Join our mountain cabin project while discovering Steinkjer, Norway

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  Descrição

  Hello! We are Naomi and Julien, a Swiss-Japanese couple who have traded the noise of the city for the profound silence of the Norwegian mountains. We are both artists and have spent many years as teachers in the fields of Yoga, Meditation, and Qigong. Our lives are centered around a healthy, natural, and mindful lifestyle, and we bring that same energy into our construction project.
  
  We want to be clear about one thing from the start: this cabin is our private home. It is not a retreat center, a business, or a commercial project of any kind — just two people building the place where they intend to live.
  We are currently in the middle of a dream: building our own mountain cabin from the ground up. We are about halfway through the construction and are now focusing on the "soul" of the building. This includes finishing the exterior facade using the traditional Japanese Yakisugi method (charring our own mountain pine boards) and beginning the refined interior work — crafting custom cabinets, sliding doors, and furniture.
  
  What we love about this place
  What we love most is the incredible silence and the pristine, wild and protected landscape surrounding the cabin. Because our site is a 30-minute hike from the nearest parking spot, the energy is truly wild and pure and the sense of peace is palpable. We love the rhythm of the sun, the physical satisfaction of building with our hands, and the deep connection to the earth that comes from living a more simple life off-grid.
  
  Why you will love it here
  If you are looking for a "real" nature experience, you will find it here. This is a place to unplug and reconnect with yourself while being physically actice. While there is only spotty cell signal, there is an abundance of inspiration and awe.
  
  You will love staying with us if:
  
  You appreciate a mindful lifestyle: You are welcome to join us in our atmosphere of peace and healthy living.
  
  You love great food: We take our nutrition seriously. You can expect a delicious, healthy mix of Swiss and Japanese home-cooking, always fresh and organic when possible. We love cooking with fire too, and often take time to use our cast iron cook ware to do so.
  
  You want to learn and discover a craft: Whether it’s the meditative process of Yakisugi or the precision of fine woodworking, there is much to create here.
  
  You speak Japanese: Naomi is bilingual, so Japanese speakers will feel right at home! Naturally, we both speak English very well too.
  
  A note on the "Off-Grid" reality
  We want to be clear: our home is remote. Everything we eat and use is hiked in. It is a wild, beautiful, and sometimes challenging environment. We are looking for kind, respectful, and hardworking souls who find beauty in the "slow" life and the "hard" work of a mountain build.
  
  We always ask for a video call before confirming to make sure the chemistry is just right. We can’t wait to share this stunning part of the world with you!

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Projetos DIY criativos

  Manutenção geral
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  Interesses

  

  Criação de vídeos

  

  Tecnologia

  

  Filmes e TV

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Moda e beleza

  

  Fotografia

  

  Faça você mesmo

  

  Carpintaria

  

  Arquitetura

  

  Arte e design

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Camping

  

  Esportes de inverno

  

  Montanhas

  

  Esportes de aventura

  

  Caminhada

  

  Atividades ao ar livre
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  Living with us is a unique cultural experience that bridges Switzerland, Japan, and Norway. As a Swiss-Japanese couple, our daily life is a blend of these traditions—from the way we organize our home to the food we share.
  
  What we can share with you:
  More than just a place to sleep, we offer a space for holistic growth. Having spent many years as teachers of Yoga, Meditation, and Qigong, we are happy to share these practices with you. Whether you are a beginner or looking to deepen your practice, you are welcome to join us. We also offer healing sessions and are happy to discuss our lives as artists. If you are interested in traditional Japanese crafts, learning the meditative art of Yakisugi (wood charring) is a unique skill you will take home with you.
  
  The "Social" Experience:
  Because of our remote, off-grid location, the social life here is intimate and deep. We don't have local pubs or nearby neighbors, so our "community" is the group of people at the cabin. You can expect:
  
  Meaningful Conversations: Long evening talks over healthy, organic meals.
  
  Mindful Living: A chance to experience a truly "slow" lifestyle, moving in rhythm with the weather and the mountains.
  
  What we hope to learn from you:
  We love hosting because it brings the world to our doorstep—even when we are in the middle of nowhere! We hope to learn from your life stories, your perspectives, and your unique skills.

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  Ajuda

  We are looking for collaborators, not just laborers. Because this is our future mountain retreat and a deeply personal project, we will be working side-by-side with you. We believe in the "learning by doing" philosophy and are happy to share our knowledge of construction, traditional Japanese techniques, art, and movement (Yoga/Qigong) along the way.
  
  What the work looks like:
  Depending on the current phase of the build, you might find yourself charring pine boards using the traditional Japanese Yakisugi method, assisting with interior woodwork such as cabinetry and sliding doors, helping organize the site, or moving materials. No two days are the same. What matters most is your attitude — curiosity, care, and a willingness to learn.
  
  Working Together
  You won't be left to work alone. We start our days together with a shared breakfast and a clear plan. We value open communication and a harmonious workspace. Our working days are shaped by the mountain rhythm — typically around 5 hours of shared work, 5 days a week, though this flexes naturally with the weather and the current phase of the build. We work hard, but we also know when to stop, rest, and take in the landscape around us.
  We want to share our knowledge of traditional Japanese techniques like Yakisugi and our lifestyle practices with you.
  
  Is this a good fit for you?
  Please consider this project if:
  
  You are self-motivated and see what needs to be done without being asked every ten minutes.
  You enjoy physical work and the satisfaction of a tired body at the end of the day.
  You are truly comfortable with silence and being offline.
  You have a deep respect for tools, materials, and the natural environment.
  
  Native Japanese speakers are especially encouraged to apply! （日本語でのコミュニケーションも全く問題ありません。ナオミがバイリンガルですので、リラックスしてご参加ください。）
  We are happy to share more photos and links to our build's progress once we connect. We look forward to building something beautiful together!

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Inglês: Fluente
  Japonês: Fluente

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  Acomodação

  Because our cabin is currently a work-in-progress, we are exclusively offering accommodation in a tent. This is a true, back-to-basics mountain experience. You will be sleeping in a sturdy tent pitched under old mountain firs in the Norwegian mountain landscape, 1-minute from the construction site and easy access to kitchen, toilet, and the lake.
  
  It is peaceful, silent, and incredibly beautiful—but it is also a 30-minute hike from the nearest road. You should be someone who genuinely enjoys camping and is prepared for the unpredictability of mountain weather. While you sleep in the tent, you are part of our household; you'll have access to our communal areas in the cabin-in-progress for meals and socializing.
  
  The Food: Healthful & Hearty
  While the sleeping arrangements are rugged, the food is quite the opposite. We believe that physical work in the fresh air requires excellent fuel.
  
  Three Healthful Meals a Day: We provide three full, fresh, and healthful meals every day.
  
  Swiss-Japanese Fusion: As a Swiss-Japanese couple, our kitchen is a blend of both worlds. You can expect a unique mix of Norwegian and Swiss mountain fare and traditional Japanese home-cooking.
  
  Hiked-In Ingredients: Every single ingredient we eat is hiked in by us on our backs. This makes us very mindful of what we consume and deeply appreciative of every shared meal.
  
  Shared Dining: We eat our meals together as a household. It’s our favorite time to rest, talk, and connect after a day on the build.
  
  If you appreciate a healthy lifestyle and the simple joy of a great meal shared in a beautiful, remote setting, you will feel right at home here. (And don't worry, even in a tent, the view when you wake up is unbeatable.)

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