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3 Jun 2025
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Come to the coat of Norway
I have a small farm at the island Hitra on the coast of Trøndelag, just west of Trondheim in Norway. Short about me, 66, have a degree in civil engineering, have worked as a researcher for a few years. I have had a fish restaurant for many years. I have also worked for a French oil company and have traveled a lot around the world.
I need help in my small forest, taking care of my goats and chickens and other necessary help. There is both indoor and outdoor work, depending of the weather. Its a good stay for two friends or a couple.
The farm is located by the sea with beautiful nature around. I live here with my cat, chickens and goats. So here you can pick your eggs for breakfast every day.
Working language is english, so you have to speak fluent english. I do a WhatsApp meeting with all my Workawayers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Technology
Self development
Pets
Farming
Events & social
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My workawayers will be part of the family and will meet my friends and family.
Help
I need help with tasks in the forest, taking down trees, and generally helping outside. There is always a lot to do. You have to be a practical person.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian bokmål: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis 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 have your own bedroom. We have a sauna that you can use if you want. We make food together. By the way, making food is not a part of daily help.
What else ...
If you want to experience beautiful nature and sea, you can do it at Hitra. There are many hiking trails nearby. If you have a bicycle or car, you can go on slightly longer trips. If you like fishing then you can do it about 40 m from the house. My place on Hitra is about 20 km from the center of Hitra, Fillan. There you have several shops, library and museum. You can come by bus to Fillan from Trondheim every day. I can pick you up there.
I moved to Hitra 5 years ago and thrive very well here. Here it is a quiet life in harmony with nature and no stress. I have good and nice neighbours
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have a good internet conection so its possible to work online
Space for parking camper vans
I have a lot of parking space in my place
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 565453128785
Feedback (20)
28 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Mia)
It was really nice to have Mia here. She is only 18 years old, but has already learned a lot of practical things. I could let her do many different tasks. After a short tutorial, she did the job perfectly.
We had good conversations and a lot of fun together. I wish her all the best and welcome back to Hitra.
We had good conversations and a lot of fun together. I wish her all the best and welcome back to Hitra.
(Excellent
)
27 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Mia) for host
After our call, Morten and I agreed that I would stay at his place on Hitra for three weeks — and what can I say, it was a wonderful experience.
When I arrived in Fillan, he picked me up and we immediately started having a great conversation. His place was absolutely stunning, and I truly fell in love with the small white cottage that became my… read more
When I arrived in Fillan, he picked me up and we immediately started having a great conversation. His place was absolutely stunning, and I truly fell in love with the small white cottage that became my… read more
3 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Natalie) for host
I stayed with Morten for four weeks in March and had a truly great experience. During my stay, I helped with various tasks such as painting, laying flooring or rearranging the basement. We even started the preparations for the foundation of a new beehouse. The location is absolutely stunning, with a beautiful view of the sea. The food was… read more
18 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalie)
Natalie was with me for almost a month, time just flew by. Natalie is a very handy person who you don't need to tell how to do things. She has a lot of practical background. She is always in a good mood and laughs a lot. Together with Naim, another WorkAwayer, we had some nice weeks together and got to do a lot of things both practical and social.… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Naïm) for host
It was really great to be able to have this experience in the south of Norway. Morten is a really nice host and will make you at ease. He is really thoughtful because as a pianist, he managed to put a piano in one of the house for me and even buy a sustain pedal.
The place is beautiful, you have a stunning view on the ocean and there is a lot of… read more
The place is beautiful, you have a stunning view on the ocean and there is a lot of… read more
18 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Naïm)
It was nice to have Naim as a WorkAwayer here with me at Hitra. Naim is nice to be with, both to work with and socially. When you have people with different backgrounds, you always learn something new, which I appreciate. Naim also had a concert for us on the piano, nice. Welcome back anytime.
(Excellent
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28 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Mia)
It was really nice to have Mia here. She is only 18 years old, but has already learned a lot of practical things. I could let her do many different tasks. After a short tutorial, she did the job perfectly.
We had good conversations and a lot of fun together. I wish her all the best and welcome back to Hitra.
We had good conversations and a lot of fun together. I wish her all the best and welcome back to Hitra.
(Excellent)
27 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Mia) for host
After our call, Morten and I agreed that I would stay at his place on Hitra for three weeks — and what can I say, it was a wonderful experience.
