๐ฟ Creative Escape โ Art, Music & Connection by the River ๐จ๐ถ
The experience
Escape to a peaceful riverside village and reconnect with your creativity.
We welcome artists, photographers, filmmakers, and musicians looking for inspiration and meaningful exchange.
Here, you can:
๐จ Create in nature-inspired surroundings
๐ฅ Document rural life and traditions
๐ถ Jam with local Baul musicians
๐ฑ Help in the garden (optional!)
This is a space where art meets soul, and where you can live slowly, create freely, and shareโจ
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Video Making:
Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Photography:
Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Music:
Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.
Arts:
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Tours:
Weโll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
Weโll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner Hindi or Intermediate English
Between 20 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
If youโre someone who finds inspiration in simplicity, slowness, and raw cultural beauty, this is the place for you.
We invite you to:
Contribute through visual art, media, or music
Join cultural exchanges with local artists and musicians
Support storytelling through photography, short videos, or reels
Help build a riverside art space with your imagination
Optionally, join in gardening or light farming tasks
In exchange, youโll enjoy peaceful accommodation, fresh local meals, and plenty of time to relax, explore, and create ๐พ
Activities & Shift
๐ Activities & Shifts (Flexible & Seasonal)
(8:00 AM โ 9:00 AM)
Morning Routine & Breakfast
Enjoy a slow morning by the river with a local homemade breakfast.
Morning (9:00 โ 11:00 AM):
Creative time โ filming, painting, photography, content creation
Late Morning (11:00 โ 12:00 PM):
Cultural exchange โ jam with Baul musicians, document folk life
Afternoon (Optional โ 4:00 โ 5:00 PM):
Nature work โ light gardening, planting herbs or vegetables
Rest of the Day:
Free time to relax, dip in the river, explore, write, or co-create with others ๐
Rules
We live by three simple values:
โจ 24-hour respect
โจ Natureโs rhythm
โจ Peace and love
We encourage harmony, creativity, and presence โ this is a space for slow, mindful living.