Many people don’t have clarity about what is Agri-Tourism or Farm-Tourism. This includes the farm owners and other stakeholders like govt officials, policy makers and the target customers. When I said that I wanted to start Agri-Tourism in my farm, the common retort was “Oh, you are starting a resort!”. When I say that it is not a support, a strange look in disbelief is also common. So what is Agri-Tourism?
Pick seasonal fruits like Mangoes, Sapota/Chikku, Guava, Cherries, water apple, lemon, etc. directly from the trees (as per the season). Although “Fruit Picking” is ONE of the activities, visits to our farm don’t start and end with “Fruit Picking” ONLY. If you are looking for “Fruit Picking” only, this is NOT the place.
Talk to the trees, birds and animals.
Feed the animals like cows & calves, sheep & lambs, chicken & chicks.
Also an opportunity to indulge in farm-fresh rural Karnataka foodcooked mostly with the ingredients grown in the farm.
Play some rural games in the farm.
Spend the day in a live organic farm soaking in clean, fresh air, preferably away from the digital world.
Understand how your food is grown
Get a glimpse of the rural and farm life
These experiences are NOT available in a Resort or Home Stay.
ಬಹಳಷ್ಟು ಜನರಿಗೆ ಈ ವಿಷಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಇಲ್ಲ. ಫಾರ್ಮ್ ಟೂರಿಸಂ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸುವ ವಿಷಯ ಪ್ರಸ್ತಾಪ ಮಾಡಿದಾಗ “ಓ, ರೆಸಾರ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡ್ತೀರಾ?” ಅನ್ನುವ ಉದ್ಗಾರ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ. ರೆಸಾರ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಖಂಡಿತಾ ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿಲ್ಲವೆಂದಾಗ ಒಂಥರಾ ವಿಚಿತ್ರ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಬಂದೇ ಬರುತ್ತದೆ. ಹಾಗಾದರೆ ಫಾರ್ಮ್ ಟೂರಿಸಂನಲ್ಲಿ ಏನಿದೆ? – ತೋಟದ ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ವಾತಾವರಣದಲ್ಲಿ, ಯಾವುದೇ ಕೃತ್ರಿಮವಿಲ್ಲದ ಹಸಿರಿನ ನಡುವೆ, ಶುದ್ಧ ಗಾಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಓಡಾಟ. – ಸುತ್ತಲಿನ ಪರಿಸರವನ್ನು ವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಿ ಅನುಭವಿಸುವುದು – ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಯ ಅಚ್ಚರಿಗಳಾದ ಹೂಗಳು , ಮರಗಿಡಗಳು, ಪ್ರಾಣಿ-ಪಕ್ಷಿಗಳು , ಚಿಟ್ಟೆಗಳು, ಕ್ರಿಮಿಕೀಟಗಳು – ಇವೆಲ್ಲವುಗಳ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮ ಅವಲೊಕನ. – ಕಾಲಕ್ಕನುಗುಣವಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆದ ತೋಟದ ಬೆಳೆಗಳ – ಹಣ್ಣು, ತರಕಾರಿಗಳು – ಇವುಗಳನ್ನು ಗಿಡದಿಂದ ಕಿತ್ತು ತಿನ್ನುವ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಸಂತೋಷ . – ಹಸು, ಕುರಿ, ಕೋಳಿಗಳಿಗೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಕೈಯಾರೆ ಆಹಾರ ತಿನ್ನಿಸುವ ಭಾಗ್ಯ. – ತೋಟದ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಗೆ ಮಾಡಬೇಕಾದ ಕೆಲಸ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ – ಬೆಳೆ ಬೆಳೆಯುವ ಕ್ರಮಗಳ ಕಡೆ ಗಮನ – ಹಳ್ಳಿಯ, ರೈತರ, ಕೃಷಿ ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕರ ಜೀವನ ಪದ್ಧತಿಯ ಒಂದು ಝಲಕ್. – ನಿಸರ್ಗದ ಮಧ್ಯೆ ಒಂದಿಷ್ಟು ಪಾಠ – ಆಟೋಟಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಕೈ ಕೆಸರು ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡು! – ಎಲ್ಲಕ್ಕೂ ಮುಖ್ಯವಾಗಿ ನಾವು ದಿನನಿತ್ಯ ತಿಂದುಣ್ಣುವ ಆಹಾರ ಪದಾರ್ಥಗಳು ಎಲ್ಲಿಂದ, ಹೇಗೆ ಬರುತ್ತವೆಂದು ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ .
