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We're building a playground for grown ups to rediscover their childhood in the midst of nature's embrace
Located in Lepakshi, part of the erstwhile Vijayanagara empire, the region is rich in cultural heritage and history.
Experience the quiet soulfulness of this quaint yet connected space just a couple of hours away from Bengaluru.Immerse yourself in natural farming, local cooking and star gazing at night.
Our next project is an earth bag structure to be finished with a Rothak dome roof.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Interests
Pets
Videography
Self development
Sustainability
Technology
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Writing
Plant care
Drawing & painting
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Outdoor activities
Dancing
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I intend to curate visceral experiences around the five senses so expect tactile activities involving the elements, not least of all being mud and water. After all it's called 'muddy waters' for a reason
I love to experience and engage with various cultures, your song and dance routines, and those of cultures you've experienced in your travels past
Being an experienced architect, I'm happy to share my knowledge and wisdom with anyone eager to learn
The region's rich cultural heritage is something we're keen to share with the keen and curious souls interested in discovering the past
I'm also interested in organizing hackathons involving local village children and urban youth to accelerate awareness and application of bleeding edge technology in the rural region
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I'm looking for volunteers who are keen on creating sustainable architecture that is connected with nature, rather than separated
If you're not shy to get your hands dirty in the mud, you'd be a great fit for our adventures in creating mud & stone structures together
While the work might be challenging, the experience of playing together while enjoying the beauty of the region and camaraderie of conscious community, is bound to be rewarding
I'm adopted the local village school, so if you're keen to share hands-on skills, we will facilitate regular interactions.
Specifically we're looking for volunteers to help with building an earthbag structure to be finished with a Rothak dome roof.
Please contact us for exact dates of the project.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Kannada: Fluent
Tamil: Fluent
Telugu: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Spanish, French, Japanese
Accommodation
Our camping tents with bedding/mattress will be a comfy place to sleep at the end of a good day's work. You'll also have access to clean solid construction toilets with shower
Our outdoor barbecue grill is a great space for conversations while cooking, and the fully stocked community kitchen is ideal to trade and test recipes from each other. We will provide sufficient cooked food for the workawayer for the duration of the stay - 3 meals a day
What else ...
There's a nearby sanctuary to observe seasonal birds, and the famous Lepakshi temple is a must visit
You may walk with cowherds who graze their animals nearby to experience slow living and silent solitude
Off-road motorcyclists are quite regular so you'd be privy to some high octane fun as well
There's flight, train and bus options to travel to Bengaluru. From there we will arrange transportation to the farm on a case by case basis.
No fee or payment expected. Only work exchange as listed
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet connectivity via cellular networks
Space for parking camper vans
Sufficient space to park your camper van
Can possibly accept pets
We're open to all kinds of pets, but do run it by us once just to be sure they'll get along with others in the space
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
TBD
We have rescued two calves that were going to be sent to the butchers.
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