Slow living and light volunteering in a quaint Himalayan village In Himachal Pradesh, India

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  Description

  Hi! I'm Kireet.
  
  I run a quiet mountain homestay and cafe, and I am looking for a responsible, warm-hearted human to help out with the everyday chores of the house and look after my dogs if I'm not around,
  
  Most days, it is a very slow-living, grounded environment. However, since this is a homestay and cafe, we can expect guests any time. While I am not aggressively taking bookings right now, we always need to be ready to welcome people. If you enjoy a mix of quiet solitude and occasional hosting, you will feel right at home here.

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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

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  Light maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Languages

  

  Music

  

  Animals

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Camping
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  It's a relatively less-explored village, and most people still engage in traditional practices, such as handloom weaving, chiseling and wood carving, and of course farming.
  
  Could be a nice opportunity to get a hands-on experience and maybe learn and teach a thing or two.

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  Help

  My number one priority is my three dogs. I need to know they are in safe, loving hands when I'm not around.
  
  An extra pair of hands in the kitchen to share the daily cooking and meal prep, and if guests happen to drop by, we'll make sure they are fed and happy.
  
  And third: everyday chores that come with keeping a home warm, tidy, and running smoothly during the winters.
  
  You are not here to run a business or market the property for me. Any creative projects, photography, or social media content you want to shoot would be a lovely bonus, but your main role would simply be helping me with the dogs and sharing the load of the house.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Hindi: Fluent

  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.
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  Accommodation

  Winters here can get intense. You need to be someone who finds joy in the slower pace of life, reading a book by the window, and cozying up when the weather turns cold.
  
  You will have your own comfortable space to retreat to at the end of the day. In exchange for your help, I offer a warm, safe home and all your meals.

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  What else ...

  There's a lot to do when there's no work. Hike, learn, do whatever you like, but keep in mind that the place is meant for slow, meaningful living.
  
  While the property is on road, getting to nearby villages and towns could be a challenge if you do not have a personal vehicle.
  
  These will be your options:
  - Hiking down 3 km to the local bus stand
  - Hiring a taxi, it will pick you up from our doorstep but can get expensive quickly
  - Renting a two-wheeler (requires a valid driving license)

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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

  Electricity and Wi-Fi are rarely a problem. But living in the mountains, you never can be sure..

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Bring as many as you can easily manage.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Tola and Baunu

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