How did I end up here?

After 20 years of an 'office job' and 3 times a burnout period, it was high time to give my life a different turn. I felt resistance from searching, I wanted something to come my way spontaneously. By chance I came across a beautiful nature campsite for sale in Norway, and that made me GO! At first it all seemed impossible, but a month later I unexpectedly came into direct contact with the daughter of the previous owner. And from then on, all kinds of doors suddenly opened and it was arranged within a month and a half. A spontaneous and impulsive decision, but which felt incredibly good and right. The campsite gave me the opportunity to live in the Norwegian countryside, and to work at the same time! And what a unique place to share with other people!

I decided to take the plunge and buy the campsite. Because I thought it would be more fun to do this adventure with someone than alone, I placed a call on FB to see if there was anyone in my circle of friends who also felt a 'YES' for this. Nita made a spontaneous decision and went along. Together we ran the campsite for 3 seasons until Nita missed life in the Netherlands too much and decided to go back.

I never really had the dream of running a campsite. However, I have been camping all my life and I know what I like, and especially what I don't like, about a campsite. I preferred to camp in the wild in the mountains, or otherwise on a campsite with lots of greenery and nature. A campsite with asphalt pitches and postage stamp greenery or neat hedges in between is my nightmare. As a tent camper, it is nice if there are facilities such as a covered area and a kitchen that you can use in bad weather. I have added those facilities to the campsite. And I didn't do it alone, I am incredibly happy and grateful for the help of many friends and volunteers that I have received over the years! Together we make the campsite more beautiful and enjoyable step by step.

I strive to create an unforgettable natural atmosphere at Kilefjorden Camping where you as my guest can relax, be in the here and now and enjoy nature. If this makes you happy, I hope to meet you at Kilefjorden Camping!

Warm regards, Joyce

Ps: I can sometimes use some extra support, so if you are handy and can work independently and are willing to work a few hours a day in exchange for free camping/accommodation, I would love to hear from you (period at least 3 weeks).