Organic non-commercial farm in Hedmark, Norway
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Left by Workawayer (Laia) for host
I stayed on Ola and Lone’s farm for seven weeks in autumn, and it was an incredible experience that I’ll never forget. The work was diverse, from feeding and moving the sheep to building fences, painting, clearing up the forest, and even repairing tools. No two days were the same, and there was always something new to learn.
Ola and Lone are
… read more amazing hosts, kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. They always took the time to explain things and made sure we felt comfortable with our tasks. I also had the chance to meet Ola’s parents, who were just as welcoming and lovely to talk to.
One of the most memorable moments during my time on the farm was moving all the sheep from the pastures into the barn as winter approached. Seeing the changing landscape and working together to prepare for the colder months was something truly special.
During our free time, we could explore the beautiful surroundings, with plenty of opportunities for hiking in the stunning Norwegian landscape.
I’m so grateful for this experience, for everything I learned, and for the wonderful people I met. Thank you, Ola and Lone, for your kindness and for sharing your way of life with us. I hope to return one day!
All the best,
Laia
Even though it's been a while, I still wanted to leave my feedback here :)
I stayed at Ola's & Lone's place for 8 months (oct 2023 - june 2024) (& 2weeks in aug/sept for the sheep gathering) and it was a very positive experience. Ola and Lone are both great hosts, being very kind, warm, open minded people with a good sense of humor :) They always
… read more take the time to explain things, love to discuss a lot of different topics, which keeps it always interesting.
The work varies a lot and they make sure that you don't end up doing the same thing for days or a week in a row. Depending on the season and the needs: I fed the sheep when they were inside, did some snow shuffling, painted and removed old paint, assisted during lambing, sowed and planted flowers and vegetables, made firewood, and so much more.
My experience here was a wonderful one with many moments that I won't forget: the barn that floaded 2 times, long days in the barn during lambing and the hard birth givings, spotting a fox in the snow and off course: getting a lamb to listen to his name: Rambo will always have a place in my heart! :)
I would highly recommend Ola's & Lone's place if you are interested in organic farm and learn how things can be done differently, integrating nature into farming and living with the seasons and nature. And off course to get to know some wonderful people, who make this place special :)
Katelijne ended up staying with us for 8 months, through the winter period and spring period. She both managed routinely winter worked on her own, joined all of us on a wide variation of farmwork, and then into spring naturally taking on kind of a mentor role towards new volunteers. It was a solely positiv experience hosting Katelijne. She is a
… read more fun, hard working and trustworthy person, and in a way that spreads joy, work attitude and energy also to the people around her. Everyone running a varied farm knows the value of a person able to see small things that needs to be done and does it! Im very lucky and happy to have Katelijne back for the sheep gathering this autumn!
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas & Ana)
Ana and Lucas stayed with us in the autumn moving into an early winter. They are very polite, fun and easy going, open for all kinds of work and never complaining. They are both the kind of people getting along with everyone. I will never forget how they took initiative for, cooked and served some really amazing brazilian food for everyone at the
… read more farm - evenings to remember!
Left by Workawayer (Lucas & Ana) for host
Now it's been a month since we left Ola and Lone's farm, but a part of our hearts is always there! We went in September 2023 and spent two months, filled with valuable learning experiences. We enjoyed the world's best apples and witnessed snow for the first time in a charming part of Norway, a country we had always dreamed of visiting.
Our tasks
… read more included feeding the sheep, making some paintings, harvesting from the garden, preparing plants for winter, assembling and disassembling fences, and even setting gravel on fire (which was great for warming up a bit in the Norwegian cold!). Besides the enjoyable work, we shared meals and immersed ourselves in the cultures of Brazil, India, Norway, Denmark, and Belgium. We exchanged life experiences and learned from one another.
It was a life-changing experience, made even more incredible by being with Ola's family. They were always patient, teaching us the work calmly and clearly, showing us their beautiful farm and everything they cultivate there. Ola's parents often joined us in work or leisure moments, treating us as part of the family.
