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Hi, I’m Shravan. I live and run a small forest-side place near Savandurga, around 60 km from Bangalore.
It’s not a resort and not really a farm either. It’s a quiet, off-grid space where we’re slowly taking care of the land, building with natural materials, and hosting people who want a simpler way of living, even if just for a short time.
Things here are still evolving. Some days are busy, some are slow. I’m around and involved, but I also respect personal space. This place suits people who are okay with things not being finished or fancy.
It’s a small, personally run setup. There are two local caretakers who help with basic maintenance, security, animal care, and keeping an eye on the land. Occasionally, local workers are hired for specific tasks like repairs or construction, but there is no large or permanent team.
Workawayers are not replacing paid staff. The help is limited to shared, non-commercial tasks like general land care, working on garden beds, small-scale mushroom growing, animal caretaking, and maintaining shared spaces as part of daily living.
Workawayers are not asked to prepare, serve, or handle food or drinks for paying guests, and they are not expected to take on any guest-facing or service roles. If there is interaction with guests, it is informal and optional.
Workawayers are not asked at any point to prepare, serve, or handle food or drinks for paying guests. They are also not involved in any guest-facing or service roles. All help is limited to land care, garden beds, mushroom growing, animal caretaking, and maintaining shared living spaces. I’ve reviewed the profile carefully to make sure nothing suggests paid-style or hospitality work.
This place is kept low-key and mostly runs through word of mouth. I don’t have a separate public website or blog specifically for this space, and the profile here is written specifically for Workaway.
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
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House and pet sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Music
Hitchhiking
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Dancing
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers benefit from the exchange mainly by living here day to day rather than being shown anything in a formal way. By working together, cooking, and sharing the same space, you get a real sense of village and forest life in this part of South India. It’s a slower rhythm than most people are used to, and many end up learning how to be more patient, observant, and comfortable with simplicity.
There’s a lot to pick up just by being around — how we take care of the land, how we build and maintain things using basic methods, how food is prepared and shared, and how a small place like this functions without many systems or staff. Conversations happen naturally, and people often exchange ideas, music, stories, and ways of living. It’s less about being taught something and more about learning through everyday life here.
Help
Help here is pretty straightforward and varies depending on what’s going on.
Most days it’s a mix of helping with the land, general upkeep, cleaning and maintaining shared spaces. When we have guests or small retreats, there’s also help needed with preparing rooms, common areas, and sometimes supporting in the kitchen.
We’re also starting small-scale mushroom growing, so helping with setting that up, maintaining it, and learning the process together is part of the work.
Nothing here is rushed or heavy, but it does need people who are reliable, clean, and willing to take responsibility. You don’t need special skills — just a good attitude and comfort with hands-on work.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Kannada: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
speak English, Kannada, and Hindi. English is commonly used with international Workawayers and guests. Kannada is the local language in the village and nearby communities, and Hindi is widely understood as well. Workawayers are welcome to learn or practice Kannada or Hindi through daily interactions, especially during village visits, local travel, or shared work. Language exchange happens naturally here — through conversations, meals, work, and time spent together rather than formal lessons. If you enjoy learning languages informally and picking things up through lived experience, this can be a great place to do so.
Accommodation
Camping-style accommodation. Workawayers stay in tents set up inside a covered pavilion that protects from sun and rain. Bedding and basic essentials are provided. Bathrooms and kitchen are shared.
This is simple, low-impact living close to nature, not private rooms or hotel-style accommodation.
Food is provided for Workawayers on all days, not only work days. We aim to ensure that everyone is properly fed throughout their stay. On some days meals are cooked and shared together, and on other days ingredients are provided so Workawayers can cook for themselves using the common kitchen. This depends on the flow of the week, but food is always part of the exchange.
What else ...
On days off, most people either rest or spend time outdoors. Walking around the village and forest paths is very common, as the area is quiet and open. Savandurga hill is nearby and people often go there for a hike, especially early in the morning. Some prefer to read, write, practice yoga or music, or just slow down and do very little.
Getting around requires a bit of planning. The nearest village, Polohalli, is walkable. Local buses connect to nearby towns and Bangalore, but they are not very frequent. Autos and taxis are available from bigger towns, and we can help guide you on how to arrange transport, but it’s good to be comfortable being independent. Bangalore is about one and a half to two hours away.
Life here is quiet and simple. Evenings are calm, and we keep noise low out of respect for the land, wildlife, and people sharing the space. We are right next to the forest, so animals like peacocks, deer, langurs, and wild boar are part of the environment. We follow a zero-waste approach, use water carefully, and avoid single-use plastics as much as possible. This place suits people who are okay with rural living, shared spaces, and a slower pace.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have space to park small camper vans or cars on the property, close to the pavilion and common areas. The access road is rural and uneven in parts, so it’s best suited for small to medium vans, not large motorhomes or long, heavy vehicles. There are no hookups (no water, electricity, or sewage connections for vans). Facilities like bathrooms and the kitchen are shared and a short walk away. If you’re travelling in a van, it’s important to be comfortable with basic, off-grid conditions. It’s always best to check with me in advance about vehicle size and access before arriving.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Zoey (7 years)
Very excited, and food loving female indie
Archie
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