Ecological farm in Hørte, Norway

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  Description

  Hello,
  
  We are a family of four (three humans and one cat) living on a farm in Hørte, Norway.
  
  We have just started our business producing ecological strawberries! This is mainly what we need help with during the season May-July where we need help to harvest and maintenance).
  
  Other than the strawberry plants we do have a greenhouse where we plant cucumber, tomatoes, capsicum and chili.
  
  We also have some vegetables in our field (potatoes, carrots, salad +++)
  
  On our farm we have heaps of projects. We can agree together what you can assist with here on our farm based on your interests and competence.
  
  We live close to Evju Bygdetun with many historical buildings and Hørteelva (creek) with many beautiful swimming spots and cliff jumping. Here you can also fish and do kayaking/paddle boarding. There are also plenty of beautiful hikes and things to do in the area. We live on the countryside but it is not far away from Bø in Telemark. If you like bouldering and climbing there are also several options here to do this as well, and good community. We also live close to Lifjell with many hiking possibilities and skiing/offpiste during winter.
  
  At our place you will get your own room and we will have all meals together. We can host up to two people.
  
  About us:
  My name is Marit and I am 33 years old working as a project leader. I love travelling and have been backpacking in my younger days and love to get to know people from other cultures. I am interested in gardening, animals, hiking, cooking and baking.
  
  Arnfinn is 44 years old and student (electrical engineer). Arnfinn loves training, farm live, carpentry , fishing
  
  Terje is our 4 year old son and LOVES soccer, bicycling, climbing, swimming, fishing
  
  «Pus» is our cat (age not known). He loves cuddles on his own premises and walks and goes as he please.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Van life

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Photography

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Water sports

  

  Team sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Fitness

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Social activities you can join is such as:
  - fishing
  -swimming/cliff jumping
  -barbecue and meals
  - Bø Sommarland (waterpark)
  -hiking
  
  Skills and knowledge we can share:
  -carpentry
  - ecological farming
  - baking
  - Gardening

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

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  Help

  We mainly need help with our ecological strawberry field (harvesting and maintenance) during May-July. Wage: NOK 156,- (minimum wage for people over 18 years) and NOK 136 for people below 18 years.
  
  We also have other tasks that we would appreciate assistance with, such as weeding, planting (ecological), building projects etc. but this will not be paid activity. We can agree together what will suit best for you based on your experience and interests.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Norwegian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  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.
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  Accommodation

  You will stay in our house and get your own room (double bed - for two people).
  
  You will get all meals and can eat with us :-) we usually have breakfast, lunch, dinner (3 meals)

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  What else ...

  Other things to do:
  
  Norsjø Ferieland (cable park)
  Bø Sommarland
  Climbing
  Bouldering
  Cliff jumping in Hørteelva
  Padling/kayaking
  Hiking
  Evju Bygdetyn
  Lifjell (hiking, offpiste)
  Downhill cycling
  Horseback riding

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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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Pus

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