Welcome to an old farm in beautiful surroundings in Norway

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15/11/2018
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2018

Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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Description
Under construction :-)
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Other
Help in the house
Animal care
Help
Under construction :-)
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As a workawayer with us, you will learn about norwegian coocking, and traditional celebrations. You will learn som handcraft, and how we use the mouintain in farming. We will do what we can to help you experience the local souroundings.

If you come in the winter, we will teach you how to skii, and you are welcome to spend a Norwegian christmas with us.

You will meet, and learn from other workawayers.
Languages spoken
Norwegian, English, some Swedish and German
Accommodation
There are a few possibilities here:
• A room in the hosts house, sharing the toilet with the family. The shower is located in another building.
• A room in the second house, sharing the toilet with the family. The shower is located in another building.
• A small, one room, traditional cabin with two beds, sharing the toilet with the family. The shower is located in another building. It is a very quiet and cosy cabin with a 'green' roof and it lies just a few meters from the main house. Perfect for nature lovers.

There is a high probability that you have to share a room with another Workawayer. In all cases you are sharing household with the family.

*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️ Because rooms are sometimes for short periods used for B&B, it depends on the situation what possibilities are available, you might also have to change room during your stay.
What else ...
During my stay with you I would experience how to be a volunteer, learn from other hosts and bring this experrience back to my own farm.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
In return for board and lodging we expect 25 hours per week (approx. 5 hours a day). We like to look at it in a flexible way, so if you want to make more hours one day and less the other, that's an option. Please keep in mind that this should be a win-win

Photos

My Photo Album

WW's and some of the family, august 2016

WW's and some of the family, june 2016

WW's evening, when not playing ball outside, summer 2014.

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The ideal summer for everyone - both on two and four legs ;-)

An overwiewpicture of the mouintainfarmarea

From the farm museum

The house for the older generation built in 1966. A new appartment is being built in the basement

The garden cabin

The mainhouse, thimber originally from 1666, with an appartment

an old house for foodstorage is now the farm museum

The farm from the air

Feedback left by and about host (71)

12/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Leon)

Flexible, and positive. A yes-man! Handyman with practical skills, knows how to handle power tools and drive a tractor. Interested to learn new skills. Always contributing. We are grateful that you came our way. Hope to se you again.

(Excellent )

08/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Leon) for host

Amazing people, Amazing place. stayed here for 7 amazing and memorable months, made friends and learned a lot.
couldn't ask for a better place to stay.
i will miss you all deeply.

(Excellent )

29/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host

Anne Helene and Konstanse gave me the opportunity to spend my first Workaway stay at their farm and I have to say it was a really, really nice one. The people were friendly and always helpful, there was always something going on and - apart from that - Norway is just a beautiful country. Thank you all for that experience, I would definitely… read more

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(Excellent )

13/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Joana) for host

Amazing.
It has been a great first experience in Norway. I really enjoyed the time I had spend there.
I would like to say Anne Helene's farm and all her family are very nice and funny.
I'm going to miss it.

(Excellent )

30/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)

The workawayer did not show up as planned, and did not cancel or leave a message.

(No show)

08/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Félix) for host

I was there for 2 months and i can only say thank you for everything. I have learnt a lot there, not just about the work in the farm but also about norwegian culture. I have had very good coleages during my stay there. I take with me great experiences and friends. I would also like to thank Anne's family: when Gard is home it's impossible to be… read more

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(Excellent )

28/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Tarquin) for host

Thank you for a great work away experience. It was so lovely to stay in such a nice place in a beautiful valley with open fields, forests and rivers. The family and other Workaway’s were very welcoming and the work as described above. Thank you all for the sports games, bbq’s, waterfall walks, shared dinners, feeding the animals, cups of coffee &… read more

(Excellent )

22/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (sara) for host

I spent just a week in Anne Helene’s farm because I fell sick before coming and I didn’t have lot of time to spend in Norway (and Anne Helene was very understanding about this).
It was a wonderful experience, I picked berries and painted a wall, it was great all the time spent there with people of different countries.
The place is wonderful in the… read more

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(Excellent )

10/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Glen) for host

I was fortunate to stay on the farm for a month. Had a blast, got to meet some awesome people and get a taste of the Norwegian culture. Anne and her family were very welcoming and you instantly feel at home. Over one short month it was hard to move on. The work was practical but never draining. You really feel as though your always helping, and… read more

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(Excellent )

07/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host

I spent almost three weeks at Anne's Farm, it was my first workaway experiences and it was really great! With the family members and the other workawayers it was a big social group, we had a lot of fun and always something to lough about. I never felt lonely or bored, we went for walks to the river, made a hike, played volleyball, board- or card… read more

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(Excellent )

06/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jake) for host

Spent a great month on Anne Helene's farm. I made some good friends, some of which were human. Some had great passion and flavour, others were a bit raw. The family were very welcoming and have a good sense of humour. The work was enjoyable, interesting and kept me on my toes. I'd highly recommend this place and I wish I had stayed longer.

