A unique and wild project taking a practical approach to permaculture and sustainable buildings in Lepakshi, South India

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  Description

  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.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help
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  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
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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

  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

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  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.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Hindi: Fluent
  Kannada: Fluent
  Tamil: Fluent
  Telugu: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Spanish, French, Japanese
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  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

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  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

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  Internet connectivity via cellular networks

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Sufficient space to park your camper van

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  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

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  TBD

  We have rescued two calves that were going to be sent to the butchers.

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