Help at our permaculture house and garden by the fjords in Ulvik, Norway
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: 22 Mar 2025
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Best experience of my life. Guttorm and Betarice are amazing and very nice people! It was great to learn a lot of interesting things from them and to try everything with my own hands. I stayed with them for 2 months and I was happy the whole time. The work was varied and the weekends were free for trips and hikes. I recommend it all my heart! And
… read more like a bonus they have the best dog in the world!
Left by Workawayer (Flavio_) for host
I had an outstanding time with Beatrice and Guttorm! They are truly amazing people, and I felt at home right away. Their great humor and all the laughter made every day a joy. Their beautiful house, the garden and the norwegian surroundings and nature made it even better, and I was given my own room, which was amazing as well. The company with
… read more other Workawayers was really enjoyable, and we shared many fun moments together.
The tasks were always interesting, and I learned so much, especially from Beatrice, who has a wealth of knowledge about gardening and plants. Their house on the other side of the fjord is an adventurous place to work at, and it adds a unique touch to the experience! Beatrice always gave clear instructions, was supportive and helpful and both of them really made me feel appreciated :).
They've set the bar high for future Workaways, and I highly recommend them as hosts. I'd love to come back again one day. Thank you both for such a memorable experience!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Flavio_)
Flavio stayed with us for a month that just flew by. We are so grateful for having met him. In the realm of workawayers, Flavio is for sure sticking out. He really adapted seamlessly to our everyday life and got along with everyone in the household, other guests included. Flavio is everything you can wish for: social, tidy and clean, helpful, self
… read more going, yet not afraid of asking questions, funny, flexible, polite, never invasive… not to forget that he participated actively with the household chores in addition to the diverse tasks he helped with - mostly garden chores and help fixing an old house. And really, he has a unique ability to brighten up any grey day. If he wants to come back and visit, we won’t hesitate any second and will make room for him. We cannot recommend him enough.
Left by Workawayer (Gianna) for host
I had a wonderful time in Ulvik with Béatrice and Guttorm! From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed. The journey there was straightforward, and the bus ride was beautiful. Béatrice and Guttorm are open and happy to chat, sharing their experiences and aspirations with me. I loved having the opportunity to cook alongside them, as sharing food
… read more brings me so much joy!
The other tasks on the farm were fun and well-explained. If you love being outdoors and gardening, this place is a true wonderland. They taught me about various edible wild plants, and it was a delightful challenge learning how to cook with them. Béatrice and Guttorm are gracious and kind, which is especially important when you’re traveling alone, far from your loved ones. I was given my own room, which was fantastic; having personal space while traveling for an extended period can be a game changer and isn’t often available. I enjoyed the company of the other volunteers, and we had a lot of fun together. I highly recommend Béatrice and Guttorm as hosts, and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them a little better. I hope to see them again in the future!
Much love,
GiannaYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Gianna)
Gianna is young and confident, especially when it gets to making food, which is understandable: she made wonderful dinners during her stay and seemed genuinely happy to share her love for cooking. She took under her wing another helper who had no prior cooking experience, and taught him some of her craft. He became more and more confident thanks
… read more to Gianna's helps and patience. So not only was Gianna self-going, she also participated in making other helpers more self-going and confident. Other than cooking, Gianna helped on various tasks on our small farm, especially in the garden. Thank you so much for your help Gianna!Photos
Vegetables in the garden.
Guttorm on the roof of the garage.
Vegetables in the garden.
The living room, seen from the garden.
Vegetables in the garden.
Fresh lunch with veggies and flowers from the garden.
One of many beautoful hikes in the area.
The kind of views we have around here, when driving home.
On our way to a house we've just bought on the other side of the fjord. No other roads than the fjord to reach the house!
A house we've just bought on the other side of the fjord. It's a 20 mins boat trip away from the house we live in.
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Best experience of my life. Guttorm and Betarice are amazing and very nice people! It was great to learn a lot of interesting things from them and to try everything with my own hands. I stayed with them for 2 months and I was happy the whole time. The work was varied and the weekends were free for trips and hikes. I recommend it all my heart! And
… read more like a bonus they have the best dog in the world!
Left by Workawayer (Flavio_) for host
I had an outstanding time with Beatrice and Guttorm! They are truly amazing people, and I felt at home right away. Their great humor and all the laughter made every day a joy. Their beautiful house, the garden and the norwegian surroundings and nature made it even better, and I was given my own room, which was amazing as well. The company with
… read more other Workawayers was really enjoyable, and we shared many fun moments together.
The tasks were always interesting, and I learned so much, especially from Beatrice, who has a wealth of knowledge about gardening and plants. Their house on the other side of the fjord is an adventurous place to work at, and it adds a unique touch to the experience! Beatrice always gave clear instructions, was supportive and helpful and both of them really made me feel appreciated :).
