amenities

  • 4G network
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathroom essentials
  • Campfire
  • Caretaker
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  • 4G network
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathroom essentials
  • Campfire
  • Caretaker
  • First aid kit
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  • 4G network
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathroom essentials
  • Campfire
  • Caretaker
  • First aid kit
  • Hot water
  • House-keeping
  • Kettle
  • Linens
  • Nearby hills
  • Non-veg
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Power back-up
  • Study/Work table
  • Swimming pool
  • Taxi service
  • Vegetarian
  • Waterbody nearby
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  • 4G network
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathroom essentials
  • Campfire
  • Caretaker
  • First aid kit
  • Hot water
  • House-keeping
  • Kettle
  • Linens
  • Nearby hills
  • Non-veg
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Power back-up
  • Study/Work table
  • Swimming pool
  • Taxi service
  • Vegetarian
  • Waterbody nearby
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the space

The farmstay is spread across 15-acres of private forest land, an abode where guests can enjoy the bounty of the land! Located in a small town in the South of Maharashtra, the estate offers a great option for a sustainable holiday that is blessed with great weather and mighty landscapes. Surrounded by a fascinating food-forest (which is is dotted with trees, shrubs and plants, fruit-bearing and otherwise, giving shelter and sustenance to innumerable rabbits, squirrels and birds), waterfalls and beaches, the estate offers a wide selection of non-motorised adventures, authentic cultural immersions and genuine, locally produced food that makes for a perfect break from the city life. A celebration of everything ‘nature’ is at the heart of the philosophy of the farmstay and the hosts practice methods of ecological consciousness. Use of areca and plantain leaves plates, locally made and sourced pottery for cooking and storing of potable water, bowls made of coconut shells and wooden spoons are a few green initiatives chosen to being free of single-use plastics. The property truly awakens one to the simple joys of life.

comforts

The property offers two heritage suites and four forest view rooms with attached baths. The rooms are tastefully furnished with traditional Warli paintings and art on the laterite walls. The granary which originally existed on the property has been restored into two heritage suites. While both suites are independent, air-conditioned rooms, with separate accesses, sit-outs and bathrooms, they can even be interconnected housing a group of 6 guests. The forest view cottages are located on the edge of the forest leading up to the hills of the Sahyadris with a view of the pool on one side and the forest on the other.

food

The property offers a variety of mouthwatering experiences through various cuisines like local Malvani food, Goan dishes inspired by neighbouring Portuguese and Konakani influences, North Indian Punjabi food, South Indian food, Western and special dishes for kids. The homemade meals are sourced from local vegetarian and non vegetarian produce mostly from the food forest.

ideal for

The property is ideal for people families, groups of friends, couples etc. The food forest on the property offers one the chance to learn traditional farming techniques and pick fruit and vegetables for one’s meal! Guests who enjoy slow travel and immersing oneself in local culture and activities will find staying on the property an especially enriching experience.

getting there

The property is located in the Malvan region of South Maharashtra, not more than 45 mins from the border of North Goa. Accurate details will be given at the time of confirmation.

things to do

The property strives to promote an ethos of slow travel to experience local land and its people. There are several cultural and regional experiences one can indulge in apart from lounging around the property. The hosts offer guests to be part of their sustainability initiatives through food foraging in their food forest and keeping local cuisine alive through cooking and pottery classes. One can enjoy visits to the nearby palace, embark on a safari to the indegenious mangroves and explore spots nearby on cycles. One can even marvel at the native art forms, crafts and paintings called Chitrakathi and Gangifa. Get in touch for bookings.

prices

Starting at Rs. 5,000 for doubles inclusive of breakfast.

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