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Experience authentic village life in exchange for some help with farming and content creation in Cianjur, Indonesia

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello and welcome 🌿

    My name is Ari, and together with my family I run a small farmstay in a rural village in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia.

    We live a simple village life, surrounded by rice fields, hills, and nature. Our days are calm and follow the rhythm of the village. We believe in slow living, meaningful routines, and genuine cultural exchange rather than busy schedules.

    On our farm, we grow bananas, durian, and pineapples, and we care for a few animals as part of our daily life. We have a friendly dog, ducks, and fish, which are all part of the farm environment and village routine.

    This is not a business focused on tourism or luxury. It is a family home and a place where we share our everyday life. Alongside the farmstay, we also create simple vlogs that document village life, nature, gardening, and daily moments. The vlogs are relaxed and natural — no pressure, no acting, just real life.

    Our family values respect, kindness, and honesty. We enjoy sharing stories, learning from different cultures, and spending time together in simple ways. Evenings are usually quiet, and days are shaped by the garden, weather, and daily needs.

    If you are someone who enjoys calm environments, simple routines, nature, and being around plants and animals, you may feel at home here 🌿

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Videography
    Technology
    Self development
    Pets
    Farming
    Culture
    Photography
    Music
    Languages
    History
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Art & design
    Animals
    Nature
    Hiking
    Camping
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    At our place, you’ll have the opportunity to exchange languages—we can help you learn Indonesian and Sundanese, which is the local culture of our region. We also love cooking, so we can share traditional Indonesian and Sundanese recipes, and we’d be excited to learn your favorite recipes too. You'll get an authentic experience of village life, including farming and exploring the local culture!

  • Help

    Help

    The help here is simple, flexible, and part of our daily village life. We are not looking for speed or perfection, but for people who are comfortable being part of our daily activities in front of the camera.

    Help may include:

    Assisting with daily garden tasks (watering plants, light harvesting, caring for bananas, durian, or pineapples)

    Helping with feeding ducks and fish and basic animal care

    Light cleaning and keeping shared spaces tidy

    Joining us on camera for our vlogs, sharing daily activities, conversations, and simple moments together

    We usually ask for around 4–5 hours of help per day, depending on the day, weather, and activities.

    There is no strict schedule. Life here follows a slow living rhythm, with calm days, no rush, and no pressure.

    This experience is best suited for travellers who:

    Are comfortable appearing on camera

    Enjoy simple village life and outdoor activities

    Appreciate calm routines and flexibility

    Are open to sharing daily life naturally

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Indonesian: Fluent
    Sundanese: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Japanese, Dutch

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer a cozy and clean room in our village house, providing a comfortable place to stay while you're with us. You'll also enjoy meals with us, prepared with love and local ingredients. Additionally, we organize a weekly adventure trip to explore the beautiful rural areas around our region, giving you a true taste of the local lifestyle.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We receive many requests and try to respond to everyone promptly. To ensure fairness and efficiency, please reply within 2 days of our response. If we don’t hear back from you, we’ll assume you’re no longer available and will offer the opportunity to other interested volunteers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! 😊

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Bobon

    Bobon

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