
Ekkerøy Feriehus was established in 2001 by Ingjerd Tjelle, who still runs the company. Ingjerd Tjelle has worked as a journalist, writer and storyteller since 1984, but has enjoyed spending more time on tourism in recent years. She has written eight books/booklets, has three children and is married to Trond Magne Henriksen, who also participates in Ekkerøy Feriehus.