The spring took us quickly to the summer and the summer … it will soon take us further … Now the days are truly getting shorter again. The energetic June and July provided us with twice as much time as usual. All time spend well. All time spend with reflections and mindful moments during harvesting, restoration and training. So grateful for valuable help from family and friends - old and new.

This season has enriched us with craftsmanship, carpentry and wood work. So many milestones, so many achievements, and so many awaiting challenges.

The animals remind us to breathe and let go and to appreciate the moments.

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The last three weeks' super hot summer weather in Norway has left us in a hurry preparing new sheds for the sheep. Shade is needed! A couple of years ago, we were lucky to have a lovely intern from UK building a sheep's den for Sølje and Gullrand in their main sheep yard. The last winter was a little too tough with the original roof, so we had to build a new one now. This new roof should be able to handle snow in the winter, and provide shade in the summer. Paint / stain still remains. The sheep have barely started their summer occupation (alternate grazing with horses), and need a shed in this field as well. Last week we started to improvise a solid sheep tipi made out of recycled materials. The sheep already loves it! Today - on the warmest day so far - the roof is on its way . Progress!

Our lovely sheeps' den, made by @sixforgold 2016. New roof required 2018...