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Brazil
I was warmly welcomed by Maria in Elverum. I really enjoyed the ritual of stretching before breakfast and the expressions of gratitude before meals that we shared together. I participated in several activities, mainly cooking. I also enjoyed cooking for Maria's friends and families who came to help her. Everyone was very fun. There was a music night, which was nice! The walk to the lake with the volunteers Adriana and the sisters Dasha and Ivanna was wonderful. I took pleasure in collaborating on the activities I carried out in a calm space surrounded by beautiful nature.
2 months ago
Italy
My stay with Maria was the perfect escape to relax and reconnect with nature. She was an exceptional host incredibly warm, helpful, and attentive to all our needs. The sense of community was wonderful; we shared all our meals together and started the days with peaceful meditation. Between picking blueberries, heading to the lake, playing volleyball, painting, and enjoying cozy poetry night, every moment was memorable. I left feeling completely refreshed and cannot recommend volunteering with Maria enough!
2 months ago
Malaysia
I had a wonderful time volunteering here. We did different work every day. We also had daily morning meditation, and depending on the volunteer skills, we danced salsa, and enjoyed poetry and movie nights. I loved our walks, trips to the lake, picking berries, and seeing a double rainbow. Karol's cooking and music were also highlights, and I loved trying dishes from different parts of the world made by the other volunteers. Maria was kind and encouraging, and I especially enjoyed our conversations about women's empowerment. A lovely experience with great people, friendships, and memories.
3 months ago
Australia
From the moment I arrived I felt welcomed and excited to be here. Maria is so lovely, kind hearted and great at creating a space for everyone to communicate their needs and have them met. We were straight into action from paddle boarding in the lake, doing breath work together and even setting up the vintage sewing machine! The work was super fun and it felt great when I found ways I could really make a difference. I'm excited to see how this place grows in the future and the people who will shape it!
4 months ago
Germany
I was conflicted about how many stars to give. Maria was very nice to us, the rooms were great and the work was partly hard but as expected.On the other hand is she one of the most passive aggressive and manipulative people I've ever met.She fought a one sided power struggle against one of the volunteers. No idea what he supposedly did and she also couldn't explain it. Besides extremely rude unprompted comments, she acted like we did some work wrong even though it was exactly as agreed. The volunteer cut his finger and she said she won't drive him to the hospital or he should drive himself.
16 days ago
Italy
I believe this place helps you get in touch with yourself. There's plenty of nature around that forces you to explore freely. Maria is always listening and she makes sure to help you if there are any obstacles. The atmosphere is really peaceful and It makes you feel like part of a community. I enjoyed picking blueberries in the forest, walking to the lake with the others volunteers and doing intercultural dinners. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who's interested in visiting Norway to understand their culture.
3 months ago
Spain
My overall experience was good, I really enjoyed the conversation we had, María and I, about emotional intelligence and how it asked me questions that open your mind. I stayed 3 weeks there, and with María I spent 2 of them; in the last week I was with Ernst and Kama, and they were very respectful to me and I enjoyed sharing moments with them. Thanks to everyone
about 1 month ago
