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Description
Greetings! By profession I am a Network Architect. By passion, a musician and an organic farmer.
I cultivate an eco farm - a peaceful environment away from civilization, about 25 minutes walk. The nearest village is 1.2 kms away.
It's an integrated farm cultivated with Avocados, jack fruit, native bananas, guavas, passion fruits and herbals coexisting with chicken, ducks and fishes.
Note: We prefer volunteers who are already in Kodaikanal or nearby, as travel is easier.
We can receive volunteers only between 10AM and 4PM local time.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Farming
Fitness
Animals
Art & design
Cooking & food
Gardening
Plant care
Performing arts
Music
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Organic farming, observation of Flora, fauna and natural habitat in the region, interaction with the hill people and tribes around the locality.
As well, exposure to cook native recipes and growing own vegetables for consumption.
Every now and then one can escape to Kodaikanal town or Vattakanal which is a major tourist attraction, filled with lots of events.
Nearby village, Thandikudi is a heritage site, for those who would like to explore archaeological remains.
Help
This is a great place for those who are interested in farming, landscaping and eco-sustainable living.
Any help with the following are most welcome!
Easy:
- Weeding, watering, gardening, feeding farm animals (chicken, ducks, fish and dogs)
Medium:
- Pruning plants and trees
- Raised bed gardening
- Soil preparation, manuring, sowing, planting and harvesting
Expert:
- Woodworking/carpentry (building a wood house and offbeat furniture)
- Permaculture/kitchen garden setup
- Creating raised bed garden pods
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Tamil: Fluent
Hindi: Intermediate
Kannada: BeginnerThis 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
Two rooms with Queen bed, attached washroom, minimally furnished. May be shared if other volunteers are present.
Tents can be made available if one desires to camp in the farm.
Common kitchen and hall, with RO water for drinking and cooking. There is no Television.
(Common areas have CCTV surveillance)
Food:
- Self cooking worked best based on past experiences. We provide rice, dal, wheat flour, vegetables, oil, spices any anything more on request, including non-veg.
- And a snackbox consisting of bread, jam, biscuits and fritters.
Do's and don't:
- Please respect local culture and traditions
- Maintain a tidy living space
- Minimize wastage of food and water
- Do not mix wet and dry wastes
- Do not engage with illegal activities and substances
- Do not venture outside the farm after sunset due to risk of wild animal presence
- Do not conflict with other volunteers or the local farm workers
What else ...
This is situated mid hills, on the way to Kodaikanal, a popular and a busy tourist town.
10kms from this place is an heritage site with rich archaeological elements.
Public transport is available at a 3 mile distance.
The farm is closer to jungle woods, there will be wildlife activity after dusk, so it's not recommended to hike or venture out at after 7pm. The farm is electric fenced and safe inside.
We prefer volunteers who are already in Kodaikanal or within a 100 mile distance, it makes travel easier. Just a preference, anyone from anywhere are welcome!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs and Cats. Feel free to check with me for other pets.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (2)
They were creative in the farm activities and gelled well with the pets and other farm workers. We only wish they stayed longer, extending the positive vibe :)
we enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, the most adorable neighborhing village Panaikadu and cooking for ourselves after a long time as tourists. it's very nice to have a home, for a short time :)
the farm is very nice, the dogs are super fun and friendly and there's place for one's ideas regarding work and projects.… read more
Jan contributed by pruning lemon, banana and few other fruit trees. He helped us harvest… read more
The farm is situated in beautiful nature around with many wild animals and various species of birds. The farm is based on… read more
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They were creative in the farm activities and gelled well with the pets and other farm workers. We only wish they stayed longer, extending the positive vibe :)
we enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, the most adorable neighborhing village Panaikadu and cooking for ourselves after a long time as tourists. it's very nice to have a home, for a short time :)
the farm is very nice, the dogs are super fun and friendly and there's place for one's ideas regarding work and projects.… read more
Jan contributed by pruning lemon, banana and few other fruit trees. He helped us harvest… read more
The farm is situated in beautiful nature around with many wild animals and various species of birds. The farm is based on… read more