(Excellent )

03/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)

Genuine, polite, fysically strong, confident and independent. Fast learner, popular with the rest of the family and workers. Helped with animals, garden, woodwork, and some maintainannce. I is a perfect cook.

Would realy like to have Jake stay here longer. Hope to see you for the skiing in the winter season.

(Excellent )

10/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)

Alice is the perfect workawayer. Interested, organized, independent, trustworty, tough, handels big and small jobs. She is patient, efficient, offers to help, nice with people and animals. Despight her young age, se is responsible like a grown woman. There is not many girls like Alice. Se cooks, saws, fixes things, drives a tractor, knows how to… read more

(Excellent )

23/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rosie) for host

Oh my goodness Anne Helene, my Workaway subscription ends in 1 hour 58 minutes and I am only just writing my feedback- I am so sorry! So anyway, I arrived at Sygard Toft in March 2016 and spent nearly three months there. I can honestly say that I miss it every day. Anne Helene and her family are so wise, warm and funny- they gave me a brilliant… read more

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(Excellent )

04/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Joana)

Independent, healthy, unscarred and analytic. Those are the first words that comes to my mind, when I think about Joana. She was a god listener, and genuinely interested in the family and the other members of our ww-team. She was a good supplement to our little “farm-community”.
Although she is not a Viking size girl, she still does the work as… read more

(Excellent )

23/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Joana) for host

I left this farm one week ago after expending two months there. My experience in it has been wonderful, I can only be thankful for all the moments I've lived there and for all the things I've learnt from Anne Helene and his family and from the others workawayers. All of them made sure that I was feeling like a member of the family from the first… read more

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(Excellent )

04/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Mikael & Joana)

Mikael is a genuine, open minded positive and funny guy. He made me laugh so many times. He is interested in self sustainability and possibilities for a better future for everyone, and therefore always positive to learn more, and new skills. He has god social skills, is flexible and is always offering a helping hand. He is a good god member of a… read more

(Excellent )

25/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mikael & Joana) for host

After spending 3 months in this beautiful farm I assure you that I am not disappointed of this experience !! I got a lot of skills that I never expected to get !!
Taking care of different animals, painting, building, repairing, Anne Hélène can teach you so much things you will never get the time to be bored !! And if you are curious enough you… read more

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(Excellent )

04/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ruben)

The first thing that comes to my mind when I am writing Rubens feedback is that he was constantly making me feel good. He brought a lot of god moments to our house with his calm being, his smile, sense of humor and his knowledge about anything I never even heard about. He is a reflected young man, and I will miss our conversations.
He helped with… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa was our first "carpentress" Her way of being calm when she worked influenced me in a very positive way. She is very accurate and does solid work. She helped changing windows, painting walls, repairing and maintaining all sorts of things. Taking care of the animals, and helping in the garden. She was a social person, who was a perfect… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

Dear Anne Helene,
finally I wrote a feedback. I’m sorry, that I did it that late (let’s say it’s almost too late), but I didn’t want to miss the possibilty to thank you for the amazing time I had at your place.

Since the first day of my arrival, I loved your place and it felt like home. Despite the wonderful landscape, it’s the people who… read more

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(Excellent )

08/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Pieter)

Pieter was a perfect guy to have around. He plays the piano like a god, and drives anything on wheels. (He even flies, not that we used that skill, but it says something about this guys capacity). He started out helping with all kinds of work around the farm, maintenance, driving the tractor, and even riding the horses. Picking up everything he… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Pieter) for host

Where to begin recommending this place? I have been lucky enough to rent a room on this beautifully located farm when the owner decided to become a Workaway host. During my stay of almost five years, I’ve had the opportunity to help around on various occasions, with all sorts of different thing to be done, together with many volunteers, all with… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Elisabeth)

(No show)

12/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Miro & Nicol)

Mira is a polite, hard working young man. He enjoyed working independently, but was also liked by the others as a part of the team. He can be considered to be a "handy man" when he was familiar with most tools and had good practical skills. The main job was putting in new windows, and painting on of the farm houses. In addition to working with… read more

