Sadhana Forest India Volunteer Reforestation Project and Cow Sanctuary

Auroville, Tamil Nadu, IN

Aviram

20 Guests

10 Bedrooms

16 Beds

8 Baths

Vegan Kitchen

About this space

Sadhana Forest is a sustainable living volunteer community in Auroville, south India. We work on water conservation and reforestation, bringing the indigenous ecosystem back to life on 70 acres of severely degraded land. ---- We are open for volunteers year round and always have space available for them. ---- The volunteer work consists of tree planting and tree care, and various maintenance tasks around the campus, such as cooking. We are one of the only vegan reforestation organizations in the world and do not use animal manure as fertilizer, instead using humanure from our dry compost toilets. ---- We also have a vegan animal sanctuary for rescued cows that were abandoned or destined for slaughter, and a vegan gift economy tea hut where we offer vegan chai and sweets to all our volunteers and visitors. On top of that we serve tens of thousands of vegan meals per year to our volunteers and our many visitors.

The space

In return for 25-35 hrs of seva (selfless service) per week, we offer you accommodation in traditional huts made from local natural materials on our off-the-grid, solar-powered, zero waste campus.

The kitchen

All our food is vegan, non-processed (wholefood), and mostly local and organic. Volunteers contribute 600 Indian Rupees (approx. 8 USD) to cover for the cost of three vegan meals per day and biodegradable toiletries.

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The space

Accommodates: 20

Bathrooms: 8 Baths

Bedrooms: 10

Check In: Flexible check in time

Property type: Work Exchange

Room Type: Shared Room

The Kitchen

Kitchen Type: Vegan

Beds

Single: 1

Double: 1

Type not specified: 14

Features

Living room

Garden

Kitchen

Library

Meditation / yoga space

Free parking on premises

Amenities

Stove

Wifi / Internet

Vegan breakfast

Vegan snacks

Cookware

Water filter

House Rules

Not suitable for companion animals

No smoking

Long-term stays allowed

Vegan-only cooking / food storage

Additional Services

Meal Preparation

Other

Cancellations

Flexible

Cancel up to 24 hours before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.

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Safety Features

First aid kit

Fire extinguisher

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Hosted by Aviram

Auroville, India . Joined in September 2021

Founder and International Director of Sadhana Forest, a wordwide vegan volunteering, reforestation and food-security organization

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Neighbourhood

We are part of Auroville, an international township dedicated to "material and spiritual researches for a living embodiment of an actual human unity."

Aviram's property is located in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, IN

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