Borlǎnge Swenden visit with the Olsson Family May 17-18, 2026

 

 
Shannon & Colleen 
 
Red horse is a symbol of Sweden &  originated in this region

May 17-18, 2026

 
 
  
 

 Terrific night's sleep with thoughtful welcome gifts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beautiful home nestled in the forest 

 

 
Beautiful morning walk in the woods
 
Stream in the woods behind Petter and Shannon's home
 
 
 
Stora  Hyttnäst 
Stora  Hyttnäst is a beautifully preserved 19th-century bourgeois miner's estate located in the village of Sundborn, Sweden. Situated just 13 kilometers northeast of Falun, it sits directly next door to the world-famous artist's home of Carl and Karin Larsson (AI summary google)
 
 
door of shop
 
The library building was open, beautiful fireplaces in every room 

library


 
 ornate fireplaces in every room
 
 
All the street lamps had unique yarn art (I don't know knitting from crocheting)
 
We weren't allowed to take photos inside the Carl and Karin Larsson's home because their descendants still live there, however we enjoyed the gardens. Shannon has planted her garden from their plans.
 

 
poppy


 

The clothes the guides wore were designed by Karin in the late 1800's/early 1900's. for comfort. 

Simple lunch with most incredible bread underneath!  The non-alcoholic drink is sweet and supposed to tasted like Champagne


 

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