Joan Spain

Underdal farm is amazing! A non-commercial farm living with an old simplicity that welcomes you while charms you in so many unexpected ways. I have a wonderful time! Exploring and learning: managing pastures, fence building, shearing sheep with a shear, working with horses for ploughing, learning about herbs and plants, learning to play mandolin, preparing firewood, learning about bow making, exploring the area, playing board games with the lovely kids, cooking at a wood range, practising archery ... plus all the diferent animals: native sheeps, horses, ducks, cats and dogs! The amount of knowledge, wisdom and experience combined on them is staggering in so many topics, making my two weeks feel so short. But it was also their willingness to share it that didn't fail to inspire me. We celebrated the wonder of life in this paradise in Telemark. I arrived as a wwoofer and left as a friend. I will repeat! And I want to thank Daniel, Daphne, Kari, Johana, and Lambert for a wonderful time, for the conversations, the teachings, the hugs, and for making my two weeks amazing! Tusen hjertelig takk!

Nicolas France

Stein welcomed us to his farm for two weeks. It was a very enriching experience. Milking the goats morning and evening structured our days and was a rewarding activity. Making cheese, butter, and other products, as well as selling them at the market, provided valuable knowledge. Stein's personality was the highlight of the stay: he never missed an opportunity to talk about Norway, agriculture, and local customs. He was captivating. Stein was attentive to our curiosity. He didn't hesitate to take his boat out to show us fishing in the fjord. A huge thank you for his generosity. Also a special thanks to Miro, the employee, who helped us and taught us a lot.

Johanna Germany

My time at Hurdal Gjestegård has been such a wonderful experience! I stayed there with a friend for three weeks in May. Malin and Andrew are incredibly kind and welcoming people. I really enjoyed living in such a beautiful environment and hearing about their stories and visions for Hurdal Gjestegård! Our day was always well structured and the work consisted mostly of planting and preparing the field, which I really enjoyed. We were able to learn a lot about planting different kinds of plants and work on the field. It was a great opportunity to get to know new people, gain new experiences and to grow personally through it. It has been amazing three weeks! I would definitely recommend it! Thank you Malin and Andrew (and Koala)!

Anna Germany

I had a wonderful three-week stay at Hurdal Gjestegård. The old priest house is absolutely stunning and the surrounding landscape, with its forests and lakes, is perfect for hiking and peaceful sunset walks. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming, making me feel right at home from the very beginning. The work mainly involved preparing the field, planting, seed sowing and weeding. It was a rewarding experience and a great opportunity to learn more about different plants, their needs and purposes. Weekends were generally free, providing a fantastic opportunity to explore the region and spend a day or two in Oslo. I would highly recommend coming with a friend to share this incredible experience.

Marie Germany

My boyfriend and I had the most amazing time at Overland. I can only recommend everybody to come here. We were allowed to do many different tasks on the farm, so we learned a lot and we never got bored. Staff are super friendly, patient and encouraging :) The surroundings of the farm are great for shorter or longer hikes and it is very easy to get to Oslo (about half an hour by bus) if you feel like a city break. We were also just so lucky with the other WWOOFErs staying there at the same time, because we all got along so well. We really had the best time! We even met people who have been here before and come regularly (I totally understand why). So don't miss out - go to Overland!