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ananda valley farm internship

The Ananda Valley Farm Internship is a 3-month program focused on giving individuals a total immersive experience and providing a space for joyful learning, meaningful service, cooperative teamwork, and a beautiful, serene environment.

 

Is this Internship for You?

 

If you are interested in holistic farming practices and deepening your spiritual life, then this internship is for you! You’ll have the opportunity to learn harmonious farming techniques which place an emphasis on cultivating life in all growing stages: everything from healthy soil to the mature plant and everything in-between. The ideal of community is also an integral part of this internship. You will have the opportunity to live and serve with others in a communal environment where the principles of joyful cooperation and selfless service can be readily experienced.

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Farming Activities Involved

 

Creating Potting Soil, Seeding, Transplanting, Planting, Harvesting, Garden Bed Maintenance & Beautification, Landscape Design, Animal Care, Participation in Farmers’ Markets, and more…

Meditation & Yoga Opportunities

 

Yoga Postures, Breathing & Concentration Techniques, Nature Immersion, Chanting, and more…

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  • Age: 18+

  • Dates: 3-month durations from May-October

  • Cost: $500/first month, $400/second month, $300/third month

  • Accommodations: Bedroom in Seva House (includes communal kitchen, dining room, & bathrooms); OutdoorCamping

  • Service Hours: 30-35hrs/week

  • Spiritual Offerings: Opportunity to learn & practice meditation and yoga postures weekly

  • Meals: Shared Group Meals offered at least 1x/day. Majority of food provided by the farm.

internship daily schedule

(Generalized & Subject to Change)

Example of a Non-Market Day Schedule

6:30 am                 

7:30 am                 

Group Meditation

Morning Farm Seva (Animal Care, Greenhouse Care, Plant Nursery Care)

8:00 am                  

9:00 am                  

Breakfast

Farmers Market Harvest & Prep, Farm Projects

1:00 pm                  

2:00 pm                 

6:00 pm                  

Group Lunch

Farmers Market Harvest & Prep, Farm Projects

Dinner, Open Time

8:00 pm

Group Meditation

Example of a Market Day Schedule

6:30 am                 

7:30 am                 

Group Meditation

Morning Farm Seva (Animal Care, Greenhouse Care, Plant Nursery Care), Farmers Market Harvest & Prep

9:30 am                  

10:00 am                  

12:30 pm - 6:00 pm                  

7:00 pm                 

Breakfast

Farmers Market Harvest & Prep

Setup and Run Pacifica Farmers Market (dinner at market)

Unpack from Farmers Market, Open Time

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