Experience a life surrounded by beautiful nature in Vikeså, Norway

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  Descripción

  We are Veronica and Mindor, a couple with a great love for animals and nature. We run a small farm in the scenic surroundings of Vikeså in Bjerkreim and are looking for friendly Workaway guests who would like to be part of our daily life.
  
  On our farm, we have a wonderful group of animals that we spend a lot of time caring for. We have a friendly dog, two cats, two mini pigs, and a small herd of cattles. Every year, in April/May, it's calving season—a busy but rewarding time. In addition, we have 150 sheep, and in March/April, it's lambing season, a period full of life, work, and cozy moments with the newborn lambs.Due to these busy times, we would love to get some help
  
  In the summer, all our animals are out grazing. Some examples of tasks that need to be done during this time will be weeding at the grazing fields, clean up and cut down small trees, cleaning the barn after lambing and calving season, check fences, make dinner, weeding flowerbeds etc.
  
  Spring:
  Lambing and calving season
  This is by far the most intense period of the year. During lambing, we often work 18–20 hours a day, with little sleep and little time for meals. Farm work is demanding—physically and mentally—and lambing season is no exception.
  
  Much of the work involves the less glamorous but essential tasks: laying straw or sawdust in pens, cleaning, changing and refilling water, monitoring bottle lambs (those without mothers), and keeping everything in order. Days start very early and end late, and we expect you to take responsibility for your tasks and approach them with commitment.
  
  Summer:
  TAll animals are out on the grazing fields. Work contains removing weed from the fields, clean barn after lambing and calving season and garden work.
  
  Autumn:
  Cleaning feeding stations, tidiyng up around the farm, collect animals down from the grazing fields, make dinner and other house related tasks, etc.
  
  We run a conventional farm with meat production. We do not run an organic farm.
  
  We are looking for proactive and hardworking people—those who see what needs to be done and take initiative. It is also a great advantage if you are practical and willing to lend a hand where needed. We expect you to be able to work independently when needed, so please consider whether you have the determination and mindset required for self-driven tasks.
  
  All workawayers must know english on an intermidiate or above level to be able to communicate.
  
  We love spending time outdoors and enjoying the stunning nature around us. Here, you will have the opportunity to experience Norwegian farm life, and take in the breathtaking views of the landscape.
  
  Running a farm in Norway is quite expensive, therefore, we both have fulltime work besides the farm.
  
  Workawayers are not responsible for farming. These tasks require safety experience and documented training. Such work often involve use of tractors, machinery, specialized tools, and extensive knowledge of the animals.
  
  If you have read all this information and still finds it interesting. Please include your expectations for the stay, how long you want to stay, what you can/want to contribute with and your motivation to work at a farm. It is important that you understand that working with animals require alot and that it is always on their time schedule and premises. The work can be hard and quite hectic at times. We expect you to wake up early and take responsibility of your tasks provided.
  
  Farming is hard work, it is not only cosey moments with the animals.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general

  Cuidado de casas
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  Intereses

  

  Mascotas

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Agricultura

  

  Fotografía

  

  Jardinería

  

  Carpintería

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Animales

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Montaña

  

  Senderismo

  

  Acampada
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Guests staying on our farm will get an experience of Norwegian farm life and agriculture.
  
  Here are some highlights:
  
  1. Norwegian Farm Culture and Animal Care
  Learn about farming and how Norwegian farmers adapt to the different seasons.
  
  2. A Nature-Connected Lifestyle
  Experience the beautiful, Norwegian countryside, surrounded by mountains, fields, and grazing land.
  Explore the area with hikes in the forests and mountains, or even try fishing or swimming in nearby lake.
  
  3. Seasonal Experiences
  Spring is full of life with lambing and calving, making it a busy and exciting time.
  Summer offers the chance to harvest fresh vegetables and enjoy long, bright evenings.
  Autumn is about harvesting and preparing for winter.
  Winter is quieter but allows guests to experience the Norwegian winter landscape and possibly snow activities.

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  Ayuda

  We would love to share our passion for nature, hard work and norwegian traditions with workawayers. As we are quite busy, we would love to get some help. Especially in the busy springtimes.
  
  Other tasks may include weeding flower beds and other garden related tasks, planting vegetables, tidying up, removing weeds, cooking, cleaning, and more. Tasks will be adjusted and will be something we figure out together.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Norwegian: Fluido

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  Alojamiento

  You will be staying at our small groundfloor apartment.
  The groundfloor apartment has it's own livingroom, diningroom, a small kitchen and bathroom.
  
  The bed is a bunk bed, and if two workawayers stay at the same time, they will need to share bedroom.
  
  Washing machine etc will be shared.
  
  On our farm, we provide 3 meals a day. Here’s what you can expect:
  
  Breakfast – We don’t have a shared breakfast as we both work fulltime besides lambing and calving season, so you can eat whenever it suits you. Also, we have hens that provides us with fresh eggs every morning.
  Lunch – Lunch is typically simple and consists of bread with various toppings or other cold dishes. We don’t serve hot meals for lunch.
  Dinner – Our main meal of the day is in the evening.
  
  We eat meat and enjoy a mix of traditional Norwegian food and more international dishes.
  
  We are not able to accomodate vegan/vegetarian dietary preferences.

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  Algo más...

  Staying on our farm gives you the perfect opportunity to experience both the peaceful countryside and exciting nearby attractions. Here’s what you can explore during your stay:
  
  Outdoor Activities & Nature
  Fishing 🎣
  – We have our own private fishing lake on the property, where you can catch trout. A perfect way to relax after a day of farm work!
  
  Hiking from the house 🥾
  – There are several beautiful hiking trails starting right from our doorstep, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
  
  Kjerag ⛰️
  – One of Norway’s most famous hikes, known for the spectacular Kjeragbolten rock, is about 1.5–2 hours from the farm.
  Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) 🌄
  - Another iconic Norwegian hike with breathtaking fjord views, located about 1.5 hours away.
  
  Local Towns & Cities
  Egersund (approx. 40 minutes by car)
  – A charming coastal town with cozy streets, shops, and beautiful beaches.
  Stavanger (approx. 1 hour by car)
  – A vibrant city with restaurants, museums, and the famous old town (Gamle Stavanger). Perfect for a day trip!
  
  Shopping 🛍️
  – The nearest shopping center is about 30 minutes away, where you can find grocery stores, cafés, and other shops.
  
  Transportation Sola Airport ✈️ (Stavanger Airport)
  – Located about 1 hour and 15 minutes from the farm.
  
  Bus connections 🚌
  – There are some bus routes available, but public transport is limited in this area.
  
  Bjerkreim is a paradise for nature lovers, and staying here gives you a chance to truly experience Norway’s stunning landscapes while also having access to modern conveniences within a short drive.
  
  We look forward to showing you all the beautiful places around us! 😊

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