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6 Apr 2025
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Description
In Rissa close to Trondheim city, we are building up a aquaponi-system/wintergarden, sculpture-garden included permaculture-system over time. We welcome students who wants to learn more about aquaponi, permaculture, making sculptures in concrete, and perhaps wants to be model for full scale sculpture?
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Live in a small beautiful coastcity in Norway, getting known to the culture-life and new friends in town. About 1 hour to Trondheim city. Learing about gardening, sculpture-making and permaculture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Be a part of the art and garden-project.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Navajo: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I can teach in english and norvegian
Accommodation
Big house and garden.
What else ...
You can read a book, take a walkabout, archery, sailing a catamaran, jump in the sea, play a instrument etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 15686255514c
Feedback (24)
19 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Martí) for host
I see Børje has changed his project! It is amazing how he keeps on fulfilling his ideas in so many levels!
I had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him during almost a month on board of the beautiful boat, where I hade one of the most amazing times of my life. He is shuch an inspiraiton for both professional and personal levels, he will… read more
I had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him during almost a month on board of the beautiful boat, where I hade one of the most amazing times of my life. He is shuch an inspiraiton for both professional and personal levels, he will… read more
24 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
I've been here for three months and sailed the coast from Fløra to trømso! I've been part of the project "in the same boat" and it has been so inspiring for me! Børje is a super nice and generous person, you will not regret it!
And Norway is amazing, but who doesn't know this!!
And Norway is amazing, but who doesn't know this!!
14 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host
The boat was my home for about 5 weeks. And it was a great and also intense experience! Starting from the challenging norwegian weather in February/March, amazing nature to the immense amount of plastic. Be aware that the days can be longer than expected, because everything also depends on wind,weather, waves- garbage (there is a lot).
Although… read more
Although… read more
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19 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Martí) for host
I see Børje has changed his project! It is amazing how he keeps on fulfilling his ideas in so many levels!
I had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him during almost a month on board of the beautiful boat, where I hade one of the most amazing times of my life. He is shuch an inspiraiton for both professional and personal levels, he will… read more
I had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him during almost a month on board of the beautiful boat, where I hade one of the most amazing times of my life. He is shuch an inspiraiton for both professional and personal levels, he will… read more
24 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
I've been here for three months and sailed the coast from Fløra to trømso! I've been part of the project "in the same boat" and it has been so inspiring for me! Børje is a super nice and generous person, you will not regret it!
And Norway is amazing, but who doesn't know this!!
And Norway is amazing, but who doesn't know this!!
14 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host
The boat was my home for about 5 weeks. And it was a great and also intense experience! Starting from the challenging norwegian weather in February/March, amazing nature to the immense amount of plastic. Be aware that the days can be longer than expected, because everything also depends on wind,weather, waves- garbage (there is a lot).
Although… read more
Although… read more
29 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Luuk) for host
I spent about 50 days on board and it was an amazing experience! We were sailing in winter, so it was really really cold. Børje is an incredibly talented person, with a seemingly random and enourmous array of skills. The work itself is hard sometimes, and there is lots of it, but the incredible nature and the comfort of the boat make up for it.… read more
3 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
I spent nearly a month on the boat and had such a fantastic time. The boat itself is stunning. The scenery is even more stunning. Børje is a fascinating person...he is mysterious and continued to surprise me with all of this life stories and philosophies. I have never slept better in my life after days full of activities to be lulled to sleep… read more
18 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Leo)
Leo is a fantastic nice, kind and interesting person. He gave a lot of positive energy for the crew on the ship, and I will definitly recomand him for other host! And ofcourse he is welcome back in the same boat that he joined this year:-)
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Leo) for host
wow, where to start. the whole adventure was amazing!
I joined the boat at Bodo and Børje hosted me at his boat-house for 7 weeks during the summer.
I learned a lot from this experience, this was my first ever trip alone and 1st time workawaying, so I was quite nervous as the beginning but Børje knew how to handle me hahah. Børje is very nice and… read more
I joined the boat at Bodo and Børje hosted me at his boat-house for 7 weeks during the summer.
I learned a lot from this experience, this was my first ever trip alone and 1st time workawaying, so I was quite nervous as the beginning but Børje knew how to handle me hahah. Børje is very nice and… read more
7 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sien)
Sien was very positive and helpful onboard here and the project "In the same boat". My best recomandations!
(Excellent)
25 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sien) for host
I've spent around a month on the boat and I can tell you that it was THE most incredible experience. The people, the landscapes, the boat and of course the fenders made my first workaway adventure one I won't easily forget. Børje is a fantastic generous person, who makes you feel at home! Someone who accepts you as you are and sees the world in a… read more
7 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Muller)
Pauline was a very positive and helpful person onboard here and the project "In the same boat". I give her my best recomandations:-)
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Muller) for host
Few month after ... Sorry but not so connected !
This place and its captain.. What a story ! I spent 1 month and a half with Borje (sorry I don't have your special letter ..<3) and the crew. We all had a special connection, something that feet well and maked this journey confortable and amazingly FANTASTISK.
I learned new things every days and… read more
This place and its captain.. What a story ! I spent 1 month and a half with Borje (sorry I don't have your special letter ..<3) and the crew. We all had a special connection, something that feet well and maked this journey confortable and amazingly FANTASTISK.
I learned new things every days and… read more
7 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthieu)
Matthieu was a very positive and helpful person onboard here and the project "In the same boat". He also did some good filming with his drone and edit different videclips onbord:-) My best recomandations:-)
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Matthieu) for host
I've spent one month on board and I can tell you that it was amazing and one of my best experience. The landscapes with the boat are just incredible! We are all in the same boat. I met incredible persons as well and the captain Børje is a crazy and unforgettable person, who makes you feel at home and learns you a lot of things!
