About Sandvikengården
Course and camp site at Värmeln beach since 1931
WELCOME TO US
A place for everyone
Sandvikengården is located in the middle of the forest on the shore of Lake Värmeln in western Värmland. It is a course and camp farm, a hostel with just over 30 rooms and 100 beds, with its own swimming area, church and a canoe center with just over 30 Canadians.
Sandvikengården is not a luxury hotel and has no ambition to be one. The luxury of the farm lies in the nature, the community, the food and the care that lies behind it all. People come here to meet, learn something new and find peace.
30+ rooms
Hostel with over 30 rooms and 100 beds in beautiful nature
Canoe centre
More than 30 Canadians for paddling on Lake Värmeln
Private chapel
Chapel with daily prayers – Lauds, Sept, Vespers and Compline
Bathing
Private swimming area at Värmeln beach with jetty and sandy beach
SINCE 1931
Our history
The first new building was completed in 1931 after the EFS in Värmland received the property as a gift. Since then, the farm has grown from simple Bible courses and camps to a full-scale course and camp farm with a hostel, canoe center and its own chapel.
The first confirmation camp was held in 1960 and since then almost 2,000 young people have participated. In 1998, the Sandvikengårdens Vänner association was formed with the mission of promoting the development of the farm. Today, the farm welcomes groups all year round and arranges courses and camps for all ages.
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EFS – Evangelical Homeland Foundation
Sandvikengården is owned and operated by EFS – Evangelical Fatherland Foundation, an independent organization within the Church of Sweden.
If EFS
EFS was formed in 1856 as a revival movement within the Church of Sweden, with the aim of gathering those who were passionate about the gospel and wanted to work within the church. EFS places great emphasis on lay involvement, personal faith and mission.
Thousands of volunteers make significant contributions to the mission association's work. As early as 1861, EFS decided to begin missions outside Sweden's borders. Today, EFS operates in Ethiopia, Eritrea, Tanzania, Iraq, Somalia, India, Malawi and Syria.
EFS in Värmland
EFS in Värmland consists of around fifteen missionary associations with nearly 200 members. The activities are concentrated in Kristinehamn, Karlstad, Säffle and Sunne.
EFS Värmland is part of EFS West Sweden with an office at Hjälmared Folk High School outside Alingsås. The district has 46 associations with approximately 1,850 members in three dioceses: Karlstad, Skara and Gothenburg.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE FARM
Staff & community
Everyone who lives and works on the farm together forms the Sandvikengården Christian Summer Community. The staff offers a warm atmosphere and care. The entire farm is a drug-free zone – no alcoholic beverages are served or allowed.
The farm's staff consists of a farm manager with overall responsibility for bookings, hosting, finances and operations, an assistant manager and a farm steward, as well as seasonal staff and volunteer employees.
Contact us
Please feel free to contact us with any questions about courses, accommodation or group stays!
⛪ The Summer Community
Sandvikengården's summer community is a Christian community that works, prays and lives together at Sandvikengården during the summers. Prayers are held in the chapel three to four times a day – everyone is welcome to participate!
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