Help on a organic fruit farm and fixing an old wooden boat in the fjords of Hardanger, Norway

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2021

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The boat is gong in the water 3. May - Lets hope it floats 😂😱 The engine is about to be installed, but has to be finished later in may/june.
The boat is later going to be used as a cider cruise boat in the fjord.

This is a fruit farm in the fjords of western Norway growing sweet cherrys and organic plums and apples.
During the last years I have got very good help from Workawayers to run the farm and slowly getting closer to my goal of being more self sustained.
The fruit growing barely provides for the bread and butter, but I also want to grow more of my own food.
My ambition is also to make my own electricity from the small river or from firewoods - so if you have knowledge, skills or experience with any of this you are more than welcome.

The year of fruit growing starts in January - March with pruning trees.
This is takes time to learn, so if you want this you have to stay the whole period.
Springtime is busy.
April: Cleaning branches from the pruning, giving fertilizer or compost, planting new trees and so on.
May: start cutting the first grass.
June: preparing cherry season and thinning plums.
July: thinning apples and start the cherry picking.
August: Cherry picking and starting plum picking.
September: picking plums and apples.
October: picking apples, making juice and cider and cleaning up after the season.
November: cutting down trees and preparing for winter.
December: preparing for Christmas holiday :) (closed for Workawayers)

I am looking for someone that preferably can stay for longer time and have a real interest in learning and working - not just a free place to stay for the holiday. I need people who is interested in helping out and is able to get something done.

You must enjoy life in the countryside and be enthusiastic about physical work, and sometimes be able to work independent after being introduced to the work. We live on a hill, and you need to be fit to walk in the hills and work in all kinds of weather- sometimes hot, wet or cold.
I am looking for people who are dreaming/thinking of having their own farm and people who are interested in country life, self-sustainability, and living close to nature.

In exchange I offer a separate bedroom in the house or a separate appartement, good food three times a day, hot shower, some home-made cider and spectacular surroundings. We eat a balanced diet of bread, cheese, eggs from the chickens, meat, fish, fruit, berries and vegetables.
It is hard to feed vegetarians/vegans here.

In june, july and august I have a 4 week stay as minimum.
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Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda en una granja
Ayuda doméstica
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Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Hardanger is the biggest fruit area in Norway. I have been working as fruit consultant for 15 years, so if you want to learn about fruit farming this is the place to be.
If you are interested in an internship I can arrange that for a longer period.

The farm is dating back at least 3500 years. I have 3 toumbs from that time - one probably a kings grave. Later the vikings also originated from this area.
The farm house is from 1859, but updated in 2010 and is powered 100% on firewood for heating and hot water. I am also working on a system to also make my own electrisity.
Ayuda
This is a working farm, and the help required is related to the time in the season. Volunteers have to be fit and interested in getting the job done.
In harvest season the work will be picking fruits every day. This is serious work and efficiency, respect for food and hygiene is required.
We share cooking and keeping the house clean.
Idiomas hablados
Alemán: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Norwegian: Fluido
Alojamiento
In a separate bedroom in the family house or in a separate appartement.
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Many hiking possibilitys, biking, fishing and boating.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
5 hours, 5 days a week

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17/02/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mitchell)

Sorry for late Feedback.
Mitchel came here in june and stayed until end of november.
He is a strong and handy worker, a Jack of many trades, and an excelent cook.
He was cutting grass, picking cherrys and apples. Making juice and helping with my crazy old boat project. Among many other Jobs in the farm.
If he puts his mind into something I am sure… read more

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05/12/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Mitchell) para el anfitrión

I had done some volunteering work before but this was my first experience on WorkAway and I'd say the bar has been set high. The farm is situated in one of the most amazing parts of Norway Norway I've seen and the opportunities for exploring the area are endless. The work is sometimes physically demanding, but varied enough to be constantly… read more

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18/12/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Freddie) para el anfitrión