ರೆಸಾರ್ಟ್ ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಇಂಥ ಅನುಭವ ಅದ್ಹೇಗೆ ಸಾಧ್ಯ?
ಇಂದಿನ ಪೇಟೆಯ ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಕಂಡು ಕೇಳರಿಯದ ಎಷ್ಟೋ ವಿಷಯಗಳನ್ನು ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಸದವಕಾಶ ಫಾರ್ಮ್ ಟೂರಿಸಂನಲ್ಲಿ ಲಭ್ಯ. ನಾವು ಕುಡಿಯುವ ಹಾಲು ನಂದಿನಿ ಪ್ಯಾಕೆಟ್ ಗೆ ಹೇಗೆ ಬರುತ್ತದೆ, ಸ್ನಾನ ಮಾಡುವ ಸಾಬೂನಿಗೆ ಪರಿಮಳ ಎಲ್ಲಿಂದ ಬಂತು, ಬಾಳೆಗಿಡ ಎಷ್ಟು ಗೊನೆ ಬಿಡುತ್ತದೆ, ರಸಗೊಬ್ಬರಗಳಿಂದ ನಮ್ಮ ಆಹಾರದ, ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಮೇಲಾಗುವ ಪರಿಣಾಮಗಳೇನು , ಇಂಥ ಹತ್ತು-ಹಲವು ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಉತ್ತರ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಲಭ್ಯ – ಪ್ರಮಾಣ ಸಹಿತ!
This is a sample list of Activities and Games (indoor and outdoor) that our guests shall play at Chiguru Farm. It is worthwhile to note that the activities and games will be possible only if certain conditions are met. Not all of them can be done always. Some of them can be arranged with prior request only and may be charged separately. Some of the activities are DIY and some are guided. Please feel free to ask for clarifications.
Activities
Fruit/Vegetable picking
Tree climbing
Rain Dance (when it is raining – not artificial rain)
Star Gazing Event from Saturday 21st Dec to Sunday 22nd Dec, Saturday 28th Dec to Sunday 29th Dec, Sunday 29th Dec to Monday 30th Dec 2024 (3 separate events)
*BANGALORE ASTRONOM Y CLUB PRESENT* __Stargazing Event with biggest portable telescope. __Lunch, Snacks, Dinner & Breakfast with stay in Tents and/or Rooms. __Few daytime activities along with Nighttime Stargazing.
*Timings:* __Reach Farm at: 01:00 PM on Day-1 __Leave Farm at: 10:00 AM on Day-2
*1. Tents Stay:* (Separate Tents Stay on sharing basis of same family members. Western Toilets (separate for male/female) with hot running water for shower.) __Adults (15 yrs. onwards. ) Rs. 3300/- per person if you are in a group. Rs. 3800/- in case of one person per tent. __Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3300/- __Below 5 years: Free (Rs. 100 if you ask for separate sleeping bag)
*2. Farm Regular Rooms:* (Only 2 room with 2 doublebeds suitable for 4 adults and 2 kids of same family/friends group, with attached western Toilets with hot running water) __Adults (15 yrs. onwards): Rs. 4100 __Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3400 __Below 5 years: Free
*3. Tenpy Rusty Container Room:* (Container room. Suitable for 2+1 people, individual separate inside attached toilet and small kitchen) __Adults (15 yrs. onwards): 4300 __Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3500 __Below 5 years: Free
*Day-1:* _You must reach of your own at Chiguru Farm before lunch time around 1:00 pm. _Lunch-Authentic Kannada Lunch (mostly farm grown items) Veg. only _Indoor and outdoor games _Pottery Session _Solar Astronomy Session, Sunspots etc. _Tents Pitch-in _Group Photo with Telescopes and Tents in Background _Tractor Ride _Snacks with Tea-Coffee _Visit Sunset point _Astronomy QUIZ for kids and adults _Understand Astronomy Basics, Telescopes, Space & cameras etc. _Evening stargazing session _Camp fire with grilled snacks. _Dinner _Understanding of Night Sky, stars and constellations _Learn to identify objects in Night Sky _Stargazing with HIGH END AUTOMATIC BIG TELESCOPE & Visual astronomy with Planets, Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters etc. _Sleep in tents or Rooms as per your bookings
*Day-2:* _Wake-up early morning for Moon & Morning Stargazing session. _Visit Sunrise Point _Morning Tea-Coffee _Guided Farm Tour with seasonal fresh fruits pluck and eat _Unpack tents _Breakfast _Departure, on way back enjoying scenic drive of Bilikal forest.