They've set the bar high for future Workaways, and I highly recommend them as hosts. I'd love to come back again one day. Thank you both for such a memorable experience!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Flavio_)
Flavio stayed with us for a month that just flew by. We are so grateful for having met him. In the realm of workawayers, Flavio is for sure sticking out. He really adapted seamlessly to our everyday life and got along with everyone in the household, other guests included. Flavio is everything you can wish for: social, tidy and clean, helpful, self
… read more going, yet not afraid of asking questions, funny, flexible, polite, never invasive… not to forget that he participated actively with the household chores in addition to the diverse tasks he helped with - mostly garden chores and help fixing an old house. And really, he has a unique ability to brighten up any grey day. If he wants to come back and visit, we won’t hesitate any second and will make room for him. We cannot recommend him enough.
Left by Workawayer (Gianna) for host
I had a wonderful time in Ulvik with Béatrice and Guttorm! From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed. The journey there was straightforward, and the bus ride was beautiful. Béatrice and Guttorm are open and happy to chat, sharing their experiences and aspirations with me. I loved having the opportunity to cook alongside them, as sharing food
… read more brings me so much joy!
The other tasks on the farm were fun and well-explained. If you love being outdoors and gardening, this place is a true wonderland. They taught me about various edible wild plants, and it was a delightful challenge learning how to cook with them. Béatrice and Guttorm are gracious and kind, which is especially important when you’re traveling alone, far from your loved ones. I was given my own room, which was fantastic; having personal space while traveling for an extended period can be a game changer and isn’t often available. I enjoyed the company of the other volunteers, and we had a lot of fun together. I highly recommend Béatrice and Guttorm as hosts, and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them a little better. I hope to see them again in the future!
Much love,
GiannaYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Gianna)
Gianna is young and confident, especially when it gets to making food, which is understandable: she made wonderful dinners during her stay and seemed genuinely happy to share her love for cooking. She took under her wing another helper who had no prior cooking experience, and taught him some of her craft. He became more and more confident thanks
… read more to Gianna's helps and patience. So not only was Gianna self-going, she also participated in making other helpers more self-going and confident. Other than cooking, Gianna helped on various tasks on our small farm, especially in the garden. Thank you so much for your help Gianna!
Left by host for Workawayer (Hailey )
When Hailey contacted us, I was way too slow at answering her messages; I am so grateful that Hailey was patient, and eventually came to visit. She stayed with us for a month, during which it felt totally natural to have her at home. We had so much fun, and inspiring conversations… Hailey is a warm, purposeful, mindful, funny, interesting and
… read more interested, sweet and strong woman. And because she is so self-going, she made it possible for us to have more organic (even loose?) planning than usual. It was so relaxing after a full summer of hosting! She helped on various tasks ranging from hard scraping of 100 year-old paint, to picking and preserving fruits for the winter to come. She always helped with making food, and she repeatedly took the initiative and tidied/cleaned the house… and in addition, Hailey seamlessly adapted to our rhythm, for instance through balancing social and private times, which we really appreciated. We absolutely, warmly recommend Hailey. I hope our paths meet again.
Left by Workawayer (Hailey ) for host
My month long stay with Béatrice and Guttorm was so comfortable, filled with beautiful, delicious food and surrounded by an incredible landscape that was so peaceful to take walks around / swim in the fjord / take the boat to the old schoolhouse. It rained for most of my stay which was perfect for cozy days inside reading books, going to the sauna
… read more and playing card games. The work was varied and interesting, never too difficult or repetitive. I harvested many fruits, did some sewing, went foraging, lots of varied food processing, paint scraping at the old schoolhouse, built up strawberry garden beds, etc. The garden is very abundant and the rest of the land is filled with berries, apples, pears, grapes, so many fruits. Béatrice is a wonderful cook, I feel blessed to have gotten to eat her food for weeks, to learn so much from her in regards to creativity in the kitchen and to share so many insightful conversations. We played games, shared stories, laughed so much we cried — I feel that I really made a true friend in her and I’m so happy to have found my way to this beautiful home and the best dog with the best cuddles, Ulf.
Thank you again for everything!
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamas)
Tamas and Anni stayed with us for about a week this summer. They were kind and reliable guests. They worked autonomously on various projects, like making a duckling coop, setting up firewood for winter and organising shelves in the basement (and oh my, this was not an easy task!). They shared with us typical foods from home (Hungary and Finland),
… read more and were really nice to have around, always wearing a smile on the face. We absolutely recommend them!
Left by Workawayer (Tamas) for host
Well, we only stayed a short week with Béatrice and Guttorm in July, and weather wasn't totally on our side either, but enough of negative factors.. It was so great to be here! The location is already amazing, and their house and garden are just a beutiful pearl in the nature and I love the architecture.
