Help around our family homestead and get to know Norway, Stadsbygd

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  Description

  We have been living in our wooden house, which is idyllically located in the forest, since 2018. The village center is 5 km away and easy to reach by car or bike. We love spending time with our animals and designing the garden according to the permaculture principle. We have a cat, two mini pigs, rabbits and chickens.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are originally from Germany, but have lived in Norway for several years, so we can give visitors insights into German and Norwegian culture. Our motto is “learning by doing” and always keeping the fun of learning and developing in mind. With us there is a lot for travelers to discover and learn, as well as plenty of peace and nature to relax in.

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  Help

  There is always something to do around the house and in the garden. We have smaller and larger construction projects that are being worked on. We can also use help around the house and with processing the freshly harvested vegetables. We welcome anyone who wants to get involved, regardless of whether they have little experience or a lot of experience.
  
  We need help with…
  - Craft activities (building, renovating)
  - Painting walls etc.
  - Gardening
  - Household (cleaning, cooking)
  - Taking care of animals, clean the stable
  - Artistic projects
  - other

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Norwegian: 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

  Workawayers live in their own cozy cabin, which is separate from the main house. The cabin has 1 bedroom (2 people), living room with sofa bed (2 people), simply furnished kitchen and simple bathroom (with combustion toilet). There is also a terrace with wonderful views. There is electricity, heating and a wood stove in the hut. There is no running water. Water must be fetched in canisters from the main house. The bathroom in the main house can be used for showering.
  
  We are a private homestead and Workawayers won't be helping with any tasks relating to business.
  We expect at least 3-4 working hours per day (5 days per week) with 1 warm meal together per day (vegetarian).
  By arrangement, 3 meals per day are also possible in exchange for more working hours.
  Generally, cooking is done together, but can also be handled flexibly depending on the agreement.

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  What else ...

  Possible leisure activities:
  - Hiking
  - Relax in nature
  - Yoga
  - Skiing (cross-country skiing right outside the door), ice skating on the lake
  - Rowing boats on the lake
  - Swimming (lake in front of the door, fjord)
  - Fishing
  - Biking
  - Visit the museum in the village (“Museet kystens arv”)
  - Visit Trondheim (bus directly to Trondheim from the village center)

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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 possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Min. 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week