Share various home and garden projects in a Bullerby Scandinavian setting in Pensala, Finland

Infos

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  Description

  The place is an extended-family-owned property. Consists of farmland, forest and a couple of 18-century traditional houses is a sort of "Bullerby" setting some kilometers away from local villages. We use it for recreation, solitude and make an effort to preserve museum-level items to remind about how life was some century ago.
  
  As all of us normally have "white collar" jobs elsewhere so we use the place to engage in practical work and to develop our practical skills in various crafts like gardening, forestry, carpentry while renovating the properties with respect for the original construction.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Most of us speak Swedish so this is an opportunity to practice that language if you wish. All of us also speak English as second language so, with non-swedish guests around that would be conversation language.
  
  Depending on your previous intrests or skills we will mix duties you like with duties/skills you want more practice in. Share in cleaning, cooking, local or international style. You will definitively touch wood, grass, soil, plants, learn about local climate condtitions. Maybe paint, tin, screwdriver, hammer, internet...
  
  The place is surrounded by forest which gives the opportunity of solitude, hiking routes. Migratory birds arrive around April-May and tend to be heard/seen more intensely during May. Occasionally a fox or a moose may cross your path. Depending on weather and season there are wild berries to pick, mostly blueberries and raspberries, lingonberries later. You are welcome to join if someone goes berry-picking.
  
  The place provides a deep insight into practical local history plus local flora.
  
  Some of us have partnered social dance as a hobby, at times participate in local events. Special welcome to guests around july/august who have an interest in anything like Lindy, Tango, Salsa, Walz, any type op partnered social dance from a fusion perspective.

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  Aide

  Travellers are welome to stay for free and participate in the ordinary household/duties and share our meals for free.
  
  We do not count working hours, we expect sharing into actual projects together with those of us who happen to be there at the time. We do not accept shorter stays than 3 weeks. Things will be going on there mostly during May-August.

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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

  Accomodation will depend on who else is there. Alternatives are
  -a bunk bed in a dormitory together with some other people in a house with one shower+toilet
  A room in the attic in a house with access to shower and toilet in neigbouring house
  -1-4 beds in a barn with access to kitchen, shower and toilet in the main house
  Renovation is in progress so accomodation options vary or get adjusted.
  
  Unfortunately we can not plan for special diets but you can have some influence on what food is prepared by participating in cooking /food shopping. We expect participation in maintenance projects on the property according to your skills and according to weather conditions.
  
  There is no public transport nearby, the closest bus stop is 10 km away. You may ask a neighbor to give you a ride or arrange transportation with someone who is staying while you are. There are a number of bicycles available. This year I plan to have at least one car on the spot during season so I can at times arrange airport pick-up or excursion to beach or nearby town.

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  Autres infos...

  If you come from a place where you need a Visa for Finland, please contact me in january/february since the procedure may be a bit elaborate. If so, please plan for a > 1 month stay.

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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

  The main house on the property has cable + wifii

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Electicity and a nice parking area for camper van is available

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Pets are only allowed inside a few rooms downstairs in one of the living houses or if you choose the accommodation in one of the smaller barns (no pets in the beds though. There is plenty of space outdoors for walking your dog in the forest. A tiny rabbit house/cage outdoor is available. If you stay for several months other pet conditions may be discussed. Cats normally roam freely outdoors but only allowed part-time inside one of the houses.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

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