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29 Mar 2025
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Description
This 3-acre urban farmstead is in downtown Indianapolis and brings together farmstead living, food production and agritourism. Justin the owner and farmer lives on the property and raising food and livestock for local farm-to-table restaurants. The property also has multiple short-term stay options that people rent and stay in to get a first hand look at the lifestyle of a homesteader.
The farm is in need of part-time help for both the farming and tourism aspect of the property. Work would include but not be limited to care and tending to the livestock, working on the stages of produce farming, as well as the management/cleaning/hosting aspects of the of the tourism side of our business.
I have both short-term and long-term stay options available. Just let me know which you are looking for.
The shorter term workawayers (1-3month commitment). This stay accomodation is a bell tent style yurt that has a full size bed, plugs for your phone/laptop, storage space for clothes and items. The bathroom is a short 50' walk to the barn where there is a shower, toilet and sink. There is a common kitchen in the barn.
You will earn $10/hour + accommodation and access to use the produce and eggs you help us raise and grow. Meals are not included beyond the produce and eggs you can use from the farm.
Justin is excited to share the farming knowledge he has gained the last several years and the homestead lifestyle with you!
Workawayers from outside of the US must already have a work visa secured in order to be paid.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be exposed to small scale farming and the business of growing produce for local restaurants. You will be able to participate and learn about organic farming practices and the intersection of farming and tourism. You will learn how to operate a successful farmstay operation for short-term rentals.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
You will work closely with our livestock (sheep, goats, chickens, livestock guardian dogs) and our produce farming and learn our business model of selling to local farm-to-table restaurants. Activities will include helping with food/water/care of livestock, working with our produce from planting, care and harvest, and
You will also interface with our agritourism venture helping us host guests from around the world as they visit our small farmstead. Activities will include cleaning and preparing spaces for guest arrival and interacting with guests and providing tour and information during their stay. You will also be given the freedom to create your own business ventures within this space (offering meals, classes, etc to guests)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
The farm has two workaway accommodations.
The first is a bell tent style yurt that has a full size bed, plugs for your phone/laptop, storage space for clothes and items. The bathroom is a short 50' walk to the barn where there is a shower, toilet and sink the barn also has a communal kitchen for you to use.
The second option is a full cabin with private bathroom, kitchen, heat/ac, wifi and full fridge. This is essentially its own apartment.
Workawayers traveling from abroad need to have a work visa.
What else ...
Despite being on a small farm, you will find yourself just 3 miles from the city center of Indianapolis. There are many amenities, restaurants, shops, nightlife to explore during your time away from the farm. The city is also a short drive to state parks and other places to explore.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
high speed internet
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (2)
Justin checked in with me regularly to ensure I was comfortable and ask if there was anything I needed.
The feeling here is very safe and welcoming.
A home for everyone who is passing through, no matter short or long term.
It is clear that Justin is passionate about what he is doing here.
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Justin checked in with me regularly to ensure I was comfortable and ask if there was anything I needed.
The feeling here is very safe and welcoming.
A home for everyone who is passing through, no matter short or long term.
It is clear that Justin is passionate about what he is doing here.
The… read more
