Creating a fruit orchard & farm

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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Connect with nature: 66 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 59 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 7 days

The Experience

This is an historical place, famous far beyond Småland. We won it in a competition about the best project. Help us restore this beautiful farm! We have started planting a lot of organic fruit trees that will need a lot of care. There is also an amazing abandoned botanical garden which we want to bring back to life! We have big greenhouses for vegetables and buildings that need restoring. Lots to do at this wonderful place right at lake Åsnen!

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
European Union Passport
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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71 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hospitality

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

66 Get in touch with nature
59 Meeting international travelers
40 Practicing English
38 Learning about sustainability
31 Developing environmental awareness
17 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

50 12. Responsible consumption and production
28 11. Sustainable cities and communities
27 3. Good health and well-being

Wieteke

Netherlands

The host is truly a beautiful place. the lake, flower garden and view from the yellow house are gorgeous! the rooms for the volunteers were way bigger than expected (i thought the rooms on the pictures were guest rooms) & the staff house with living space, art supplies and kitchen is very cozy. the work was comparable to any restaurant/cafe job i've had in the past (in the netherlands). the staff is really kind & involved!! i personally loved the shared lunches/dinners, my little bike rides and reading/arts & crafts with a view on the lake :)

4 days ago

Rosanne

Netherlands

I highly recommend working at the host! The staff were incredibly kind, welcoming and always willing to help. My tasks varied, from assisting with food preparation and chopping vegetables to doing the dishes. The kitchen team explained everything clearly and patiently. One of the best parts of the experience was having our own space as the staff (including us volunteers). It gave us the chance to really get to know each other and connect. I spent lots of time with the other volunteers- watching movies, singing karaoke, swimming in the lake and exploring the beautiful surroundings.

17 days ago

Lia replied

Thank you Rosanne! I am sorry I didn't manage to write a review in time, but I can only recommend Rosanne :)

Laura

Spain

This experience was the best I could've asked for. This was my first time volunteering and I really enjoyed it. The work hours were exactly as previously agreed, they were respected at all times. I liked how open everyone is and how easy it was to communicate any issues or preferences, that made everyone closer to the staff and was much appreciated. The place is just beautiful and truly feels like home, and everyone there is awesome and has an interesting life story. Thanks for everything!

20 days ago

Lia replied

Thanks Laura! I didn't manage the review in time, but if you are reading this: we really enjoyed having Laura here, she is very cool and professional, and we can definitely recommend her!

Fleur

Netherlands

My time at the host was amazing!! The staff were so kind and thoughtful, always ready to help find a solution if something came up. Working hours were fully respected, which I really appreciated. Shared meals with the team and other volunteers made it easy to connect and feel at home. The rooms were cozy, and the staff quarters were perfect for relaxing, crafting, watching a movie or reading a book. There is also plenty of time to explore the beautiful area. And walking by the lake during golden hour was just my favorite thing to do! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone!

21 days ago

Lia replied

Dear Fleur, thank you for your kind words! I am very sorry I didn't manage to write a review. To other hosts: Fleur is absolutely wonderful, engaged and skilled, please take her!

malaika

Germany

I had the best time at the host. It was my first solo travel experience and it was truly great. I felt welcome from the first day. The whole staff was really nice and patient. All of the other volunteers were so sweet. We spent most of the time together and cycled to Urshult or took a swim in the lake. I applied for the garden/ renovation work, so my tasks varied a little. We renovated and painted the little boat house by the lake but you also can expect some weeding from time to time. All in all I would definitely recommend this place, it was wonderful.

24 days ago

Lia replied

Thanks Malaika and sorry I didn't manage a review in time! Malaika is very skilled when it comes to renovation and carpentry and she fits great in the team, we enjoyed having her here – definitely recommended!

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