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Learn about permaculture and discover Sundanese culture in the countryside of Sumedang, Indonesia

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of four starting a permaculture farm. the farm is 1600 m2 and will be focusing on Huma (dry land rice field) as its core activities. we are located in Rancakalong Sumedang West Java.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • Interests

    Interests

    Politics / Social justice
    Culture
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Farming
    Gardening
    Plant care
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Dancing
    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

    During your stay not only you can learn more on permaculture landscaping you can also explore the countryside area of rancakalong from hiking to traditional Sundanese culture and music. Rancakalong is well known for Tarawangsa, traditional music that has strong connection with rice planting culture.

    My husband, Misbah, is a builder specialize on earthen building. Since we are in the beginning of creating the farm, there will be earthen building projects in the farm where you can have hands on experience building with earth.

    our location is also located 1 hour to Bandung City . During your day off you can also visit the city which is worth to explore.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for volunteer who are eager to help us preparing the land.

    We are also open to those who have experience in doing permaculture landscaping. the volunteer are expected to stay minimum 1 week with us.

    We are looking for volunteers that can help us do landscaping and other earth work.

  • Languages spoken

    Indonesian: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    the room for the volunteer will be in the same building where we live. It's a bamboo house. we expect that volunteer can keep the cleanliness of the house. we are not vegetarian or vegan but we can provide vegan menu with local ingredients for volunteers. we are also appreciate if volunteers can get involved in preparing the meal together with us

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    we live in a countryside where people who live there still hold their tradition and culture strongly, the people are very nice and welcome to foreigners and we expect that volunteers can respect locals values.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Jak and milo

Host ref number: 281418872661

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