When I arrived in Fillan, he picked me up and we immediately started having a great conversation. His place was absolutely stunning, and I truly fell in love with the small white cottage that became my… read more
When I arrived in Fillan, he picked me up and we immediately started having a great conversation. His place was absolutely stunning, and I truly fell in love with the small white cottage that became my… read more
3 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Natalie) for host
I stayed with Morten for four weeks in March and had a truly great experience. During my stay, I helped with various tasks such as painting, laying flooring or rearranging the basement. We even started the preparations for the foundation of a new beehouse. The location is absolutely stunning, with a beautiful view of the sea. The food was… read more
18 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalie)
Natalie was with me for almost a month, time just flew by. Natalie is a very handy person who you don't need to tell how to do things. She has a lot of practical background. She is always in a good mood and laughs a lot. Together with Naim, another WorkAwayer, we had some nice weeks together and got to do a lot of things both practical and social.… read more
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Naïm) for host
It was really great to be able to have this experience in the south of Norway. Morten is a really nice host and will make you at ease. He is really thoughtful because as a pianist, he managed to put a piano in one of the house for me and even buy a sustain pedal.
The place is beautiful, you have a stunning view on the ocean and there is a lot of… read more
The place is beautiful, you have a stunning view on the ocean and there is a lot of… read more
18 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Naïm)
It was nice to have Naim as a WorkAwayer here with me at Hitra. Naim is nice to be with, both to work with and socially. When you have people with different backgrounds, you always learn something new, which I appreciate. Naim also had a concert for us on the piano, nice. Welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Siv Elise)
It was very nice to have Siv Elise here with me in January. She is a knowledgeable and handy person. She has a lot of experience from several fields and learns very quickly. We had a good time while we worked and were together otherwise. This is a WorkAwayer I can definitely recommend. So Siv Elise is welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
16 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Siv Elise) for host
I had three nice weeks at Mortens farm in the mid-winter. The scenery is just as beautiful this time if the year - what a weather, what a nature! Apart from long hikes on the island, we were working with some carpentry and painting. Nice work in a tempered working space, really comfortable. Morten is a good and patient teacher, and has really a… read more
5 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Nina Sofie Gundersen) for host
We spent 2 weeks at Mortens place on Fjellværsøya in december. Its a really beautiful place with a lot of hikes and viewpoints to explore. We borrowed Mortens car and drowe to Frøya and Ulvøya to hike. Morten is a kind and generous host with a funny humor. We worked with him in his new workshop with painting, making ceiling and restoring.
We had… read more
We had… read more
29 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nina Sofie Gundersen)
Det var veldig hyggelig å ha Nina og Jacob her i Snellvika. Et utrolig flott par som gjorde en veldig godt inntrykk. Flinke til å jobbe, praktiske, handy og hyggelig å være sammen med. Velkommen tilbake når det blir sommer.
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mirko & Léonor) for host
Great experience at. John's place on a norwegian island !
The winter is cold, the days are short and the work has to be done, but the joy of working, eating and laughing as a small community marvels everything.
Thank you!
Léonor &Mirko
The winter is cold, the days are short and the work has to be done, but the joy of working, eating and laughing as a small community marvels everything.
Thank you!
Léonor &Mirko
30 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirko & Léonor)
It was very nice to have Mirko and Léonor as my workaways here at Hitra. A really nice couple who helped very well. Great to get to know them, they are very social. Welcome back to Hitra
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nuria & Alexis)
It was very nice to have Nuria and Alexis here in my place in Hitra. They are hard working couple! We had a good time together. I learned a lot about their culture and food from Spain and South America. You are welcome back when you want. Good luck with your stay in Norway
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nuria & Alexis) for host
We stayed at John Morten's place for almost 4 weeks. It was our first Workaway and it was such a nice experience for us! We didn't have any experience in painting and John taught us patiently. We had a set schedule everyday: we had to be ready for breakfast at 8:00 and we started work at 8:45. Then we had lunch from 12:00 to 12:45 and we kept… read more
6 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (CAMIL) for host
I recently spent three months, from January to mid April, with John Morten, and had an amazing experience. He was incredibly hospitable and welcoming, making me feel right at home from the start. During my stay, he taught me so much about construction work and I feel like I learned a lot of valuable skills that will serve me well in the future. I… read more
21 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (CAMIL)
It was very nice to have Camil here as a Workawayer. He stayed here for over three months, from early January to mid-April. We got to do lots of different things, from work in the forest to building a new boathouse. Camil is able to work and learns quickly. Welcome back Camil
(Excellent)
26 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (JaviLanaro) for host
We spent almost 2 weeks at John's place, it was a short time, but it helped us to get to know a beautiful landscape and a little bit of the traditions of the place. John's house has an incredible view of the Ocean and snow-capped mountains. There we were also able to see the northern lights some nights.
