Help us with outdoor gardening projects and enjoy nature near Oslo, Norway

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  Description

  We are an Icelandic Dutch family and have a large house right beside a river, we bought it because we liked the place so well. But since we live and work much of the time in Oslo too, we really would like some help with the maintenance of the outdoor areas or other small projects.
  When we are in Oslo working with research, you'll have the place for yourself.
  
  The place is wonderfull to visit the forrest, kajakk, Sup, swim, take a sauna, fish or just relax with a book or nice food.
  
  Each of us speak different languages like norwegian, icelandic, dutch, english or italian (the kids) .
  
  We are used to receive people as guests.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Live in a quiet place with a wonderfull view over the lake, peace, enjoy the seasons, the weather and the natural surroundings.
  
  The place is about 1km from a small village, so you are not completely isolated.
  
  We are happy to borrow you a boat, bicycle, Sup or kajakk and provide you with tips on what to discover in the surroundings or in Norway in general.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We have a lot of garden projects like;
  ** cutting of grass and bushes
  ** forrest cleaning, pathways maintenance
  **cut wood for winter
  **removing old fences so animals
  dont get stuck
  ** paint the boat with a new layer
  **etc, etc.
  
  Or help us to reach our dreams like:
  ** building a natural playgarden
  ** creating an outdoor shower
  ** building an outdoor kitchen
  ** build a shelter for the kajakks closer to the water
  ** etc
  
  Many possibilities, and depending on your skills we will find a task. We are happy for all help to maintain and improve the place.
  
  * workawayers will help in our private home and garden and not in spaces in use by paying guests.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Icelandic: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  Norwegian: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are a multicultural family having 4 nationalies together and speaking 5 languages. Although we do not all speak each of them.
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  Accommodation

  We have a separate building on the property with a small apartment, where you can sleep in a private bedrooms with place for 2 adults and a kid, or just you.
  (we rent it out otherwise)
  You'll have your own space with a sofa and tv, easy cooking gear and share acces to the garden, shower and large kitchen with us. Thats what you'll find in the main house.
  
  If you rather camp thats possible too, lots of grass and tents available. :)
  You can cook you own food(we will provide with groceries) or eat with us, when ever we are there. Or catch a fish (biggest forellriver) and find berries and mushrooms in the forrest 😊

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  What else ...

  This is our first time trying this concept and hope it will work well for both of us. We have experience with receiving guests.
  
  The place is easily accesible by car. The bus to Oslo (1.5 hours) and Besseggen (1. 5 hours) stop very nearby.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have a good and reliable Internett connection and work often from home ourselves as well.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have lots of space for a camper and are easily accesible.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Dogs are welcome.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

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