(Excellent )

11/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Miro & Nicol) for host

Im glad that I got oppurtunity to live in this nice farm. That was my first experience with farm work and I enjoyed it. I stayed 1 month and I had so many nice days with this family and workawyers.. Playing vollybal, badminton, cricket, jumping on trampoline, trips to the mountains and many others.. soo good! :) This family is very social, we had… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2016

Left by Workawayer () for host

I've spent 6 weeks in this wonderful farm and I didn't see time go by. Anne Helene and her family are very nice. I felt like the farm was my home and I didn't want to leave. I learned so many things about farming activities and Norway, ... The animals were so cute and the landscapes were beautiful. As my first experience with workaway, I couldn't… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandre)

It has been a great experience hosting this young man. He is truly a big resource for anyone that needs help with practical work. He helped with the firewood, maintained the mountain farm, built a log shelter where he chopped down the tree’s needs, built fences, gates, a smoke for fish and meat. In addition to that Alex is a real genuine young man… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Alexandre) for host

I left from Anne Helene's farm a week ago . i hade a great stay a the farm the place an seroundings are amazing . this farm hase alot of history and i am happy that i was able to be a par of it and help in the projects to maintain the main farm and the mountain farm with if quite amazing that such old establichements are still in a great shape .… read more

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(Excellent )

05/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host

I spent my last days of summer with Anne and her family. Now I'm glad that I took the advantage to volunteer for a very active and dynamic Norwegian family. I helped with various small works, picked some berries, cleaned in farm etc. Most enjoyable part was helping in Anne's farm shop - there was very cozy and pretty, I could spend there all day… read more

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(Excellent )

02/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan )

This guy is one of a kind. Our family could not have hoped for a better volunteer. Jonathan is genuine, warmhearted, qurious, calm, adaptable, positive, teachable, and easy going. He was liked not only by the family, both young and old, but also friends and pupils in the shoolproject. When Jonathan left it was like saying goodbye to a dear member… read more

(Excellent )

27/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Vladimir) for host

It's hard to say something new and original, when host have so many good and descriptive feedbacks.
Nice place to be, very organised and
neat. Anne and her family are welcoming, forthcoming and very experienced host. It was a pleasure experiencing Norwegian winter, and to celebrating christmas and new year with them and other nice workawayers.… read more

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(Excellent )

05/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)

Daniel will be remembered around here. Not only the family and friends (animals), but also neighbors, the local band, farmers and other ww’s. He had a way of getting in contact with everyone with his outgoing behavior, and the positive attitude towards both work, and people no matter age or gender.
He was no doubt he toughest on the outside, and… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

I stayed here from the beginning of April until mid June 2014. It was GREAT.

Straight away I felt myself go into farmer mode - I tried to look the part, but apparently I was 'dressed too cool for the stable'. It was one of the best back handed compliments I've had. I guess wrangler jeans aren't really made for the farm after all..

Hanging out… read more

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(Excellent )

26/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (roos)

Sarah is a one of a kind. She found her place here at the farm in no time. It was just like she had been her for ever. Everyone liked her. Her social skills is good, and the way she communicated with the pupils (even without using language) was amazing. She is a natural! The pupils still ask about her. She did creative work concerning the school… read more

(Excellent )

11/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (roos) for host

I spent a wonderful time here.
I was welcomed very heartly. everybody cared about me and wanted me to feel confortable. I even got a ride to lillehammer.
Anne helene, her family and all the people connected to this farm are very open and talkative. I felt at home right away.
My tasks were well structured and always made fun. There was no day like… read more

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(Excellent )

26/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Alexa) for host

Tusen Takk!.. to my Norwegian family. I'm so glad I found this farm on workaway and made the leap to come here. I've been taken into the family home and made to feel so welcome by everyone.
The work here is interesting and varied; from helping with the animals and working on projects together with the pupils. All the animals are super sweet..… read more

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(Excellent )

09/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexa)

Alexa is on of the best ww's ever ! She does her tasks without being told, and can she what needs to be done. She always offers a helping hand. Not afraid of trying, and learning new things. Not afraid to get her hands dirty or using tools. The animals are always taken good care of. A brilliant an creative cook, and help in the house. She have… read more

(Excellent )

11/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Santiago)

Santi is a very positive handyman. He did all kinds of jobs at the farm. He was always determined to do things in the best possible way, and also eager to learn new things. In addition to beat-boxing with Gard, he would be spending time with the family and the other ww’s, having interesting conversations, watch movies or playing games. He was… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Santiago) for host

