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RAUNØY, MASFJORDEN
On the small private island Raunoy I have an old farm approx 1 hour north from Bergen, on the western coast of Norway. My father is the main owner, and this place is his birth place and where he grew up. We now use the island as a summer residence, so there might be short periods you will be on your own when we need to go back home for work. You can only get here by private boat, and I or my father will pick you up on the main land. No public ferry or possibility to arrive by car.
On the island you will meet my dog, one or two cats, some goats, hens and sheeps. While staying at our place, you can use the small island boat for fishing and traveling to the main land, or you can stay on the island were you can walk in the forest, take a swim (or snorkeling if you dare the water temperature) and feel free and close to nature. There are no cars out here, and only two houses on the whole island. Our house is occupied with 7 bedrooms (so you can have your own), kitchen, living room and bathroom. We have TV and 4G wifi. We get our water from collection tanks, and have hot and cold water to shower and wash with, but to drink we bring water from the main land.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience a local Norwegian family. Possibility to take the bus to Bergen and the surroundings in an easy way (short way from Salhus, a bit longer from Masfjorden). From both places you have many possibilities to go hiking in the mountains, and on the island you wil be close to the sea where you can swim, snorkle, paddle, or go fishing with the small island boat.
Help
RAYNØY WORK:
Water tanks: We collect fresh water from rain to water tanks. This year we will supply the farm with more tanks, and need help with the freight and water pipes installation process.
Cement casting: We need to fix the cement floor in the old barn, to use the area for retreats later this summer.
Concervation farming: This has been a farm once, but unused for over 30 years, it's not easy to start over again. If you have skills in farming, we really need your help.
General maintenance: On an old farm there is always work to do :)
Languages spoken
Norwegian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
RAUNØY is an old farm house with several rooms. You will have your own bedroom. Living room, kitchen and bathroom shared with the family and other workawayers.
We also have a house in Salhus, on the main land and closer to Bergen. Here you will live in my parents apartment, but have your own bedroom and bathroom. The kitchen and living room will be shared with the family. You are welcome to use this while visiting the city.
What else ...
You get to Raunøy by taking the bus 345 (Andvik) to Masfjordnes where you will be picked up by private boat. There is no public transport to the island, and not possible to get there by car (but you can of course take the car to Masfjordnes and park there if you have a car with you).
To Salhus you take bus 36+35 from Bergen.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
We have dog and cats so you can’t be allergic. Dogs that don't harm the island animals, are welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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My tasks were for example: to isolate the chickenhouse (so they won´t get cold in winter), to collect wild berries for the goats to eat and to go fishing.
Martin and Jorunn (Meretes´ parents) are very nice people and living with them almost felt like being home.
The work itself was easy and I was treated… read more
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My tasks were for example: to isolate the chickenhouse (so they won´t get cold in winter), to collect wild berries for the goats to eat and to go fishing.
Martin and Jorunn (Meretes´ parents) are very nice people and living with them almost felt like being home.
The work itself was easy and I was treated… read more
I had the pleasure to stay with Merete and her family for one month on their island in the norwegian fjords and it was just pure paradisse - The surrounding of the island and the island itself could be descriped as a… read more
Merete and her whole family were really kind to us and the others workawayers, the talks were always interesting and fun ! You always feel welcome to their home !
It was our very first workaway experience and we had an amazing time.
We've helped mainly on their island, Raunøyna. We've been… read more
Merete and her father Martin are part of the kindest people I've ever met, really interested in you and your life projects and always concerned about your well being. I wish I had more time to spend with them, but it gives me a reason to come back :)
During my stay I was also pleased… read more
