About Sandvikengården
Course and camp site by Värmelns beach since 1931
WELCOME TO US
A place for everyone
Sandvikengården is located in the middle of the forest by the shore of Lake Värmelns in western Värmland. It is a course and camp site, a hostel with just over 30 rooms and 100 beds, with its own bathing area, a church and a canoe center with just over 30 canoes.
Sandvikengården is not a luxury hotel and does not have the ambition to be one. The luxury at the farm lies in the nature, the community, the food, and the care that goes into everything. People come here to be met, to learn something new, and to find peace.
30+ rooms
Hostel with over 30 rooms and 100 beds in beautiful nature
Kayak center
Just over 30 Canadians are going canoeing on Lake Värmeln
Private chapel
Chapel with daily prayers – Laudes, Sept, Vesper and Completorium
Swimming spot
Private beach at Värmelns beach with pier and sandy beach
Since 1931
Our history
In 1931, the first new building was completed 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 facility with a hostel, canoe center, and a chapel of its own.
The first confirmation camp was held in 1960 and since then almost 2,000 young people have participated. In 1998 the interest association Sandvikengårdens Vänner was established with the mission to promote the development of the farm. Today the farm welcomes groups year-round and organizes courses and camps for all ages.
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EFS – Evangelical Fosterlands Foundation
Sandvikengården is owned and operated by EFS – Evangeliska Fosterlands-Stiftelsen, an independent organization within the Church of Sweden.
About EFS
EFS was founded in 1856 as a revival movement within the Swedish Church, 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 put significant efforts into the work of the mission association. As early as 1861, the EFS decided to begin missions outside Sweden’s borders. Today, the EFS operates in Ethiopia, Eritrea, Tanzania, Iraq, Somalia, India, Malawi, and Syria.
EFS in Värmland
EFS in Värmland consists of a group of approximately fifteen mission 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 about 1,850 members within three districts: Karlstad, Skara and Gothenburg.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE FARM
Staff & Community
Everyone who lives and works on the farm together forms the Sandvikengårdens Kristna Sommarkommunitet. The staff offers a warm atmosphere and care. The entire farm is a drug-free zone – no alcoholic beverages are served or allowed.
The staff of the farm 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 volunteers.
Contact us
Feel free to contact us with questions about courses, accommodation, or group visits!
⛪ Summer Community
The Sandvikengård summer community is a Christian community that works, prays, and lives together at Sandvikengården during the summer months. Prayer is held in the chapel three to four times a day – everyone is welcome to participate!
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