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Experience sustainable farming and cultural immersion in Kodaikanal, India

  • Last activity : 14 May 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, myself a mechanical engineer running a company helping industries with hydraulic services.
    Now, trying to bring back native vegetables back to every home farming organically.
    We at the Farm are trying to build farm stays to make the farm sustainable by itself since I have spent much already.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Self development
    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Photography
    Music
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Animals
    Camping
    Beach
    Water sports
    Sailing / Boating
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Cycling
    Hiking
  • 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

    we will involve volunteers at nearby cultural activities and interactions with local people. learning local cuisine .

  • Help

    Help

    We want volunteers to involve in daily farming tasks and building the farm stay in a earthly and local way making it more economical. Assist with general maintenance tasks around the farm and help with any ad-hoc tasks that arise to ensure the smooth operation of the farm.

    We normally have 8 to 10 local people working for us at the farm who will be happy to share cultural exchange.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Hindi: Fluent
    Tamil: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    love to learn

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have separate accommodations for men and women with 2 full size bathrooms , a huge outdoor common area for campfire and engagement with other volunteers.

    Our meals are designed to be nutritious and balanced, providing the energy needed for a day of farm activities and exploration. We encourage volunteers to share their own culinary skills and recipes.
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  • What else ...

    What else ...

    transport is available from all regions of south and north part of india. madurai and coimbatore are the nearest airports. anyways chennai is a night bus away . you have direct bus from chennai to kodaikanal.

    local sights are more of hiking , lakes and view points with water falls.

  • 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

    farms have proper network

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    good parking space

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    ready to have pets

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 165815347437

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The image depicts a spacious room with a high ceiling, featuring a bed, wooden floor, and two windows, exuding a sense of simplicity and minimalism.
The image depicts a two-story white house with a green roof, situated in a grassy area with trees and a mountain in the background.
The image depicts a group of people posing for a photo in front of a picturesque landscape featuring terraced fields, trees, and mountains under a cloudy sky.

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