2 Day Sustainable Living – Farmizen Year End Retreat
Have you ever had the urge to learn and practice sustainable living, regenerative farming, permaculture, growing your own food, building mud houses, living off grid to practice greener & holistic lifestyle choices ?
Well your search can stop now!
Come join us at the Yash Farm Centre for Sustainable Living, a 6 acre space, adjacent to Bilakal Forest and Benki Falls, located 50 kms from Bangalore.
This year-end 2 day retreat over the final weekend of 2024, has been designed to give you a first-hand experience of sustainable living practices, while reflecting on how the year went by, while making some new friends in the process.
Dates: 27th Dec Friday – 3pm onwards (you can come by at your convenience, but make sure you join in by dinner time latest !) to 29th Dec Sunday 5pm
Stay: Separate Male / Female dormitories with mud huts and thatched roofs. Common restrooms for all genders.
Food: We serve Indian vegetarian farm fresh food cooked using locally sourced organic ingredients, by our friends from the adjoining village.
Price: Rs 7,499 / person all inclusive (all activities and meals included)
Location: Yashfarm Centre for Sustainable Living, Benki Falls (50km from Bengaluru)
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What’s on the agenda:
FRIDAY
Arrive at your convenience 3 pm onwards (please reach before dinner latest !)
Opening Session + Snacks: Introduction to the workshop goals, schedule overview, and ice-breaking activities.
Dinner
Campfire/Storytelling- Share stories about personal journeys toward sustainable living and/or
Rest: Time to relax and recharge
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SATURDAY
Yoga: Start the day with a relaxing yoga session to promote wellness.
Breakfast
Mud & Sustainable Construction Workshop: Hands-on activities and deep-dive on building with sustainable materials like mud, and energy-saving techniques.
Lunch
Sustainable Gardening Workshop: Practical session on creating and maintaining a sustainable garden, including composting, rainwater harvesting, and planting native species.
Hands-on preparation of DIY farmyard concoctions – pile composting, bioenzymes, indigeneous micro-organisms, pest repellants.
Dinner
Permaculture Primer: Principles of Permaculture.
Nocturnal Exploration/ Games Night:
Embark on a guided activity to discover the sights and sounds of the local wilderness at night/ Huddle around for some fun and games
Rest: Time to relax and recharge
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SUNDAY Nature Walk + Guided Meditation: Start your day with a peaceful walk in the wilderness and a meditation session.
Breakfast
Gaushala/Dairy Management : Learn about sustainable cattle farming practices and the role of cows in permaculture.
Mud Bath: Experience a natural mud bath for detoxification and relaxation.
Lunch
Farm Design Workshop using Permaculture Principles
Checkout: 5 pm
Price – Rs 7,499 / person all inclusive
Location – Yashfarm Centre for Sustainable Living, Benki Falls (50km from Bengaluru)
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Only 20 spots available. Hurry ! And end your 2024 on an unforgettable note !
