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We own and run a 5 acre estate at Kadagadal village.
The five acre property was acquired by us in Kadgadal village seven kilometres east of Madikeri Town, Kodagu(Coorg). The property comprises of three acres of Coffee, Pepper and Cardamom plantation and about two acres of partially dense forest.
Our primary goal is to preserve the biodiversity of the forest covered land and not use this part for revenue purposes.
Tourism increasing by almost 100% in Madikeri the past year, and accommodation at a premium, we decided to construct some cottages in a small naturally cleared area.
A small euro cafe is also envisaged in the vicinity which would be welcome by foreigners visiting Coorg.
Our aim is to provide an eco-friendly, decent accommodation with sufficient amenities and service to our guests. We also aim to conserve energy, water and recycle whatever waste collected. Being in the midst of a forest, our small estate will be an exclusive getaway for the eco-conscience traveller. A small creek runs besides the forested area and is a part of the estate.
The estate, at the present state, yields about hundred and fifty kilograms of Coffee, some Cardamom, Pepper and Honey. Earth worm manure can be produced for sale. A small nursery with about 2000 plants is to be developed. Anthoriums and mushrooms can be cultivated for sale.
We have tried to keep and maintain the estate organically . We hope it is possible to completely convert the estate to an organic one in coming years.
The Team( is the whole family)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers can learn about coffee, cardamom, pepper and maintaining estates...
How to promote organic farming....
Growing of produce ....
Some can also experience hospitality and maintenance ...
the space can be used to hold workshops and teach others a skill like carpentry or masonry or sculpting and painting.
A DIY space can be created for fellow estate holders by visitors.
New ideas can be incorporated as well as learned.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have an incomplete homestay project on our estate and need help completing it. We have constructed 5 cottages already and the roofing is complete. 2 rooms are ready for guests to accommodate.
We need help finishing the cottages, doing the landscaping(including walk ways and sitouts), completing the toilets, caring for the coffee, looking after estate from picking beans to weeding and tidying up the estate.
We would like to use innovative ideas and different concepts to make the entire retreat complete
We have two small sources of water - a creek by the estate and a spring in the estate . Some method of harnessing some water for drier days would also be welcome.
All in all, the estate needs more attention than we are able to give it now...
We would like volunteers to also help us with Gardening, Landscaping, Coffee picking(seasonal), Pepper picking(seasonal), Guest Room Maintenance, Service(if room is occupied), Animal care, etc. Other skills and talents are welcome if there is an opportunity to use them.
We have closed our restaurant in Madikeri and there are no opportunities in that regard.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Kannada: Fluent
Malayalam: Fluent
Tamil: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
1 rooms with 1 bathroom and toilet on the property.
Tents can be pitched or provided depending on the number of volunteers.
It's a retreat style setup, great opportunity to live among nature. The room can accommodate 2 people.
We provide beds, blankets and pillows.
There is electricity and hot water available.
Food will be provided thrice a day.It will be vegetarian and of local South Indian cuisine.
What else ...
Since it is a hill station there are a number of tourist activities like trekking and rafting. One can visit the local sights like Abbey Falls, TalCauvery(Starting of the river Cauvery), the forts...etc. Mysore city is a close stop (about a 2 hour drive) . Bangalore and Mangalore are the closest cities. We can provide our own transport. There is ample public transport available to and from the estate as well as to the town.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 6 days a week
Feedback (19)
The place itself is a little heaven, surrounded by inmense trees and coffee plantations, with a little stream running… read more
We were three volunteers, picked coffee during the working hours, and enjoyed the tasty meals with the family. Nin was flexible with our working hours, so we could choose when we want to work during the day.
On our free time we chilled, travelled to Madikeri, walked around,… read more
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The place itself is a little heaven, surrounded by inmense trees and coffee plantations, with a little stream running… read more
We were three volunteers, picked coffee during the working hours, and enjoyed the tasty meals with the family. Nin was flexible with our working hours, so we could choose when we want to work during the day.
On our free time we chilled, travelled to Madikeri, walked around,… read more
We helped Nin cleaning the pepper, walking the dogs, cleaning the roof and building a wood… read more
You guys were great and got along well with other volunteers. I hope you had a good time picking coffee and cooking. Do visit us again sometime.
Do come by again when you can... I hope you learn more than chess in India....all the best in the future.
Nish and Nin are brilliant, full of life! The perfect hosts! And their 5 dogs are incredible! We miss you all!
The work is great learning… read more
You guys were great and got along well with other volunteers. I hope you had a good time picking coffee and cooking. Do visit us again sometime.
I wish you both the best of luck in your travels. Please do visit us again when you can. The help at both estate and restaurant was much appreciated.
Nishanth's estate in Kadagadal.
I was overwhelmed by their friendliness and hospitality and caring attitude
I got to work on the estate, doing cementing work, harvesting sand and also some de weeding. I spent most evenings at their restaurant in Madikeri. Here I got to spend time… read more
The estate where the… read more
The variety of jobs is very cool. You can choose to work in a restaurant they have in a city or you can be on estate and help there with coffee or whatever needed.
It is a… read more
We thank you for your enthusiasm and willingness to work with us and your philosophy :) ...
We wish you all the best in all your travels. Do visit us again.
Hugs to… read more
There is also a possibility to help with construction at the estate, which was also nice. We turned on music,… read more
You will be in the plantation, the place is great.
If you plan to stay a week? Impossible the experience is too fabulous.
I highly recommend this workaway.
The energy was great with the group.
I keep a wonderful memory of you, thank you for your hospitality.
Serena,… read more
Keep up the good work!!
You… read more
This was an awesome experience !!! I met Nishant and Nin, they are people with a huge heart! In this Workaway I learned a lot about life! They are people who will inspire me for the rest of life from their joy of life and their kindness! I've never seen people like that in my life! Sometimes I felt like a discomfort so they were… read more
He has a great personality and spreads very good vibes.
Thank you Axl… read more
She formed an essential part of our volunteer group and was so very helpful.
As a volunteer, she took her workaway deal seriously and was diligent with the work assigned.
We loved having her at our estate and restaurant...Her positivity spread good vibes to all...
Thank… read more
They are so easygoing and ready to help you with anything you need. The work for me at the estate… read more