...and it´s so important to grab what it´s "really" going on, what most of the times just means to do not anything at all, just leave the colours running by themselvs in order to appreciate a stunning music impossible for our hands. And don´t do anything while "you" are working with a shovel that makes you sweat; and don´t do anything when you are… read more

(Excellent )

26/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Bárbara & Núria )

Barbara and Ricardo's contribution to the project this summer was building, painting, organizing, berry picking, animal care and other varied farm tasks. They also helped with the cooking, and some cleaning.
But how to give feedback on two completely different persons, with different personalities and skills?
Barbara is a warm loving person,… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Bárbara & Núria ) for host

We arrived to Norway in the middle of July,the sunset was around 11pm, the days were warm and everything was green. The summer green gradually changed to Autumn colours although we had many unpredictable sunny days until the end of our stay in the middle of September. Anne Helene's farm is an idyllic place on a beautiful valley where you can get… read more in contact with the beautiful everyday changes of nature and still have a nice time with people from different corners of the world. There is a lot to do in the farm and Anne Helene makes sure that you get the job that better suits your skills and she is also happy to teach you new things. We enjoyed the everyday farm work as also helping renovate the barn for Anne Helene's future projects. Bárbara painted a lot and improved her "brush" skills and also had the opportunity to contribute and have fun with some creative projects. Ricardo was motivated to organise different spaces around the farm and he improved is building skills and learned a lot with the different jobs he did with wood. The working hours passed quickly and everywhere we looked we had fantastic views under a beautiful and everyday different sky. Working with the animals was fun, relaxing and always enjoyable. The horses are friendly, may fall asleep while cuddled and a very small and old pony named Martini made us laugh a lot. The sheep and the goats like to have long conversations about food and the piglet, chickens, ducks, geese and rabbits will be always happy when you came around. Two cats may be the perfect company when you start working very early in the morning, they will follow you around or lay down close to you. And of course, Bruce, the energetic goofy Spanish dalmatian that is running around the farm all the time, is the perfect mascot you will always remember. There are schedules that make life easier to both workawayers and to Anne, but there is also a lot of freedom for you to make your own day. Besides work, the farm is a cozy place to spend time, we loved just being around the horses and the other animals, go down to the river for a swim, explore the forest nearby full of wild raspberries, hang out on the grass, enjoy a nice meal outside or just spend time with the family and other workawayers. Our free days were also filled with long walks and nice bike rides. You can easily reach Lillehammer, other small towns, mountains, waterfalls, forests and you are never far away from nature. If you have your own vehicle you can of course explore more far away, we wish we had it because the farm is located in the middle of Norway, close to so many natural treasures. One of the best experiences we had here were the incredible three days that we spend in the mountain, between the Langsua and Jotunheimen national parks where Anne Helene has a very cozy cabin, the perfect refuge after a day hiking in the forest and in the mountains surrounded with beautiful and wild views. Anne Helene was kind enough to drove us there (the second time we made it!) and we came back to the farm with bikes. We truly recommend this long downhill bike journey with spectacular views. By the way, don't forget to have the biking kit with you in case of a flat tire! We for sure want to came back to explore more of these beautiful area.

In the farm you live in a family environment and we felt welcome to be a part of this environment with nice dinners, a lot of laughs, board games, birthdays, tasty tasty cakes, conversations and the firsts cozy fires in the house. Anne Helene is a good host, has a nice sense humour, and it was always a good sign when we heard her singing while working. She has very busy days and her love and commitment with the farm, the pupils and other projects are admirable. We had good and unforgettable moments there with the family, volunteers, tenants and friends of the farm.

On the last days we had the rare chance to see Northern Ligths in the area, it was an exciting moment, although the full moon didn't allowed us to see more bright colours. It was magical though. This was a perfect first experience in Norway. A perfect summer in a a truly beautiful place, with interesting and fun people!

