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Host rating
65 %
Last replied
12 Mar 2022
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Description
We are family of farmers (3members) trying to convert a paddy field into a regenerative food forest. We have spend 20+ years converting the land and so far have managed to convert 30% into a food forest using regenerative and indigenous natural farming methods.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will get to experience local farming techniques, native plants, harvesting & preservation techniques, eat local home grown and cooked food (70% is home grown) and explore places with different microclimates around like beaches, hills, creeks, rivers, wetlands and mumbai city too.
Help
We need volunteers who can help us with building chicken coops, raised vegetable beds, fruit tree plantation, compost toilets, natural buildings and more. We open to regenerative solutions and suggestions.
Languages
Languages spoken
Hindi: Fluent
Marathi: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Home stay, there's a seperate room which can accommodate 2 adults and enough space to pitch 2 tents (individual) in the farm. We have one common washroom and kitchen. The room requires one to climb using a ladder, tent however can he pitched anywhere on the ground and can be wheel chai accessible as well.
What else ...
Can explore the diverse spots around like beaches, hill tops, wetlands, creeks and can also head towards Mumbai City which is like 3hrs away from the property. Transport options like local autorikshwa, rented non geared vehicles/ cabs. One can roam around using a bicycle as well. Nearest airport is mumbai airport and one can reach farm by taking a ferry from Mumbai to alibag followed by a local shared auto.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 4 days a week
