Be a part of a tiny and growing regenerative food forest in Alibag, India

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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.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Elderly Companionship

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  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.

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  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.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Hindi: Fluent
  Marathi: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This 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.
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  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.

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  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.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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