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Stay and help an artist couple, on an ecological farm in Skiptvet one hour south of Oslo

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We are an artist couple, living on a small holding farm, situated in Skiptvet one hour south of Oslo, Norway. We aim to live in an echological way. We have two dogs, two cats and four riding and driving horses (Two yongsters). We farm vegetables, hay, berries and fruits for our own keeping. The farm is under development and we are in a slow process of rebuilding. Besides this we do visual art projects.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Help
According to the list above: we do need help with all the marked topics, but not at the same time, it depends mostly on the season!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Sami: Intermediate
German: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We live in a small wooden house, there is one bedroom for one guest inside the house.
What else ...
There is nice forest trekking opportunities directly from the farm. Moose and deer live in the forest.
Norway´s biggest river Glomma is a 5. min. drive or 15. min. bike ride from the farm. We have a small rowing boat. The closest town is Askim, 20 min. with bus.
Søssa can teach riding and horsemanship and academic art of riding on the farm horses and natural horse care.
As we are educated visual artists, gardner and landscape architect, it is natural to share our knowledge in these topics as well.
Note: We eat locally produced food, ecological meat, fish and vegetables. We can accomodate vegetaerians, but not vegans.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 931514557817

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8 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Grietje ) for host

I had a great stay with Søssa and Geir!!
So many beautiful experiences! Travelling, partying, taking care of their horses, traditional haying.
They live on such a beautiful place in a really nice house which has character! I had a really nice room.
I saw so many beautiful sights when we went to Valdres, I love how there are so many trees besides… read more

(Excellent )

20 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Michkel) for host

My stay with Sossa and Geir was great! I've always felt welcome, the work was great, and the food was some of the best I've ever had from a host. Thanks again for that! There are numerous ways to spend your free time in this area. From hiking to fishing, everything is there. Anyone who loves home-brewed beer is in good hands here. I would… read more

(Excellent )

10 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host

I stayed for 6 weeks at Søssa and Geir´s farm in Norway and had the pleasure to take care of their house, barn and animals for three weeks on my own. I could not be more thankful, that they hosted me very spontaneously. It is a peaceful place and probably the best place ever for city people to learn how to handle the quite. We had a lot of fun,… read more

(Excellent )

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Photos

Haugkallen

Tingeling

Along the Holsbekken creek

Making plans for Øvre Rinsgatd

Trailing around X-mas time

Máiste and Geir

At the farm, Søssa and Janena.

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8 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Grietje ) for host

(Excellent )

20 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Michkel) for host

(Excellent )

10 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host

(Excellent )

12 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer (Erik) for host

My 4 week long stay at Geir and Søssa's Farm was truly incredible, never before have I met so warm-hearted, caring and supportive people before. I learned so many new skills and experienced truly unique adventures during my time in skiptvet. The farm is very cozy and all the animals are really friendly. Søssa and Geir took me to many daytrips and… read more

(Excellent )

20 Jan 2020

Left by Workawayer (Madeleine) for host

Staying with Søssa and Geir for three weeks was one of the best workaway experience of my life. The energy on the farm and from the animals was fascinating and unique. Never have I met animals that is so eager to cuddle, that shows so much trust and feel so calm. And I totally think the animals gets this vibe cause of Søssa and Geir’s energy. They… read more

(Excellent )

21 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (Oyku) for host

Søssa and Geir, my appreciation towards you is really hard to put into words. Thank you for always making me feel welcomed, for enlightening me about topics that I did not even know existed (specificly on farming, horses and art), for appreciating every work I did and respecting my personal borders (and especially for the amazing food!). Meeting… read more

(Excellent )

13 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Manonfr2019) for host

Søssa and Geir are great people, inspiring and kind. I had a really good stay with them, their farm is a peaceful place, as their country, wonderful. I did work on the field, with horses, with wood, painting and cooking. I met friends and family of Søssa and Geir and I discovered a lot of inspiring things about animals, nature, art. The animals… read more

(Excellent )

16 Jan 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Pia)

Pia stayed with us for 10 days. She was a very soscial and easygoing person. She helped us in the hose and outside, and no task was indifferent to her. She also had personal initiative and found out what was needed. We will always hold our doors open for Pia!

(Excellent )

6 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer (Pia) for host

Søssa and Geir are great hosts, very interested people and nice company. I stayed at their place for about ten days and they made me feel at home from the very first moment. The work was outside, a lot with the horses or other things that had to be done on the farm, and my work was always appreciated. They also took me along whenever they went for… read more

(Excellent )

21 Sep 2017

Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host

TAKK Sossa, Geir & Maiste :) it was a beautiful, salutary stay at your special and wonderful place!
It couldn't have been better, miss it!

(Excellent )

4 Sep 2017

Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host

I spend 3 weeks at Sossa & Geirs place and I have had a great time. I felt really welcome and they tried to involve me in all daily activities. I could join them on a festival, at a familyparty in the summercottage and to a museum. The things I enjoyed the most were just the 'being together' while cooking and dinnertime, working with the horses… read more

(Excellent )

22 Sep 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (verenaj)

Verena is a likeable social person who is eager to work. She is practical, reliable and self going.
I can recommend her on the warmest, as we say!

(Excellent )

23 Jun 2016

Left by Workawayer (Stella) for host

I spent ten days at the farm this month and it was an amazing first workaway experience. Søssa and Geir are such wonderful people and so were all their friends and family who came to stay at the farm or who we met at the parties and exhibitions they invited me along to (forever grateful to Karolin for saving me when I missed my flight home). I… read more

(Excellent )

3 Jun 2016

Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Kaya) for host

I spent two wonderful weeks in March at Søssa and Geir's place, and I did love every minute of it. Since I was housesitting for them for just about half that time, I had a lot of time by myself / with the animals. If I come again, I also want to spend more time with Søssa and Geir; they're great people and there's a lot they can give :D
I had… read more

(Excellent )

6 Jul 2015

Left by Workawayer (David & Raini) for host

This feedback is supposed to be objective as possible, but I'm afraid I only can write of my own experience I made on this remote farm, seeing Søssa's blue eyes shine when she is genuinely excited or happy, seeing Geir's slight smile tingling his lips, when he set's for a small anecdote to tell. The two weeks I spent there in June enriched my… read more

(Excellent )

20 May 2015

Left by Workawayer (Marine) for host

Spend one month in the farm. Beautiful places, beautiful people. I miss them very much.

(Excellent )

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Stay and help an artist couple, on an ecological farm in Skiptvet one hour south of Oslo

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