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(Excellent )

05/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

Anne Helene is a caring host who makes you feel at home right away. There's something interesting to do everyday, so if you get bored here it's your own fault. Whatever you're good it, be it carpentry or handcrafts, Anne Helene can find a job to suit you. Her family, boyfriend, friends, and the other workawayers make a multicultural community of… read more

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(Excellent )

16/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (wayne) for host

It is extremely difficult to find anything bad to say about Anne Helene, her family and the farm itself. I have been trying really hard to think of something but I came up with very little. I suppose the thing that bothered me the most about this place was when the day came that I had to leave, because I had become rather friendly with a young,… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Pete & Erica)

They came for 3 weeks on a short notice. It started positive and got even better. You can ask Andy and Dylan anything; painting, feeding animals, weeding, cutting grass, drilling cement holes, high pressure washing and fencing. They have some practical experience, and are organized and efficient volunteers. Cooks the nicest meals, are polite and… read more

(Excellent )

08/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (Pete & Erica) for host

My friend Dylan and I had the pleasure of working and staying with Anne Helene for a few weeks, and we are so happy that we did! We were immediately taken in like family and well taken care of. She went out of her way to make sure that we got the most we could out of the whole experience. The work was good, the food was great and the family and… read more

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(Excellent )

15/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Nathaniel)

Authentic and polite, always in a good mood, drives the tractor, and can handle different tools and machine’s. The best cook, and has good social skills.
The other Workawayers says “Nate was easy to work with, positive all the time and was conscientious to others. He had a good attention to detail, was systematic, and creative.”
Would have… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Nathaniel) for host

I felt warmly welcomed by everyone at the farm. The work is interesting and varied. Anne Helene has the courage to allow for a great deal of freedom, so initiative is nurtured. Mind you, there will inevitably be some sort of machine which will could have helped finish any given task quicker, but true craftsman are proud of their methodology

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(Excellent )

21/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Lenka)

Independent, healthy, happy, singing, unscarred. Those are the first words that comes to my mind, when I think about Lenka. She was always in a good mood, and that also made us happy. She was a good supplement to our little “farm-community”.
The first look, she could be mistaken for a city girl, but when she started the work, she did it in a… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Lenka) for host

No words can describe my first workaway experience with Anne Helene and the family. I feel so grateful for having this opportunity. I´ve spent 5 weeks in this amazing place and felt like at home from the first moment. I enjoyed spending time with all animals and people as well :-)Thank you for interesting conversations, that made me learn more… read more

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(Excellent )

22/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Erik & Jesse Taylor)

Jesse Taylor Cole
Jesse was a creative and social worker. We really enjoyed his company. He had good carpeting and other practical skills. Floor building and different maintaining jobs were easily solved. He had creative ideas, and started with building a “hobbit-hole”, which will be a big asset during our children camp this summer. He handles… read more

(Excellent )

08/07/2013

Left by Workawayer (Erik & Jesse Taylor) for host

Our experience living and working on the farm was truly wonderful. Our two months on the farm feel almost like a dream. Anne Helene acted as a surrogate mother to me during our stay and we really felt an integral part of the family and community.

The farm is a wonderful place to learn and try new skills, and Anne Helene is very open to ideas… read more

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(Excellent )

29/01/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael)

Rafael is an easy man to please. He loves all kinds of food, especially meat. Strong hard worker. Made us laugh a lot. Very good skills with horses. He did a good job training on of our young horses. Easy to ask for a helping hand with anything.
Sometimes we could experience, maybe because of the the different culture and backgrounds, that we… read more

(Very good )

22/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (Rafael) for host

-beauty of the place: 5 out of 5 balalaikas

-localization: 5 out 5 matryoshka (really near Follebu, 10 min walking, and aroundhalf hour bicycling from Lillehammer

-integration with the locals: 5 out 5 shashkas (despite the typicaly shiness of norwegien people, Anne Helenne family will put a lot of effort in showing you around and culture… read more

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(Excellent )

18/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Beth & Huw) for host

This was my first experience of workaway, and it's made me eager for more! Anne Helene and Thea, everyone on the farm really, are so welcoming, and although I was only there for two weeks, I felt at home. The work was varied, and often didn't feel like work at all, because it was just so nice to be spending time outside in such a beautiful place.… read more

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(Excellent )

15/09/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Celine)

The first thing that comes to mind, thinking about Celine’s visit to our farm is that she has a natural gift with animals. She takes care of them, with great consideration and warmth. She could see what was needed, and did the job without any hesitation or delay. I felt good every time she rode off with one of the horses. Celine is physically… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2013

Left by Workawayer (Celine) for host

This was my first experience with workaway and I can only say I was very lucky to meet Anne and her family! This farm is an unbelievable place, where I almost didn't want to leave. I've enjoyed every day and it was so much fun to meet new people, learn about tools and farmwork. I could try so many different things, such as tractor driving,… read more

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(Excellent )

15/09/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Steffen)

