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Fridhem
Fridhem is at the heart of the small traditional village of Stjärnsund, Dalarna. We are a holistic retreat and course centre and there are lots of interesting people who have been drawn to live here. We have a large old course building from 1890 and a two hectare forest garden that are great places to learn practical skills.
Our centre has a 1GB fiber internet connection which makes it ideal for volunteers who need good connectivity during their travels.
We are a small team and you'll be most welcome to contribute your skills and enthusiasm. We have regular Yoga, Qigong and Dance events you can participate in.
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About the experience in: Stjärnsund, Sweden
Australia
Fridhem is a magical place that can provide an escape from the rush of busy life to everyone! The people are kind and caring, the village is quaint and beautiful and the nature is stunning. Completely recommend <3
23 days ago
About the experience in: Stjärnsund, Sweden
Spain
My experience in Hedemora was really positive.
I had time to connect with myself, enjoy the moment, and take in some amazing views.
I met some great volunteers and locals, and I was able to connect with them and learn a lot just by spending time together.
One of the best parts for me was the football matches, which happened almost twice a week.
I loved playing with both kids and adults — everyone was super friendly and welcoming to me.
This experience will stay with me for a long time.
It really helped me reflect and set some goals for my future.
24 days ago
About the experience in: Stjärnsund, Sweden
Germany
I had almost no idea of gardening before I came to Fridhem – which was no problem, because the inhabitants of the community showed my all I had to know. I had a very warm welcoming by the other volunteers and community inhabitants. Lovely people I had a bunch of interesting conversations with. It was my first time living in a spiritual community with all the yoga and some rituals. Very inspiring! Single thing to criticize are the prices for laundry and pick up – not what I expected for volunteering. Nevertheless: Stjärnsund is a incredibly lively village surrounded by beautiful nature!
about 1 month ago
About the experience in: Stjärnsund, Sweden
United States
Had the most amazing time at Fridhem this month! The workload was reasonable and at your own pace, which gave us plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and lake. The community made us feel so welcomed from the first day, especially the volunteer coordinator, Kelsey. The other volunteers were also amazing and it was cool to live with people from all over the world. There’s always something going on in the community, so we got to try new activities we never would’ve done otherwise. Highly recommend a workstay at Fridhem!
about 2 months ago
About the experience in: Stjärnsund, Sweden
China
I experienced so many firsts at Fridhem — my first time volunteering, my first time in a spiritual community, my first time living in a village that feels like a fairytale. I helped in the kitchen, made clay crafts, planted onions, joined a women’s circle, saw acro yoga, and paddled a canoe on the lake for the first time and so on.
I’m really thankful for this journey and I’ll always treasure it. I loved every person in the community —everyone was so kind and warm. I could express my feelings and preferences freely, and I found a rare sense of safety and comfort.
I’ll miss you all very much.
about 2 months ago