Help with gardening and getting to know the local people in Thanamalwila, Sri Lanka

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  Description

  Tranquil Retreat on a Lush Farm in Thanamalwila
  
  This two-story building was created as a peaceful retreat for my father, a Buddhist monk. Though he hasn’t stayed long, he knows this serene escape is always available to him. Located on a two-acre farm in the Thanamalwila area, this unique space offers privacy and comfort, making it an ideal spot for couples looking to unwind and enjoy some gardening.
  
  Property Highlights
  
  -Fully furnished with a private patio, tiled floors, a modern bathroom, washing machine, Wi-Fi, and AC for a comfortable stay.
  Perfect for those seeking a peaceful setting with plenty of privacy and space.
  -Only a short walk to the nearby river and a 10-minute drive to Lunugamwehera Safari.
  
  Flexible Stays Tailored for You
  We offer flexible stays and can personalize your experience based on your interests.
  
  House Guidelines
  To maintain a peaceful and sacred environment, we strictly prohibit alcohol, drugs, nudity, and smoking.
  
  Location & Nearby Attractions
  14 miles to Tissa Wewa and Situlpawwa, with Tissamaharama's cultural sites nearby.
  30 miles to Bundala Bird Sanctuary, a paradise for birdwatchers.
  Just 3.9 miles to Kataragama Temple, a renowned pilgrimage site.
  11 miles to the scenic Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village.
  The nearest airport, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, is only 23 miles away.
  
  About the Space
  -Our cozy one-bedroom unit offers complete privacy, with a separate entrance to the upper floor. It includes:
  
  A spacious bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.
  -A comfortable living area, a private patio, and a fully-equipped kitchen.
  -Free private parking on the premises. Towels and bed linens are provided for your convenience.
  -Whether you're here to relax, explore, or enjoy the local flora and fauna, our farm stay offers a memorable and peaceful experience.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Travelers would have a place to stay, enjoy a meal, and travel to nearby safari, and beach areas in Hambantota. Travelers will immediately notice the simple nature of the place as it is initially built for my dad who is a Buddhist monk. Upstairs is basically my father monk's place of living when he is visiting the town, he rarely visits and stays. If my father visits us, we close the place for visitors to look after him. It is newly constructed to make it look like a simple monk lodging upstairs. However, the place in itself is not a temple. No monks are living in it throughout the year.
  
  I have two brothers who are Buddhist monks. One is living in Colombo, and he is in his early thirties. He is a principal in a small monastic school. My other brother is in mid thirties and he is a Buddhist monk for twenty years and living in USA for the last ten years. He helps me with my daily expenses and he thankfully built me this home, with the upstairs for my father.
  
  There is a temple near by in the village too, and travelers can explore the local temple and observe its functions and shrines. Additionally, travelers have the opportunity to visit Buduruwagala temple just two towns away, nearly 34 km from Thanamalwila where the house is based. Buduruwagala is an ancient Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The complex consists of seven statues and belongs to the Mahayana school of thought. The statues date back to the 10th century.
  
  A workawayer would see that the place is not a cultural center. It is simply located in a village in Sri Lanka. The locals are born Buddhists, that means, they do not practice much of Buddhism at all besides from visiting the temple on full moon days. They also don't speak English. This place is not in a tourist town. There is a school nearby: the Kithulkote School. Workawayer can visit the school and converse with the English teacher and volunteer to teach English if they feel like doing so. No obligation. Anything else, please email and ask, I will be happy to provide details as needed.

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  Aide

  Any wood cabin builder? If you are good at building things, I'd love it if you could help us with building a cabin, at least that has become a priority now. Additionally, in our two acres land, gardening (pulling weeds, and clearing the land), watering plans maybe needed. If you like teaching English, and socializing with the villagers, that can be arranged.
  
  We are able to provide three meals a day for the Workawayers. Therefore, we will be asking for the maximum of 25 hours of help per week.
  
  However, in case we are unable to provide three meals a day, and we would like Workawayers to be responsible for their own food costs, we are reducing the hours of help to a maximum of 15 per week. Feel free to use our kitchen. Plenty of grocery shops nearby. We do love to feed you when we can.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  I speak Sinhalese and English, any other language is welcome
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  Hébergement

  In our property, we have an upstairs room with an attached bathroom and a patio. There is a gas stove and pots available for cooking. I highly encourage you to prepare your own meals while here. Local food can be cooked and be provided if you like to taste some. Rotie, rice and curries, bread, butter, sweet potatoes, beans, lentils, will be some of the options. There are local shops open from 7 am to 9 pm within 5 km radius where you can buy vegetables and prepare a fresh meal. I have a tuk tuk that you can hire if needed.
  Upstairs unit has AC, wifi, and a washing machine.

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  Autres infos...

  I live downstairs with my wife and our 2 year old baby girl. I live on daily vages by working in the fielfs nearby. I prefer my wife to stay home and care for the baby. I love them so much. When she has more time, she cares for the land, and does some gardening. My wife has been a Sunday school teacher but currently she stays home with the baby. She is originally from Badulla town. I am originally from Matara town.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  We have a wifi connection

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Open space for parking

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  sure

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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