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Looking for a Change of Pace? Want to Recharge and Get Your Hands Dirty?
If you're passionate about nature and self-sufficiency, or just want to dive into a creative project, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore. Ever dreamed of helping with animals? Or building something unique with your hands? Maybe you're into painting, crafting, or even constructing a cozy outdoor fireplace? Here, you can balance work with rest—giving your body a workout while also nourishing your soul. If you're in need of some quiet time, or even looking to connect with your spirituality and learn about Norwegian traditions, this is the perfect environment for growth.
I live on a small "minifarm" on the edge of Hokksund, a charming town about an hour from Oslo. We don’t have livestock ourselves, but our neighbors have cows and horses, so there’s plenty of opportunities to interact with animals if that’s your thing. We also have our lovable cat, Sara.
We’re a close-knit family—a single parent household with two kids (6 and 10 years old), both fluent in English. Our family thrives on sustainability and restoring old treasures. Everything we create and care for is with the intention of spending less, so we can travel and experience the world together.
Our little crew is a bit geeky, too—we’re obsessed with Star Wars, Doctor Who, and all things nerdy! Kjetil (the kids' dad) isn’t with us full-time, but he’s an essential part of our family. He’s a musician and game writer. Adriana (that’s me!) am a therapist-in-training and a licensed life coach, and I also work in healthcare.
The location is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts—only about an hour from Oslo by car or train, surrounded by nature, big farms, and endless opportunities for hiking, cycling, or skiing. If you're curious about life in Norway, want to learn some new skills, or just need a change of scenery, come join us!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
DIY & crafts
Music
Cooking & food
Gardening
Camping
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Mountain
Hiking
Outdoor activities
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can learn language, Norwegian culture. We also make a lot of music here. I am a LifeCoach, so I will be able to help anyone with personal stuff.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We want someone who wants to experience Norway. We want people who wants to help me make this place, the best it can be. We don't really have a set list of things to do, and are chill and understanding and want you to use your personal skills or maybe we will learn together. So pleace tell me what on our list you would find interesting.
We have this projects in 2025
We need to do a big clean of the house after we have rented it out and finish all the smal outdoor projects. Wash/Fix stuff that we don`t need and can sell. But the main focus now, is to get the house up and running, after some time not able to use the main house.
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
Own room in separate building with Internet and two Queen beds in the room. We eat as a family in the main house, , but you will also have options in your building to cook own food, (You have your own cookingplate and microwave and fridge.)
What else ...
Fishing, ski, bikeriding, work, sightseeing, yoga, hiking, make musik, Ride horses, meditation and wellbeeing.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have very good WIFI you can use and a lot of personal time to do your own projects.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a lot of parkingspace and we also have a car to use.
Can possibly accept pets
No pets in main building (bacause of our cat), but in your room and everywhere else is Ok.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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They have tought us many thinks about Norway, society and culture!
They are open-minded and really interesting people! And the daughters are amazing!!
I really hope to see them again, 'cause they're people who deserve to be known more!
Thank You for the perfect experience!🖤
Kind, honest and hardworking boy.
We felt very safe getting help from Billy and the kids love him.
I enjoyed my short time with them and I felt like a member of family. They don't make you pressure.
I enjoyed my conversations with Kjetil about several… read more
We hope he comes back to us one day, when the circumstances are right for… read more
Although we did not expect much from them, due to the
The fact that they did not need a place to sleep and it was also the intention that another WorkAway should be with us the same period, but he unfortunately that person did not get to cross the… read more
When Olga came to us I had just lost my father and there was a void in the house after him, which meant that we did not quite get mush done. The jobs simply stopped for a bit. I was so unsure if we should say yes to a WorkAway during this period, but then we took the chance and I am very happy… read more
7She is very very careful and accurate with every task she did, so it took some time.
Very good at details and has a desire to do her best.
