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We are a couple in our 50s living in a traditional log house at 780 meters above sea level in Nesbyen, Norway. During the summer our youngest daughter (20) will also be at home.
We both work full time, and hope this arrangement allows us to get some help while also meeting new people and giving someone the chance to experience Norwegian mountain life.
You should:
• be in reasonably good physical condition (the work is physical)
• be practical and able to work independently, though we will mostly work together
• speak English or a Scandinavian language
Experience with horses is a plus, but not required, but you should not be allergic to horses.
Ideally you have a car or at least a driver’s license
Bring your own work clothes and sturdy shoes suitable for wet terrain. We provide work gloves.
We have two horses age 4 and 23.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Interests
Pets
Farming
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We offer:
• Horseback riding if you have riding experience, optional training in handeling horses if you don't have experience
• Excellent cycling, golf and hiking opportunities nearby
• We are happy to give travel tips for the local area and Norway in general
• Shared meals included (or you may cook for yourself if you prefer)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Tasks will vary depending on your interests and skills. We will work together most of the time, but if you prefer to work on times we are not available to join you, we are flexible and will will find a solution. The tasks may include:
• Repairing and putting up fences (mostly electrical) in horse pastures in wonderful mountain areas. We will teach you whats important to make a good fence.
• Removing horse manure from fields near our house to make a nice environment for the horses
• Clearing nettles, bushes and small trees from pasture areas. You will learn how to maintain the pastures to prevent it from overgrowing
• Cleaning and polishing horse equipment. You will learn why this is important and how this is done
• Cleaning the stable after the winter (a one days work)
• Depending on your interests, skills and weather: Cooking, berry picking gardening or small carpentry tasks.
If you have horse experience, training a young horse may also be part of the work.
We will do some tasks together, and some you can do on your own.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
German: 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
We offer:
• Accommodation in a private apartment in our house with free access to outdoor jacuzzi
• Shared meals included (or you may cook for yourself if you prefer)
What else ...
The area is great for golf, bicycle both terrain and downhill. Check out visitnesbyen and nesfjellet for more information. Our jacuzzi can be used whenever you want to.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Free wifi access, kitchen table available for work
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Estella
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