Pre-Booking with full payment is mandatory for the event. If we cancel event due to weather, we will give you full refund.
Date : Saturday, 31-08-2024 Location: Chiguru Farm, Terubeedi, Maralavadi, Harohalli, Ramanagara District
Schedule :
9:30 AM 🌹🌹 Registration and Refreshments 🌹🌹 Welcome! Before we kick off the day’s events, please register and enjoy some light refreshments.
10:00 AM 🤝 Introduction 🤝 Inauguration of the Shraavana Utsava.
10:30 AM 🌲🌳 Live Demonstration of Panchavati Vana 🌳🌲 Dr. Jagannath Rao , Professor at TDU, Bengaluru, will provide information and a live demonstration on the Panchavati Vana.
11:30 AM Chiguru Farm Tour with Shri Raghavendra Bhat Explore the diverse crops in our expansive 15-acre farm, including millets, fruit trees, various plants, and medicinal herbs. Participate in hands-on activities to experience farm life.
1:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch Break Enjoy a delicious meal prepared with fresh produce grown right on the farm.
1:30 – 2:00 PM Rest and Relaxation Take a moment to unwind in a peaceful environment.
2:00 PM Special Session of the Day : How to Start Agri Tourism?
Join a conversation with our experts in agri tourism Shri Raghavendra Bhat , and Srivathsa Govindaraju , a sustainable life coach and the founder of Nature Inspires Chiguru Ecospace. Gain insights from their extensive experience in the field.
3:00 PM Commercial Trade of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Dr. Jagannath Rao , Professor at TDU, Bengaluru, will discuss the commercial aspects and trade of medicinal and aromatic plants.
4:30 – 5:00 PM Q&A Session Engage with our experts and get answers to your questions.
5:00 PM Light Refreshments
For More Information Contact: Raghavendra Bhat – 98452 58575 Dileep N – 70191 08511
Wild Greens Workshop on Sunday 18th Aug 2024
We are back with workshop on “Edible Weeds” at Chiguru Farm. Identify, understand the benefits, forage, cook and eat these wild greens which show up on their own during monsoons. Relive the forgotten food, guided by our experts in this.
When: Sunday 18th Aug 2024
Timings: 9:30am to 3pm
Tariff: ₹1400/- per adult (14+ years) and ₹800/- per kid (4-14 years)
The day starts with breakfast followed by a guided farm tour of this 15-acres self-sustaining Natural Farm, where you can spend time in nature interacting with farm animals, climbing trees, plucking fruits (and of course wild greens) and learning about healthy food. After that you can involve in cooking some of the foraged greens and relish the same in a sit-down lunch served on banana leaves. Get in touch with us for details and booking. Limited entries with prior booking only on first-come-first-served basis.
Farm Outing with family for a day – 15th and 17th Aug 2024
Spend the day in this 15-acres Natural Farm learning about healthy food, sustainable living while enjoying in the midst of nature. The day starts with breakfast, followed by a guided farm tour with fruit picking, animal feeding, tree climbing, etc. Enjoy a sumptuous local farm-fresh lunch with ingredients mostly grown in our farm. Play some indoor/outdoor games or just explore the farm on your own. Close with high-tea at around 4PM. Limited number of entries only with prior booking on first-come-first-serve basis. Contact us for details and booking.
Tariff: 1400/- per adults (14+ years) and 800/- per kid (5-14 years)
ANNOUNCING 2024 NATURE SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS! This summer let your child discover the outdoors and themselves in this nature filled detox camp for 2 nights 3 days from May 1-3 (Mon to Wed) at Chiguru Farm with A Green Venture nature experts
With back to back activities, workshops, over 3 experts in food, fine art and nature leading this camp children learn, discover, grow and stay away from home in healthy and positive ways boosting development and self sufficiency
The Event starts at 4PM on Saturday 9th March 2024 and ends at 7AM on Sunday 10th March 2024. This is a no-frills, pure-astronomy event conducted by renowned astronomer Sanath, a young entrepreneur making and exporting telescopes at his Telescope Factory in Bangalore.
