Enjoy helping in our garden and join us in Agder, Norway

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Now is the time to plan for next year.
We start up again in March, so now is the time to apply and plan 2022.

There are no problems with living in quarantine with us.

Well, enough about that, and a little about us..
We are a couple in the 50's that lives in an old house with mainly wood heating.

Our property is 4 acres and contains lawn and some cropeland, fruit trees and berry bushes.

We wish to develop our growing of vegetables, fruit and berries to be self sufficient.

We practice organic cultivation of vegetables and herbs. We make things out of driftwood, sewing, painting and other things that we need. We are creative and we are constantly finding new things to do.

We have chickens and cats.

We have a boat, enjoy outdoor activities like fishing. There are beaches, 1 km from the house. We live in a rural setting, 2 kilometers to the nearest shop.

We also like to go fishing, sunbading, relax, read and watch movies.

Workawayers live in their own house due to the quarantine rules
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will definitely have a development in the use of tools. Welcome to a pleasant atmosphere.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are interested in cultivation and composting to achieve healthy products. We use used things in our development. Work with garden, paint, art projects. At the end of the working day, we are all responsible for keeping our house clean and tidy. The tasks are very varied.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
German: Beginner
Italian: 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
Loft with 2 mattresses and shared bathroom. 1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom.
What else ...
In the weekends and after working hours you will have the opportunity to go fishing, stroll on the beaches, hiking in the mountains.

You will need your one computer!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have very good wi-fi connection.
Space for parking camper vans
Can be parked in parkingplace.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day 5 days a week

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18/11/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie )

When one hopes for gold and finds a diamond, thats Charlie!

Charlie is just a dream to live with.
He is such a knowledgeable young man that we became completely speechless.

That the English knowledge was very moderate, left no obstacle to having a good
communication. We learned a little French instead.

Charlie is a very good teacher in the… read more

(Excellent )

16/11/2021

Left by Workawayer (Charlie ) for host

I spent 5 beautiful (albeit rainy) weeks at Kyrsten and Edvin's house.
It was my first workaway and I won't forget it with all the time we spent.
I helped with various tasks such as painting, laying a wooden floor, building a shelter, maintaining the garden and the kitchen. With Kirsten we had a great time in the kitchen and exchanging recipes… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2021

Left by Workawayer (Mélanie & Guillaume) for host

Kirsten and Edvin have welcomed us so warmfully when we came at their place.
I felt so lucky to come there! Both of them have so many skills that they don't hesitate to share. We have eaten super good food like fish and especially desserts with other volunteer, Charlie!
Each task was proposed along what we prefer to do. Explanations were very… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Mélanie & Guillaume)

Mélanie & Guillaume was with us for a week.
Very nice couple.
They tried different tools and were given various tasks that were unknown to them.
They are both ambitious in their duties, and completed all work with the utmost accuracy.
3 stars in skills means that everything they did was new to M&G but they did it perfect with a bit for… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ludovic)

Ludovic is a fantastic young man, we have been lucky to have him here.
We are impressed with his work effort.
He did all kind of work to our full satisfaction.
He is kind and easy going.
We hope to one day meet you again.
Love from the us and the cats.
Merci.

Kirsten and Edvin

(Excellent )

30/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ludovic) for host

Wow, what an experience !! Great family ! Kirsten and Edvin are very nice and open minded !! I really appreciate my stay in this family ! It was always a pleasure to help in different kind of works and to learn with them !
Very nice cats and kittens !
I will miss you !
See you again I hope !
Tussen takk ! Skål :)

(Excellent )

29/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)

Your smile and participation in all the weird things we were doing was fabulous. The ability to live in a community creates a cozy atmosphere. We wish you all the best for the future Marie. Marie is very sociable and easy person to live with. Love from all of us.

