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Hello!!
We are Thomas and Christina.
Thomas is originally from Bangalore but worked in Europe for the last 25 years in the automotive sector. Thomas is a musician, an IT specialist, an inventor, and he speaks English, German, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada.
Christina is Canadian. She is writer/filmmaker and runs our charitable organization teaching digital literacy in Bangalore and in Masinagudi (in the Mudumulai Tiger Reserve). She speaks English and bits of several other languages.
We have a beautiful 4 acre organic farm in the hills 54 km from Bangalore, host to peacocks and many birds. A gazebo beside a swimming pool provides a lovely place to relax at the end of the day.
We currently have an orchard of many fruit trees, including 10 mango trees, and a large planting of avocado trees. Again, no chemicals have ever been used.
We have a farm caretaker who can help with manual labour. He speaks the local language - Kannada.
Would love for you to consider our farmstay!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Videography
Technology
Culture
Movies & TV
Charity work
Farming
Performing arts
Animals
Architecture
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Blogging
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Writing
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Hiking
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our farm is a space for learning, connection, and creation.
Thomas is a jack of all trades with over 20 years of experience in IT security across Europe. He’s happy to share his practical knowledge—whether in tech, tools, or DIY repairs—and speaks five languages: English, German, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada. His multilingual skills help bridge cultures and open up rich interactions with local people.
Christina has spent many years in India and understands the nuances of Indian culture. She’s here to help you adjust, feel at home, and gain a deeper understanding of the rhythms of life here. She speaks English and brings warmth, creativity, and care to everything she does.
We see WorkAway not just as a way to get help on the farm, but as a two-way exchange. Every WorkAwayer brings their own story, skills, and way of seeing the world—and we’re always excited to learn from that.
We’re curious to learn about different cultures, perspectives, and ways of life. Whether you’re from a city or countryside, whether you’ve travelled widely or are just starting out, your background adds richness to our home.
We welcome ideas on sustainable living, design, art, farming methods, tech, or communication—especially as we continue growing our farm and community-based projects. Your fresh eyes often help us see familiar things differently.
If you’re especially skilled in organic farming, gardening, and carpentry, we’d love to learn from you!
We also love hearing stories—about your home country, family, or the paths that brought you to India. These conversations help us expand our worldview and stay connected to a global sense of community.
Most of all, we value the friendships that form when people live and work together. Everyone teaches something, whether intentionally or not.
We value open-mindedness, curiosity, and a spirit of mutual respect. In return, we offer an authentic, enriching experience shaped by community, nature, and the joy of sharing.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would love to host Workawayers who have carpentry OR organic farming/gardening skills. Carpentry - to help build a workshop in the garage and organize tools in our shed; farming/gardening - to help us establish an organic vegetable garden.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Tamil: Fluent
Hindi: Intermediate
Kannada: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Dutch: 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
A small cottage with a double bed, nice bathroom with hot shower, veranda, and a hob for cooking.
We can provide a camping option as well, with access to a bathroom.
We will provide 3 meals a day; in the event that we are away for a day or two, a kitchen is available for the guests to prepare their own meals. We will provide ingredients.
What else ...
A bus to the city can be caught near by. We have a two wheeler that can be used in the local area (but not to go to the city).
We are close to Gundumgere Lake and to hills that are popular for trekking.
House rules: we are peace loving, quiet people. Excessive noise, excessive drinking are not acceptable here. Absolutely NO drugs.
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
A bathroom with a hot shower is available. We have four acres so lots of space to park a motorhome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Quinn
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