Star Gazing Event on Feb 03/04, Mar 16/17 2024
*BANGALORE ASTRONOMY CLUB PRESENT* __Stargazing Event with biggest portable telescope. __Lunch, Snacks, Dinner & Breakfast with stay in Tents and/or Rooms. __Few daytime activities alongwith Nighttime Stargazing.
*Timings:* __Reach Farm at: 01:00 PM on Day-1 __Leave Farm at: 10:00 AM on Day-2
*1. Tents Stay:* (Separate Tents Stay on sharing basis of same family members. Western Toilets (separate for male/female) with hot running water for shower.) __Adults (15 yrs. onwards): Rs. 3300 per person __Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 2800 __Below 5 years: Free (Rs. 100 if you ask for separate sleeping bag)
*2. Farm Regular Rooms:* (Only 2 room with 2 doublebeds suitable for 4 adults and 2 kids of same family/friends group, with attached western Toilets with hot running water) __Adults (15 yrs. onwards): Rs. 3800 __Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 2900 __Below 5 years: Free (Rs. 100 if you ask for separate bed)
*3. Tenpy Rusty Container Room:* (Container room. Suitable for 2+1 people, individual separate inside attached toilet and small kitchen) __Adults (15 yrs. onwards): 4000 __Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3100 __Below 5 years: Free
*Day-1:* _You must reach of your own at Chiguru Farm before lunch time around 1:00 pm. _Lunch-Authentic Kannada Lunch (mostly farm grown items) Veg. only _Indoor and outdoor games _Pottery Session _Solar Astronomy Session, Sunspots etc. _Tents Pitch-in _Group Photo with Telescopes and Tents in Background _Tractor Ride _Snacks with Tea-Coffee _Visit Sunset point _Astronomy QUIZ for kids and adults _Understand Astronomy Basics, Telescopes, Space & cameras etc. _Evening stargazing session _Camp fire with grilled snacks. _Dinner _Understanding of Night Sky, stars and constellations _Learn to identify objects in Night Sky _Stargazing with HIGH END AUTOMATIC BIG TELESCOPE & Visual astronomy with Planets, Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters etc. _Sleep in tents or Rooms as per your bookings
*Day-2:* _Wake-up early morning for Moon & Morning Stargazing session. _Visit Sunrise Point _Morning Tea-Coffee _Guided Farm Tour with seasonal fresh fruits pluck and eat _Unpack tents _Breakfast _Departure, on way back enjoying scenic drive of Bilikal forest.
Pre-Booking with full payment is mandatory for the event. If we cancel event due to weather, we will give you full refund.
Sankranthi Harvest Festival with Green Panther Club
Step into a traditional Sankranti celebration amidst the serene ambiance of Chiguru Farm. Embrace the spirit of the harvest festival with a blend of cultural festivities, cooking , kite flying and farm experiences. Whatsapp- 8861710559 for details.
Star Gazing Events on Dec 23-24/2023, 24-25/2023,25-26/2023, 27-28/2023, 28-29/2023, Jan 13-14/2024, Jan 25-26/2024
*BANGALORE ASTRONOMY CLUB PRESENT* __Stargazing Event with biggest portable telescope. __Lunch, Snacks, Dinner & Breakfast with stay in Tents and/or Rooms. __Few daytime activities alongwith Nighttime Stargazing.
