Experience the northern wilderness and everyday life in an old farmhouse in Northern Kuusamo, Finland

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Our old farmhouse is located just 10 km from the Lapland border, in the heart of the national parks of Oulanka, Riisitunturi, and Salla in Northern Kuusamo. We are a Dutch–Finnish couple with a strong desire to live close to nature, respecting old self-sufficient and sustainable ways of living. We are both nature and wilderness guides, working as independent small entrepreneurs.
  We are open-minded and respect all people who have a kind and hard-working attitude, regardless of the weather conditions.
  We live by the Arctic seasons. In summer, we prepare all the firewood to keep us warm during winter. We pick berries, plants, and herbs from the forest and hope to find more time for fishing to fill our freezers for the winter. Winter is a time of magical light during kaamos, the dark season: amazing stars, Northern Lights, plenty of snow, and cold temperatures. In summer, we experience endless daylight as the sun does not set at all.
  Martijn “Saukko” is a musher, and we have started our own small family kennel of sled dogs, all Arctic breeds. The dogs mean a lot to us, and we make sure they are well cared for, get plenty of exercise, and enjoy happy playtime with people as well. All of the dogs are still young and we are focusing on training them. We do not run a commercial kennel. This is a home to all of us and no any customers are hopping around here!
  There is always a lot to do here. Next summer, we plan to expand the dogs’ running area, prepare firewood for winter, further develop the husky kennel, carry out some renovations, cleaning, and small gardening projects.
  
  When staying with us, you will receive full board. We are not able to pay money, but we share our food, and you will receive at least breakfast and one warm meal daily.
  
  Welcome to stay with us,
Martijn “Saukko” & Krista
  You can find our story here (please ask us for the link).

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general

  Cuidado de casas y mascotas
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  Intereses

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Cultura

  

  Agricultura

  

  Mascotas

  

  Política / justicia social

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Historia

  

  Música

  

  Libros

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Animales

  

  Deportes acuáticos

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Senderismo

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Deportes de invierno

  

  Acampada
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  A deep dive into Finnish culture and nature with a Dutch twist.
  We are completely addicted to sauna. Unfortunately, the house has only a small sauna, but it has great löyly, so it is always a pleasure to use. During summer, we will also set up a tent sauna for a different kind of outdoor sauna experience.
  “Saukko” is an amazing singer, though a bit shy about it, and dreams of having his own band just for fun. All musicians are more than welcome!

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  Ayuda

  Types of Help and Learning Opportunities:
  • Gardening
help
  • DIY and small building projects

  • Animal care

  • Farm stay help
  • Help around the house

  • General tasks
  • House- and dog-sitting


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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Finnish: Fluido
  Holandés: Fluido
  Alemán: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  • Finnish: Fluent
 • English: Fluent
 • Dutch: Fluent
 • German: Intermediate
 • Swedish: Intermediate
 • French: Beginner
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  Alojamiento

  We live quite far from services. The only public transport nearby is a daily connection between Kemijärvi and Kuusamo. From our place, it is 58 km to Kuusamo, where you can find larger shops. The closest small shop is in the village of Käylä, 20 km away.
  We have two extra bedrooms, each with two beds. Shared facilities include a kitchen, living room, toilet, sauna/shower, and a summer kitchen outdoors. If the house is full, you might have to share a room with one of the dogs — we hope you don’t mind!
  The house itself is not fancy, but everything works: running water, electricity (most of the time), and basic comforts.

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  Algo más...

  During your free time, we do our best to help you explore the surrounding natural wonders. If you have a driving licence, we can lend you a car or drive you to different national parks so you can make the most of your stay.
  In summer, we have canoes and a rowing boat to explore Lake Kitka directly from our shore.
  Places to visit:
  - Oulanka National Park
  - Riisitunturi National Park
  - Salla National Park
  - Ruka

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Internet access is not always reliable!

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  We have space for campers to park but no other services that might be needed.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Kaamos, Juuma, Lemmy, Patsy, Kiti and Tarmo

  Two in house dogs, rest are arctic breed sled dogs.

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