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Description
We are a family of six. 2 adults (55and 53) a 14 years old daughter and a 17 years old son. We also have two non-resident daughters in their twenties. We are always in need of more hands and have lots of plans for our little farm. We enjoy talking, laughing and cultural exchange along the way.
Placed on an island in the southwest of Norway. We have a small farm with 25 laying hens, two rabbits and one cat. We like to have sheep’s (old breed) but need to build fences and a house for shelter. We don’t live there fulltime but Tor Rune (husband) are there most days. Our philosophy is to develop an organic farm and grow a lot of vegetables and fruit ourselves. We also harvest wild berries and do a bit of fishing.
This summer our focus on the farm will be: gardening, restoring some of the pastures, refurbish a boathouse, lay roof tiles, build fences, build a small sheep barn/shelter, brew beer, paint, some construction work, light forest work, wood chopping and building upkeep.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The projects are varied and you may learn new things while staying at the farm and if you have certain skills and good ideas – it will be well appreciated.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Gardening, restoring some of the pastures, refurbish a boathouse, lay roof tiles, build fences, build a small sheep barn/shelter, brew beer, paint, some construction work, light forest work, wood chopping and building upkeep.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: FluentThis 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 accommodate in a traditional Norwegian house
All guests will be supplied with their own bed, with clean bedding and linen.
Some time - we may offer a small house a few meters from the main house with beds, kitchen and bathroom. We will share some meals together. We have a pizza stove we like to use - and a barn we use for baking and shared meels.
What else ...
The farm is 30 km west of Bergen (the second largest city in Norway).
Distance to the city of Bergen is about 30-40 min by car. It is also easy reachable by bus from Bergen City.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
(5 hours/day, 5 days/week), Maximum 25 hours a week
Feedback (5)
Thank you for everything, we will see each other for the national holiday I hope :)
Nico
The six weeks we've spend here went by in a whirlwind and we'll always cherish the moments that we got to… read more
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Thank you for everything, we will see each other for the national holiday I hope :)
Nico
The six weeks we've spend here went by in a whirlwind and we'll always cherish the moments that we got to… read more
I met other volunteers during our stay and realized how WorkAway can be a integral part of farm.
Tor… read more
Their company was perfect and made a good dynamic in our workaway group.
The meals was so tasteful, the best homemade pasta I have ever… read more
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