Wow, what a great place to have had my first Workaway! I stayed at the farm for two months and genuinely loved every minute of it. Jan Ove is such a kind guy and made me feel very welcome right from the start. This really is an example of a workaway done right - the work was sometimes physically tough, but never too exerting, and also good fun -… read more

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25/10/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Sarah) para el anfitrión

I enjoyed my stay at Jan Ove’s farm, it was nice picking up apples and making juice with the other friendly workawayers, Hardanger is a lovely part of Norway, perfect if you like to hike and the nature, the farm is very nice! I already miss Lucy the kitty cat 🐈

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16/10/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Julie) para el anfitrión

I stayed at Jan Ove’s gorgeous farm for two weeks in August, helping mostly with the cherry picking and a very fruitless (get it?) plum harvest.

Jan Ove accepted me very last minute and was incredibly accommodating and helpful. The house is gorgeous and he has done a lot of work on it, I felt so comfortable staying there and the minute you… read more

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20/09/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Frank)

Frank came and stayed here during the Corona lockdown this spring.
He was working on some boat Engines, tractor and excavator, and really helpEd me out with a lot of mechanical things that I did not have the currage of doing alone.

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27/06/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Frank) para el anfitrión

I had two fantastic months with Jan Ove and other workawayers on his gard, and learned a lot
about apple-farming and his (really excellent) Cider!
Thank you for all your hospitality and hope to see you again!
(maybe on the CiderWorld-2021 in Frankfurt???)

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20/09/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Andrea & romina)

Andrea and Flo stayed here for some weeks during cherry picking and some plum «picking» (the plum trees was in most case empty...)
They are very passionate people and hard workers relly trying to do the very best. And they both make som fantastic food. We never usually have lunches like this :)
Sadly due to Corona they had to leave a bit early,… read more

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31/08/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Andrea & romina) para el anfitrión

This was our first workaway experience at Jan Ove's house, and we enjoyed it very much. In the morning you work hard, but it pays off in the wonderful Hardangerfjord paradise !!! The house is comfortable with a wonderful balcony overlooking the fjord, from which we often saw dolphins passing by. The workawayers who worked with us are people from… read more

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21/02/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Rakhil) para el anfitrión

This was my first work away experience. Jan ove is an amazing host. He is a person ready for open talks and shares culture. Within a few days, I felt like a family. If you want to learn about fruit farming such as Apple, cherry, plums, etc this is the right place to go and learn. Apart from this, his village is situated in a wonderful place which… read more

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06/11/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Ryan) para el anfitrión

I spent 1 month at the farm and I am still sad that it's over now. The work was fun, picking apples and making juice mainly and Jan is a great generous and down to earth person who it's a lot of fun to be around.
There are many cool hikes to do and places to explore (if you're lucky you can even see dolphins in the fjord).
It was one of the best… read more

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04/10/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Edoardo) para el anfitrión

I couldn't wish anything else about my first workaway experience: staying at Jan Ove place allows you to get in touch with the heart of the Norwegian lifestyle, the work and the accommodation were exactly those described and the communication was perfect.
Jan Ove is a really nice and interesting man, always happy to help you and answer to all the… read more

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28/09/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Johnathan)

John stayed with me for about 2 months this summer and became a part of the family and the household. Always early in the morning making coffey - I really miss that. During the summer he helped with many kinds of work, always willing to learn and asking many question. Always happy to help and willing to learn new skills John is a good worker on… read more

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16/09/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Johnathan) para el anfitrión

Jan Ove quickly became more of a friend than just a host. He has much knowledge to share of the surrounding areas and history of it all. Be ready to have some good laughs with some of these stories.
If you want to have honest work and learn along the way of how it's truly done then this is the place. I spent two and a half months working with him… read more

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24/09/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Vincent) para el anfitrión

Sorry for late feedback. I stayed with Jan Ove for a month and it's one of my best workaway experience. Jan Ove is very welcoming and accommodating, I had a great time and long discussions with him and the other volunteers. The work is varied and you can learn a lot along the way. Working from 8am to 1pm gives you plenty of time in the afternoon… read more

