Small art and yoga home in Wayanad Forest, Kaitharam, India

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  Description

  We are not a hotel. We are a family living inside the forest.
  
  You will live with us like a family member, not like a worker. This is our own small family home inside the forest near Mananthavady, not a resort or business. No customers, no staff - just me and my dog.
  
  This is true cultural exchange - you give friendship, we give forest home. Safe and quiet place for travelers who love art, yoga and nature.
  
  Help: 4-5 hours, 5 days a week - art on mud walls, gardening, making yoga corner.
  
  Krishna

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Languages

  

  History

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Astronomy

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  Photography

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Carpentry

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Team sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Mountain

  

  Fitness

  

  Cycling

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Camping

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Forest life: Our tribal friends show us medicinal plants, jungle walks, and how to find water in forest. We explore together.
  
  Village life: I will teach you Malayalam, how to climb coconut tree, and simple farming. You can do yoga and meditation in silent forest. Only birds sound.
  
  Campfire: Every night we do campfire, share stories, music and laugh. You join our local festivals, temple functions, and eat with us on banana leaf.
  
  We want to learn from you: Your country stories, culture, food, language. We practice English together as friends.

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  Help

  We require your assistance for 5 days a week, for 4-5 hours each day. Tasks are in the morning, you are free to explore forest in afternoon.
  
  1. ART & PAINTING - Our Main Help:
  We are making our small family mud house beautiful. If you love art, you can paint walls with nature art, flowers, or your own ideas. You can leave your art here. We have colors. No need to be expert.
  
  2. GARDEN & ECO:
  Help in our family vegetable garden - watering plants, planting seeds, making compost. And help to make our small yoga space near trees beautiful with bamboo and flowers.
  
  3. YOGA & MINDFUL MOMENTS:
  We have a quiet space near trees for yoga and meditation. We can do morning yoga together if you like yoga. Very peaceful.
  
  4. HOME & PETS:
  Help with house & pet sitting - feeding our dogs Mittu , simple family cooking together, cleaning. We cook and eat together as a family in our own kitchen. Only for family meals, no customers, no staff, no business.
  
  We are a small family home in Wayanad forest, not a resort or cottage business. We give you 3 home cooked meals and a safe private room with lock. Solo female travelers are very welcome, many girls stayed before and felt safe. Family atmosphere, no alcohol inside.
  
  If you love art, yoga, animals and slow village life, you will love here.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Hindi: Fluent
  Malayalam: Fluent
  Portuguese: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I speak Malayalam,Portuguese (Brazil)English and Hindi. I can teach you Malayalam and our tribal language. I want to learn small words from your language! We sit around campfire at night and we teach each other. You teach me how to say "Hello, Thank You, How are you" in your language, I teach you Malayalam. I am a craft expert, so I will teach craft in Malayalam and you will learn language while making craft with hands. No classroom, we learn while working in Nakshatra Vanam forest.
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  Accommodation

  We offer a clean and private bamboo cottage stay inside the forest. Not a tent, real cottage!
  
  
  - *Room *Private room with comfortable bed, clean bed sheets, blanket, and fan. Wooden furniture made by us. Safe and secure for solo female travellers also. 2 people can stay comfortably.
  - *Bathroom:* Private bathroom with hot water shower and western toilet.
  - *Food:* We provide 3 times Kerala food free. Morning puttu/kadala, appam, afternoon rice and curry, night chapati curry. We all eat together like family on banana leaf. Pure veg and non-veg both. Unlimited tea and coffee.
  - *Internet:* Free WiFi available.
  - *Special Experience:* You will sleep hearing forest sounds, birds, river. Morning wake up with misty mountains view. Evening campfire, music and star gazing. You can also spend time in our Nakshatra Vanam (Star Tree Forest) for meditation.
  
  We live like a family. You will have full privacy but also feel at home

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  What else ...

  We are a family, not a hotel. We lead a simple life in the heart of the forest, in harmony with nature. We kindly ask that you respect our culture and help keep the premises clean and quiet after 10:00 PM.
  
  House Rules: Smoking inside the rooms is prohibited, the use of intoxicants is not allowed, and loud parties are not permitted. If you choose to consume alcohol, please do so in moderation and only in outdoor areas. Please inform us if you plan to bring guests. We welcome solo female travelers; however, our top priority is the safety and mutual respect of everyone present.
  
  Leisure Time: You can explore the Mamalakandam/Wayanad regions. Activities include visiting waterfalls, trekking through the forest, visiting indigenous tribal villages, experiencing a traditional Kerala Ayurvedic massage, or simply relaxing with a book in our 'Star Forest' (Nakshatra Vanam). We can provide information regarding local bus and auto-rickshaw services; the nearest town is just a 15-minute auto ride away.
  
  We look for volunteers who are friendly, eager to learn new things, and open to experiencing life just like a local Keralite!

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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

  We have good Wi-Fi and peaceful space inside forest. You can work on your laptop in the morning from your private room or common dining area. Work time is flexible - you can help us 4-5 hours in afternoon and work online rest of the time. Perfect for quiet work and writing, good for nature lovers who work online.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have safe parking space inside our forest property for your camper van. You can use our bathroom, kitchen, and enjoy home-cooked meals with us. The forest is safe and quiet for camping. Please inform before coming with big vehicle.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Yes, we love pets! We have a friendly dog here. Small and friendly dogs are welcome. Please keep them clean and friendly with other animals. Let us know about your pet before arrival.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Mittu

  Meet Mittu! 🐶
  
  Mittu is our very friendly and happy 1-year-old dog. She is very gentle, loves meeting new people from around the world, and loves to play. She is very good with guests and will make you feel at home instantly. If you are an animal lover, you will love Mittu!
  
  She is our family member and the guardian of our home in Wayanad.

  

  Mittu

  Meet Mittu! 🐶
  
  Mittu is our very friendly and happy 1-year-old dog. She is very gentle, loves meeting new people from around the world, and loves to play. She is very good with guests and will make you feel at home instantly. If you are an animal lover, you will love Mittu!
  
  She is our family member and the guardian of our home in Wayanad.

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