Our hosts were so helpful and welcoming,
… read more it's hard to put in words!:) The work was easy and no stress at all, we weren't really overwatched about times specially, but we even enjoyed to do, so time flew.. Béatrice and Guttorm taught us lot of useful and interesting stuff about permaculture.
Meals together were wonderful, reason both dishes and people around the table, I loved that everything was fresh and we had nice talks with family and friends:) We were also a bit worried how we gonna reach the same level with our dinner like others before...
Long story short, I wish we would have stayed longer, but it was our fault by tight schedule. Thanks again for the flexibility! Hoping to meet again and see Ulf as well🐶🥰
Left by host for Workawayer (Josh)
Josh came to us at a rather chaotic point of our lives, and we are greatful that he stayed with us then. He helped us with all kinds of tasks, from setting up most needed shelves, to tending to the garden and making food. If you give him the opportunity, Josh will make the best no-meat bolognese you’ll ever eat! He was a very kind guest that we
… read more enjoyed having around. And also, he played the piano and the guitar. Thanks Josh for playing for us, and for everything else. You are welcome back, any time.
Left by Workawayer (Josh) for host
Can't believe I forgot to rate my stay with Béatrice and Guttorm. I stayed with them just for one week back in July, but it was such a great time. I helped them move in, plant veggies, mash fungus substrate, and a build some shelving. And they helped me hike in the incredible Norwegian outdoors. We ate garden fresh food every day. I discovered
… read more Ricore Coffee, which is a new addiction now, thanks Béatrice. And I got to meet Ulf puppy before he had a name! The house is cool, comfortable, and welcoming. Guttorm's father showed us his DIY arboretum up in the hills nearby and I learned a bit about some basic permaculture practices and foraging. Cannot recommend the people and the place enough and would absolutely go back if the opportunity arises.
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor)
Victor is a joyfully young man, who seems to easily adapt to other people. It was really nice to have him and his good mood around! Victor was always ready to help. He worked hard and we are greatful for it. We do definitely recommend him.
Left by Workawayer (Hannah Sophia & Rodrigo Alex ) for host
We had a wonderful time staying with Beatrice and Guttorm. They welcomed us warmly into their home and we shared lunches, dinners and great conversation each day :) Beatrice and Guttorm taught us so many wonderful things about permaculture, preserving food, dehydrating food, fermentation and mushroom foraging. They gave us lots of great
… read more recommendations about beautiful hikes, saunas, walks, and cabins to explore in the surrounding areas. They lent us their bikes, warm clothes, and great company. The house is beautiful, spacious and comfortable and the surrounding gardens and the landscape of Ulvik are beautiful like a picture book! We loved our stay and we loved getting to know Beatrice and Guttorm, their cute dog Ulf, and some other work-awayers aswell .
Thank you so much :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah Sophia & Rodrigo Alex )
Hannah and Rodrigo are two beautiful humans whom we really enjoyed having around. They helped with a great variety of tasks on the farmstead, and also helped with the house chores. They learned new skills and taught some in return (like playing chess!). Last but not least, they came with great suggestions on how to make the onboarding of guests a
… read more smoother process for us. We absolutely recommend them.
Left by Workawayer (Méryl & Grégory) for host
The place to be!
We stayed with Béatrice and Guttorm for 1 month, and were simply delighted! They're a welcoming couple, available, funny, generous, and always ready to teach you something! And their little dog Ulf is absolutely adorable. We've been able to work in the garden (harvest paradise), process lots of food, make syrup, wine, homemade
… read more soap, all kinds of fermentations and so on! The house is magnificent, we slept well and above all ate wonderfully well, and in Norway that's a pleasure! The meals we shared were great, as were the evenings we spent together in the cinema room we'd set up! Their place is charming, you can go hiking directly from their house, swim in the fjord 1km away, and pick lots of mushrooms! In short, our stay went really well, thank you for your welcome and everything you gave us! Béatrice and Guttorm are passionate hosts, and you'll have a great time if you join them!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Méryl & Grégory)
Meryl and Greg have been great, trustworthy, hardworking guests. They have been very helpful with gathering and preserving food, with keeping the house afloat through tidying and cleaning, with garden chores, and everything that needs to be done at a homestay. They have cooked for us delicious meals from home (including the Alsacian choucroute).
… read more Also, they have been fantastic to our puppy. Although they do not have prior experience in making/building, they work well as a team and are creative people, so they always find out how to make things work. To sum it up, they are an upbeat couple that you can't possibly regret welcoming to your home!Restoring an old orchard and some construction projects on a small farm by the beautiful Hardanger fjord, Norway
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