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21/09/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Kate & Patrick) para el anfitrión

My brother (18) and I (22) had the most incredible workaway experience, owed to Jan Ove. We worked from 8am-1pm picking plums in gorgeous surroundings, and learnt so much about fruit farming – we hope to return for longer to become true ‘fruit nerds’ ! We quickly felt like part of the family, amongst the four other workawayers, and we enjoyed… read more

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31/08/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (niveditha reddy) para el anfitrión

This might come a bit late, but:

I went to Jan Ove's farm for six weeks and had a wonderful time. I learned a lot about apples, cherries, plums and farming in general, hands-on! Norway is such a beautiful place and Jan Ove was an amazing host, always eager to share his knowledge and experiences.

P.S. The food was always SUUUUUPER GOOD!!
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29/08/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Amandine) para el anfitrión

I stayed at Jan Ove's farm for two weeks, from mid- to late August. Today was my first day away from the farm, and even after all plums we picked, I woke up wishing my morning could be spent that way, working in the best company. (To be honest, I never thought I'd get emotional thinking about plum trees, but here we are!)
This was my first… read more

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20/08/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Giada)

Giada is the most fantastic little Italian girl you can imagine. She is hard working and very interested in getting to know everything. If you like to talk an explain things she is the best student. Here entusiasm is amasing and it really got me to see the things I normally see around me in a different way.
As many Italian She is passonate about… read more

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19/08/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Giada) para el anfitrión

I stayed with Jan Ove for only 10 days. Even if the minimum staying for him was for 2 weeks, he said that there was no problem hosting me for a shorter period. I am glad for the whole experience. Jan Ove is the best host people could ever meet on their workaway road. He has been suPer helpful since the first moments of the organization of the… read more travel: we did a videocall and he showed me all the possible ways to arrive in his farm both from Oslo and from Bergen.
Jan Ove is a great host and the thing that has impressed me the most is his capability to reconcile work with the caring of his guests. Every day in Jan Ove's farm is a day in which you feel grateful for your life and for the things that surround you. Jan Ove's farm is a farm made for people who want to learn and discover more. Not only about fruit trees and the life in the farm. But also about norwegian culture and life in general. If you're a curious person, than this farm is the exact place for you. And so HERE I AM! It was a pleasure to ask many many many questions (never too much!) to Jan Ove and to hear from him all the explanations I needed. It was a pleasure sitting next to him and feeling that I was with a real norwegian man who knows A LOF OF things about EVERYTHING. And what's more important, I am so grateful for his willingness of sharing his knowledge. I felt rich only for the fact that I was hosted in his house and I've shared some days with him and the other SUPPERR NICE guys. I wish I had more time to enjoy and completely fall in love with that place and with that life.
Life in Jan Ove's farm teaches you not only how to work properly, but also how to live properly. In Nes' farm you have everything you need and you can realize that you don't need more than what you have. It has been a challenging experience for me, but now I feel more rich as a person, for all the things that I've learned, for all the good people thet I've met, for all the wonderful places that I've visited, and well, also for the fact that i tried eating more than one thing in the same plate and sweet and salted together. There's Always a first time! ahah And of course also for all the delicious home made food and drink that Jan Ove let us try!
I will remember everything about these 10 days. And I will be never able enough to thank Jan Ove for the person that he made me feel in his house. I felt like being part of a family, surrounded by people that loves you even after some hours. Oh, and having the best 7 yo sister that I could ever ask for! I will never thank him enough for his willingness of showing me the fjord and the norwegian life, for having guided me through the Setehaug hiking and to having pushed me to overcome my fear of wild ( well, not wild) horses. I will never never thank him enough for these magic 10 days. I am grateful for having met him on my road. We will meet again, unless he wants his house to be quiter. In that case, we cannot meet again! ahahaha Thank you Jan Ove, I am a happy person now. Sometimes it can seem that lifes takes us away everything. And sometimes it can really happen. But it's never too late to reborn and to find again happiness. Thank you for having been my rebirth.