We were very happy there and express our gratitude to Ola, Lone, and their family for all the warmth and teachings. We hope to see each other again soon!
Warm regards and a happy 2024!
Ana and LucasYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by Workawayer (Laia) for host
I stayed on Ola and Lone’s farm for seven weeks in autumn, and it was an incredible experience that I’ll never forget. The work was diverse, from feeding and moving the sheep to building fences, painting, clearing up the forest, and even repairing tools. No two days were the same, and there was always something new to learn.
Ola and Lone are
… read more amazing hosts, kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. They always took the time to explain things and made sure we felt comfortable with our tasks. I also had the chance to meet Ola’s parents, who were just as welcoming and lovely to talk to.
One of the most memorable moments during my time on the farm was moving all the sheep from the pastures into the barn as winter approached. Seeing the changing landscape and working together to prepare for the colder months was something truly special.
During our free time, we could explore the beautiful surroundings, with plenty of opportunities for hiking in the stunning Norwegian landscape.
I’m so grateful for this experience, for everything I learned, and for the wonderful people I met. Thank you, Ola and Lone, for your kindness and for sharing your way of life with us. I hope to return one day!
All the best,
Laia
Even though it's been a while, I still wanted to leave my feedback here :)
I stayed at Ola's & Lone's place for 8 months (oct 2023 - june 2024) (& 2weeks in aug/sept for the sheep gathering) and it was a very positive experience. Ola and Lone are both great hosts, being very kind, warm, open minded people with a good sense of humor :) They always
… read more take the time to explain things, love to discuss a lot of different topics, which keeps it always interesting.
The work varies a lot and they make sure that you don't end up doing the same thing for days or a week in a row. Depending on the season and the needs: I fed the sheep when they were inside, did some snow shuffling, painted and removed old paint, assisted during lambing, sowed and planted flowers and vegetables, made firewood, and so much more.
My experience here was a wonderful one with many moments that I won't forget: the barn that floaded 2 times, long days in the barn during lambing and the hard birth givings, spotting a fox in the snow and off course: getting a lamb to listen to his name: Rambo will always have a place in my heart! :)
I would highly recommend Ola's & Lone's place if you are interested in organic farm and learn how things can be done differently, integrating nature into farming and living with the seasons and nature. And off course to get to know some wonderful people, who make this place special :)
Katelijne ended up staying with us for 8 months, through the winter period and spring period. She both managed routinely winter worked on her own, joined all of us on a wide variation of farmwork, and then into spring naturally taking on kind of a mentor role towards new volunteers. It was a solely positiv experience hosting Katelijne. She is a
… read more fun, hard working and trustworthy person, and in a way that spreads joy, work attitude and energy also to the people around her. Everyone running a varied farm knows the value of a person able to see small things that needs to be done and does it! Im very lucky and happy to have Katelijne back for the sheep gathering this autumn!
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas & Ana)
Ana and Lucas stayed with us in the autumn moving into an early winter. They are very polite, fun and easy going, open for all kinds of work and never complaining. They are both the kind of people getting along with everyone. I will never forget how they took initiative for, cooked and served some really amazing brazilian food for everyone at the
… read more farm - evenings to remember!
Left by Workawayer (Lucas & Ana) for host
Now it's been a month since we left Ola and Lone's farm, but a part of our hearts is always there! We went in September 2023 and spent two months, filled with valuable learning experiences. We enjoyed the world's best apples and witnessed snow for the first time in a charming part of Norway, a country we had always dreamed of visiting.
Our tasks
… read more included feeding the sheep, making some paintings, harvesting from the garden, preparing plants for winter, assembling and disassembling fences, and even setting gravel on fire (which was great for warming up a bit in the Norwegian cold!). Besides the enjoyable work, we shared meals and immersed ourselves in the cultures of Brazil, India, Norway, Denmark, and Belgium. We exchanged life experiences and learned from one another.