*Timings:* __Reach Farm at: 01:00 PM on Day-1 __Leave Farm at: 10:00 AM on Day-2
*1. Tents Stay:* (Separate Tents Stay on sharing basis of same family members. Western Toilets (separate for male/female) with hot running water for shower.) __Adults (15 yrs. onwards): Rs. 3300 per person __Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 2800 __Below 5 years: Free (Rs. 100 if you ask for separate sleeping bag)
*2. Farm Regular Rooms:* (Only 2 room with 2 doublebeds suitable for 4 adults and 2 kids of same family/friends group, with attached western Toilets with hot running water) __Adults (15 yrs. onwards): Rs. 3800 __Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 2900 __Below 5 years: Free (Rs. 100 if you ask for separate bed)
*3. Tenpy Rusty Container Room:* (Container room. Suitable for 2+1 people, individual separate inside attached toilet and small kitchen) __Adults (15 yrs. onwards): 4000 __Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3100 __Below 5 years: Free
*Day-1:* _You must reach of your own at Chiguru Farm before lunch time around 1:00 pm. _Lunch-Authentic Kannada Lunch (mostly farm grown items) Veg. only _Indoor and outdoor games _Pottery Session _Solar Astronomy Session, Sunspots etc. _Tents Pitch-in _Group Photo with Telescopes and Tents in Background _Tractor Ride _Snacks with Tea-Coffee _Visit Sunset point _Astronomy QUIZ for kids and adults _Understand Astronomy Basics, Telescopes, Space & cameras etc. _Evening stargazing session _Camp fire with grilled snacks. _Dinner _Understanding of Night Sky, stars and constellations _Learn to identify objects in Night Sky _Stargazing with HIGH END AUTOMATIC BIG TELESCOPE & Visual astronomy with Planets, Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters etc. _Sleep in tents or Rooms as per your bookings
*Day-2:* _Wake-up early morning for Moon & Morning Stargazing session. _Visit Sunrise Point _Morning Tea-Coffee _Guided Farm Tour with seasonal fresh fruits pluck and eat _Unpack tents _Breakfast _Departure, on way back enjoying scenic drive of Bilikal forest.
Pre-Booking with full payment is mandatory for the event. If we cancel event due to weather, we will give you full refund.
A camping experience that exposes you to the outdoors, pick fresh produce, basics of an organic farm, spot wildlife like birds, insects, reptiles, go for a trek, village walk, watch sunrise and sunsets.
Wild Calling: Nature Camp for kids between 10-13 years – 14th & 15th Oct 2023
Give your children a unique nature camping experience, where they can explore and understand the thriving ecosystem and its biodiversity.
Come join us for an exciting event filled with both fun and learning. conducted by renowned herpetologist Dr. Gaurishankar & team.
Highlights:
>> Explore the ecology and habitats of reptiles
>> Exploring an organic farm
>> Village Tour
>> Herping
>> Pottery
>> Birding
>> Trekking
>> Tractor ride
>> Carrying out line transect and visual encounter surveys
>> Participating in fun explorative activities, games, and nature trails for guaranteed loads of fun!
Nature camp for parent & child on 16th & 17th Oct 2023
Conducted by A Green Venture.
Hello, announcing our Parent and Child Dusshera Camp at Chiguru takes place Oct 16-17 (Mon to Tues) . ITINERARY 🌾Farm Tour of a Natural food growing space, see different fruits pick and taste, vegetables, millets, legumes, lentils 🌱Medicinal plant knowledge 🐝Understand Beekeeping 🌳Heritage tree knowledge 👣Walk through History, inscription stone knowledge 🧗♂️Trek 🌅Sunset 🍃Rural exposure 🌱Farm activities 👩🎨Fun with Art! 👨🌾Harvesting farm fresh produce 🍲Preparation of local food 🚜Tractor ride session ⚱️Pottery session 🤓Treasure/ Scavenger Hunt activities and quiz . You bond and benefits in these ways ✅ Make deep connections with nature ✅Discover edible wild plants ✅ Basic understanding of Natural farming and biodiversity friendly growing ✅ Physical and mental detox from screens and gadgets ✅ Bring our your creative side ✅ Meditate, quiet the mind ✅ Spend time with loved ones or alone . DATES Nature Summer Camp Experience on Oct 16-17 (Mon-Tues)for Parents and Children . TRANSPORT is your own ACCOMMODATION Stay in tents under the sky . 📍Chiguru Farm (1.5 hrs from the city, Maralwadi, Therubeedi) 📅 Oct 16-17 Mon to Tues ⏰ 9 am on Monday to 3 pm Tuesday . LOCATION 👨🌾The camp takes place at Chiguru Farm, located near Maralwadi, 70 km from the centre, a beautiful 16 acre natural farm built for experiences, workshops, camps and learning of nature, outdoors, activities . 📱📲FOR INQUIRY/BOOKING/REGISTRATION CONTACT 9886400312 (WhatsApp or call) Kavya A Green Venture @agreenventurenatureandoutdoors . Camp conductors and experts – A Green Venture . www.agreenventure.in www.instagram.com/agreenventurenatureandoutdoors
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Mango Picking Events are ON now.
Our flagship mango picking event daytrips have started now (as on 5th May 2023). Contact us for more details and booking.
