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Come and help out with a new sustainable smallholding in Våler area, Norway

Norway
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We are a small family of mum and son (14) and also three tentants, living 60 minutes east of Oslo in Norway with our dog (corgi), two cats, bees, turtle, peacocks, ducks and chickens. We're practicing a sustainable approach to gardening and life in general, using organic and permaculture principles as a part of this. We are open and spiritually inclined people dedicated to improve ourselves and our lives in accordance to nature. e have different interests like making arts and crafts, making products from nature and holistiv healthcare.

We both speak fluent english and enjoy good food, boardgames, yoga, singing, dancing, walks, gardening and just being.

Nature surrounding the smallholding is peaceful and beautiful. Lots of possibilities for meditations and walks in the forest.

Food is all homemade and nourishing. We can accomodate different diets.

Looking forwards to hearing from you who would like to take part in our new adventure on this little farm to be, helping us out with whatever is needed in and outside :-)

Task to expect is: cleaning inside and outside, taking care of animals, carrying and moving junk that is left here from previous owner (its a lot!), gardening, building, cooking painting, and similar tasks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn about permaculture, norwegian traditional ways of life, and caring for animals in a responsible and loving way. Selfdevelopment, healthy lifestyle and eatinghabits as well as yoga and healing - whatever you might be interested in around the field of holistic life.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Cleaning up things from outside, gardening, building, putting up fences, tending the animals. Also housework, cooking, painting, cleaning and more :-)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
German and English
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in a room.
What else ...
Våler is a lovely, rural area. Close to many great bushwalks and swimming opportunities within reach. Closest shop is around 5/10 minutes drive. There is no public transport, so I need to drive you if you do not have a car. Internet is something I need to find a solution to. Also I am sensitive to mobile phones and need to be away from them. Offline is fine.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 148885538293

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7 Apr 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Priska)

I said yes for Priska to come here without thinking to much, just from a good vibe that I got. - And I will always be happy I did! She came with such a great energy both for working, as well as socially. I felt we created a positive space here together with the others. Filled with all kinds of experiences. Like making nourishing meals together,… read more

(Excellent )

21 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Priska) for host

How to find the words to describe this first experience as workawayers..
It was incredible ! ✨
Eva is a trully sweet soul. Her son and friends living on the farm are wonderfully warm, kind and welcoming ❤️
If you love animals and cuddling, you'll find your happiness ! Funny looking clown chickens, heavy breathing ducks, attention seeker cats,… read more

(Excellent )

29 Jan 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Elisabeth & Luise)

Dear Luise and Ellie. Where can I start? I saw you pictures and profiles here, and suddenly you were here, lighting up our little farm with your amazing presence! I was so happy to host you here, in all ways. Happy for all fun moments, artistic projects, games, all the good jobs you helped us with. Helping out when the loose dog came, with… read more

(Excellent )

29 Jan 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Ulrike)

Dear Ulrike. It was a short, but great stay you had here with us. I was amazed over how much you helped us in this little time!! Cleaning up the garage was a very helpful task. It was a big gift for our little community to be. I also enjoyed our short meetings and hope we will have more time in the future. I felt sorry that you had a hard time… read more

(Excellent )

30 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer (Ulrike) for host

Dear Eva,
I have wanted to write to you for so long.
I'll take the time to say thank you for your invitation.

I am very sorry that I had an allergy attack at that time and was therefore not socially acceptable.
I was very happy to meet you and I think it's a shame that I had to leave earlier.
Despite the allergy I brought with me, I am happy to… read more

(Excellent )

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7 Apr 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Priska)

(Excellent )

21 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Priska) for host

(Excellent )

29 Jan 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Elisabeth & Luise)

(Excellent )

29 Jan 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Ulrike)

(Excellent )

30 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer (Ulrike) for host

(Excellent )

21 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Mathieu) for host

We stayed a month with Priska in Eva's place as a first workaway experience and it was incredible. Eva and the place are exactly the same as on the description : welcoming, warm, friendly and we felt as members of a family for these shorts weeks.

