jens is interested in old wooden boats and Ingrid is an artist and craftsperson. We are active in our local community and have arranged concerts on the island. We both have fulltime jobs and too many good ideas.
We are looking for help finishing our home renovation, help in our yard, keeping house and helping with meals.
In the spring Jens could use help getting his sailboat ready.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Hjarnø is a typical small island community, as well as being close to city life. The island is welcoming and it is easy to make contact with residents here. There are about 120 people on the island, ranging from newborn to retirees, about 25 children.
Jens is from Denmark and Ingrid is from USA. Jens has sailed in many parts of the world. Ingrids background is from New England with connections to Sweden. We are both grandparents and our children and grandchildren live nearby, so there is also an opportunity to meet younger people.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
General upkeep, painting, gardening, small DIY projects.
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a small cottage with a "sofa bed" that can accommodate a single or a couple. There is a "kitchenette" in the cottage.
Meals will be taken with us in our home.
What else ...
Hjarnø is a place tourists come, especially in the summer, to enjoy the natural beauty here. There is also public transportation from the island. you can travel to Horsens, Århus, Vejle within an hour.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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They were very easy to be around, friendly, considerate, easy going and helpful.
Laura is very good at organising, happy to do all kinds of household jobs, great at meal making, also for special diets and best of all being her own boss and seeing what… read more
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They were very easy to be around, friendly, considerate, easy going and helpful.
Laura is very good at organising, happy to do all kinds of household jobs, great at meal making, also for special diets and best of all being her own boss and seeing what… read more
