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Share family life and help with gardening, DIY and eco projects on our small farm in Høydalsmo, Norway

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  • Last activity: 11 Nov 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello! :)
    We are a family of 4 (soon 5) humans and lots of dogs, a few cats and tons of wild animals living close by.

    We are building a small farm with thoughts of green life and living. We want to be able to open the farm up for the public. "A place for all people, in all stages of life". In other words. We want to be an arena for people to get together, figure life out or just to seek happiness in daily life.

    We have a big vegetable garden and want help with this as well. You may have your own patch to grow your own vegetables in, or we can start you off with a new patch. Make it your own, take pride in your projects and we'll have lots of learning and fun together.

    No alcohol allowed on the property.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are building something new in the rural district of Norway. We live in a small tight-knit community where you will experience Norwegian culture at its best. We also do lots of things "the old way", meaning you can learn traditional building and maintaince.

    The polar dogs are used for mushing. Who has not heard of the famous norwegian Leonhard Seppala and the serum run after the Disney movie Togo. Mushing is an old Norwegian tradition that you can take part in.

    We work close with the kommune and have accsess to a lot of cultural heritage. Some through a few nearby museums.

    We live by the old Telemarks Kanal. Where boats are sluiced from sea level to 79 meters above the sea.

    Lots of old Norwegian cultural to take in.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Eco projects - zero emission house, recycling, dirt factories, out-house.
    Gardening - Planting vegetables, flowers, trees, fruits, berries, etc.
    DIY and building projects - Making nature trails with different tasks, signs. Making clothes from wool etc.
    Animal Care - We have 12 polar dogs, 2 cats and are going to get chickens, pigs and maybe some goats.
    Farmstay help - Help us with all farm related tasks.
    Help around the house - both handywork, cleaning and other chores.
    General Maintenance - There is always something to do at a small farm.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Danish: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Norwegian: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We would like to learn about your culture and language. Also we really want to be able to share ours as well.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer a small one-room-house seperate from the main house. This is sleeping and retreating quarters only. Beds clothing storage and a fireplace. It serves its purpose and is a cosy place. We have a shared bathroom in the main house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Time off can be spent traveling, borrow a car from us if needed. Visiting local attractions. Taking the dogs mushing. Competing in dog mushing. Make your own projects. We also offer a trainer course for those who wish to persue or learn more about dogs and become an instructor. Or just relaxing at the farm or taking a dog for a mountain hike.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have internet at the accomodation, but also we have a big office not to far from the farm that can be accessed.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Almost any size

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Any legal pet is allowed to bring. Cleaning and making sure your animal do not damage property is your responsibility.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 185352254329

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