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Hi! Our names are Ruben (36yrs) and Marte (34yrs). We have 3 children and live by the ocean on an old, small farm on the island Askøy - only 30 minutes outside Bergen. We have 120 fruit trees and a vegetable garden, kayaks, two dogs, plus many projects and ambitions on our plot of land.
We are currently looking for help to:
- Do general maintanance
- Gardening
- Finish a garden fence and gate
- Gathering fire wood
- Ground work for future outside kitchen with a stone pizza oven
- Ground work and building a timber building called a "grindbygg" - which is an ancient Norwegian building technique
We produce fruit and vegetables for own consumption. As well as this production we are interested in gathering foods from the woods, seaside and the oceans to cook, preserve and enjoy. We love to learn new skills and pass knowledge to our children and others.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Pets
Farming
Plant care
Hitchhiking
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Animals
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cycling
Camping
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The man of the house is a carpenter with special interest for old Norwegian buildings. We hope to share our knowlengde about bilding "grindbygg" and maybe learn a little about building an outside pizza oven. We can offer a peacefull getaway in Norway - close to the city of Bergen but still quite rural.
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Help
Realization of various projects, primarily outside kitchen, pizzaoven and grindbygg. We have many fruit treet that need love and care (organic production, we use lokal sea weeds/animal faeces/nettle water to ferilize). Organic vegetable garden to tidy and make ready for next season.
Some tasks together with us and some solo-work.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
A small, newly buildt apartment, with all appliances (dish washer, washing mashine, tv, fully equiped kitchen and bathroom with rain shower).
We will provide 3 meals a day:)
Usually dinners together with the family.
What else ...
Our house is next to a road with direct bus to Bergen city. Hiking possibilities. We have kayaks, fishing equipment, bikes and SUP board for free use.
We live 10km from the island of Herdla - which is a bird sanctuary and also have lots of recreational oppertunities: golf, frisbee golf, windsurf, via ferrata.
We do not accept drinking/drugs/smoking!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have room for campervans. We can provide electricity. Water by hose.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Best wishes Ruben, Marte and the kids.
It has been our absolute pleasure having you here with us this november. You must be one of the most easy going and grounded people we've met. You have helped us in so many ways around the farm's projects - with your many skills! We have also fully enjoyed your company, good conversations, french "lessons" and pâtisserie. You are… read more
Thank you so much for your lovely company this autumn, on our little farm in Askøy. You helped us with many long over due tasks, and we really appreciated all your hard work. We shared many meals and interesting conversations, and where also lucky to hear increadible music you played by the fire. And, I must also mention… read more
We were welcomed with open arms, shyly greeted by the children, and enthusiastically welcomed by the dogs. What a beautiful beginning!
Ruben showed us to our own apartment on the ground floor, a cozy and comfortable space with all the amenities.
We really enjoyed having our own place,… read more
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Best wishes Ruben, Marte and the kids.
It has been our absolute pleasure having you here with us this november. You must be one of the most easy going and grounded people we've met. You have helped us in so many ways around the farm's projects - with your many skills! We have also fully enjoyed your company, good conversations, french "lessons" and pâtisserie. You are… read more
Thank you so much for your lovely company this autumn, on our little farm in Askøy. You helped us with many long over due tasks, and we really appreciated all your hard work. We shared many meals and interesting conversations, and where also lucky to hear increadible music you played by the fire. And, I must also mention… read more
We were welcomed with open arms, shyly greeted by the children, and enthusiastically welcomed by the dogs. What a beautiful beginning!
Ruben showed us to our own apartment on the ground floor, a cozy and comfortable space with all the amenities.
We really enjoyed having our own place,… read more
The tasks here are mainly related with their huge garden (which has a nice… read more
You have been with our family for several weeks this autumn, and it has been a true joy. You've helped us with replanting and supporting apple trees, removed an old chicken pen, cut lots gras, and much more. You are a young man with many great qualitys: tidy, helpfull, polite and easy to trust - to mention a few. We have shared many meals… read more