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05/08/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Celeste)

Celeste came here as a last minute call to replace people ther did not show up. She stayed for 2 weeks and did a good job. She is helpful and sosial and went on good with the other Workawayers.
I would not hesitate to host her again :blush:

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15/07/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Annika)

Annika was staying here for about 3 weeks filling in for people not showing up. She is a hard worker and really impressed us when digging holes for new appletrees. She eats fish and that really helps feeding vegetarians, and She is a sosial person with good communications.
Thanks alot for your good help. You are very welcome back any time :blush:

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27/06/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Annika) para el anfitrión

I stayed here for 3 weeks and had a fantastic time at the Hardanger fjord!
I was happy that the work was relatively varied: Digging wholes for new trees, removing dead trees, adjusting the tree tops, planting new trees, fixing plastic rain covers and in the end a lot of thinning plums. I enjoyed the physical work a lot and the beautiful view over… read more

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12/06/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucas)

Lucas was here for almost 3 months from early spring until almost full summer. He is very friendly and helpful, always smiling and a good worker.
Its interesting to see a «cityboy» really fall in love with the life in the contryside, hiking, fishing and blacksmithing.
You are welcome back anytime.

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30/05/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Lucas) para el anfitrión

I spent a little less than 3 months at Jan Ove's farm, and it was an unforgettable experience.
You will find everything you need here, a pleasant work in nature, a very nice host, who cooks very well, and who can teach you everything about apples, plums, cherries but also about the culture and the history of Norway.
After the work and on the… read more

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18/05/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Benjamin )

Ben was here for 3 weeks and did an exelent job. He also interacts very Nice with the other Workawayers and is a great part of the team.
Wish you the best of luck and you are welcome back any time.

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02/05/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Benjamin ) para el anfitrión

I stayed with Jan Ove for three weeks and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The location of his home and farm is really beautiful. If you are interested in fruit tree farming or organic farming then this is a great place to visit. Overall Jan Ove is a very kind bloke and even though I only stayed three weeks I still had a great time.

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22/04/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Julian) para el anfitrión

I had a great time, staying with Jan-Ove! I wasn't at 85 different hosts yet, but out of the 8 hosts I was staying with, he was amongst the top 3.
Jan-Ove is a very relaxed, humorous and patient guy. He took me with him, to do some blacksmithing once a week, which was absolutely fantastic!! We also had traditional Norwegian dishes, that were… read more

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24/03/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Julian)

Julian stayed here about 2 months from early january. Most of the time we where pruning appletrees. During the stay I got an answer of How many Workawayers I have had as guests and it turner out to be 85. Julian is defenetly in the top ten list.
I wish I had som woodwork or building projects that could really benefit from his wisit. But as a… read more

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24/03/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Barbara)

Barbara stayed here for a month in the last group of Workawayers in october 2018. This was the best month of the whole year. Everyone was hard working and vent on well with the other people in the group. She helped picking the last apples, and making Apple juice and cider. Never complaining about boring work or bad weather. You are welcome back… read more

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21/03/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Barbara) para el anfitrión

This is coming in a little late but here it is:
There are so many things about this place that I am going to miss! The beautiful mountains surrounding the fjord, the friendly people, but most importantly the little family the I became a part of at Jan Ove's farm. Between Jan Ove's extremely welcoming personality and the friendliness of the other… read more

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07/01/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Florence)

Flo stayed here for 2 weeks in the last group of Workawayers in october 2018. This was the best month of the whole year. Everyone was hard working and vent on well with the other people in the group. She helped picking the last apples, and making Apple juice and cider. Never complaining about boring work or bad weather. You are welcome back here… read more

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15/12/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Florence) para el anfitrión

I came for two weeks this October and was blown away by the beauty of Hardanger! I was made to feel welcome from the moment I arrived and instantly felt at home with the four other volunteers. We spent most mornings having a long leisurely breakfast (which i really miss) and then work for the morning - we spent a lot of time pressing and grinding… read more

