Projects
Hiking tips: Flætebakkfjell, Blefjell
Flætebakkfjell is a relatively easy hike with fantastic views! Easy and nice terrain that is suitable for the whole family.
Trip tip: Dusanfossen
Dusanfossen is the perfect hiking destination for families, couples and groups of friends!
Årestua from the 1220s
The work on Årestua is taking its course. How should one take care of what is perhaps Europe's oldest wooden home?
Follsjø bathing beach
Bolkesjø Gaard has its own protected area, Bjønnestille. The forest around Follsjø has been widely discussed in the media in recent years, most recently as the pine forest's answer to "Jurassic Park".
Glamping at beautiful Follsjø, Telemark ✨
Pop-up glamping at Follsjø, Telemark in the summer of 2022. Perfect adventure for couples and families with children. Swimming, canoeing and sauna available!
From pig house to sauna
The Homestead Jonrud is located a couple of kilometers from the farm. Here time stands still and tranquility can descend upon visitors. Some modern facilities are still good to have, now they have drilled for water and built a bathroom and kitchen in the barn.
Conservation area Bjønnestille
Bolkesjø Gaard has its own protected area, Bjønnestille. The forest around Follsjø has been widely discussed in the media in recent years, most recently as the pine forest's answer to "Jurassic Park".
Bathroom and kitchen in the barn at Jonrud
The Homestead Jonrud is located a couple of kilometers from the farm. Here time stands still and tranquility can descend upon visitors. Some modern facilities are still good to have, now they have drilled for water and built a bathroom and kitchen in the barn.
The dream of taking back the cultural landscape
From ancient times, large parts of the outfield around the farm were pastures. When the animals disappeared, the forest came. Here is the story of when we followed the dream of bringing the cultural landscape back.
The scent of a flower meadow
What could be better than the delicious scent of flowers on a warm summer day? Traditional hay meadows are the most species-rich natural habitat in Norway.
Four-legged summer guests
Over the past few summers, we have been visited by an incredibly nice group of people. They are sociable, love food, and work most of the day.
The Eldhuset – almost 800 years old!
In the spring of 2020, tree ring samples were taken to determine the age of the Eldhuset. This was done in collaboration with the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum (NIA). The results surprised everyone, the timber was from the 1220s!
The attics in the yard
It has been a major project to secure the lofts in the yard for the future. With the help of the Cultural Heritage Fund, Norwegian Cultural Heritage and the SMIL scheme in Notodden municipality, we were able to realize the project.
The Old House
Gamlestua is clearly a house with soul. Nothing is straight here, everything is crooked, and there is a lot of history in the walls.