HJULSJÖ WORKSHOP WEEK – Back to the Land 2.0

The Workshop Week is on location at Hjulsjö. This is a unique and thriving cultural-ecological community. The Workshop Week involves hands-on explorations of sustainability approaches, food issues, and design skills through lectures, tutorials, and design tasks. This will take place in connection with the local environment and with local partners in the region.

See Menu tab: Transport for info on Bus

When the bus arrives, there will be some tea and coffee plus fruit at the mission’s house. Sett up your tents at the camping area, have a stroll around the premises, become familiar with the facilities, etc. Our first gathering will be at the local Missions House (across from the campsite) in the evening around 6 PM (18:00), with a mingling activity and a ‘potluck /collaborative tasting’ dinner (see below).

If you arrive earlier call the course leaders +46 70 279 83 76 and inform them of your arrival time. You can set up your tent and help out.

Where is Hjulsjö? map

FACILITIES and ACCOMMODATION

The Missions House is our main location for meals & meetings.

CAMPGROUND (The cost for camping is covered by Konstfack)

The campgrounds are across the street from the Missions house. The grounds and facilities are run by Elin Mulderij who drives Landleva Hjulsjö a family sheep ranch, cafe and camping center.

Contact person: Ellen Mulderij Email: <landleva@gmail.com> http://www.lantlivisverige.se/

WHAT TO BRING

The summer in Sweden can be hot in the day however in August it could also rainy and chilly, especially in the evenings. Many activities of the course will be outdoors. Bring:

Clothes: Raincoat and waterproof boots, warm wool sweater, lots of socks, long pants and a knitted hat to sleep in. Summer clothes, swimsuit, sandals, sports shoes etc.

More stuff: towel, flashlight, ecological shampoo and toothpaste, mosquito repellent, thermos, water bottle.

Ticks – there are ticks in Hjulsjö so you should check yourself regularly (each day). Ticks are possible carriers of Borelia – so be careful.

CAMPING EQUIPMENT Please bring your own TENT, air mattress /thick pad and a WARM sleeping bag for at least minus 10 degrees! At the end of August, the evening temperature can fall under minus degrees in this area. During the last workshop, some participants brought summer sleeping bags and literally froze every night.

Shower & WC Outdoor sink for preparing lunch

Toilets & showers

Dry toilets in the red cabin (above photo) across the street from the camping area
WC’s in the Missions house
WC’s and showers at Motion center (showers require a cost, paid at the cafe)

Bathing, sauna & showers Bathing and washing in the lake by the campsite and swimming area is highly recommended! This is a classic Swedish tradition. Bring your own ecological soap and shampoo. There is also a wood-fired Sauna available by the lake, close to the campsite. Showers: camping facilities & Motion center.

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Other living arrangements

There are other alternative places to stay in the village, however, you will have to cover the costs your self. Link to: farmhouse , youth hostel , more on MTB website

Electricity There is electricity at the Missions house, cafes and at the motion center.

FOOD PLAN during the HULSJÖ WEEK (see menu FoodPlan)

Local cafe Here are some cafes that may be open: ( however they may have limited service.)

Lantliv cafe is a small shop/kiosk/café at the campsite where you can buy ecological jams and products and some very basic essentials.

Hjulsjö 103 cafe Next to the campsite

Motions Center café in the village across from the church

Recap of links

NOT IN HJULSJÖ

Bankomat and withdrawing cash: There is no money withdrawal at Hjulsjö. Regular credit/debit cards can be used for most things.

Systembolaget: Alcohol can only be bought in Sweden at the national monopoly stores called Systembolaget. There is no Systembolaget in Hjulsjö i.e. you must bring alcoholic drinks with you if you wish to have any.

Shops: Nearest Bank, Grocery, Systembolaget, clothes or other shops are at Hällefors or Kopparberg (see map).

Valuables: There are no lockers i.e. do not bring jewelry or other valuables!

FURTHER QUESTIONS?

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Send questions to email: backtheland@konstfack.se

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