Matthieu D.
Matthieu D.
18 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Emilia) for host
I spent two months here. Börje is kind, generous and makes you feel very welcome and like a part of the family when you are there. The work is not too much and in your freetime you can enjoy the amazing landscape :)
2 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilia)
Emilia has been a very good helper on our farm and a good friend in the house:-)
(Excellent)
12 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Gerard)
Helpful, kind, clever, nice, good helper, friend and person:-)
(Excellent)
19 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Gerard) for host
I stayed with Børje for one and a half month, and I had a great time. Børje is very nice and welcoming and I felt very at home. The work was fun and varied, and not too hard. We had a lot of laughs and a lot of nice trips. I definitely recommend this place :)
12 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Flora) for host
I spent three weeks with Børje, Daniel and Anton and I enjoyed it very much! Great atmosphere, great conversations and a lot of interresting work and opportunities. Børje is giving his best to enable workers a pleasant and rewarding time on his farm, which I really had!
The work was not too hard, not too much, and varied. You really are a part… read more
The work was not too hard, not too much, and varied. You really are a part… read more
27 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nicolas is a polite, responsable and nice person. Doing his work in a good way. I recomand him for other hosts:-)
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host
I spent one month at Børje's farm in August/September.
There never was time to get bored, there always were many opportunities in work or free time. The 'work' at the farm is very interesting and enjoyable since it is mostly centered around gardening, taking care of the animals, crafting leather equipment, working on wooden materials, helping with… read more
There never was time to get bored, there always were many opportunities in work or free time. The 'work' at the farm is very interesting and enjoyable since it is mostly centered around gardening, taking care of the animals, crafting leather equipment, working on wooden materials, helping with… read more
30 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ilia) for host
I had a wonderful experience at Børje's farm in Manger. I was looking for something off the beaten track and outside my urban-life comfort zone; I found what I was looking for. The work was hard but it enriched my skills and inspired me later on to appreciate nature and living by the land, doing "the simple things" as Jung put it. I also learned… read more
19 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Isaac) for host
Thank you Børje! Thank you so much for everything:)
I had a really great time at this place.
Børje is a very kind and generous Person and he is very good at inspiring people.
I learned a lot about sustainable life style, including underwater hunting, gardening, smoking your own fish and much much more.
On the free days I often joined Børje on… read more
I had a really great time at this place.
Børje is a very kind and generous Person and he is very good at inspiring people.
I learned a lot about sustainable life style, including underwater hunting, gardening, smoking your own fish and much much more.
On the free days I often joined Børje on… read more
15 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Natasha) for host
I had a great time Workawaying at Borje's farm. It is a beautiful place with a great atmosphere; there, I re-discovered the simplicity of life again and learned so much about being efficient and sustainable. And there is opportunity for so many outdoor activities. Borje is a great person, full of kindness and generosity and with so many… read more
9 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Giulia) for host
I met so great peolple!!I also liked living and working close to nature, and I learned a lot about different ways of living and permacolture... I miss Sami Radio.....and Radio Rock :P
8 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia)
Kind, helpful, friendly and a fantastic person:-)
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Desmond & Jillian)
Desmond is a very positive, helpful and friendly person that everybody likes. He playes guitar and sings good, and likes cardgames:-)
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Desmond & Jillian) for host
Living on Borje's farm was a great experience. If you're easy going, not afraid of a little hard work, and your interested in learning about the Norwegian Stone Age, I'd definitely recommend it! I'm going to miss that place :(
26 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Ally) for host
I had the best time working on the farm with Børje and the other workawayers from around the world! I learned the cold smoking process from start to finish, and am so excited to show off my new knowledge as soon as I can. Go here, you won't regret it!
1 Feb 2013
Left by Workawayer (lborka) for host
I spent two wonderful week on Børje's farm and I'm very sorry that I couldn't stay more! I really enjoyed this simple and funny way of living life and learned sooo much even in these 2 weeks. Ireally enjoyed the time with Børje Louise and August, I really felt part of the family, they were all very welcoming and patients to me. I'm very thankful… read more
26 Jan 2013
Left by Workawayer (Johann) for host
I have worked on about six farms but this was definitely the best one! There is a big variety of animals and plants on the farm, so the work is never boring. Beside the work there many interesting outdoor activities going on. The food and the accommodation are also very good. I'm already looking forward to return to Børje's farm in April.
26 Nov 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Cara)
A fantastic and nice helper!
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2012
Left by Workawayer (Cara) for host
I had a wonderful time here- Borje is a lovely and generous host with a wonderful family and community. The area is amazing, work is interesting and varied, and there are opportunities for lots of fun extra activities like freediving, hiking, kayaking, and bowshooting. Work hours might not always be exactly set, but he always makes sure you do not… read more
26 Nov 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Eleanor)
Eleanor was a gift for our farm:-) Lucky hosts that will recived here!
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2012
Left by Workawayer (Eleanor) for host
Borje's farm was such a good introduction to workaway! Unfortunately I was only there for 2 weeks (wish it could've been longer!) but I really felt part of the family with Borje and Lasse, as well as the other volunteer Louise.
Delegation of work is quite relaxed and there's not much of a set routine or times, which suited me well. I learnt a… read more
Delegation of work is quite relaxed and there's not much of a set routine or times, which suited me well. I learnt a… read more
17 May 2011
Left by Workawayer (Linda_and_Thomas) for host
By working on Børje's farm we learned a lot: Once more we noticed, that some steps 'back' to the nature and simple living connect you with your body and soul. We were surrounded by stunning, peaceful landscapes including many possibilities like boat driving, swimming and diving - and Børje generously provides you with everything you need! In… read more