(Excellent )

21/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host

My stay at Kirsten and Edvins house was just beautiful. The work never really felt like work and I had a very good time. Kirsten and Edvin are lovely persons to share a house with and I became part of the family. They are really interessted in who you are and want to get to know you. Also the food was unbelievable nice! The two and the cats are a… read more

(Excellent )

31/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Bart) for host

I stayed with Edvin and Kirsten for about 6 weeks. The time I spent at their lovely and unique place was really great. I did a lot of different jobs, and learned a lot about working with my (paper) hands. Not only did we work together a lot, also Kirsten and Edvind and their daughter Karoline took the time to show me the surroundings and do fun… read more

(Excellent )

22/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Janine) for host

Kirsten is a nice and happy person as well, as well as funny and she is a great guide in the area. Thanks for taking me on a trip in the area and the ones to the neigbours parties :)

(Very good )

06/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Janine)

Janine is a nice and happy person, easy to live with. She did a great job cleaning out old plants from the greenhous. And thank you for the good taste of banana pancakes.

(Very good )

06/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Pavel)

Pavel and Karolina are two wonderful people to associate with. They have done a great job here under rather chaotic circumstances. You arranged things wonderful, something we appreciated. Our greatest recommendation for these two. Thanks for a fun time, and we of course hope to see you again.

(Excellent )

02/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Pavel) for host

We stayed with Kirsten and Edvin for two lovely weeks. It was our first workaway experience and it could not be better! We were very lucky to stay with them in so peacefull place, what they created for us. Edvin and Kirsten are two nice people with a good heart and at the end, we felt like a part of a family. The boat trips, fishing, motorbikes… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)

Ryan is a very nice outgoing person and very easy to live with. He is a hard working guy with a lot of skills. Since we meet him for a year ago, we have kept in contact and he is also coming back again to stay. We always look forward to se you Ryan.

(Excellent )

27/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host

I just stayed with Kirsten and Edvin for one week but have known them for almost a year now. I have been using Workaway to travel for a year and I can say from experience that these two hosts really do care about their volunteers. Between the warm atmosphere and home cooked meals I felt at home very quickly.

(Excellent )

27/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Loic & Stephane)

Loic and Stephane are two charming French with lots of experience in several areas.

The work has been varied with insulation, carpentry and painting. They are very neat and precise, and maintains equipment after the job is performed. Stephane has decorated cabinet door and Loic have done different maintenance in the house. Self-working… read more

(Excellent )

10/02/2014

Left by Workawayer (Loic & Stephane) for host

This 3 weeks we spend with Kirsten and Edvin were wonderful, we loved the spirit of the house...colourful and warm, we really feel like being a part of the family. Thank you to Kirsten for the history lessons about Norway, even about France. I (Loic) found one more time a place where I feel like home far away from home. Like Loic says, i… read more

(Excellent )

18/01/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcin)

You two guys spinning around laughing for 4 months has been a wonderful time. All we did together like chasing the sunset from cleaning your ears was a big laugh. You have been supporting us 100% with all the events we have arranged summer 2013 and people just love you.

We are happy we also meet your friends and look forward to meet our big… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Marcin) for host

Since we were 19 we've been traveling aroung the world: France,Spain, Portugal, Dom. Rep. Aruba, Denmark.
This year we spent 6 months working and exploring Norway but thanks to you guys we understod how we should organise
our future journeys.

The most important are people who want to become a part of your world, who stays open minded no… read more

(Excellent )

02/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (Aneta) for host

Edvin and Kiki are positive and open. They made us feel so comfortable in their awesome home, we feel like part of a family. We really love their magic house with chickens, cats and bees
We spent together beautiful time with full of attraction. We are greatfull for the best holiday.
We could not have asked for a better Workaway experience and… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Aneta)

Dear Aneta and Paulina

Two wonderful warmhearted, hard-working girls, problem solvers and always in a good mood. They scraped and painted houses. Interior renovation, washing, cooking, dining in large parties. Is there anything you can´t do? Adult responsible girls that we didnt have to tell what to do, you just found your place in all the… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Olga & Berta) for host

