Looking for ambassadors of different cultures to come and share learn and teach. Pune, India

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26/09/2022
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I live in India . A journalist by profession and work as a corporate communication consultant . I have 2 daughters, both studying in college, one live in Mumbai and younger one with me. Have a beautiful lake side farm where i have plans to open a sky watch station for village kids and start a meditation resort. Well.. i teach meditation , relaxation techniqs.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will understand the real India only by living in villages.
Projects involving children
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Help
There are no fixed working hours coz i am not looking for labours. I am expecting people of different culture to visit my farm. There is lot of work on my farm . you choose what you wish to do and do it.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: 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.
Accommodation
rooms attached with toilets, tents and well if you enjoy sleeping unders the sky..lol
there is lots of space to indulge in it.
What else ...
dont forget to bring your smile....
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

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(5.0)

12/04/2021

Left by Workawayer (Trudi) for host

I stayed with Umesh and Nikki for over a month my time there was so relaxing.
Learnt new gardening skills to take with me.
Tried my hand at cooking Dal, but loved Umesh's cooking. I think I'm a better cooks assistant than a cook.
Nikki is so much fun for a playmate when's she's in the mood. Such a joy to have animals around.
Work was fulfilling… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ishani) for host

One of the bestWorkaway experiences I have had. I stayed for over a month. There is hardly any work as such, just help required. You get lot of free time. I am in love with the place and the dogs Nikki and Boi❣.
It's a great place to unwind. Umesh is a great conversationalist and it's always good to talk to him. He cooks delicious meals and teach… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sue & Adrian)

It was an amazing experience in hosting Adrian and Sue . Fantastic couple . Initially I thought Adrian is a serious type of guy but he has great sense of humour . I will give them 7 star rating for their work ethics , gentleness , communication skills . Adrian worked really hard to corect the messed up electrical wirings and did a great job . Very… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sue & Adrian) for host

We spent three weeks with Umesh and thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. The work was always fair and equitable - at times, certainly in our favour! Adrian completed some electrical works around the property and I spent time gardening and land clearing. We both helped out in the kitchen - Umesh taught us how to make new vegetarian meals and how… read more

(Excellent )

30/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Miha & Padmashree ) for host

We stayed with Umesh on his farm for a few weeks during the months of monsoon. The place is absolutely delightful! Lush green with the view of the lake and with forests on every side. Umesh has nurtured the land carefully and developed it to look like a colourful refuge. Surrounded by trees bearing various flowers and fruits plus the advantage of… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Soazig & Damien)

Damian you are fantastic guy . You proved that old proverb "jack of all trades and master of none" you have masteed many arts . Right from plumbing to fire dance .. enjoyed your stay here and your abilities to complete different task was amazing . Tour darling too is a wonderful woman . Love to you both .

(Excellent )

03/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Soazig & Damien) for host

I stayed 3 weeks in umesh place, and I had a very good time.
Umesh is a great host, who really want to care of your need I felt far more as a guest than a worker
You choose your work and after you manage your time as you want,
and you have all the nice team members who cook really nice indian food.
And the contact with local people around was… read more

(Excellent )

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