Live the Forest Life: Help Build an Eco-Retreat in Nature 🌱🏞️
The experience
Want to live surrounded by nature, springs, forest breeze & fresh food? 🌱 Join us in a peaceful village and help build a vegan-friendly eco-retreat using mud, lime, and natural techniques.
No experience needed—just good energy, creativity, and love for nature! 💚 You’ll stay in a simple home nearby, share fresh meals, meet kind souls & enjoy slow, meaningful living. Let's create something beautiful together! ✨
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Permaculture Course:
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner Hindi or Beginner English
Between 20 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Natural building with mud, lime or stone (no experience needed!)
Artistic finishes using natural materials
Gardening, greenhouse and plant care 🌿
Helping with basic eco-electrical or water system setup
Creating content for social media (photos, videos, writing) (Optional)
Sharing ideas for sustainable living and community-building
🌱 What You Get:
Stay in a village near forest, stream and wildlife
Vegan meals or ingredients to cook together 🥦
Opportunity to learn about natural building
Cultural immersion & peaceful environment
Time for yourself, nature walks, and connection
Activities & Shift
You'll help 5 hours a day, usually starting around 10:00 a.m., with plenty of time for lunch, tea, and rest. The pace is calm — we value enjoyment and connection over perfection ☀️
Rules
No loud music or harm to nature
Respect the calm, animals, and surroundings
Bring good energy, openness and a team spirit
Vegan-friendly lifestyle on-site
Furry friends are welcome too! 🐶🐾