It was a life-changing experience, made even more incredible by being with Ola's family. They were always patient, teaching us the work calmly and clearly, showing us their beautiful farm and everything they cultivate there. Ola's parents often joined us in work or leisure moments, treating us as part of the family.
We were very happy there and express our gratitude to Ola, Lone, and their family for all the warmth and teachings. We hope to see each other again soon!
Warm regards and a happy 2024!
Ana and LucasYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Mira)
Mira stayed with us for the spring period, joining for the lambing, fire wood production, garden work and many other varied activities in this busy period at the farm. Mira is above all just a very pleasant person to have around, open minded, socially smart and open for and interested in all kinds of work. Her personlity really comes out in her
… read more patience and care for the lambs needing some extra training and help this spring. Looking forward to next time together, Mira. All the best!
Left by Workawayer (Mira) for host
Ola & Lone are fantastic workaway hosts. They are kind, patient, very knowledgeable, open minded, and have a great sense of humor. I was on their farm for three months from the beginning of April until the end of June and got to experience the very special time of lambing and the transition from snow to sunshine that brought with it an incredible
… read more variety of wildflowers.
The work included feeding the sheep, helping with lambing, caring for the bottle fed lambs, setting up and taking down electrical fencing, making firewood, gardening, and a variety of other tasks. Ola & Lone are very generous with their time, they thoroughly explain everything and patiently answer questions.
I highly recommend them as hosts and their farm as a place to have a wonderful time while learning about organic farming, animal care, biodiversity, gardening, wood production and much more.
The farm is on a peninsula with lots of hiking trails, bicycle routes, beautiful lake views and waterfront areas.
Thank you Ola & Lone for sharing your farm and being wonderful hosts. I hope to come back.This Workawayer has chosen to keep their profile private.
Left by Workawayer (Tim & Alexander) for host
Alex and I stayed at the farm for two months during April and May. It was a beautiful time periode where we got to experience the end of winter and beginning of spring as well as the big lambing season.
We did many different tasks regarding the farm, house and woodproduction. But our main task was to look out for the ewes and feed them a good
… read more amount of kraftfôr and silage. Working with the sheep could get tough at times, but seeing the ewes give successfully birth to many lambs was all the more rewarding. As mentioned we could also experience the end of winter with real snowfall unlike in Germany. When spring finally came the nature around the farm blossomed and all the exciting garden projects began.
In our free time we often met with Ola and Lone's family to eat delicious food and discuss cultural differences and similarities between Norway and Germany. During these gatherings we always felt welcome and had much fun. It was not only a feeling but Lone, Ola and his family were really friendly, funny, open minded and are therefore definitly worth recommending for a workaway stay in Norway!
Alex:
It was an amazing time on Ola's farm, especially witnessing the lambing season and seeing the lambs grow up. We really enjoyed canoeing on the lake and hiking in the woods. Thank you for these incredible experiences.
Tim:
He said it all.
We will always remember the national holiday we witnessed in Oslo, the gatherings with Ola and Lone's family and of course our viking chess battles. Thanks very much and good luck for the future!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim & Alexander)
In April and May 2023 Alexander and Tim stayed with us at the farm. Together we have received 100 lambs and gotten them out on pasture. This is demanding work requiering both focus, patience and energy. They have also helped produce some of the firewood needed for next winter and planted almost 1000 native flower plants in a meadow restaurations
… read more project. Alex and Tim are positive and fun and where really good help during this busy time at the farm. Also very nice that they came back to visit us this summer. They are both welcome back at any time.
Left by host for Workawayer (Finn)
Finn stayed with us for two months, in March and April. He has helped out with all the different work during the busy lambing season. He has also helped out at the sawmill and with making fire wood. He is able to both do the heavy lifting, when needed and the patient care, when needed. Finn came here with not so much experience with farm life and
… read more work, and it has been a very positive and gratifying experience to see how well he grew into it, in a nice and valubale way. Finn is a really kind, good hearted and responsibel guy. He came along with everyone at the farm and are welcome back at any time.
