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Learn about self sufficiency and enjoy the outdoors in Porsgrunn, Norway

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Última actividad : 17 jun 2025

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Hello Workawayers!

This is a private homestead situated in Porsgrunn, in the southern part of Norway, within the county of Telemark. Surrounded by beautiful nature and peaceful landscapes. Here, I have a small kitchen garden where I cultivate a variety of vegetables and fruits for our own use to be a little more self-sufficient. The garden is fully organic, using self-made compost and soil. I have a few free-range sheep and chickens roaming over 2 acres of land. We are a family of 3: my wife Linn (1988), our daughter Astrid (2019) and myself Johnny (1980). I run this place for the most part on my own, since we also have another house close by, which is our main house.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticos
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Ayuda doméstica
Cuidado de casas
Intereses
Videografía
Tecnología
Sostenibilidad
Autodesarrollo
Mascotas
Películas y televisión
Agricultura
Cuidado de plantas
Fotografía
Música
Historia
Jardinería
Bricolaje y manualidades
Carpintería
Arte y diseño
Arquitectura
Animales
Deportes de invierno
Navegar / barcos
Naturaleza
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
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¿Que es esto?
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
I spend a lot of time working outdoor with clearing the cultural pastures, cutting trees, planting grass, fencing ect. We also have a small kitchen garden we like to work on. Besides that, I take on various initiatives and ongoing upkeep, as this place is over a hundred years old. I'm also into more creative projects and like to create everything from music to wooden sculptures.

I am curious and always open to learning new things. I believe that cultural exchange helps me grow as a person by learning about others and gaining new perspectives, not only for me, but also for my family. I am open to suggestions and constantly seek to improve and make the experience as interesting and exciting as possible for all of us.

My wife likes to sew clothes, decorate and spend time in the kitchen garden. But since she had to go through a severe cancer treatment for lymphoma in 2021, she now struggles with fatigue and does things at her own pace. As a result, I am mainly in charge of running this profile and organizing everything.
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
There are many different things I do here, so if you are interested in learning about practical work of different sorts, you will have the opportunity to learn something new. The main tasks here are related to maintaining the area for cultural grazing for the animals and growing fruit and vegetables for personal use. Although the tasks are simple and easy to complete, I do not accept sloppiness and I expect that you do your best no matter what you do. I'm patient and spend the necessary time to show you what you need to know. In general this is what we spend time on here:
gardening, animal care, land care, maintenance, small home tasks, art projects, sewing and music production...
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Norwegian: Fluido
Inglés: Intermedio
Portugués: Principiante
Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
I am open to share and teach my language with others if they are studying Norwegian.. In general I also want your English to be good, so we can avoid misunderstandings.
Alojamiento
You will stay in the house and get your own room with a double bed and a cozy upstair living room where you can watch tv and relax. We share bathroom, living room and kitchen when me or my family are there. But you will often have the house for yourself, since we have another house nearby. There's a big garden with a deck, and also a swimming spot by the lake that you can use whenever you want.

We provide all the groceries, and you will have access to a fully equipped kitchen to prepare your own meals. The place is very suitable for enjoying outdoor meals and barbecues during the summer. Occasionally, we enjoy sharing a meal together, but this is entirely optional and flexible.
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This place will probably be a good stay for workawayers traveling as couples, since it is a rural area and we will not always be around. If you are travelling alone and like to be close to nature, go hiking, studying, spend time outdoor and doesn't need to go to the city everyday, this might also be for you.

I need capable, self-sufficient people who know how to get things done. I prefer workawayers to be at least 23 years, but if you are experienced and
can handle things independently, feel free to write.

We do not have an extra car, so having your own is a good thing, but not a requirement as I am often traveling to the city.

And last but not least..
I’d rather spend my time preparing for a great stay than dealing with last-minute cancellations.
Every flake means I’ve had to turn down someone else who genuinely wanted to come. So if your travel plans are as unreliable as a modern dating app match, kindly "swipe left" and find another host.

To confirm that you've read the full profile, please include the word "BRATLI" in your message when reaching out.

