Rustic farmstead surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature near Verma, Norway

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  Description

  We are Thea and Fergus, 25 and 27, from Norway and Ireland. Join us on a rustic mountain farmstead in Verma, Norway, just a stone's throw away from the famous Trollvegen and Trollstigen. Help with light house work, gardening, and fun small projects.
  Do you dream of spending your days surrounded by mountains, rivers, and forests? Are you happiest when your hands are dirty, you´re outdoors all day in beautiful nature and you´ve built or grown something with pride?
  
  We´re restoring a historic mountain farm (built in 1750) and turning it into a vibrant, sustainable home. Our mission is to revive the traditional Norwegian farm by preserving the old buildings, growing food, welcoming guests and reconnecting with nature.
  We´re looking for hands-on, enthusiastic Workawayers to join our seasonal team and help bring this vision to life!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Sustainability

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  History

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Camping

  

  Adventure sports
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travellers who come here will experience a genuine cultural exchange rooted in everyday life on a small Norwegian farmstead. Rather than just visiting, they’ll take part in meaningful, hands-on activities.
  
  Through this, they can learn practical skills such as basic carpentry, working with natural materials, gardening, and self-sufficient living. Just as importantly, they’ll gain insight into Norwegian rural culture—how people live close to nature, value simplicity, and adapt to the changing seasons.
  
  The exchange goes both ways. We're equally interested in learning from travellers—their skills, perspectives, and cultures. Shared meals, conversations, and collaboration are a big part of the experience, so it becomes less about “hosting” and more about creating something meaningful together.
  
  By the end of their stay, travellers won’t just have seen Norway—they’ll have lived a small part of it, developed new skills, and hopefully left with a sense of connection to the place and its way of life.
  We provide 2 meals per day and this could be breakfast and dinner for example :)

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  What you´ll do:
  Helping with gardening and permaculture- preparing beds, planting, weeding, digging, and harvesting. Both indoor (greenhouse) and outdoor.
  Other light outdoor tasks such as painting.
  All help is my private home and garden :)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Norwegian bokmål: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Live in the main house of the farm. We have two spare bedrooms with 2 double beds and 1 single bed.

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  What else ...

  The farm is located in a beautiful and peaceful mountain valley in Western Norway, with endless opportunities to explore nature right outside the door. In their time off, helpers can enjoy hiking in all directions—from gentle valley walks to more challenging mountain hikes with incredible views. The area is especially known for its dramatic landscapes and quiet, untouched nature.
  
  There are also some well-known attractions nearby, including Trollveggen (Europe’s tallest vertical rock face) and the famous Trollstigen, one of Norway’s most spectacular scenic drives. The region is also great for photography, rock climbing, mountaineering, skiing, fishing, and simply enjoying the outdoors.
  
  For transport, having your own car is definitely a big advantage and will give you much more freedom to explore the area. However, it is not a requirement. There is a train station about 15 minutes away, with connections to Oslo and Oslo Airport Gardermoen, making it possible to arrive by public transport. Pickup can usually be arranged from the station if planned in advance.
  
  Overall, this is a great place for people who enjoy nature, quiet surroundings, and outdoor adventures, and who are happy living a bit more remotely for a while.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  open to all pets!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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