Left by Workawayer (Finn) for host
I stayed at Ola and Lone's place for the months of March and April. The first weeks were quite hard for me because I wasn't used to such a life and I didn't feel so good. Nevertheless, Lone, Ola, Morten und Marit were always nice and I liked the varied tasks.
The second month was one of the best in my entire life. Lambing was two weeks earlier
… read more then planned and that is why Marit and I were alone on the farm. In the late evening we helped a ewe giving birth to triplets.
The day after, lambing already was in full swing and two new workawayer arrived. We got along incredibly well and had so much fun together. From bathing in the 5°C Mjøsa or playing board games to spending long evenings in the barn and waiting for a lambing, everything was included. We learned a lot about sheep, organic farming and the norwegian lifestyle.
Everyday we had to feed the sheep twice, check every hour if a lambing is starting and care for the lambs (make them drink, bottlefeed some, see if they are okay...) and I loved it.
Around the barn there was always a nice atmosphere. Morten and Marit were often there, a lot of family members, friends and neighbors were visiting and we had some lunches next to the barn.
Not just Marit, but also Lone is very talented in making food. Both of them are very warmhearted people and it is nice to be around them.
Ola and Morten have a passion for sheep and you can see that they are still happy working with them. They are eager to teach you everything you want to know and make sure you are feeling fine. Ola also has a lot of knowledge about organic farming and loves to share it.
I stayed almost the whole lambing time but on my way back home right now I regret it so much to not stay a few weeks longer and even lost a few tears. I am so glad I have met all of them and one day I will definitely see them again!
I can't be thankful enough and hope other people will also get the chance to experience a time like I did.
Warmest regards and all the best,
FinnYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Bastian)
Bastian stayed with us for six weeks from mid November to beginning of January. Here he worked with careing for the sheep every day, moving electrical fence, some basic carpentry and some different garden work. It was a sole pleasure to get his help and to get to know him. He is a very trustworthy person, a quick learner and got easily along with
… read more everyone at the farm.
Left by Workawayer (Bastian) for host
Hey :)
I stayed at the farm of Ola and Lone for six weeks in winter and I loved it <3
I was joined by two other workawayers for two weeks each and have been a solo workawayer for two weeks as well.
Ola and Lone a very kind people and I felt very welcomed by everybody that I met. I was invited for food multiple times by Ola's parents Morten and
… read more Marit, who are also very kind and nice people. A big thank you to them as well :)
As I stayed at the farm over christmas and new years I also met some other family members and friends which were very nice and welcoming as well.
My work varied a lot because I stayed over the last bits of autumn and the start of the winter, but there was one very nice task, that I needed to do every day: Feeding the sheep :) At first the sheep have been a bit shy but they got more curious over time and even cuddly towards the end <3 I loved the work with the sheep, it was very rewarding and after a few days it did not feel like work anymore :)
Some of the other work was cutting branches, building a temporary wall, painting a ceiling, carry some wood, building birdboxes, etc. The tasks have been described very good and if I had any questions I always got the answers I needed.
Outside of work I had some nice chats and good laughs during my stay and if you are interested in farming or architecture you can learn a lot!
The accomodation was a separate house just for the workawayers. There was plenty of space, each of us workawayers had an own room and the kitchen and bathroom were shared. We cooked for ourselfs which was really nice for me.
Thanks again for having me! It has been the best stay on my trip so far :)
I wish you all the best!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Max)
Max stayed with us for one month this summer, mainly helping with the garden and some with the sheep. He is a fun and social guy, that is easy to talk to and to get along with. I can recommend hosting him to anyone and he is very welcome back here.
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
I stayed with Ola and Lone 5 weeks in august and it was a great and very unique experience. The tasks were very varied and no day was like the other, because there was always new things coming up. That way every day was very interesting and even though it was a lot of different tasks it was always clear what we had to do.