Thank you for taking the time to read our profile and for your interest!
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Internet connection with 150 Mbit/s upload/download speed, unlimited use.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Large driveway, with parking space for large vehicles.
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18 may 2025

Dejado por el workawayer (Hanna & Marvin) para el anfitrión

We had our first Workaway experience with Johnny, spending six weeks on his homestead in southern Norway. We were absolutely thrilled by the rural surroundings and the huge property that stretches all the way down to the lake.
We stayed in the house on the property, which we either had to ourselves or occasionally shared with Johnny. He's a very… read more open-minded person, and we had great conversations with him about all kinds of topics. It was a real pleasure to exchange thoughts about cultural differences and similarities.

Working with Johnny was very easy-going. He got us involved right away, and we helped with chopping firewood and tidying up the property. Since we stayed during the spring, many of our tasks were related to preparing for summer. We took care of the potato field and the strawberry beds, cleaned out the sheep barn, mowed the lawn, removed weeds and moss from the grass and rocks, and sowed new grass. We also helped Johnny with developing the "beach" area by the lake — we really hope this project continues and turns out just the way he envisions it!

Part of our responsibilities included caring for the animals: feeding hay to the sheep, keeping the chicken coop clean and collecting eggs, and looking after newly hatched chicks.
There was also plenty to do outside of work. Johnny’s property is perfect for spending time outdoors — grilling on the porch or by the lake, going for boat rides, or just sitting in the sun. The surrounding area is incredibly beautiful, offering lots of opportunities for hiking through forests and up into the mountains.

One of the highlights for us was a train trip to Notodden that Johnny took us on. He’s a train operator and wanted to show us his workplace — it was a breathtaking journey through Norway’s stunning nature!

Hanna’s thoughts:
I had an absolutely amazing time with Johnny. I really enjoyed the work, and I gained a much better understanding of what it takes to run a homestead. I learned how much effort goes into maintaining such a property and how everything is interconnected. I especially loved the gardening work we did during the last few weeks of our stay! I got to plant potatoes, help Johnny with the compost, and do some weeding — which, unlike many people, I actually really enjoy.
Even though it wasn’t very frequent, the contact with Johnny’s family was also really lovely. His daughter Astrid often encouraged me to play games with her, which I enjoyed a lot.
I truly appreciated the conversations with Johnny. They ranged from funny Norwegian sayings to deeper topics, and I feel like I have learned a lot from him.
For anyone who wants to experience life in the Norwegian countryside, enjoys a wide variety of outdoor tasks, and is looking for a warm and open host, I can wholeheartedly recommend Johnny. I'm so grateful to him for a wonderful time!

Marvin’s thoughts:
My time with Johnny won’t just be remembered as my first Workaway experience — it was a truly special chapter in my life. Johnny is an incredibly open, curious, and kind person. It’s very easy to talk to him, and he has so many fascinating stories to share. I really recommend taking the time to sit down and talk with him — he has so much insight to offer. Not only does he know quite a bit about the local history of Porsgrunn, but over the years, he’s also picked up a lot of practical knowledge and some “cowboy tricks.” He reflects deeply on a wide range of topics, so if you’re curious, open to learning, and eager to gain new perspectives, Johnny is the perfect host.
He always made sure we were doing well, enjoying the work, and not overexerting ourselves. But Johnny’s care extended far beyond the work itself — his house in Porsgrunn truly became a home for us during those six weeks, thanks largely to his warm and welcoming nature. We never lacked for anything, and it’s clear how much thought and heart he puts into hosting Workawayers. At the same time, we always had enough space and time to ourselves. As Johnny already mentions on his profile, most of your contact will be with him rather than with his family. So if you’re looking to be fully integrated into a host family, this might not be the right place — but for us, it was just perfect.
I’m incredibly grateful to Johnny for this unforgettable time. I’ll always cherish the memories and I’m already looking forward to the day we meet again!

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14 may 2025

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Hanna & Marvin)

I had the pleasure of hosting Marvin & Hanna for six weeks. They are a hardworking and respectful couple from Germany who quickly adapted to life here. This was both their first Workaway experience and mine as host, making it a special experience for all of us—one that has truly inspired me to continue hosting in the future.

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