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07/01/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jakub)

Jacob stayed here for a month in the last group of Workawayers in october 2018. This was the best month of the whole year. Everyone was hard working and vent on well with the other people in the group. He helped picking the last apples, and making Apple juice and cider. Never complaining about boring work or bad weather. Jacob is also a very good… read more

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09/11/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Jakub) para el anfitrión

Workaway at Jan Ove was incredible experience. When i arrived to him I immediately feel like at home. Work wasn't too hard. Just weather make it little bit harder. Especially in autumn when it can be really rainy. I was there in October that means finishing Apple picking and starting make an Apple juice. After tasting of fresh Apple juice you will… read more

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07/01/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kristine)

Kristine stayed here for a month in the last group of Workawayers in october 2018. This was the best month of the whole year. Everyone was hard working and vent on well with the other people in the group. She helped picking the last apples, and making Apple juice and cider. Never complining about boring work or bad weather. You are welcome back… read more

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31/10/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Kristine) para el anfitrión

A wonderful month in Hardangerfjord! Jan Ove is kind and easy going as are his friends and family members I met. He bakes delicious homemade bread and I may have packed on a few pounds eating here. The view is simply breathtaking, and it made some of those mornings sorting and cleaning apples more pleasant. The work isn’t hard, but it can be a… read more

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23/11/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (mariella) para el anfitrión

I had the most unforgettable first work away experience living and working on Jan Ove's organic fruit farm for 2 weeks in September. In the first week, 4 of us worked on a very steep orchard picking apples for 4 hours in the morning, and in the second week we worked on a flatter orchard but worked into the afternoon too.

The apples and their… read more

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23/09/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (mariella)

Mariella stayed With me for 2 weeks helping to pick Apples and making apple juice. She is hard working and never complaining about anything if it is bad weather or steep hills. She have a lot of knowledge about many Things and is interesting to talk to. She can see what work that need to be done and is helpful without beeing asked.
Thank you for… read more

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02/10/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Matteo)

Matheo came here in the end of April and stayed here the summer. He is a hard worker and good company, a good chef and help in the kitchen.
He quickly get into the work and routines in the farm and get along fine with other Workawayers.
Thank you for a nice time and you are welcome back any time.

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02/10/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Matteo) para el anfitrión

Beautiful landscapes and hikings, norwegian food, living with nice people. That's a recap of my experience up there in Hardanger. Jan Ove is friendly and respectfull, you will not regret to spend time in his place. Working in the fields can be hard in some circumstances, but as long as you try to do your job honestly, everyone around you will be… read more

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23/09/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Eda)

Eda stayed at the farm for 3 weeks picking Apples and making apple juice. She is a hard worker and never complaining about bad weather og steep hills. She have an amacing ability to see what work has to be done and helps others without beeing asked for anything.
She comes great along With other workawayers and is jus a delight to have… read more

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23/09/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Samantha)

Sam was here for 2 weeks and helped With making apple juice and picking Apples. She did a good job and was never complaining about rain or steep Fields.
She is easy going and had good Connection With the other workawayers. Always helpful and smiling.
Thank you for a good time on the farm.

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18/09/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Samantha) para el anfitrión

My time on Jan Ove’s farm was a memorable and special experience that I’ll never forget. It was so cozy and welcoming that it felt like a second home for the short 2 weeks I was there. I made new friends with the fellow workAwayer’s and also with the cat Lucy who was always making me laugh.
We all ate every meal together- lots of unforgettable… read more

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03/09/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marta)

Marta stayed here for about 3 weeks and most of the time we where picking plums. She did a good job and was a joy to have around. She also helped with the coocking and cleaning in the kitchen together with the other Workawayers.
Thank you for good help in the farm and a Nice time :blush:

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24/08/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Marta) para el anfitrión

