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Welcome to our Organic Cacao Farm!
Greetings from our lush 22-acre farm nestled in the heart of Dakshina Kannada! We're excited to invite passionate individuals to join our farm and delve into the world of organic Cacao cultivation and chocolate making. After a fulfilling career in corporate Bangalore, I followed my passion and embarked on this journey to reconnect with the land and create something sustainable.
We have exciting activities planned each month to enhance your experience:
Trekking Adventures
Weekend Surfing
What We Offer:
At our farm, you'll experience the magic of sustainable agriculture and chocolate production. Here's what you can expect:
Daily Farm Activities: Immerse yourself in the day-to-day operations of our farm. From harvesting Cacao pods at our friend's farm to fermenting, drying, and processing the beans into chocolate, you'll be an integral part of this journey.
Educational Initiatives: As a member of our family, you'll also engage with our educational trust. Volunteers are encouraged to interact with underprivileged children, fostering learning and creativity within the community.
Cultural Immersion: Experience the vibrant local culture and traditions. Depending on the season, you might witness traditional folk dance and drama. We organize local sightseeing trips and our farm is conveniently located near the beach.
Skill Development: Learn the art of chocolate making, get your hands dirty planting cocoa trees, and assist with growing our own vegetables and fruits.Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Karitative ArbeitKunstprojekteHilfe bei ÖkoprojektenUnterrichtenGartenarbeitenHeimwerker- und BauarbeitenBetreuung von TierenMithilfe auf einem BauernhofZubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die FamilieHausarbeitenHandwerkliche ArbeitenUNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Learn how to make chocolate, help you with few tips of gardening, There are 6 languages spoken by locals, we can teach you little from some of them.
Projekte mit Kindern
Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.
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- Help harvesting cacao pods: The plantation with the cocoa trees is about 15-20min away by car and at a friend's farm. There the cocoa pods are growing, being harvested and the beans are taken out of the pod. After, the beans will be transported to my farm where you will help with the fermentation, drying, etc.
- Help with the fermentation: check if the beans are ready fermented (it usually takes 7 days), open a few beans to check the inside color. If the beans are ready, wash them and bring them from the fermenting spot to the drying room (just a few steps away).
- Help drying the beans: The fermented and washed beans have to be laid out in the drying room. After, you will have to go to the drying room every day to shift the beans around as they have to dry from all sides equally. The drying takes usually 7 days depending on the weather conditions. During the rain season and when there isn't much sun, it can take a little longer.
- When the beans have dried and are ready, they are usually being transported to a chocolatier in Bengalore. BUT, no worries, we will keep some for you to teach you how to make chocolate. You will roast the beans, seperate the bean from the shell, get to taste the raw cocoa bean and help grinding the beans for approx. 3 days. During those 3 days you will see how the cocoa beans turn into cocoa mass, add sugar in the mean time (we usually make 100%, 80% and 55% chocolate and use palm sugar).
- Help planting cocoa trees: Right now, most trees are at my friend's farm. It's the fermentation and drying and chocolate making that is happening on my farm. I have started planting cocoa trees to harvest cocoa on my own farm in the coming years (they usually need to grow 5 years before they give fruits, and usually another 3 years until they give fruits that are good to make cocoa). Help digging holes and planting the trees. Please be aware of the fact that this is physical work!
- Help planting and watering our vegetables: We are growing our own vegetables and fruits too. Help planting, watering and composting.
- If you can't do much physical work, you are of course very welcome to join me at my farm and learn all about cocoa and chocolate making. You can help us in the kitchen and learn how to cook Indian meals for us, breakfast, lunch and dinner and help with some cleaning.Sprachen
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Hindi: Fließend
Kannada: FließendDieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
beginner Spanish and GermanUnterkunft
Volunteers stay in our shared dorm room, which includes separate sections for females and a co-living space. While some parts of our factory are still under construction, we provide a comfortable and safe environment. Vegetarian food is provided, and we accommodate dietary preferences.
We have simple kitchen that everyone has access to, the bigger factory kitchen is in works. Should be ready shortly.Was noch ...
Indulge a little in the local culture, depending on the time of the year you might be lucky to check out local folk dance and drama. We can organise local sightseeing during weekends and beach is close by.
Etwas mehr Information
Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
We welcome digital nomads, there is good high speed broadband at the farm.
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Its a farm, there is enough space to park car, campervan or motor house.
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
We are pet friendly farm, we have our own pets too. We have a bull, a couple of dogs and cats, all rescue's. So would be more than happy to have a few more at the farm.
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
Arbeitszeiten
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week and Saturday Mornings planting.
