Experience life in the countryside staying with us at our family home in Orsa, Sweden

Infos

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  Description

  *** DUE TO THE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC WE CAN'T OFFER THE SAME ACCOMODATIONS THAT WE USED TO. WE'LL HAVE TO WORK IT OUT IN OTHER WAYS. WE HAVE SPACE FOR MOBILE HOME OR CARAVAN OR TENT. IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT COULD WORK FOR YOU THEN WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! ***
  
  I am a free spirit, living in the woods, by the river, with my family.
  We always have lots of projects going on in and around the house and garden. Our house was built in 1939 and it is a handful to take care of! Never a dull moment here 😁
  
  I sew, I arrange and care for my 300+ house plants, restore and "pimp" furniture, amongst other things.
  I also have five (5) aquariums that need maintenance several times a week.
  In the basement I have a flower zone where I plant my seeds and root my cuttings. That also needs daily checkups.
  I'm a makeup artist, style consultant and hairdresser.
  So if you're in need of a haircut, skin treatment, nails, clothing - I'm your go-to person 😃
  
  My husband is a carprenter and concrete construction worker, who makes viking furniture and also build... Well just about everything that needs building and/or restoring.
  
  My son is an 19-year old passionate animal lover and vegan. He also has a friend, living with us as well.
  
  Five cats and two dogs make our family complete.
  
  We have a separate big old building that needs restoring, fixing the broken furnace, put some furniture together and freshening them up and redecorate the bar.
  Clearing out the attic is also a priority.
  
  We have a garden with flowers, herbs and vegetables that always needs looking after.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  * This might be a good opportunity to learn more about the Swedish countryside/wilderness
  
  * Practising to speak English (if that's not your native language)
  
  * Learning about gardening and house maintenance
  
  * If you like cats, dogs, aquariums and want to know more about what it's like to live with and care for them - this is definitely the right place for you!

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  * building; a bathroom and kitchen for the guesthouse, painting and restoring (house, furniture, greenhouse, old mill etc)
  
  * gardening; lawn mowing, care for herbs and vegetables, weed control etc
  
  * sewing; furniture restoring and covers and everything we feel like exploring with my eight wonderful sewing machines
  
  * cooking
  
  * baking
  
  * dogwalking, grooming
  
  * aquarium maintenance
  
  * cleaning windows
  
  * cleaning - indoors and outdoors

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Swedish: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  This year is very different, due to the ongoing pandemic.
  If you are able to camp or have a motorhome/caravan we have space for you here. There is also possible to "camp" inside the old mill. It is not isolated and has no running water or anything like that inside.
  As for food, we might be able to cook and eat outside at least once a week. This situation calls for new perspectives. We'll have to work it out as it comes, as best we can.
  
  (* NOT AVAILABLE 2021 *
  A separate house on the property.
  Two single beds and two double beds.
  Two floors; small kitchen with fridge, microwave, stove, kettle and coffee maker. A lounge and two single beds on the first floor.
  Two double beds and a closet on the second floor.
  • Wc, bathroom and a bigger refrigerator is available in the main house
  * NOT AVAILABLE 2021 *)

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  Autres infos...

  We have two dogs and five cats.
  If you'd like to stay here it's required that you enjoy the company of animals and treat them with the utmost kindness and respect.
  
  There are lots of outdoor experiences to be had in this area and near by. Ecological farms, quirky shops, wilderness parks, lakes to swim in, great fishing spots and wonderful nature all around.
  
  Also music events, museums and other entertainment.
  
  Tell me what you're interested in and I'll do my very best to make it happen!
  
  Feel free to ask me anything!

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  We have fiber, so working online won't be a problem. As I'm a seamstress and maker of alternative art I always appreciate someone else's point of view. Lots of discussions over a cup of tea no doubt.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We have a big concrete parking space at our property. Perfect for a mobile home or caravan. In these strange times, with the powerful Corona virus breathing down our necks it seems like a very good way to keep the distance.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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