There are so much possibilitys for long walks or hiking, and the tasks we did were quite enhancing !… read more

(Excellent )

30 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Valentin Leonard) for host

Its a beautiful place and beautiful people (Eva, Kim and Nathaniel). I had a wonderful time there, the work was rewarding and very variable (as the property is very large and Eva has lots of ideas how to improve it - Kim, too) and the animals are adorable. My vegan diet was no problem at all, we often cooked together.
Work included tasks like… read more

(Excellent )

28 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer (Severine & Simon) for host

Eva's place is perfect for someone who likes to be alone and in the nature. Her place is quite silent and obscure. Unfortunately there is a lot of trash on her property from the previois owner which has to be removed. We were most of the time alone due to Eva's work. However we had a great time there. We had to do lots of different things, like… read more

(Very good )

31 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host

Eva is just one of a kind, I Never met Someone, who I felt very close with this soon! She and her friends are very friendly, beautiful, independent, strong and inspiring women. I learned so much at her place about eating organic, meditation and health. She and her son Nathaniel were always very welcoming and loving people and even though I got… read more

(Excellent )

31 Dec 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)

Ceyda had a short stay here over Christmas. She is a beautiful person, very friendly,accomodating, polite and communicative. It was lovely to get to know her a bit and she helped me to prepare for Christmas here in a good way. Unfortunately she got homesick and left after a few days, which can happen when it is the first time away from home.

All… read more

(Excellent )

31 Dec 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

I really enjoyed meeting Sarah and receiving her help here in my time of moving houses. She is a lovely person to host as she is easy to communicate with, open and positive as well as doing her tasks well. Hereby recommended highly! ❤️

(Excellent )

8 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I only had a short stay of 2 weeks with Eva and her son Nathaniel in beautiful Norway. Eva is a really kind and warm-hearted person and always fun to be around! Unfortunately, I couldn’t spend a lot of time with her because she was working during the week, but at least we had the weekends 😊 I was happy to be around 3 other workawayers with whom I… read more

(Very good )

6 Nov 2020

Left by Workawayer (Carolina & Andy) for host

Our first step in Norway couldn't be better! Eva is super welcoming and a very inspiring woman, she gave us much more than what we gave to her! We had a great time in her cosy house and an incredible cultural experience! Missing our yoga sessions and the healthy food. Hope to see you again soon <3

(Excellent )

1 May 2019

Left by Workawayer (Albert & Sandra) for host

It was my first workaway experience by Eva and Nathaniel and i enjoyed each day being there! They are very friendly, i felt myself like being the member of the family. Perfect place for somebody who like to be in the nature, and try what real norwegian life is!
Eva is the best host you could ever ask for and a person to keep for your life. It’s… read more

(Excellent )

18 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Albert & Sandra)

I was lucky to have Albert come as a last minute rescue for my huge move of the smallholding I have. He has been a perfect help and good company too as he is friendly, polite and down to earth. He knows quite a bit norwegian too. Working well and hard, I would not have made it without him. He was digging up fruittrees, cleaning, lifting and also… read more

(Excellent )

28 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host

Eva and her son were my first Workaway experience and I couldn't be happier with my stay. They were very warm, kind and welcoming. I got a chance to learn Norwegian culture through food (Norwegian Lamb and potatoes), language (her son is a super kid who was very patient with me), and film (Edmundsen and Norwegian fairytales). Most of all, I love… read more

(Excellent )

28 Feb 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)

We really enjoyed sharing our life for some time with Tom. He is positive, pleasant to be with and was a wonderful help for all our households needs. Highly recommended! :)

(Excellent )

15 Jan 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sylvain)

Thank you Sylvain, it was lovely to get to know you and to have you as part of our family for some time. We enjoyed your harmonic, positive presence , good help and company a lot! Bon voyage et merci.

(Excellent )

1 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer (Sylvain) for host

It was a real pleasure to meet Eva and her family and get some great time with them.
Eva is a sweet and generous person and her kid is fun and friendly (with supersleds!).
Thanks also to the interesting traveler grandma and to the father with their exciting stories from the Lapland!
Otherwise, their animals are easily accessible and the place is… read more

(Very good )

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Come and help out with a new sustainable smallholding in Våler area, Norway

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