About the meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner… read more
About the meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner… read more
21 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Steven & Vicky)
It was very nice to have Steven her as a workawayer. Hard working! We had good communication and pleasant company. During the three weeks Steven was here, we got a lot done both in the forest and with the construction of a new boathouse. Thanks Steven for a great job and welcome back in June.
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Steven & Vicky) for host
This was my 1st workaway and I spent 3 weeks with John and other workawayers.
John is a great host and provides excellent accommodation, provisions and food.
He is very good at providing workawayers with new skills and work experience.
We carried out several building projects together and I carried put some clearance of forestry.
The Hitra area… read more
John is a great host and provides excellent accommodation, provisions and food.
He is very good at providing workawayers with new skills and work experience.
We carried out several building projects together and I carried put some clearance of forestry.
The Hitra area… read more
27 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Etienne) for host
I arrived at the end of January in Fillan. John picked me up at the bus station.
I stayed 3 weeks in Hitra. The place is really beautiful and the landscapes are breathtaking. It is located on a remote Island, quite wild with a lot of salmon farms.
I was with 5 other workaways. We slept in a separate house from John's house (very comfortable !!!… read more
I stayed 3 weeks in Hitra. The place is really beautiful and the landscapes are breathtaking. It is located on a remote Island, quite wild with a lot of salmon farms.
I was with 5 other workaways. We slept in a separate house from John's house (very comfortable !!!… read more
23 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Etienne)
It was very nice to have Etienne as a WorkAwayer here with me in Snellvika here at Hitra. Etienne was here for 3 weeks. Three good weeks. Etienne is a social and good person. Etienne worked to remove a lot of forest on an area that will be cultivated. Etienne was one of 5 workawayers who were here at the same time. Etienne also made good food.… read more
(Excellent)
27 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Edward) for host
Me and Ella stayed with John for three weeks. Johns a good guy who was generous in lots of ways. Stayed in a lovely big house, with open plan living room upstairs, with the other workawayers. He provided breakfast lunch and dinner, breakfast and lunch being largely bread based and dinner being more interesting with fish or a meat of some sort. We… read more
23 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Edward)
It was very nice to have Ed as a WorkAwayer here with me in Snellvika here at Hitra. Ed was here for 3 weeks. Three good weeks. Ed is a social and good person. Ed worked to remove a lot of forest on an area that will be cultivated. Ed was one of 5 workawayers who were here at the same time. Ed made a lot of good food. Should you come to Hitra… read more
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
During my stay at Johns house I felt very welcome and at home. There were 4 other workawayers staying while I was there.
John provides clear feedback and gives good tipps. Most of the work consisted of cutting trees and sorting/ carrying wood. You can use a chainsaw and a ATV for doing these tasks. Also i helped with renovating the boat house… read more
John provides clear feedback and gives good tipps. Most of the work consisted of cutting trees and sorting/ carrying wood. You can use a chainsaw and a ATV for doing these tasks. Also i helped with renovating the boat house… read more
23 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
It was very nice to have Daniel as a WorkAwayer here with me in Snellvika here at Hitra. Daniel was here for 3 weeks. Three good weeks. Daniel is a social and good person. Daniel worked to remove a lot of forest on an area that will be cultivated. Daniel was one of 5 workawayers who were here at the same time. Daniel made a lot of good food.… read more
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella)
It was very nice to have Ella as a WorkAwayer here with me in Snellvika here at Hitra. Ella was here for 3 weeks. Three good weeks. Ella is a social and good person. Ella worked to remove a lot of forest on an area that will be cultivated. Ella was one of 5 workawayers who were here at the same time. Ella made a lot of good food. Should you come… read more
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Benedikt)
It was very nice to have Benedikt here for 3 weeks. Benedikt has a lot of experience and is self-motivated. You don't have to tell her what to do. We had a good time both at work and otherwise.
I had a team of 4 Workawayers here at the same time and Benedikt works well in a team.
Thank you for a very good job and good luck for the rest of your… read more
I had a team of 4 Workawayers here at the same time and Benedikt works well in a team.
Thank you for a very good job and good luck for the rest of your… read more
(Excellent)
9 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Benedikt) for host
It was a good experience. We were with several workawayers at the same time (from 4 to 2), what was kind of strange for me.