Especially now that I’m leaving Norway, I realise how authentic and special this experience has been. Living and working in Jan Ove’s farm means : picking fruits with nice people, eating prawns on a boat in the middle of the Hardangerfjord, making a lot of activities (cycling, hiking, swimming...), having super interesting conversation on viking… read more

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19/08/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Francesca & Jordanne)

Francesca and Jordannne stayed with me for 2 weeks and most of the time we where picking plums. If it was rain or sunshine they where always happy and helpful and did a good job in the fields. In the house they was always ready to help and they contributed with some dinner spesialitys from their home. Very nice people to have around and Thanks… read more

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18/08/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Francesca & Jordanne) para el anfitrión

This was our very first work away and we enjoyed every minute, it was truly an unforgettable experience. Firstly, Jan Ove is a kind, funny and accomadating man - we don't think you could find a better host. We enjoyed spending time talking to him and other workaway'ers, he is full of interesting stories. We can't thank him enough for the… read more

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30/05/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Franziska & Nico)

Nico and Franzi is very Nice people to have as guests. They are doing the work and they also have the ability to see what other work should be done in case they have extra time. For a week they was alone in my house while I was away and the house have never looked better.
Thank you for a good time and you are welcome back any time :blush:

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16/05/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Franziska & Nico) para el anfitrión

We stayed 1 month and it was a fantastic experience.
Jan Ove is very kind, funny, easygoing and a good teacher about fruits and life --> Happy wife = happy life!
We miss the grandiose apple juice and cider.
If we have the opportunity, we will come back!
Tusen takk!!! :-)

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30/01/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Adrián Nicolás & Florencia) para el anfitrión

Late but finally I found the way to leave Ian the feedback that he deserves.
We have those days always in mind because they were a really nice experience for us.
Imagine a farm at the base of a hill, the fiord at your feet surrounding by a nice landscape and kind people, ready to work side by side with you. That was exactly our experiences at… read more

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21/10/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Joana & Daniel)

Daniel and Joana is the third couple from Australia wisiting me, and the aussies never dissapoints. With their energy and good spirit the work got done fast and with joy. Daniel is a amacing cook creating dinners from whatever is in the fridge. Joanna even organiced my kitchen and I am so greatful for this,
They are easy going people with good… read more

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15/10/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Joana & Daniel) para el anfitrión

Daniel and I stayed at Jan's place for about 2 weeks which felt like 2 days, "time flies when you are having fun" ;)
We are so glad to have had this opportunity, picking apples is almost fun and it can be addictive, who cares about the weather when you have such amaziiiiinnnngg views from the fields.
We really enjoyed the time spent with Jan and… read more

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29/08/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (kathrin)

Kathrin is a real lifesaver :blush:
She came to me and took charge of the houshold and the other Workawayers so I could Get a small holiday in the mountains.
She is a good honest worker and not afraid to speek her mind - and I like that :blush:
I wish She could stay longer and She is very welcome back any time :blush:

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25/08/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (kathrin) para el anfitrión

My third workaway experience brought me to Jan Oves' farm, and I spent three excellent weeks there. First of all: Five stars are not enough for the beautiful nature around this place. The view from the house is breathtaking, and if you're ready to hike you'll find waterfalls and lakes of heavenly beauty. The plateaus on top of the mountains are… read more

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14/05/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ronny)

Thank you so much for Your kind feedback.
Ronny is a good hard worker With a lot of experience in different farmwork and forrest work. He was really a good help clearing forrest to make room for New fruit Fields.

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24/11/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Ronny) para el anfitrión

Jan ove and his family are farming the lands around grimo since the early bronzeage as numerous mounds and graves show, so he has lots of expertise.
Beeing a great chef he provided us a lot of nutrition and healthy food. He is a welltraveled man with a preference for hispanic culture and people, but let me also feel very welcome. He trusted me… read more

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14/05/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Javier)

Thank you for Your Nice, but short stay. It was very Nice to get to know you and I really hope you can come back some day and stay for a longer time.
You are a hard worker and an excellent Cook.

