Permaculture farm needs help in tree planting and farm activities situated in Western Maharashtra, India

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    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: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    We interact will village kids and we can use this opportunity to teach them a new language.

  • Accommodation

    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 ...

    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

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    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

    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

    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?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 866344188425

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