About the program
Join The Barn Retreat, a regenerative farm stay nestled among Coorg’s coffee estates, and experience boutique hospitality from the inside out. Volunteers support event coordination and guest housekeeping while immersing themselves in organic farming, ethical animal care, and rural community life. You’ll help create seamless guest experiences — from preparing for farm-stay events to maintaining warm, welcoming spaces — while learning how sustainable hospitality and regenerative agriculture work hand in hand. Set amid lush greenery and working farmland, this program blends real hospitality skill-building with authentic village life, purposeful travel, and genuine environmental stewardship.
Locale
peri_urban, hill_station
Stipend
no
Open To
Everyone
Nationality
Open for All
No. of Working Days
5
Program Outcome
Skills exchange, Professional experience, Personal growth
7:00 AM – Wake up, breakfast at the farm
8:00 AM – Morning briefing on the day's guest events and housekeeping priorities
8:30 – 11:30 AM – Housekeeping rounds and guest-space preparation
12:00 PM – Lunch break
1:00 – 3:30 PM – Event coordination support or farm/animal care tasks (rotating based on guest calendar)
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Learning session with host on hospitality operations or farm practices
4:30 PM onward – Free time: estate walks, local exploration, or rest
7:00 PM – Group dinner with farm-fresh ingredients
Evenings – Optional guest event support, bonfire, or storytelling with the host
Support planning and on-ground coordination for guest events (farm dinners, workshops, seasonal gatherings).
Assist with guest housekeeping — room turnovers, cleanliness standards, linen and amenity management.
Help set up and break down event spaces for guest activities.
Support day-to-day farm-stay operations alongside hospitality staff.
Assist with organic farming and animal care tasks as part of the immersive experience.
Help coordinate guest schedules and activity logistics during events or peak season.
Support sustainability practices across housekeeping and event operations (waste reduction, eco-friendly sourcing).
Assist with basic property upkeep to maintain guest-ready standards.
- Hours per Day:
- 5 Hours
- Days per Week:
- 5 Days
- No. of Days Off:
- 2 Days
- Schedule Flexibility:
- Fixed
Coffee, pepper and cardamom estates, local waterfalls and trekking trails, coffee curing works or spice plantations at Coorg's agri-economy, Kodava culture and cuisine, short trip Kodagu attractions
Upcoming Batches
Select Month
Available Slots
Available Slot
3 - 12 August 2026
Available Slot
18 - 27 October 2026
Available Slot
9 - 18 November 2026
Experience Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience in event management for a working boutique farm stay.
- Learn housekeeping and guest-space management in an authentic rural hospitality setting.
- Experience organic farming, ethical animal care, and regenerative agriculture firsthand.
- Support seasonal operations — from guest events to everyday farm-stay upkeep.
- Live amid coffee estates and lush Kodagu greenery.
- Work directly with a passionate, hands-on host committed to rural community development.
Location
Nearest Railway Station: Mysuru Junction
Nearest Airport: Kannur International Airport
Nearest Bus Stand: Suntikoppa Bus Stand
Pick Up and Drop: Not Available
Here's what your stay covers - from where you sleep to what's on your plate. The host provides these at no cost to you.
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Accommodation - Private room
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Bathroom - Shared Inside
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Meal - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Dietary Provisions - Veg, Non-Veg
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Equipment - Provided
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Programme Outcome - Skills Exchange, Professional Experience, Personal Growth
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Programme Fee - Rs.0 (Fully Funded)
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Local Transport - Not provided
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Travel to the programme site
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Personal travel
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Personal expenses and leisure costs
Who Should Apply?
Basic Requirements
These are the basics to check before applying - age, commitment, fitness, and language. Make sure you fit, so the experience fits you.
- Age
- 25 - 45 Years
- Commitment
- 10 Days
- Physical Fitness
- Not Required
- Language
- English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannad
- Nationality
- Open for All
Skills
What helps you thrive here - from the essential to the nice-to-have. Every programme is different, so take a gentle look and see if it feels like a match.
Required Skill
These are essential for this programme - please check that you meet them before applying.
Event management
Preferred Skill
Not required - but if you bring these, your contribution and experience will be richer.
Housekeeping
If you don't have the preferred skill - don't worry. The host provides full training.
Top Qualities
These are the traits you must possess to be able to perform well in the program.
- Comfortable with silence, solitude, and reduced external stimulation
- Humble learner — takes direction well and asks good questions
- Patient — comfortable with slow progress and repetitive tasks
- Reliable and punctual — follows through on commitments
- Strong communicator — builds trust across language and cultural differences
Health and Safety
What to know before you arrive - medical access, insurance, and anything specific to this location. Read this carefully.
- Vaccinations Recommended
- Not Provided
- Health Considerations
- No specific concerns
- Volunteer Insurance
- Not Covered
- Medical Facility
- Suntikoppa Government Primary Health Centre (PHC) — on Mysore-Mangalore State Highway, Suntikoppa
- Safety Gear
- Not Applicable
- First Aid Onsite
- Available
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