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Our farm is a five-acre regenerative space in central India, 50 km from Indore. Since 2016, we have practiced permaculture, organic farming, and horticulture, and are now transitioning into a community-based ecovillage model. Though there are couple of employed staff currently to help us with the kitchen.
Our name comes from the elder brother of Shri Krishna and revered as the Hindu God of Agriculture. “Hal” means plough, “Dev” means god. Inspired by his spirit, we see the farm as a temple—where farming, nature, and spirituality unite.
Through our Volunteer Program, we invite eco-champions from around the world to co-create with us. This is a space to slow down, live with purpose, and experience community life guided by trust, harmony, and love.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Interests
Videography
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Technology
Sustainability
Farming
Hiking
Mountain
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
At farm, we would like to hold culture exchange session every night or over the weekends which is an open platform for everyone.
To explore around the farm, you can immerse yourself in the local culture:
🌳 Nature & Exploration – Madhya Pradesh, India’s greenest state with the highest forest cover.
🐅 Wildlife Wonders – The state has India’s largest tiger population.
🍛 Foodie Heaven – Indore, the nearby city, is famous as India’s cleanest city and a vegetarian paradise.
🪔 Cultural Heritage – Explore Ujjain (ancient city of Avanti), Kawadiya Hills (geometrical stone formations), Bhimbetka (prehistoric caves), and Khajuraho (UNESCO temples). Madhya pradesh state has the highest tribal population in India.
Help
Life follows the natural cycle of the sun. Days begin early and end with dinner at dusk. A typical day includes:
🌅 Morning Circle – Yoga, cardio/strength training, meditation, and group sharing.
🌾 Farm Activities – Seeding, weeding, watering, spraying natural stimulants, harvesting, food processing.
🐄 Livelihood Activities – Dairy work, composting, bio-gas plant, bamboo/mud natural building, and small-scale manufacturing.
📹 Creative Work – Social media, video content creation, and running our eco-store.
📚 Learning Sessions – Reading, audio discourses, and skill-sharing workshops.
🌙 Evening Gathering – Cultural or reflective session to end the day together.
We would like participation in these activities and responsibilities based on requirement.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Language is not a barrier here. We respect other backgrounds and would love to learn and share.
Accommodation
We have just constructed new dormitory rooms where shared bedding is available. There is space and tents available for those who would like some adventure. Dormitories have attached clean bathrooms. One dormitory would occupy 5-6 people as per necessity.
Common dining area is where we serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea as per a fixed schedule. Vegetarian food is prepared and eggs can be prepared as per request.
What else ...
Benefits for volunteers include-
🌱 Live and learn in a real permaculture food forest.
🧘 Experience a healthy daily rhythm with yoga, meditation, and cultural sessions.
🍲 Enjoy farm-to-table vegetarian meals prepared in the community kitchen.
🌏 Gain practical skills in farming, natural building, and eco-community living.
👫 Be part of a conscious, supportive, and loving community.
💡 Explore one of India’s most culturally rich and natural regions.
We prioritize the health, well-being, and dignity of all. Please note:
💚 Respectful, loving communication and action are expected.
🚫 No drugs, alcohol, or smoking inside the farm.
🎶 Loud parties and music are not allowed.
🙏 We strictly condemn prostitution and have a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual abuse. Offenders will be reported to the authorities.
🌿 Treat nature and fellow community members with respect—the farm is our temple.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
If you need a strong wifi mandatorily, please confirm about the internet situation once before finalizing stay. We will confirm with the available connection strength.
Space for parking camper vans
We have an open ground where you can pitch tent/ vehicle.
Can possibly accept pets
There are a few dogs at the campus. So please ensure if it will be safe for your pet to be at the farm. Discuss before finalizing stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Bhura (2 years)
Indian breed dog was born at the farm and is very friendly.
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