Our first workaway experience has exceeded our expectations in all senses. From the first day we felt like home. Kirsten and Edvin are so charming and we enjoyed every time with them a lot. They allowed us to make the most of our stay and showed us the amazing place where they live: quiet, rural and so beautiful.
This experience has taught us a… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Olga & Berta)

Two lovely girls from Spain entered our house for 12 days, and worked with gardening, cleaning, baked cakes, coockies and maid food for us all. They clipped hedges, washed the chicken coop and general gardening. We have been on trips and have had a lot of fun together. Creative and helpful girls. We hope to see you again. Lots of kisses from us.… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2013

Left by Workawayer (Katarzyna) for host

I had great time with Kirsten and Edvin and all the people (and cats) in their cute house. The are both really nice, hospitable and friendly. I enjoyed the tasks I got, especially working around the huge party although on the other hand sometimes I felt like not needed. The atmospehre of a house is relaxed and cozy and the landscape of the area is… read more

(Very good )

25/07/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Katarzyna)

Katja was with us for 20 days. Her work has been domestic chores and gardening. She also assisted with a big party and should have control over that everything was washed and cleaned. Katja work independently until a certain point, and prefers to work together with others which is not always possible. Katja is a cute and nice girl and always… read more

(Very good )

29/07/2013

Left by Workawayer (Risto) for host

Kirstens and Edvins place was my first workaway experience. I guess I was lucky to have great hosts. They make you feel welcome to their home. Farsund is nice if you like quiet countryside. I was happy to live there 1 month.

(Excellent )

28/06/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Risto)

Risto has been a driving force and has had several projects that he has done alone. He is a pleasant person, independent and has a good sense of humor. Always pleasant and willing to new challenges as he has done to our full satisfaction. We have a deadline hanging over us and he has been a great help to beautify our property. We wish him a safe… read more

(Excellent )

02/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (Igor) for host

The most beautiful beach, warmest water and greatest summer life in Norway;) Best wishes for Kristen and Edvin and all friends, I hope one day I will back:)

(Excellent )

01/06/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Igor)

Igor did a fantastic job, removing all the paint from the house with a heat gun.

(Excellent )

20/05/2013

Left by Workawayer (Teemu) for host

I spend such a wonderful time with Kirsten and Edvin, also all of they friends are great persons. Working in this place was always fun, they give me many different tasks and I learn many new things. These people are very warm and creative. I never feel bored. I definitely will visit again in their charming home.

(Excellent )

06/05/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Teemu)

Thanks Teemu for a wonderful month, time went by too fast. The work you do is with the greatest accuracy, I have even learned to burn a tidy campfire. He is an insightful person performing the work with ease. A great attitude to the task: there is no problem, only solutions. Teemu is easy to associate with and a very nice person. We wish you a… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2013

Left by Workawayer (William) for host

I stayed with Kirsten and Edvin for almost four months and had a wonderful time at thar charming place in the south of Norway. The work was fun, varied and challenging, with the possibility of choosing tasks adequately suited to your type of skills and knowledge.

We had many pastime activities and generally an enjoyable time off work, with a… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (William)

William is a young cheerful man with many capabilities that quickly learn new tasks. He is very interested in learning new things and has helped us to make projects that we can use here on the farm.

He is an absolutely peaceful person to associate with. His passion for film has been a great pleasure. He is thoughtful and caring and the four… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Boaz)

Yosef is a sociable person and easy to live with. He works well with what he is being put to. His development of learning different jobs have gone forward, and we believe that working as workawayer will get him to grow as a person and to acquire knowledge. He has had great challenge with many different tasks and tries everything he gets set to. We… read more

(Very good )

17/03/2013

Left by Workawayer (Boaz) for host

Yes, this was my first Workaway experience, and it was wonderful!
I stayed with Kirsten and Edvin (and their cat, Frig) for two months.
The area is beautiful. You can walk to the beach, the nearby fjord, or take a hike to the mountains! The house is cozzy and warm.
Kirsten and Edvin are very open, and well travelled. I learnt a lot from them… read more

(Excellent )

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