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25/11/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Javier) para el anfitrión

Jan is a great and very kind, his hospitality is unmatched , i only could stay for a few days due to a problem with my visa , but he was very kind and let me stay and help me to pasa the bitter taste of having my plans ruined , i Will surely come back to learn and work with Jan if i have the oportunity again , i totally recomend staying with him… read more

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14/05/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Antonio jose)

Thank you Antonio for a Nice time on the farm. Antonio is a hard worker and a quick learner so it was really usefull help. Also the knowledge and experience in vegetable growing was very helpful. You are welcome back at any time :)

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12/05/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Antonio jose) para el anfitrión

I stayed two weeks in farm's Jan. Jan is very kind, gentle, easygoing and a good teacher about fruits and all about them. The job always is easy and you only have to work 4 or 5 hours, so you have the afternoon free to do other things. The farms is down of the mountains, you can do hiking, swim in the fjord, biking around, etc.
Also there were… read more

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22/10/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (alessandro)

Thank you for a Nice time and all the help. To bad you had to go before we got to plant the new fruit trees.
If you have the chance you are welcome back.

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22/10/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (alessandro) para el anfitrión

My time in Jan farm was amazing!
Volunteering on the farm has been a great experience and the landscapes even more,
i also made friends with many people from different countries and learned many things about apples and Norwegian traditions. I hope one day to be able to come back and taste again the delicious cider...
Have a good time
Alessandro

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20/10/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Matteo & Alice)

Thank you for a Nice time and good work. You make very good food and are plessant company to have in the house. If you ever have the chance you are welcome back

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20/10/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Matteo & Alice) para el anfitrión

Our stay with Jan and his little princess Julia Maria was really great.
We enjoyed the work in the farm on those freezing mornings and astonishing sunrises, we had the opportunity to learn many things about apples, but not only (I'll tell you how my cider will come out).
It was a great experience, we really miss staying at the farm!
The only… read more

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16/10/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tony)

Thank you for a Nice time and good help. Is was a new experience to have a "grown up" as volunteer, but you did your work better than many younger have done. You are very welcome back at any time and I would also like to visit England so we could study english cider.

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13/10/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Tony) para el anfitrión

Any trip to Norway is always wondrous, but this adventure was extra special. Jan Ove's farm is located deep into a fjord and reaching it requires a journey through endless jaw dropping beauty.
I picked apples in torrential rain and bright autumn sunshine loving every minute of it. I worked alongside young volunteers from Argentina, Italy and… read more

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16/10/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Monika)

Thank you for a very nice time and good help at the farm. I really miss your plesant company and your calm personality. You are very welcome back at any time.

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16/10/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Monika) para el anfitrión

being a part of Norwegian farm was one of the most wonderful experience I’ve ever had. in all senses. this peaceful place take you to another world. fairy tales world. there is so much secrets around that you can discover and much more things that you can learn. staying only one mouth is definitely not enough, I suppose not even eternity would be… read more

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27/09/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ping)

Thank you for a nice time and good work.

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26/09/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Ping) para el anfitrión

This is my first experience as a workawayer. I have a wonderful time in the fruit farm. You can see the Fjord when you open the window. Jan is very nice and always give us surprise: sheep head and Vodka. He is knowledgeable and creative. In future, you probably can see a museum in his farm! I have free time on the afternoon and weekend. I also… read more

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27/09/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tom)

Thank you for a nice time and good work.

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26/09/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Tom) para el anfitrión

Had a really great 3.5 weeks with Jan. The work was very enjoyable and fulfilling, and I had loads of free time to explore the fjord (and even go swimming in it!) The fridge was always very well stocked and the house was comfortable. Thank you Jan for an amazing time!

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27/09/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tommy)

Thank you for a nice time and good work. You are welcome back for picking apples in september.

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26/09/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Tommy) para el anfitrión

Staying at Ian's place was really nice ! We really enjoyed the tasks and especially the view ! The place is so gorgeous ! the food was good and we really felt at home ! We also had fun with his cute daughter! Thanks a lot Ian! We'll try to come back for the apples harvest in a few years !