I am especially thankful
… read more that I was able to join them at the sheep gathering. It is such a unique experience, collecting and counting the sheep and chatting with all the family members that were there.
It was my first workaway experience at Ola and Lone's and I can really recommend going there, because they are so very nice people, that made me feel welcome from the beginning.
I hope I will be able to come back some time :)
Greetings, VictoriaYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
Victoria worked and stayed with us at the farm in August. Work here has been varied with seting up fence, removing old fence, moving sheep, different gardenwork and some painting. She also joined us for the annual gathering of the sheep at the montain pasture. Victoria is a especially positive, social and hard working person. This is in a way that
… read more spreads to other interns and also to the rest of us at the farm. I will recommend hosting her to anyone. At our place she is welcome back at any time.
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
I stayed with Lone and Ola for the whole month of April. The tasks where mainly caring for the sheep (give silage, do the bedding, take an eye on the lambs, caring for the bottle-feed lambs etc.) and help during the busy lambing season. It was a wonderful experience and when I think back I always have a smile on my lips. Ola and Lone are great
… read more hosts and they will teach you a lot about organic farming. My friend Elli and me were doing this together and we lived in the nice old farmhouse on our own (so your privacy is definitely respected). The work with the sheep was great and I fell in love with all the lambs. During work you can always contact Ola if you need help or have questions. Despite this you will have enough breaks between your tasks and in your free time you could go down to the lake or take a walk through the forest. Depending on your tasks, you are usually off at the weekend. We had the pleasure of going to an Indonesian concert in a cafe with Lune and Ola and to have lunch with Ola's parents. Morten and Marit are lovely people and it was nice to chat with them. The atmosphere on the farm is so peaceful and I felt welcomed since the time I arrived there. Thank you Ola and Lone for having me and for making this stay one of the best experiences.
All in all I can definitely recommend staying and working on this organic farm. You won't regret it and furthermore you will have a great time meeting new people, falling in love with the sheep, having nice chats with your hosts and a lot to laugh.
I wish Ola, Lone and the rest of the family all the best and I hope to see you again someday. Take care! :)
Takk og ha det bra.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Skyler)
Hosting Skyler was a great experience. She is social, positive and hard working. She really got along with us and I think she is the kind of person who get along with everybody. I hope you will come back at a later time.
Left by Workawayer (Skyler) for host
I stayed with Ola and Lone in august for 3 weeks.
Even though I only stayed for 3 weeks, I learned so much about many things (more than farming) and I will cherish this experience in this beautiful place forever.
The work I did was very diverse and included both physical and more relaxed tasks.
From berry picking, to feeding the pigs, to
… read more learning to drive the lawn mower, to all the weeding we did, to helping on the field and so on..
We were also so lucky that we were able to join them to the sheep pasture in the beautiful mountains, we got to help with gathering and counting the sheep. Which is an unforgettable experience.
We got clear explanations what was expected and if we had questions, they were very kind and willing to help.
It’s very interesting to see their way of living and all the projects they have got going on.
They and their family are very welcoming and kind.
It’s very nice to spend time with them, you can really see how passionate and motivated they are.
I can really recommend this place.
Thank you again for everything, I hope to be back!
Greetings SkylerYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian stayed at our farm for six months and we have only positive experience working and living with him. He took on a large varity of work both in the forest, with the animals, lambing and gardening with interest and motivation. He is a quick learner. Adrian is a calm type using his eyes and head, able to identify and take on work on his own as
… read more well as following instructions. This made him an unusual good extra set of hands in the busy lambing periode. He is able to treat the sheep with both calmness, respect and a firm hand when needed. Adrian is also social and I think will be a positive contribution to any farm.
Left by host for Workawayer (Merle & Lea)
Both Lea and Merle are really fun and easy going. Even in the coldest and most icy winter they always stayed positive. Farmwork was a bit new to them, but they were open for anything and hosting them was a solely good and unproblematic experience. I would recommend hosting them and spending time with them to anyone.
