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I WOULD LIKE YOU TO HELP ME COCREATING A BEAUTIFUL ARCTIC GARDEN AND GARDEN ENVIRONMENT CLOSE BY THE BEACH, IN A BIRD SANCTUARY NEAR TROMSØ, NORTHERN NORWAY?
HELP AND LEARNING POSSIBILITIES
Gardening
Construct wooden terrasses, Hygelbed and Living fences
Painting
Different indoor and outdoor activities
Learn to cook and bake Norwegian specialities
Practice to speak Norwegian - if you want!
ABOUT ME
I am an 80 years old creative, active and social woman. I am still working as a language teacher for students from all over the world. My interests – besides teaching – are gardening, herbs, architecture, cooking and baking. My cakes are «famous»! 😊 I like to make high quality produce from my garden and the surrounding nature like herbal spice and oils, jams, teas etc. Nam, nam!
THE BEACH HOUSE
The beach house lies by the sea, at the Island of Kvaløya, close to Tromsø, in a bird sanctuary. It has all modern facilities and tons of charm. It is a place to be close to nature and a place to celebrate life – as well as a place of peace and serenity.
I would like to invite you into my life and my family.
TIME
From late May until October. I am looking for couples or singles. I am sooo thrilled looking forward to meet my new guests from all over the world!
From October/November month, I close the beachhouse, using my town flat.
Living in the Artic means - cold, lots of snow and months with no sun. The contrasts of Life! And very beautiful. Thank you from Marit in Tromsø 🥰🥰🥰
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn a lot about organic, arctic gardening and about living above the Arctic Circle - food, culture - and if you want -Norwegian language and history. The beach house has been in my family since 1944. Meeting people from all over the world and getting to know them, has been important to me all my life.
Help
I would like to get help to continue to improve the quality of the dirt where I grow my vegetables, herbs and berries. That means among other things to make the fences around my flower/herb beds higher and to mix the dirt with seaweed, horse muck etc. I also make Hygelbeds, which extend the Arctic growing season with many weeks. Other projects could be building terrasses, painting and organizing etc. The tasks will be varied.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Serbo-Croatian: BeginnerThis 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
You will stay with me in the beachouse.
The house has all modern facilities. We will make food together. I also teach cooking. Sometimes you can stay with me in my flat in Tromsø - there also in your own room.
What else ...
I will show you Tromsø which is an interesting, arctic town with a lot of history. Some of this history, is my family's history. There is also easy access to nature - bicycling, rowing, fishing, birdwatching, elk-watching etc. The mountains around the city and nature itself is fantastic! There is bus connection to Tromsø.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have very good internett connection. I often connect to friends abroad.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
You have to have good control over the animal since I live in a bird santuary with lots of birds, elks, foxes and horses - the latter during the summer holidays. I do not want any pets to chase these animals.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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It really is something special how naturally you took me and Juliane into your beautiful home. We felt very comfortable and welcome from the very first minute. The fact that it was also very spontaneous made us all the more impressed by the opportunity to spend time with you in this lovingly furnished and at the same time impressively… read more
I loved how you finished the living fence. The result was beautiful!
Piet, you are «the Master of Salads» and opened my eyes for how to make the most delicious salads of my local ingredies! THANK YOU!
I would highly… read more
You will have no doubts why she gets this beautiful nick name when you meet her! I am lucky enough to have known her and spent my beautiful arctic life with this kind, sweet, creative, energetic and beautiful woman! 😍She’s made me feel like home and family since I didn’t meet her until the last day i left… read more
We were a great team together with lots of laughter and humour!
I loved how you created the new Potato Family. It gave me a huge laugh! We harvested herbs, veggies and made the beachhouse ready for winter. Winter is truly coming and that is totally… read more
You were a great help for me, doing a lot of jobs with excellence!
I highly would recommend you to any other host!… read more
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It really is something special how naturally you took me and Juliane into your beautiful home. We felt very comfortable and welcome from the very first minute. The fact that it was also very spontaneous made us all the more impressed by the opportunity to spend time with you in this lovingly furnished and at the same time impressively… read more
I loved how you finished the living fence. The result was beautiful!
Piet, you are «the Master of Salads» and opened my eyes for how to make the most delicious salads of my local ingredies! THANK YOU!
I would highly… read more
You will have no doubts why she gets this beautiful nick name when you meet her! I am lucky enough to have known her and spent my beautiful arctic life with this kind, sweet, creative, energetic and beautiful woman! 😍She’s made me feel like home and family since I didn’t meet her until the last day i left… read more
We were a great team together with lots of laughter and humour!
I loved how you created the new Potato Family. It gave me a huge laugh! We harvested herbs, veggies and made the beachhouse ready for winter. Winter is truly coming and that is totally… read more
You were a great help for me, doing a lot of jobs with excellence!
I highly would recommend you to any other host!… read more
What a delight it was to get to know you! We had a fantastic time together and we were a terrific team!
I remember with delight our conversation, our meals and all the wonderful time we spent together.
You were a HUGE help for me in multiple ways.
Vincent, you spoiled me with your cooking, Marjo your creativity… read more
Today, with both smiles and tears, we departed from Marit.
It's good to continue our journey, but at the same time, we find it difficult to leave.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the magical place Marit has created.
From the first to the last minute, we felt welcomed and at home.
Marit is a fantastic… read more
I sooo enjoyed our days together!
You are a treasure, and you came as a fresh wind into my life - and into my cupboards! 😊😊😊
I remember important conversations and pleasant dinners.
You did a GREAT job in both my places, and I am looking forward to see you again! I absolutely would recommend you, my friend!… read more
I am so happy that I was able to be with you in Tromsø and at the lake house, despite all the snow. It gave me great pleasure to add some air to the cupboards in both of your homes. ;-)
I am still filled with your joy of life and lively nature. It is a special gift to be able to be with you! There are not that many… read more
He helped me in my city flat and at the beachhouse.
Michael is an easygoing, positive man who worked with lots of different tasks during the short stay.
He also visited my class and took actively part in the communication with the students.
Michael is an excellent baker, and his cake tasted delicious!
After that we moved to her city house. So I had time to see the nice city of Tromsø.
Marit is an easy-going and open- minded person. Old at age but young at heart. Still working and the visit at… read more
Where to start? Well, Marit could be one of the best hosts in the whole world! We didn't feel like we were doing a Workaway because everything was so easy with her! You are now part of our extended family Marit <3
We learnt soooo many things and the work was mostly gardering, collecting berries,… read more
It was three weeks of fun and laughter - and a lot of activities! You do exellent work - gardening, building, connecting with my students. I was totally impressed how fast you learned - carpenting skills, gardening and Norwegian! I can highly recommend you to other hosts! Jeg savner deg også! ❤️❤️❤️
Marit gave me lots of different jobs, from carpentry work where I made… read more
We have been an excellent team together! Lidia and Marc are… read more