Tommy and Gabi

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22/09/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Greyson & Kate)

Than you for a great time. Greyson did a very good job working in the farm, and also in the kitchen. I got the best american Apple pie I have ever tasted.
I will send you a message if I'm in Seattle.

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22/09/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Greyson & Kate) para el anfitrión

Had an awesome stay with Jan! The work was awesome, picking fruit with the most amazing views. We would relax in the afternoon and make meals together a lot of the time. If you're looking to get out of the city and unwind in the Norweign country side, this is the spot. I hope to see you in Washington someday Jan!

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09/09/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elisa)

Thank you for a nice time, good Italian food and a good job

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08/09/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Elisa) para el anfitrión

We spent two weeks in Jan Ove's farm and we had a very good time!
The place is wonderful, here you can experience real nature, silence and peace. Jan Ove is a nice person, we enjoyed the time together and the informations he gave us about Norway.
The work is in the morning and sometimes also after lunch (a couple of hours) so you have a lot of… read more

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05/09/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lisa-Maria Sophia )

Thank you for a nice time and good work

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05/09/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Lisa-Maria Sophia ) para el anfitrión

Sorry for late feedback! I stayed on Jan's farm in June this year for two weeks. It had been my first workaway experience and it was fantastic!
Jan is such a wonderful host, I couldn't have wished for a better one. The farm is amazingly located with a fantastic view to the fjords and the mountains behind.
I would recomment going there!
Thank… read more

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05/09/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kiera)

Thank you for a nice time and good work.

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28/07/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Kiera) para el anfitrión

I had an amazing 2.5 weeks with Jan Ove! He was such a kind and easy going host and always quick to give information about fruits, Norway and the animals! The pictures of the farm do not do it justice! One of the most beautiful places I have been! He also lets you take the boat out as well as the bikes and the farm car on Sundays (manual). Jan Ove… read more

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24/07/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ellouise)

Thank you for a nice time and good work.

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23/07/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Ellouise) para el anfitrión

I spent a month working on Jan Ove's farm and had a wonderful time. I had never worked on a fruit farm before but the clear instructions I was given made me feel confident in the work I was doing. The accommodation was fantastic and the food was great too, especially the bread Jan Ove bakes. Plus the view of the Hardangerfjord is something I will… read more

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17/07/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Isabel)

Thank you for a nice time and good work.

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17/07/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Isabel) para el anfitrión

I had a great time working at Jan's farm. He is a very easygoing and generous host and the farm itself is so beautiful. I spent 2 weeks on the farm and really enjoyed the work and also seeing the beautiful hardangerfjords.

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13/07/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Swantje)

Thank you for a nice time and good work

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12/07/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Swantje) para el anfitrión

I had a really great time at Jan's farm. I stayed at his place for three weeks and since I arrived I felt very welcomed. He is a super nice person, very helpful and humorous. And he is a really good father, his daughter is such a sweetheart!
We worked from monday to friday from 8 to 12, so there was a lot of free time. Even though it's kind of… read more

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27/03/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Dylan & Megan) para el anfitrión

We thoroughly enjoyed our time staying with Jan Ove. He was extremely generous with any request we had. We had never apple picked before, so we weren't sure what we were in for, but it was a great experience and was definitely complimented by the amazingly beautiful scenery!
Thankyou!!

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07/12/2015

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Dylan & Megan)

Thank you for good help and Nice company

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21/12/2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Barbara) para el anfitrión

Jan Ove is a really great host, helpful and great company! He is fun to be around and shares all his knowledge on apples and Norway. He is a most generous person and his farm is extremely beautiful. Thank you so much for all!

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07/12/2015

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Barbara)

Thank you for good help and Nice company.

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29/10/2015

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Matt)

It was a great time having Matt here. He picked up the skilles for applepicking quite fast and did a good job. He takes initiative, and can see what work have to be done without getting told

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