The project was defined : building a boat house. The aim was to finish the building -at least make it wind/rain/waterproof- before the winterstorms arrived. And that is what we did . As we were concerned about finishing the… read more
The project was defined : building a boat house. The aim was to finish the building -at least make it wind/rain/waterproof- before the winterstorms arrived. And that is what we did . As we were concerned about finishing the… read more
20 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)
It was very nice to have Robin here in Snellvika for 7 weeks. Robin is a trained carpenter, which was nice. I learned a lot from Robin.
I had a team of 4 Workawayers here at the same time and Robin works well in a team.
Good luck in life. Welcome back to Snellvika.
I had a team of 4 Workawayers here at the same time and Robin works well in a team.
Good luck in life. Welcome back to Snellvika.
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host
I stayed at Morten's place from the end of September to the end of November, so 7 weeks in total, now that seems a long period but it went by faster than any 2 months in my life!
Morten and I were a good team both working outside as also preparing dinner together. The first month was just Morten and me, after that, we were accompanied by Lorena… read more
Morten and I were a good team both working outside as also preparing dinner together. The first month was just Morten and me, after that, we were accompanied by Lorena… read more
20 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Négi) for host
It has been such a good experience at Morten's place.
I spent around 3 weeks there participating to the building of a boat house. I had no experience in building and it was a very good way to learn. Morten has a lot of projects and is a harworking person. It was easy to feel involved in the project.
Also, Morten showed us a lot of traditional… read more
I spent around 3 weeks there participating to the building of a boat house. I had no experience in building and it was a very good way to learn. Morten has a lot of projects and is a harworking person. It was easy to feel involved in the project.
Also, Morten showed us a lot of traditional… read more
6 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Miriam & Florian) for host
We spent two weeks with Morten at his farm on Hitra.
Morten is really friendly and forthcoming. He was easy to get along with and you could laugh well with him.
We lived in a small and cozy cottage and went a few times to the sauna. It is not far to the sea and you could even try to dive for scallops.
Working with him was pleasant and never… read more
Morten is really friendly and forthcoming. He was easy to get along with and you could laugh well with him.
We lived in a small and cozy cottage and went a few times to the sauna. It is not far to the sea and you could even try to dive for scallops.
Working with him was pleasant and never… read more
18 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host
I spent the last month in Morten's beautiful house near Hitra and I can say that it was absolutely worth it!
I was very warmly welcomed and celebrated a nice Easter together with Morten and his girlfriend, they also took me to a cozy second hand market. Of course we ate a lot of Norwegian waffles at this time, that's a must.
My tasks were cleaning… read more
I was very warmly welcomed and celebrated a nice Easter together with Morten and his girlfriend, they also took me to a cozy second hand market. Of course we ate a lot of Norwegian waffles at this time, that's a must.
My tasks were cleaning… read more
5 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Timothée) for host
I stayed 6 weeks at John’s place during February and March. John and his girlfriend warm welcomed me. They helped me a lot when I had a problem with the bus line to go to Hitra.
What a beautiful place than Hitra !! There are a lot of things to see and people are very nice !! During my trip, John made me visit Fillan and Trondheim. He showed me… read more
What a beautiful place than Hitra !! There are a lot of things to see and people are very nice !! During my trip, John made me visit Fillan and Trondheim. He showed me… read more
1 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rémi)
Rémi was my first "WorkAwayer" who visited me at Hitra. He stayed with me for two weeks. Rémi is an incredibly nice person who is easy to be with.
We have worked on restoring an 80-year-old house on the small farm. We laid ceiling tiles on the 1st floor and installed kitchens on the 2nd floor. We had a full time job for two weeks. I did not have… read more
We have worked on restoring an 80-year-old house on the small farm. We laid ceiling tiles on the 1st floor and installed kitchens on the 2nd floor. We had a full time job for two weeks. I did not have… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Rémi) for host
I arrived in middle January in Fillan and John was there to pick me up with an insane storm on the Island 🌪 ! (Life Memory)
I received a warm welcome to Johns Paradise in Hitra ! I had everything I needed to enjoy my stay and he was most of the time available and constantly asking if everything was okay and If I needed something in particular !… read more
I received a warm welcome to Johns Paradise in Hitra ! I had everything I needed to enjoy my stay and he was most of the time available and constantly asking if everything was okay and If I needed something in particular !… read more
