We are Tommy and Kent, a gay couple living on a mountain. We live on a small farm in the middle of nowhere, as early WWOOFers used to joke. We have cows, horses, chickens, goats, a dog and two cats.
We have three guest bedrooms, so most WWOOFers will probably have their own room.
A Day on the Farm
A typical day starts with breakfast, followed by moving the cows to their grazing spots. Then we tackle various tasks, such as carpentry (both indoors and outdoors), chopping firewood, repairing fences, or handling whatever else needs to be done.
Our farm is a typical Swedish farm, resembling how farms looked about 100 years ago. It was built in 1842, is surrounded by forest, and offers beautiful views from its higher spots.
We hand-milk our cows morning and evening (part of the year, the calves get most of the milk). The farm provides us with milk, meat, and eggs for personal use, as we are not commercial farmers. Recently, we’ve also started a small vegetable garden.
Welcoming Environment
LGBTQ+ people are very welcome-26
Food and Allergies
Since we mainly eat what we produce, our meals consist of our farm’s own meat, milk, eggs, and vegetables. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegetarians or vegans.
For allergy sufferers, please note that we have dogs and cats. If your allergies prevent you from doing work on the farm, our farm is probably not the right place for you.
On the days you are off, you can take care of your own food.
Farm Life
To maintain a good sense of well-being, we all pitch in to clean shared spaces, such as the kitchen and bathrooms, and we take turns cooking meals. Lunch is a communal event, and afterward, we might take a short trip to explore nearby places.
There’s a small lake in the forest nearby, perfect for swimming on warm days. Evenings are often spent with friends who come by for dinner made with homemade ingredients or just to chat.
Current Projects
Maintaining an almost 200-year-old farm is a never-ending process. Current tasks include:
Painting buildings
Building fences
Storing hay
Chopping firewood
Restoring buildings (using natural materials whenever possible)
Cultivating garden beds
Clearing slides
Picking berries and mushrooms (in autumn)
We always have a variety of tasks available, so we’re sure to find something you enjoy doing.
Organic Practices
We use composting and an organic waste system, but we haven’t applied for any formal certifications yet.
Internet Access
Internet is available on the farm.
we are closed for the season and will open at the end of April-26
We’re looking forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our farm!
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Poultry farming
Cattle farming
Sheep or goat farming
Raising of other farm animals
Dairy farming
Forestry
Meat processing
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Holistic management
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
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