Live close to nature, explore waterfalls, forests, and experience the beauty of Wayanad, India

  • Last activity : 12 May 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    About Us

    We are a vibrant Australian-Indian family in our mid-30s, living in the breathtaking mountains of Wayanad in Kerala, South India. Our home is nestled on 1.60 acres of serene land, surrounded by national parks, waterfalls, and lush forests. With our four wonderful, homeschooled children and two loving dogs, we are creating a self-sustaining paradise that aligns with nature’s wisdom.

    As passionate herbalists, yoga, and wellness teachers, our mission is to inspire people to embrace a regenerative lifestyle, self-healing, and holistic well-being. We are in the exciting process of transforming our land into a thriving food forest using permaculture and syntropic agroforestry principles, fostering biodiversity, sustainability, and abundance.

    Our Vision & Project

    We are developing a space that is more than just a farm—it’s a sanctuary for learning, growing, and connecting with nature. Our goal is to create a thriving ecosystem that nurtures both the land and the people who live on it. From growing organic food and medicinal herbs to sustainable living practices, we are building a lifestyle that harmonizes with the earth.

    Volunteer with Us

    We warmly welcome volunteers who are eager to immerse themselves in a natural, regenerative way of living. Here’s what you can expect:
    - Helping in the food forest—planting, mulching, composting, and regenerating the land
    - Assisting in the kitchen—cooking wholesome meals and learning about herbal nutrition
    - Engaging with our children—sharing skills, storytelling, music, art, or any creative activity that inspires them
    - Learning about permaculture, herbalism, wellness practices, and yoga
    - Living close to nature, exploring waterfalls, forests, and experiencing the beauty of Wayanad

    What We Offer

    In return, we offer a unique experience of living in harmony with nature, nourishing meals, knowledge-sharing, and a space for deep connection and growth. Our home is a place for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and lasting memories.

    If you’re passionate about sustainability, self-sufficiency, and holistic living, we would love to welcome you to our little paradise. Let’s learn, grow, and thrive together!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    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

    Naturalist walks in nearby surrounds - opportunity to immerse in the surrounding jungle brimming with wildlife like tigers, elephants, monkeys, peacocks and 100s of native birds | interactions with local tribal people | learning natural healing cuisine | living a regenerative lifestyle | yoga | meditation | music.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Helping in the food forest garden —planting, mulching, composting, and regenerating the land

    Simple building - Assist with small building projects ie fencing, chicken pen construction etc

    Assisting in the kitchen + household duties — helping to cook wholesome meals while also learning about herbal nutrition, dishes, light general cleaning maintenance to ensure communal spaces are kept clean.

    Engaging with our children—sharing skills, storytelling, music, art, or any creative activity that inspires them

    Learning about permaculture, herbalism, wellness practices, and yoga

    Living close to nature, exploring waterfalls, forests, wildlife, and experiencing the beauty of Wayanad

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We would love our kids and ourselves to learn other languages.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    During the months of monsoon- (June-Sept) we have a cabin space available for your stay. This cabin comes with a shower and toilet and can accommodate a couple or a small family. Depending on cabin availability, during the other months we can offer camping style accommodation. We will provide, tents & bedding upon request. We shall also provide home cooked meals, mostly vegetarian and occasionally fish.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are only 10-15 min walk to small village local shops and bus stop. The closest big town is about 30 min by bus and autorickshaws are also available.

  • 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

    There is unlimited 5G internet access.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is plenty of space to park and set up your campervan home.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We can accept volunteers traveling with their dogs.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 878555496233

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