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We are a homestead aiming for self sufficiency. We are married partners (Madhu and Sampada) who have moved away from the hustle bustle of city life to this quite village along the western Ghats of India. We are with the help of friends and family, trying to build a permaculture farm which will be self sustainable.
Though both of us are Engineers by educational qualifications, we moved away from our core filed of study and worked in the sector of education for children coming from less privileged background for more than 15 years. We continue to teach and try to create a welcoming and open learning space with the kids in the village. As we explored various aspects of life, living on a farm is something that stayed with both of us and hence we dived all in. We are conscious and thoughtful of background of people around us and try our best to not judge or put you in any brackets. We are not religious but big fan of Kabir songs and bhajans (Bhakthi poetry). We look forward to the music and movie recommendations from anyone who visit us. We also look forward to learn, cook and exchange recipes with all our visitors. Come prepared with a playlist and a unique recipe that represents the place you come from. We are LGBTQ+ friendly, look forward to challenge existing social, ecological and economic power structures through the lives we lead.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in small traditional village based in Western Maharashtra, a state of India. It is a coastal belt. Volunteers will be able to interact with the villagers and explore traditional Konkani cuisine, local fish, forage wild seasonal food, experience traditional form of devotional hymns (bhajans). Volunteers can learn a lot about the basics of practicality of permaculture and experience living in a serene environment.
Projects involving children
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Help
We are a young permaculture farm, started working on our land from 2022 March onwards. We need help with design and execution of various farm activities like zoning, water harvesting, tree plantation and growing crops.
This will be a great opportunity for people wanting to learn basic of farming since we are building this farm from the scratch and we would do it with you.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Marathi: Fluent
Telugu: Fluent
Tamil: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We interact will village kids and we can use this opportunity to teach them a new language.Accommodation
We have built a small house where a loft and a common hall/kitchen will be available for use. We also have a terrace which can be used as sleeping place. There is enough space to pitch tents as well.
You will be cooking and eating with us in our house.What else ...
The place we have is very scenic with a flowing stream on one side and hills on the other side. Helpers can simply sit by the river and have a lovely time. The place is also very rich in biodiversity and an excellent place for bird watching, identifying butterflies and insects. You may go for a nice stroll or a jog. Travellers may also be able to visit the nearby beaches (40 kms from our place). There is also an old fort (dilapidated condition) but an excellent example of water harvesting and full of natural beauty which can also be explored.
There are local buses available to go to the nearby town.
We are trying to live a simple life here with as much as possible being a conscious consumer. Food available will be mostly local. We do not encourage any kind of packaged food items. Milk is rarely available. We do not have a refrigerator and drink water from a borewell or river. We do not have water filter as well.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We currently do not have a wifi connection. We are dependent on mobile hotspot. Airtel and Jio work fine. We are in the process of getting wifi connection and will update here as soon as done.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a space in front of our house where 2-3 vehicles can be parked. There is also another open space near the house where vehicles can be parked.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes we need to accommodate our pets first. We have a dog and a cat. Be prepared to be smothered with love and be a bed for them to sleep on
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Being in professional retraining in the field of ecological transition and sustainable development, I was offered the opportunity to work on the self-sufficient permaculture farm.
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Being in professional retraining in the field of ecological transition and sustainable development, I was offered the opportunity to work on the self-sufficient permaculture farm.
I have carried out some very interesting tasks related to permaculture techniques.
I… read more
We learned a lot about living on the indian farm. Now we know how to build traditional indian stove, what mudhouse is, how to make compost system, etc. I absolutely enjoyed to fall asleep under stars and wake up with birds sounds. The river with waterfalls is one more thing, that i miss a lot.
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