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Marius followed all instruction and was very keen on knowing more about the local life. While he was here we had been on a trek and also to the beach to surf which was great fun.
I would definitely recommend… read more
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It was my first time volunteering with work-away and visiting South India. I arrived at Mayoor’s farm on the 17th of March and spent less than two weeks at the farm, but I really enjoyed my time there. Although I was out my comfort zone and needed to adapt during the first two days,… read more
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Marius followed all instruction and was very keen on knowing more about the local life. While he was here we had been on a trek and also to the beach to surf which was great fun.
I would definitely recommend… read more
Having mentioned that for others to… read more
It was my first time volunteering with work-away and visiting South India. I arrived at Mayoor’s farm on the 17th of March and spent less than two weeks at the farm, but I really enjoyed my time there. Although I was out my comfort zone and needed to adapt during the first two days,… read more
Marcella and Bruno's… read more
She was not only a dedicated volunteer but also a skilled artist, and we would have loved to have some of her artwork… read more
He loves cooking, so would definitely recommend… read more
There isn't anything on my profile that suggest that I live with my family, only time family is mentioned is in… read more
We really enjoyed the physical tasks(plucking weeds and building) and it was good for us.
We expected a family environment so were quite surprised that Majoor runs the farm alone and that there is not a "family" as anounced, but that the "we" and "our"… read more
During his 20-day stay at our farm, Anirudh displayed exceptional adaptability, enthusiasm, and a strong willingness to learn. Anirudh's positive… read more
Varun followed all house rules. Would definitely recommend him to all host.
So, being a first time volunteer, I was pretty anxious showing up but Mayoor made the whole thing very easy. He explains to you the very basics that his gig will need from you and what are all… read more
Austin has been travelling for few months. He was very helpful with the farm work and always ready to help.
Would definitely recommend Austin to all hosts. You always welcome to the farm.
Daily tasks vary, depending on the season and what has to be done. Sometimes it would be working with the beans: drying, washing, moving for fermentation. Or sometimes it would be farm work such as weeding, pouring manure, and helping with Mr cow.
The days off you go to Mangalore or nearby… read more
Mayoor was so welcoming and took the time to give me a detailed introduction to his cocoa farm.
The farm itself was nothing short of incredible. I had the opportunity to learn about the entire process of growing and harvesting cocoa beans, and even got my hands dirty by helping out in the fields. Mayoor is… read more
I would definitely recommend Surya to all hosts.
You are always welcome to the farm. Stay safe and Happy travels!
She is by nature curious so was always wanting to know how everything works and always ready to help. I would definitely recommend Zuzia to all hosts.
He's very open, friendly and easy to talk to, we had great discussions in the evenings. I deffinitelly learned a lot about cacao making process, as well as many interesting informations about India. The daily tasks weren't overwhelming and working in such a pleasant environment was super nice.
It will be a pleasure come… read more
They have been traveling for a long time and have lots of stories to tell from their travel. Both are eager to learn a new skill and help out.
The followed all house rules and instructions.
Would definitely… read more
Diana and Natali also cooked some colombian food for us during their stay, which was great.
I would definitely recommend Diana and Natali to all hosts.
You are always welcome to the farm.
He speaks less and would follow all instructions to the dot. Nicolae is interested in local culture, food and art.
Would definitely recommend Nicolae to all host.
He had just quit his job and was exploring new experience. While during his time at the farm, we have hid some interesting conversations about politics, Mumbai and art.
I would… read more
I stayed at farm for 2 weeks and learned so many things about organic farming.
I did works like grass cutting, watering plants, removed coconut shell and some day to day house… read more
While he was at the farm he also helped us by driving us around when need to go for shopping or any… read more
First, there were other Workawayers and we all worked together to get things accomplished.
The accommodation is good and there are shops and restaurants nearby along with a beach not too far away either.
Lastly, I want to say Mayoor was a really great host. I feel he is very professional and takes his… read more
She is one of youngest volunteer that we have had, but don't go by her age. She has quite bit of farm experience. What she doesn't have experience of she covers it up with her enthusiasm to learn.
I would definitely recommend her… read more
In the weekends we organized the upcoming week’s schedule and then throughout the week we would go on various trips to… read more
It was short stay as he had to go to pdc to aranya, where I had been for pdc as well. I would highly recommend Joseph to all host. He down to earth and very is to… read more
The farm itself is in its infancy but Mayoor is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about what he is doing.… read more
He doesn't have much experience in the kitchen, but did learn a few tricks during his stay at the farm. I hope learn to cook more and make us a something interesting someday when you… read more
Also, one thing I was really… read more
He followed all house rules and follows… read more
Accommodation was simple but sufficient, sleeping in dorms with mats on the floor. Different volunteers prepared meals every day.
