Hello dear Wwoofers,
we are a family of three and moved to Denmark in 2022 to fulfill a lifelong dream to live on a farm and near the sea. In 2023 I, Catherina, started my organic flowerfarm at Hejsager Strand. I'm currently in the process of certifying the farm being organic. Our family practices the organic way of life for more than 25 years now as it completely matches our convictions. Also part of our family are our 2 dogs, 4 cats, 20 chickens (free range and just held for the eggs and the joy they bring to us) and some other tiny pets. All our animals are from shelters or were rescued out of bad conditions.
The old farmhouse has to be renovated and we are still working on it. Thats why we offer an own trailer for our Wwoofers, situated in the garden of the farm. From there you have a wonderful view at the sea and the surrounding landscape. Near the farm (about 900m) you have access to a wonderful, big, sandy beach. We often sit there and look at the sunset and with any luck we also can watch some porpoise. You also have the oportunity to live in an own, tiny bungalow on a farm nearby, it depends on you.
In december 2024 we renovated our tiny farm shop, where we now are able to sell our flowers, vegetables, fruits, hand crafted goods, candles and more. We will continue with renovation projects and we like to do that in an environmental-friendly, ecological way! We would be glad if some Wwoofers with a building- and renovation-background would join us, to add their experience! But of course everyone is welcome, no matter what you like to contribute! We would also like to produce more jam and other delicious durable products as well as bread and tea. Next summer we want to start with a tiny farm-cafe, providing coffee and cake. New ideas and knowledge are also very welcome!
We would love to welcome ecological interested people from all over the world to expand our own horizons! And we would also share our personal approach to organic agriculture.
The typical work on the farm starts in the morning at about 8 a.m. with feeding the animals. After that we sit together for an extended breakfast, where we also are talking about the work for the upcoming day.
During spring, summer and autumn we are sowing, planting or harvesting flowers (or flowerbulbs), vegetables and fruits. We also have to water a lot, as it is often very dry during the summer. Thats why we are also collecting rain water from our roofs. We don't use landscape fabric to avoid micro plastic in nature and food, thats why we have to mulch and weed a lot. Depending on the season we are sometimes going to a farmers market in Germany, as we are not far away from the german border.
As we enjoy a really extended breakfast at about 9 a.m., we just take a snack at lunch time. In the evening we are always cooking a warm meal together. Usually we work for 4-5 hours each day (of course not during weekends).
If you want to go to town (Haderslev being just 15 minutes by bus), you can join the bus not far from the farm or go by bicycle. There is also a bike path near the road to Haderslev and we can lend you a bicycle. Of course you can also always come with us by car, when we are going to Haderslev for shopping. Its a lovely medieval town with a beautiful pedestrian zone, a market twice a week, a wonderful park with a big lake, a cinema and a lot of nice cafes and 2nd hand shops.
I also want to mention, that we are normally eating no meat, as we are mostly living vegetarian. Sometimes we "fill in" with some fish, but we are not able to provide meat regularly. We cook and eat lots of vegetables, also eggs from our chickens, regularly cheese and other vegetarian or vegan food. And last but not least we like cooking together and getting to know local meals from the regions, where our Wwoofers come from. So if you also like cooking, you are always welcome to show us some new recipes!
We are looking forward to new friends from all over the world!! 🤗🌻
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Wild foraging
Flower farming
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Bakery
Green Building
Methods or systems
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Production farm
Certified organic
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14.8
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