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00:09 At the retreat, Bheem Tal, we keep up our family tradition of living within our jungle environment
00:16 rather than stamping our presence on it.
00:19 There are no fences or rows of lights outside.
00:22 The undergrowth and trees come right up close
00:25 and wild animals and birds freely come up to the house.
00:28 We fight forest fires, maintain, plant and protect the forest around us,
00:33 participate in advocacy by groups protecting the environment here.
00:37 We engage with the villagers on the former tea estate, both personally and in the community.
00:42 This includes guided walks and visits to family homes where the payments go directly to the people.
00:47 This old 160-year-old bungalow is maintained in its original condition,
00:52 comfortable but consciously not improved, modernized or luxurious,
00:56 which come at a price to the environment.
00:58 A stay at the retreat is a living example of how to successfully live a simpler,
01:03 gracious life of less consumption while having a great time.
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