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We are a small, social, lively, active, hard working family in a villa, little hobby farm in central Norway. 45 minutes from Oslo
I`m Linda a young Norwegian busy girl born in 74 with a lifetime experience and big love of horses and countryside living. Me and my daughter (born 2016) live in a nice active neighborhood. I work in a company selling horse equipment. We love to have people around and are sosial with all our guests. At the farm its 1 cute cat, 2 ponies and a beautiful garden.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Events & social
Farming
Culture
Animals
Winter sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Camping
Beach
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Live Norwegian small society countryside neighborhood life
Relaxing in a hammock in our beautiful garden
Being around and get closeup contact with horses
Be close to Norways biggest horse arena Drammen ridesenter Gjelsten arena
Be close to a lot of facilities for summer and winter activities and city tours
Stay in central east Norway
Projects involving children
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Help
We need handy help for horse care, painting, general maintains, wood work, household, gardening etc. :)
Late August / September we need help to maintain and pick (and eat..) fruit from our organic plum trees.
From November to April we mainly take travelers with horse experience.
Good basic english is important (we talk english/norwegian at home).
We need visitors that has experience in practical tasks, is physically and mentally strong and healthy, energetic, active, sosial, love children, animals and nature! Sosial activities, cultural exchange and sharing experiences is a part of our hosting.
Horse lovers and experienced riders are especially welcome! Our horses is a part of our Family.
If you contact us, please briefly (please make it short) tell us about:
Why you are traveling, why you want to come, when from and how long you want to stay. What practical experience you have, If you have experience with horses (what level), children and workaway.
Unfortunately we can not take guests with animals.
I do not give riding lessons (or offer riding for beginners). Riding our horses is just for experienced riders max 60 kg and kids. Possible to rent horses in the neighborhood for lessons.
I can teach good horsemanship, how to understand horses, behavior, sensitivity, contact and care. We have one small sensitive riding horse mare with a big warm heart, and a sweet welsh mountain gelding child pony born in 2001. Our horses are used for hobby. They are social and friendly, they always talk to us when we walk out the door. I got my first pony in 1985 so its a lifetime passion.
Travelers that need short stays from one night are also welcome.
Even when we are fully booked we always have space in the garden for volunteers with a caravan or tent.
Keep in mind that you come into our bussy daily life. Plans might change during your stay 😀
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Icelandic: Intermediate
Accommodation
Basic room, sometimes bedroom in our guesthouse (depending on other guests), your campingcar, tent or hammock (summertime) in our beautiful garden . Some periods our vintage 1980 caravan. Bathroom and kitchen (and some periods living room in our guest house) can be respectfully used inside the house. You must be prepared to be flexible and change standard and room during your stay.
We eat normal healthy food. Are not vegetarian, but can adapt for a few days if there are guests who love to cook. We can take visitors that`s vegetarian but not total vegan or need gluten free diary. We provide basic food (bred, oats, dinner). You must buy food beyond this yourself (this also applies to expensive food, candy, extras, etc.).
We share on cooking and cleaning (not part of the tasks unless agreed) .
We are not big spenders, try to care for the environment, like second hand stuff, have a normal life & standard.
NB! From november to april we have snow and from 0 up to -20 degrees in this area. Bring long johns, winter and rain clothes. We do many activities and spend hours outside in the cold weather (and snow). It's something you have to be sure you can handle and are comfortable with and dressed for if you ask to come.
What else ...
Lier is known as the Norwegian apple and horse valley, and are famous for farms that makes fruits and vegetables. Its a beautiful green countryside oasis central in Norway only 45 minute (car) from downtown Oslo (Train/bus 1,5 hour), and 25 minutes (car) from Drammen city (bus 35 minutes).
Public transport all the way to the house
Walking trails in Norwegian woods
Riding schools in the are, and big horse competition arenas in the neighborhood.
Professional golf arenas 10 minutes from the house
Nice roads for cycling and exercising
Good arenas for cross country skiing in wintertime
Fishing, chilling, city shopping
Possible to meet other workawayers at our neighbour (also superhost)
Swimming in the fjords (Drammensfjorden or Holsfjorden/Tyrifjorden) or in small lakes in the woods
Buss to Drammen, Lierbyen and Sylling evenly, right next to the hous (connection to trains for the hole country)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet connectio (wireless and/or cabel).
Space for parking camper vans
Possible to get electrisity an parking
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Feedback (15)
Linda is very nice and makes you feel at home. Olavia, Linda's very smart daughter, is very nice too and polite.
The house is beautiful, and the landscape around is amazing, with great hikes to lakes in the forest, etc.
Thanks for everything and see you soon maybe :)
This was my first Workaway experience in Norway and I could not have asked for a better host to introduce me to this country.
Linda and Olavia welcomed me into their family life right from the start, making me feel like a part of it.… read more
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Linda is very nice and makes you feel at home. Olavia, Linda's very smart daughter, is very nice too and polite.
The house is beautiful, and the landscape around is amazing, with great hikes to lakes in the forest, etc.
Thanks for everything and see you soon maybe :)
This was my first Workaway experience in Norway and I could not have asked for a better host to introduce me to this country.
Linda and Olavia welcomed me into their family life right from the start, making me feel like a part of it.… read more
The work included going for a walk with the horses in the Morning and them helping with so general work around the house.
But besides work I spend so much amazing time with Olavia and Linda. They took me for a ride and… read more
We really recommend ! Thank you so much Linda !! Hoping to see you again !
They welcomed me into their lovely family and I felt happy and comfortable from the start.
I really enjoyed my "work", I'm very thankful to Linda for trusting me with her beautiful horses and loved taking care of them, assisting Sarossa on her fitness journey and… read more
We spent some really nice time playing with Olavia, her lovely daughter who is always teaching you about horses with her toys, she… read more
I loved our long talks, your kindness, openmindedness and willingness to share what you already figured out in life, but also to listen and learn. You're my model for the time when I'll be 45. :D
I could directly enter in the daily life, as… read more
Don't hesitate, go at Linda's farm !
We realy recommend this guy to other workaway host!
Hope you visit us… read more
