Experience peaceful countryside life and help around in Uddevalla, Sweden

Detalles

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  Descripción

  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.
  
  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.
  
  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!
  
  Come join us, breathe the fresh forest air, and experience a slice of authentic Swedish countryside life! 🌾🐴

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Práctica de idiomas

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Cultura

  

  Películas y televisión

  

  Mascotas

  

  Agricultura

  

  Libros

  

  Fotografía

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Animales

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Acampada

  

  Deportes de invierno

  

  Montaña

  

  Deportes acuáticos

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Senderismo

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Deportes de aventura
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  My partner is Swedish, and I’m from the Netherlands. We are born in 71 and 87. 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.

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  Ayuda

  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).
  
  We always do tasks together and make sure everyone feels included and comfortable. 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! 🇸🇪🐴

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  Idiomas hablados

  Inglés: Fluido
  Holandés: Fluido
  Swedish: Fluido
  Alemán: Principiante

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  Alojamiento

  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!

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  Algo más...

  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. 🌿🐴 🌊

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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

  Fast internet connection. We have an office in our house that you can share with me (I work from home).

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Parking lot next to our house, with a view over our farmland and the forest. Electricity available.

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  One dog or one cat.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  

  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.

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