Join our international family in Thiruvannamalai, South India

Description

We Renata and Sridhar, Polish Indian couple living a slow life with our three kids in the flat lands of Tamil Nadu, India. In 2019 we moved from London to our 8 acre farm in India. We are converting the barren land into a food forest and a eco friendly farm stay. So far we have created a rain water harvest pond, food forest, kitchen garden and cow shelter.
Currently we are homeschooling our kids and building our first mud house made of cob. We are working towards becoming self sufficient and reduce using money. We are not a commercial farm and want to move away from using money (that is the ultimate goal)

Types of help and learning opportunities

Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We are nearby Thiruvannamalai, a spiritual destination and touristic places to visit.
As we build this farm from scratch there is a lot to learn.
One can learn to build their own house with their own bare hands we provide training on natural building
Learn about Tamil culture and language which is much older than 4000 years.
Learn about zero budget farming.
Learn about animal care and vermicomposting.

Projects involving children

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

Help

We need help with
Home schooling
Arts and crafts for kids
Singing, dancing, self defense
DIY projects
Mud house construction
Kitchen garden maintenance

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Polish: Fluent
Tamil: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Russian: Beginner

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.

Accommodation

Currently we are building the house. So we could only offer to pitch in your tent.
The three meals will be provided to the volunteers

What else ...

We can climb the nearby hills, caves and visit monuments, beaches. Go for spiritual tour to Thiruvannamalai. Travel around the state during weekends.

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

Space for parking camper vans

Feel free to bring in your camper van of any size. We have 8 acres so definitely we can fit in.

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week