Live in a historic house, surrounded by beautiful nature in Lunde, Norway

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  Description

  We are a family of 5 (Claus 44, Elise 41, three kids age 5, 10 and 13). We live in a beautiful place on the countryside, close to Bø i Telemark. Here you wake up to the singing of birds, the early morningsun sets through the windows.You really feel surrounded by nature and can forget about the busy world for a second.
  
  Although we live a very normal life with kids, jobs and so on, we are very dedicated to eco living, and strive towards self sufficiency. We have a big garden and greenhouse. Unfortunately, at the moment we don´t have any animals (besides two cats).
  Staying with us, you will live in the lovely, old farm house next to our house. We will share dinner meals once a day, but otherwise you can use the kitchen in the old house and enjoy private meals. We are not vegetarians, but often eat vegetarian food. We would love for you to cook if you want to.
  
  In the spring (march - may), we need help with getting the kitchen garden and greenhouse ready for the season, while the autumn months (september - october) revolve around harvesting, various ways of conserving food, and prepararations for winter. We usually always have a number of other projects going on (construction, clearing land for growing, making firewood, building maintenance et.c.) that we'd also love some extra hands for.
  
  The area around Telemark has plenty opportunities of hiking. Mountain area Lifjell is 30 min drive away, but many shorter hikes are nearby. It can be useful with car, because the bus are not running often. But we can provide you a bike.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Carpentry

  

  Gardening

  

  Music

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Nature
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will be part of our everyday life, and have the opportunity to learn about growing vegetables and becoming more self-sufficient. In return, we hope to get to meet and know open-minded and curious people, and learn about their culture.

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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

  Help out with growing vegetables in the garden and the greenhouse, various projects and household chores.
  You will be working with the family most of the time, and have the opportunity to learn how to become more self-sufficient.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Danish: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Norwegian bokmål: Fluent

  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

  Accomodation is in the old farm house, offering a separate bathroom w/shower, kitchen and living room.
  The house has two bedrooms, and workawayers will occasionally have to share the house (not the bedroom) with visiting friends and familiy.

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  What else ...

  Lots of opportunities of hiking in the area.
  In Bø (8km away) there are cafes, library, shops ect.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Tippi and Tarzan (8 years)

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