Left by Workawayer (Merle & Lea) for host
Olas and Lunas Farm was beautiful. We lived and worked there for 6,5 weeks in the winter. They are really friendly and helpful people. We also had contact with Olas parents , great and funny people. The work in winter is very heavy, but we always had fun, made a lot of experiences and learned a lot about farming. There are a many differences
… read more between Germany and Norway. Thank you for everything! So if you will stay at the farm in winter "control your body!" 😁It could be helpful to walk. And if you are not so good in english, it's OK. Sometimes we used "Denglisch", a combination of german and norwegian language and they unterstood us😁 So.. We can only recommend that farm!
Greetings from Merle and Lea (Germany)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Jade & Yohann)
Jade and Yohann volunteered at our farm October and November 2020. It was an excellent experience in a strange time with Covid 19. They have worked with a wide range of tasks, with the sheep and pigs, building and removing fence, gardenwork and general maintenance. They are really pleasant and fun people. With little farm experience from before
… read more they did a good job and took responsibility for the tasks given. Jade speaks good english, while this was quite new for Yohann. He on the other hand clearly are very handy and got good experience, so Im sad not to speak better french. Still this was never any problem in the work. I will recommend hosting Jade and Yohann!
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Mathias)
Laura and Mathias are really nice, fun and good people. Their work here involved feeding and moving the sheep and pigs, removing old and setting up new fences, autumn garden work, painting with traditional paint and different maintenance. They showed wide interest in the farm and responsibility for the tasks given to them. They kept a positive
… read more attitude through a wide range of tasks and shifting weather. They both are able to see when things needs to be done and take initiative to help. We especially appreciated their social initiative and I think Laura and Mathias are a positive contribution to any group. I recommend hosting them. Thank you so much for your stay here.
Left by Workawayer (franastryd) for host
When I think about Ola, Lone and their family the first thing that comes to my mind is their kindness and great communication. I stayed at Ola's farm for one month and a half, in the period August-September. This was my first workaway and my first long experience abroad alone, Ola and Lone were the perfect hosts for this. They are a young, nice
… read more and open minded couple and they have been very helpful to me when I needed something. They made me feel comfortable since the first moment, we had lots of beautiful moments together for example in the mountain cabin and during the sheep gathering. Ola explained me everything very well so, even if I had never been in a farm before, the tasks were clear to me and I was able to organize my routine with the care of the animals. I started usually at 9 am, fed/watered the animals and made sure they were OK, after that Ola showed me what to do during the day, so that I was able to structure my own time and hours. The tasks were varied: helping restore something, some gardening, helping build fences, harvesting and packing the vegetables for the winter or picking berries. Another thing I really appreciated is that not only Ola explain you well how to do things but also the reason, providing you a wider perspective which makes you feel involved in what you are doing, and not always hosts give so importance to this. I will come to visit Ola and his family again someday, they left beautiful memories in my heart! :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (franastryd)
It has been a solely positive experience hosting Francesca on our farm! Farm work was completely new to Francesca, but slowly she got the hang of it and contributed with valuable help in a wide range of work. Francesca is fun, positive and social person, that I think will get along with everyone. We hope you will visit us again and wish you all
… read more the best, Francesca!
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)
Marco was an intern at our farm for two months, June and July 2020. It was really and only a pleasure to host him. Even with not much farm experience Marco quickly and positively got in to many of our activities on the farm. He is a quick learner and an intelligent guy. Especially his initiative both socially and within the farm work sets him
… read more apart. So does his respect for and ability to handle the animals in a caring professional way. Marco is a social guy - always with fun and interesting stories and perspectives. I would recommend any farm to host him. We look forward to you visiting us again, Marco!
Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host
I'm not good at this kind of thing, but...
this was my first experience with workaway and I'm really happy to have lived it with you.
