First it was necessary to civilize man in relation to man. Now it is necessary to civilize man in relation to nature and the animals.
-- Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

Activities

We are planning several types of programs for SHARAN.

Many of these events are not yet available. To see what is currently available, please see the events section on the home page.

Daily programs

Our goal for our weekday programs for children is to help children discover for themselves the beauty and grandeur that the earth has to offer. Our program is designed to help children feel connected to their planet so that they will be invested in preserving its resources.

Weekdays - for school groups. Programs will be arranged in various languages and levels depending on the nature of the group.

Children will be exposed to the often-hidden world of the farm: they will be taken for nature walks; they will be allowed to assist in feeding and caring for the animals; and they will be able to experience a wide variety of farm work. Children will see firsthand the variety of benefits that natural farming has for humans, animals, and the world as a whole. Our goal is to help children discover for themselves the beauty of the earth and the value of each creature. We aim to accomplish this goal via film shows, documentaries, and other interactive ways to help children learn how they can contribute to their own health and to the health of the planet. Children will participate in the preparation process, and learn how to cook tasteful, healthy food. We want children to learn how they can contribute to their health, their family’s health, and the health of their greater society.

Weekends - for families and groups. Different tours and options in different languages.

The programs on weekends will be similar to the options above, but are designed so that each person can custom design his or her visit. Visitors are also welcome to simply rest, relax and visit the restaurant, library and bookstore.

Holiday programs

We will also offer 2 - 3 week long camps for small groups of older children and young adults. They will cover all the aspects of the project in more detail with actual participatory workshops, along with daily yoga, meditation and group games.

Senior Citizen’s programs

These programs are intended to promote environmentally friendly practices in areas like vermiculture, garbage separation, and composting. Our programs will also focus on pertinent health aspects for senior citizens such as hypertension, heart disease, joint problems, and diabetes.

Internships

Interns would have an opportunity to participate in the work of the organization for a minimum of one month. The internship program would provide practical experience and education on animal care, ecology, and health, and could be tailored to the intern’s needs and interests.

Workshops for local farmers and residents

Educational workshops will be held periodically for free or for a subsidized cost to aid local farmers who want to explore the possibility of organic farming. We will also provide animal-care check-ups for local farmers to provide advice on animal care and respect.

Organic farming workshops are aimed at helping conventional farmers to convert to organic farming as well as showing organic farmers better systems of production. These workshops are based on the Natueco Science method of organic cultivation. At present these are taking place in Bajwada, Harda, Mumbai and other parts of India. Contact us to conduct an organic farming workshop near you.

Homeopathic and health workshops

Health Awareness talks

Health awareness talks lasting for about 2 hours are being regularly conducted by Dr Nandita Shah both in Mumbai and in the Auroville area, as well as other parts of India. Contact us to conduct a health awareness talk near you.

Specific Health Awareness Workshops

These are whole day workshops aimed at specific illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, as well as general disease prevention. These will be with cooking demonstrations and will include healthy organic breakfast, lunch and snacks. These workshops are being conducted in Auroville and Mumbai at present. Contact us to conduct a workshop near you.

Corporate retreats

Corporate retreats with a difference, for real de-stressing, rejuvenation in a healthful and natural environment. The whole space can also be booked for workshops, seminars or conferences.