Tents Stay, Regular Farm Rooms, Tenpy Rusty and Timothy Container Home
Itinerary: Day-1: _You must reach of your own at Chiguru Farm before lunch time around 1:00 pm. _Lunch-Authentic Kannada Lunch (mostly farm grown items) Veg Only _Tents Pitch-in _Indoor and outdoor games _Pottery Session _Tractor Ride _Snacks with Tea-Coffee _Visit Sunset point _Understand Astronomy Basics, Telescopes, cameras etc. _Evening stargazing session. _Bonfire with grilled snacks _Dinner _Understanding of Night Sky, stars and constellations _Learn to identify objects in Night Sky _Stargazing & Visual astronomy with Planets, Moon, Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters etc. _Sleep in tents or Rooms as per your bookings
Day-2: _Wake-up early morning to resume stargazing session for early morning Constallations _Visit Sunrise Point _Morning Tea-Coffee _Group Photo with Telescopes and Tents in Background _Guided Farm Tour with seasonal fresh fruits pluck and eat _Breakfast _Departure, enjoying scenic drive of Bilikal forest.
Pre-Booking with full payment is mandatory for the event.
Contact for Bookings: Vijay Kapoor Call/Whatsapp: 9599110220
HERPING DUSK TO DAY – Two days of Herping with world-renowned herpetologist Gowri Shankar and Kali the Irular! Jan 21/22 2023. Click here for further details.
Makar Sankranthi/Harvest Festival Family Outing Daytrips at Chiguru Farm on 14th and 15th Jan 2023. Facilitated by Kavya from A Green Venture. Contact Kavya at 9886400312 for details and booking.
Astronomy/Star Gazing eventwith Vijay Kapoor on Dec 17th/18th 2022
Year-end Astronomy/Star Gazing Events with Vijay Kapoor Dec 24-25, 25-26, 27-28th Dec 2022. Choose any of these dates.
What we mean when we say that we are NOT a resort is that we try and keep the places true to how we found them – the natural beauty of the place, the flora/fauna, contours, landscape, pathways, streams, architecture, livelihoods – the core reasons we liked them in the first place! Even as we seek to prepare the place to make it comfortable for guests, we try and walk the tightrope between that and disturbing and changing as little as we can.
We do not like plastic. Sadly, plastic is a reality all around us – and despite our best intentions a lot finds its way into the kitchen and supplies we buy. And we have no means of responsibly disposing the same. Cities are better equipped to handle plastic and other waste – so we do request you carry whatever you need to bring along back to the city. We’ll help collect and pack it for the return trip.
No bottled water. As an extension of the above, we absolutely avoid packaged drinking water in plastic bottles. And discourage guests to buy the same on their vacation and journey – carry a few refillable bottles from home and we’ll refill the same for your trip back home.
We’re amidst nature. And that includes trees of various kinds, moths, birds, bees, frogs spiders, and insects of many hues all around, snakes and other wildlife. These creatures own the space just like we do, and unless threatened, do not seek to harm us. We avoid city-style pest control and excessive bug spraying. There’s meshes and regular cleaning to keep your room as devoid of these as possible. However, quite like in the city and in traffic, there are sensible ‘rules’ to follow around the farm and the surrounding forests, and once you transcend the teeny fear we all have – having grown too used to extremely sterile places in the city – it’s a beautiful, connected world out there that’s alive and vibrant! Reconnect with it.
We respect and explore deeper local stories, local food, local livelihoods, flora/fauna, architecture. Our staff has a lot of freedom when it comes to the kitchen, your experiences, etc, and we like to take pride in and showcase their place, their livelihoods and what’s special there. Chat them up and a lot becomes possible. Because we believe travel is about a handshake, not a “consumer” product as such.
Question your “needs”. We do have good backup power, but sometimes the power outages in some remote locations can last for days, draining out our battery backup. There are numerous lights, but it’s nicer to use just what’s needed. Sometimes it’s easier to catch the afternoon breeze through an open window, and not be worried about the odd moth flying in. And hot water is available on demand whenever you want (of course with some advance notice). Part of the beauty of Chiguru Farm is in the simplicity, and we request you to pause and check your assumptions about what’s necessary, what’s a must have, and what luxury actually could mean. we want you and your experience to be more in sync, connected with the real things around, people, seasons – all that truly matters.
Having said this, we assure you that at Chiguru Farm, where nature nurtures, we take the best care of you to take you back to your grandma’s home in the village – where love, food, fresh air and joy always made it the best vacation you ever had.
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Chiguru organic farm (Maralwadi)