Nobody really liked… read more
Fredrick is a freelance photographer and film maker. He had taken some great videos of the farm and of some activities around the farm.
They… read more
She is a solo travellers, always ready for a new adventure. She is a medical student on gap year.
She helped in the farm work, maintenance of the living area and cooking.
Would definitely recommend her to all host.
He is a vegan and makes some great coconut curry. Would definitely recommend him to all host.
We had a big group of volunteers at the time and was great fun having her. She can teach a few good dance moves and sings quite well too.
Would definitely recommend her to all hosts.
from visiting a govt school , gathering wood for firewood, peeling/ breaking coconuts and making chocolate.
(People) Mayoor, as everyone here has mentioned many times, is brilliant at striking conversations and breaking the ice. He will… read more
On this part of the journey Kyah was travelling alone, as Gigi was in Israel. Kyah, the farmer's daughter has a lot of farm experience. She excellent at weeding, planting and lighting fire for cooking. Would highly recommend the Barbie's(barbeque) that she makes.
She is very easy going… read more
The social side of this Workaway is a big part of it, I was lucky enough to meet some other amazing volunteers from around the world.
I found the farm work super enjoyable, nice to get muddy and really involved in the workings of a farm and the hard work that is involved… read more
She followed all house rules and was eager to help. Would definitely recommend her to all hosts.
Will try and have… read more
From the moment you arrive, he explains everything about the process of chocolate, coconut oil and all the different plants that are on the farm. It also takes you to visit the places around the farm and the town.
I 100%… read more
He is a photographer and an artist. He know allot of films and has good taste in cinema. Do not miss on the opportunity to talk to him about cinema.
He is working on an art project where he meets school kids and does a art workshop. Where he would get the… read more
We have had some very… read more
Would definitely recommend him to all hosts.
Lot of fun, and lot of great talks !
Can't wait to come back in the next few years 🙏🏽
Always ready to help and follows all house rules. I would definitely recommend Gustavo to all host.
This was his first workaway and travel experience, so have given him a few pointers about workaway.
Would recommend sundar to all hosts.
It was also fun hosting Ganesh as he has hosted some of the travellers that we have hosted as well. He is… read more
In his farm, there are more than 25 fruits trees, different vegetables, building with rohtak domes, Mud house, nearvy there is century old water well, ponds and greenery… read more
Mayoor and his brother Munit are fun guys. They took… read more
He work online, to fund his travel. He is very easy to talk to and always ready to help.
Suraj followed all house rules. He likes animals too and got along really well with all the pets in the farm.
He is very interested in learning a new skill.… read more
I volunteered at Mayoor's place i.e. Farm for 3Weeks and learnt multiple things.
Starting from Scientific way of using Pickaxe, Spade and Knife. Digged upto 15-20… read more
There was never a dull moment when Alina was in the farm, we shared allot of conversation on all topic under the sun. She is very interested in knowing the local culture,… read more
I stayed two weeks and learned a lot about cocoa: the harvest, fermentation, drying an chocolate making! It was exactly what I was looking for as I came to Mayoor's farm to learn about my passion: chocolate! and potentially connect him to chef's in Mumbai and chocolatiers in Paris where I live.
The farm is approx.… read more
He is versatile and is able to help out in the farm and in the kitchen.
It was great having him at the farm, would definitely recommend him to all host's.
Always welcome back to the farm.
It's only the beginning of the farm but I think it will become a very pleasant place to spend time.
I learned a lot about making chocolate and working the land.
Meet lots of very interesting people during this trip!
And fill up on recipes to redo at home 😋
I hope to return in… read more
He has been travelling for the last 3 years and very experienced workawayer.
He is someone you should speak in case you would like to know the good workaway host's in India.
Happy to host you and always welcome to the farm.
As we were there during monsoon season we did not… read more
We had allot of interesting conversations, shared food together. They are very hard working and eager to learn about the farm. You'll are welcome to the farm again if your in India again.
Safe travels!!
Stay safe and stay in touch. All the best!
Whole family member have warm heart, treat us one of their family.
Farm work was not so difficult, we did break and pick up cacao. also make our own food, we could exchange culture. If we have chance we want to visit again… read more
Hope to you see you again:)
She is very eager to help out. Always interested in the local culture, cuisine's, way of life. Hope to see you someday soon. It would be our pleasure to have you at the farm again.