Organic fruit farm. Sesonal work during the year

Alemania

5

My time at Jan Ove's farm was enjoyable! Jan is always busy but really nice and easygoing. During my stay, 3 to 7 other volunteers were also staying at the farm, which made my time there even more special. Jan respects the agreed-upon working hours. However, he is sometimes out in the evening and might ask you to cook or feed the rabbits. The work can get monotonous, but it is not that bad since you will only be working 5 h a day. Overall, I had a fantastic time and would recommend the experience at Jan Ove's farm!

hace 1 año

Italia

5

I had an amazing experience in Grimo during the apple-picking period, with the chance to assist in the juicing process as well. Jan Ove is very knowledgeable and always happy to share his expertise, making the experience even more enriching. The other volunteers were great company, offering new perspectives and making the stay truly enjoyable. I appreciated the well-organized work schedule, which included weekends off. The natural surroundings are stunning, and I enjoyed hiking in the area. Please feel free to ask for more details. Just a note: it may not be ideal for those who don't like cats

hace 1 año

España

5

This has been my first experience doing a volunteer and I loved it! I've been able to meet lovely people from different parts of the world and we've created a great team. Jan is a great host, he is very friendly and funny, so don't be afraid to ask him things because he is always open to listen to you. The environment is wonderful, you are surrounded by nature and you can da lot of hikes. Working hours are respected. At times the work can be quite physical so you'll get strong. And if you love cats, this is your place!

hace 1 año

España

5

The experience was great and I got a lot of knowledge about farming, fruits and cider. Jan is a reasonable and generous person with a big knowledge on farming, cider making and fruit picking so if you want to learn about any of those it's the place for you. The area and the views are amazing and you get to be in nature and do famous and not so famous hikes around the area, the hours of work are respected and i had a really good experience.

hace más de 1 año

Brasil

5

The time that I spent in the the farm was simply wonderful. Thanks to the easy atmosphere my weeks there felt like a relaxing holiday, even though the work on the fields, especialy picking cherries and plums, was a good workout. The landscape is beautiful and there is a lot to explore around the fjords. We worked 5h per day, starting early in the mornings, and I had always a lot of time for myself. If you are interested in agriculture and rural lifestyle you can definitely learn a lot here. Jan, thank you so much for sharing your home, your cats and your family life with me!

hace más de 1 año

Alemania

5

My stay at Jan Oves farm was really good. I learned a lot about fruit farming and how Norwegian locals live. If you're into hiking or know how to have fun in the nature your stay will be great. If you're more of a city-person be aware that there's not much to do around, as the next big city (Bergen) is more than two hours away. Thank you truly for having us Jan 🙏

hace más de 1 año

Jan Ove respondido

Late reply - sorry.
Jonathan and Alex stayed here for a few weeks and joined the work in the farm. They are nice people to be around, honest and want to do a good job.

España

5

Work schedules were respected. The work can sometimes be physically demanding, especially in several tasks, such as preparing the land and removing stones, but don't panic! during your stay you will also do different tasks. I also thinned the plums, bottled and labeled juice and fed the animals. The area is perfect for hiking. The landscape and nature are amazing. Be aware that you will stay in a rural area, so public transport may scare sometimes. PS: if you really like cats this is the place 🐱 Thanks for having me, I had a pleasant stay and already missing Potato and the house's views 🥹

hace más de 1 año

México

5

Jan is super chill, he respect the schedules and you have your own privacy. The place is amazing, something the work can be tough (expect to be super tired after "just" 5 hours) If you have any question, ask and dont assume anything, He is open to help always.

hace más de 1 año

Estados Unidos

5

Great experience at Jan Ove's cider farm! I always felt comfortable, hours were respected and the volunteering work is fun. What I did was clean bottles, bottling cider, tag them and pack them for shipping. Jan is very kind and fun to be around :) Im very thankful to him for having me at his place and I recommend to everyone this experience. Specially, if you want to connect with nature, learn about cider and life on land, and get to see beautiful sights.

hace casi 2 años

Francia

4

My experience at Jan Ove's farm was good ! I got the chance to meet really nice people (and cats) and learn how to cut grass, plant trees and even catch rabbits ahah. I had a bedroom for myself which was really nice to have some alone time. The area is really beautiful and peaceful with a lot of hikes to do ⛰️ The work was a bit physical and sometimes took longer than expected ; but the view was amazing. However, I would recommend Jan Ove to be more welcoming and talkative towards future volunteers (it can be intimidating at first) 😊 Thank you for this opportunity !

hace más de 1 año

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