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We are an Irish couple that have moved to a house in Rauland, Vinje, Norway with our joyful 20 month old baby boy and 4 year old boy. We’re looking for some help! My name is Michelle and I am married to Declan. Declan runs different music and arts festivals and events, and I work in a department of traditional arts in a university, currently researching a very old Irish vocal practice and its benefits for our health and wellbeing. We are a relaxed, quiet and easygoing family - Declan doesn't drink, and since having babies I don't drink much nowadays! We love music, arts, history, yoga and good food. We are looking for a calm, caring and creative individual that is happy, flexible and independent. Non-smoking individual preferable to come stay with us and help with day-to-day living. Someone who likes cooking and being around a toddler and is willing to play with our fun and active children is preferable. We would prefer if our workaways were over 23 but we are open to younger workaways. We also have a preference for those who have lived away from home and are interested in exploring the area. Thank you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Self development
Movies & TV
Events & social
Culture
Performing arts
Music
History
Yoga / Wellness
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Rauland is a beautiful small village set in the mountains and beside the stunning lake Totak. It is known for its excellent skiing. A short walk from the apartment you can find cross country ski tracks. (Snow normally arrives some time in November!) Also a short walk away you can get the ski bus to the ski centres if downhill skiing or snowboarding is your thing (there is a possibility to rent ski equipment cheaply locally). As your work hours are mostly in the evening you are free to go skiing, hiking, exploring or whatever you like during the day! It is also a good destination if you like drawing, painting or photography :)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need some help mainly with household chores. Cleaning, cooking and some creative play with the boys - 4 to 4.5 hours a day, 5 days a week. These hours will mainly take place in the evenings (from about 15:30 or 16:00). If you are good at organising and working out how to make spaces more beautiful or practical we welcome that also!
We are happy to host a workaway for a week or two before Christmas or for longer term in January or February 2026.
We encourage you to get out and explore this beautiful area. We would like you to enjoy your time here as much as we enjoy having you.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Irish: Intermediate
Norwegian: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am interested in learning more Norwegian and I am happy to support a workaway wanting to improve their English.
Accommodation
You will have a room in our three bedroom house and share our bathroom and facilities.
The house is not big so we appreciate our workaways being considerate sharing the space.
What else ...
Rauland is also known for its idyllic traditional log cabins, rose maling design on the cabins, crafts and hardanger fiddle traditions. You can wander and learn about these traditions in the local museums and university department.
And we can share some of this knowledge about local traditions and Irish traditions if you like!
Rauland is located along the Hardangervidda, a national park.
Rauland is also close to the UNESCO World Heritage town Rjukan, a great destinations for a visit. For some more information see: visitrauland website
Our house is about a 30 minute walk from the village of Rauland, in the scenic area of Austbø (with local swimming pool and well-known Lega cafe). Rauland is a popular ski destination - both cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. There are cross-country tracks near the house and there is a ski bus that travels to the slopes. If you would like, there is an opportunity to rent skis from the ski centres or cross-country skis from the library.
Haukeliespressen bus NW180 goes from Oslo to Åmot Vinje Kro. Åmot is a 20 minute drive from Rauland. There are connecting local buses from Åmot to Rauland.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a decent wifi connection and you can work from your room or the sitting room when it is free.
Space for parking camper vans
There is a parking space for camper vans at the nearby hotel car park (a workaway last year parked there).
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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Tomomi cooked some lovely meals for us, did some cleaning and played and took care of Liam. With a baby sick… read more
Michelle was very kind, friendly, and warmly welcoming, always ensuring my comfort throughout my stay. Liam is a lovely, smart, and energetic boy, and I truly enjoyed playing with him. Although Tedhg was unwell for… read more
Declan and Michelle are very welcoming, kind and friendly, and their little boy Liam is simply lovely !!
I spent three weeks in their home, mainly with Michelle and Liam while Declan had to travel for work. I had a great time with Michelle, it’s very interesting to discuss with her, and despite my low level in english… read more
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Tomomi cooked some lovely meals for us, did some cleaning and played and took care of Liam. With a baby sick… read more
Michelle was very kind, friendly, and warmly welcoming, always ensuring my comfort throughout my stay. Liam is a lovely, smart, and energetic boy, and I truly enjoyed playing with him. Although Tedhg was unwell for… read more
Declan and Michelle are very welcoming, kind and friendly, and their little boy Liam is simply lovely !!
I spent three weeks in their home, mainly with Michelle and Liam while Declan had to travel for work. I had a great time with Michelle, it’s very interesting to discuss with her, and despite my low level in english… read more
I spent 2,5 weeks with Michelle and Liam while Declan was working abroad.
Michelle is a very kind and trustful person and she did everything to make me feel welcome. Although Liam was sick for the first days he is a lovely, smart and cute toddler.
Most of the time I helped… read more
Baltimore was stunning as well, we had so much fun exploring the islands and towns of West Cork. 10/10 recommend.
