Craig United States

I stayed at Allmogegården for two months and had a really wonderful time. There are so many different activities happening on the farm, you could stay here for a year and still be learning new things. More than any other farm I've volunteered at, Maria and Bengt seem to have set their farm up specifically with the WWOOFers' experience in mind; the farmwork is very well organized, the work is never too difficult but is always meaningful, and there is a really strong sense of community living with the other volunteers. Thank you Maria and Bengt for such a great experience, and I hope I am able to return to Allmogegården in the future!

Thea Germany

How can I describe such a wonderful time? I spent two months in autumn and one month in winter on the farm. It was my first WWOOF experience, and I'm extremely grateful to Katarina and Magnus for welcoming me so warmly. Between harvesting and packing vegetables, we laughed and talked a lot what made the work even more fun. While picking beans until whatever end, you have plenty of time to think and have funny conversations with yourself. Autumn work also involved trimming, weeding, preparing the shop, and labeling jars. There was always variety in the tasks and in who you did them with, which made every 8 o'clock meeting exciting! Although we had a beautiful sunny autumn, where we could often just wear long pants and a T-shirt, it's good to be prepared for any weather conditions since you work outside all day. In your free time you can explore the Swedish nature around the farm. We often went swimming and barbecuing at the nearby lakes or did handicrafts in the cozy café garden. While preparing for the Christmas market, our main tasks were packing and labeling candy, cookies and other items, as well as setting up the tables and decorations. I often felt like a little elf :) After work, we often went ice bathing in the frozen lake – it feels so electrifying and pure. If you're creative and open to new experiences, you'll find adventure around every corner. I found a little home there so I can simply recommend working at Ändebols from the bottom of my heart.

Janna Germany

It was my first WWOOFing experience. I had no idea what a stay at a WWOOF place would be like, but it turned out to be absolutely amazing at Säljgården. I stayed for three weeks from November to December, and the time just flew by. Lizzie, Henrik, and Gustaf are some of the most warm-hearted people I have ever met. I came to practise my English and to learn about farm work. They were incredibly kind and patient with me when I needed time to find the right words. The instructions were always very clear, so the other WWOOFer and I were able to work independently. On a typical day, we took care of the chickens, walked the dog, cleaned the horse stalls, and helped prepare lunch. There was always enough to do, but never too much. On some days, we also helped sort potatoes or worked in the distillery. I was also able to work with the horses. Lizzie and Henrik trusted me enough to allow me to work alone with them on a few days. It was truly amazing how much trust they place in their WWOOFers. After just a few days, I felt like part of the family. There was no judgement at any time, and Lizzie and Henrik always did everything they could to make my stay even better (including many “crocodiles”). It was an absolutely wonderful time, and I am really looking forward to coming back.

Amanda Sweden

Skärva gård erbjöd fullspäckade dagar med att bl.a. skörda tomater i växthus och grönkål på friland till den tillhörande ekobutiken (med ett imponerande utbud av ekologiska varor!), förbereda odlingsbäddar i växthuset till nästa år, packa upp varor i ekobutiken, baka glutenfritt ekologiskt bröd till butiken, laga lunch till de som hjälpte till på gården och i butiken, ta hand om bokashi-komposten mm. Henrik och Karin är väldigt välkomnande och sympatiska (uppskattar deras helhetssyn och empati gentemot alla arter och allt liv). Det är mycket upp till dig själv hur mycket du vill jobba. Jag var där i november och blev positivt överraskad över hur mycket trädgårdsjobb som fanns kvar, åtminstone i växthusen. Det blev betydligt längre dagar än vad jag räknat med (det saknades ibland tidsmässig struktur), särskilt första veckan, men å andra sidan var jag där för att jag ville hjälpa till. Om man vill ha att göra, finns det gott om saker att göra på Skärva gård. Maten på Skärva gård är helt fantastisk - lyxig grötfrukost med mycket bär och nötter, och vällagad och mycket god lunch och middag med gårdens grönsaker och andra ekologiska råvaror från butiken. Skärva gård ligger i ett fint naturreservat med ädellövskog och betesmarker intill Östersjön med flera möjligheter till vandring och bad på morgonen innan arbetsdagen börjar eller när man är ledig.

Ruth United Kingdom

I spent 10 days with Stefan and Jonna on their self sufficient flower farm, and it was truly magical. I wouldn’t have changed a thing - their home was absolutely beautiful and they were incredibly warm and welcoming. I did tasks like organising wood sheds, picking flowers, weeding, potting new plants and foraging for mushrooms, and in the evenings we cooked delicious meals for eachother using vegetables from the garden. I even had some days off to go for swims and hikes! They are very special people and I’m sure I’ll be requesting a return visit soon.