You have always been very kind and helpful with me from the first moment I set foot in Norway, making me feel part of the family in a way, inviting me to spend time with your friends and relatives, talking, playing
… read more and sharing food and good strawberries.
I really felt at home and living in that uncommon but wonderful corner of Norway in the last two months has been unforgettable.
Thank you for showing me how much a farmer cares about his animals even though they are bred for their meat, thank you for giving me the opportunity to spend time with them and learn a lot of things that being in an office maybe I would have never known, I already miss them all very much, well... all except Polly :)
I don't know what else to say but thank you, you are really nice people and I really wish you to be able to carry on all your ideas and dreams and I really hope to come back and visit you in the future
P.S. don't forget to cuddle Cuasciuna and to fight with Fosc :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (jani222) for host
Dear Ola and Lona,
we had such a great time with you on your farm. You both are interesting and funny people and we loved spending time with you. We learned a lot about sheep, pigs and lambing. The work was something different every day which was very nice, it varied from making a kitchengarden to picking rocks. We will definitely have nice
… read more memories of the time with you and will come back, hopefully to see the baby pigs or the sheep in the mountains. Greet Morten and Marit from us.
Thank you for everything and see you soon Tallak and Jana :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (jani222)
Jana and Tallak fast managed to get into the work, and handle the ups and downs of the the lambing season. With little farm experience they managed to contribute valuable, really respecting the animals, and contribute in difficult situations that happen in the lambing. They took real responsibility for the feeding of the sheep, so I could trust it
… read more got done in the right way. We got to know both Jana and Tallak as positive, interested, funny and easy going people. I will recommend hosting them and look forward to them coming back here.
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
I spent one month at Ola's farm this autumn and had such a wonderful experience. He and his girlfriend Lona are very wonderful people that are just full of wonder, knowledge and fascination. I was so inspired by Ola's experience with traditional farming as well as his passion for learning about new organic farming strategies. That being said, it
… read more was a pleasure being able to meet open minded people that love to talk about farming and any other kind of topic for that matter. There were many highlights and I was happy to share a lot of interesting conversations and laughs with you and your family. Some of my favorite memories were the farmers board game night, going to the local cinema after herding the sheep, sheep shaving, riding the e-bicycle eller -modern wheelbarrow-, and trying the barley porridge before I left. Ola's mom, Merit, is a very hospitable lady whom cooked us deilig lunches sometimes and Ola`s father, Mortin, was always around to help us and he is also quite the subtle jokester. I look forward to coming back and discussing what kind knowledge this world brings us until then!
All the best to you all,
Victoria
P.s. Seeing you herd sheep that are grazing in the wrong pasture in the cold, early autumn morning is the reality and epitome of an organic sheep father that I sympathize with evermore.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
Victoria stayed with us for one month. She is an easy going, pleasant and fun person. Im sure she will get along with anyone and be a positive contribution to any group. We miss you already, Victoria :)
Left by Workawayer (Britta) for host
My stay on Ola's farm was the best experience I could have wished for!
They welcomed me into their lives and gave me the opportunity to travel around; I had a lot of fun living and working with you, even though it ended in time passing by too quickly.
I'm looking forward to seeing how you'll manage to tranform the farm further and further :)
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Left by host for Workawayer (Britta)
Britta is intelligent, fun and hard working. She learn fast and ask if she is uncertain about something. This meant that I could trust Britta more than most volunteers. Over the two months she stayed with us she both got into the rhythm on the farm and responded well to all different tasks. I will recommend hosting Britta to anyone. Looking
… read more forward to you return, Britta! :)
Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host
Ola and his family are wonderful people to stay with and have built a really special farm. I learnt a lot in my 6 weeks there, had really interesting conversations and experienced a completely different way of living. Hope to come back soon!
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Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Amy is a fun and sociable person. We had the best conversations and she bakes the best bread.
Left by host for Workawayer (Philippe & GUERIN)
Tristan and Gregoire are fun, smart and hardworking guys. They stayed and worked at the farm for three months and it was solely a positive experience.
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