Steffen has been with us for a month, before going to school in Norway from 26th of august.
The first thing that comes to my mind when I am writing his feedback is that he was constantly smiling and being positive. He brought a lot of happiness to our house with his laughter and guitar playing and singing. He even said he liked painting, because… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Steffen) for host

Freedom. That's the word I would use to describe my stay. During the month I stayed here I had the opportunity to do so many things, if I wanted and when I wanted to, of course within reasonable guidelines. I think the vast majority of things I did are already described in the other feedbacks, so I will not elaborate on that, however I would like… read more

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(Excellent )

19/07/2013

Left by Workawayer (Shahaf & Seagull) for host

This was my first Workaway experience.
I am thankful from the bottom of my heart to Anne, Thea, Konstanse, the animals and everyone else. This place helped me develop in a lot of different ways, even though I stayed here for only 5 weeks.
I was in a shock for a week since I've got here because of the nature, the weather and the nice people… read more

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(Excellent )

29/05/2013

Left by Workawayer (Jozsef) for host

I stopped by for a short time and found friends. The months I've spent on the farm made me richer in a way I never even imagined and the experience is a massive inspiration and influence!

If you're interested in honing your existing skills or learning new ones, both the place and the host will offer you plenty of opportunity to do so.
From… read more

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(Excellent )

07/04/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (GRIFFON)

Loic is a wood magician. There is nothing that he can’t transform from the simplest piece of wood to the most incredible furniture or practical device. He was also good with all kinds of maintenance. His creativity and eye for what is possible and necessary, is amazing. There was not a practical task that he could not solve. We appreciated that… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2013

Left by Workawayer (GRIFFON) for host

This farm is an amazing place to stay, in the great Norwegian countryside !
Living with the family was a great experience as everyone is easy going, friendly and generous ! I really enjoyed working there and helping out with a lot of different tasks. I had fun taking care of the two goats ! ;-)
And there is always Thea to entertain you and the… read more

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(Excellent )

21/10/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Jakub)

Determined and interesting young man, good social skills. Independent hard worker, that puts his effort into doing good quality work. Jacup showed everyone how workawaying can be a perfect combination with travel and experiencing nature and mountainhiking. Thea misses the chessplay ;-) Good luck with your further travels.

(Excellent )

23/09/2012

Left by Workawayer (Jakub) for host

I can't imagine a better start in Workaway than staying with Anne Helene, Thea and the rest of the gang (including other workawayers).

From the first day I felt as a member of the family. Anne Helene put an effort to treat everyone fair and make visitors feel at ease. You can work on your own project, spending your working time the way that… read more

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(Excellent )

12/08/2012

Left by Workawayer (Norbert) for host

What can I say about this host... Staying with Anne Helene and here family is really a special experience and a pleasure. Never met more hospitable and kinder people in my life. They take so good care of you!

There is a lot of work to be done in and around the farm. Always something going on. But the work is never stressful or dull. Doing jobs… read more

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(Excellent )

05/06/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Norbert)

My family has been priveliged to have Norbert staying with us now since february 2012. He is a reliable, predictable and hard working man. He can both work alone on different tasks (nothing is to difficult), and is also nice to work together with. He is cooperating good both with the family and with other workawayers. He also takes good care of… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Mary)

Mary is a beautiful genuine person. It only took a few minutes for her to enchant us. She brought a lot of joy to our family, and shared with us her warmth and smiles.
She taught us her skills with the horses. She is disciplined, and works very hard. Picks up new skills fast, and is showing a lot of joy when she is learning something new.
I… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2012

Left by Workawayer (Mary) for host

I just got back from staying with Anne Helene and her family and had an amazing time. I don't think you could find a more generous, welcoming or interesting host. Even after a very short time I felt completely at home on the farm, which is set in the middle of the most beautiful landscape. All the animals are great, especially the horses, who are… read more

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(Excellent )

16/07/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)

Dear Ana, thank you for sharing 8 weeks with us. Thea's spanishgrades has improoved :-) you are a good and very patient teacher, and a good friend.

Ana has the most contagious laughter, and is always in a good mood. The other workawayers also enjoyed her company. She is a hard worker, and picked upp new skills every day although the tasks given… read more

(Excellent )

19/06/2012

Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host

I've been with this family two months and I've to say that they made me feel like i was at home.
In my case Anne Helene and her boyfriend Tommy helped me track down the history of my Norwegian ancestors. I am very greatful for this.

There is always a lot of different things to do at the farm and for the organization. If you are not experienced… read more

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(Excellent )

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