Our Philosophy
Our Concept
We wanted to escape the city, its noise, its fast way of life, and its pollution.
We also wanted to give back to the Earth in whatever way we could. In 2008, we bought 3 acres of agricultural land in the village of Kondhan at Manor in Palghar district.
The house you see today was built in 2019. We sourced the material for the construction as locally as possible to ensure minimum environmental impact.
Meet the Team
Your Hosts
We are Keith and Melwyn, residents of Mumbai.
We have been sharing our wonderful world at Kondhan, in a little hamlet called Kondhan Wadi, with guests from around since 2015. We stumbled upon Kondhan in 2012 and have been, ever since, studying and discovering the natural, cultural and ancient wonders of this beautiful place.
Together with our family, we aim to promote cultural and eco-friendly nature holidays in Kondhan, which respects local traditions and customs. We, along with our team, look forward to meeting you soon at our stress-free zone.
Shankar & Sadhana, our local caretakers, keep the house and your rooms spic and span. They also cook all the yummy, local delicacies you’ll be eating while at the farm.
At the farm you will also meet Tazo, Coffee, and Kaya. They make sure your stay is completely safe. Don’t forget to tip them with head scratches, paw shakes, and tummy rubs for guarding you. They’ll also show you the way up the hill for an early morning hike.
Manager
Melwyn
Having given up a comfortable city job, Melwyn is dedicated to living the simple life. His present interests include farming and making sure that the guests at all farmhouse have a memorable stay.
Co Host
Sadhana
Always demure, Sadhana will always greet you with a warm smile. In her twinkling eyes, you will meet a wonderful, helpful and kindhearted person. She takes care of the kitchen at the farmhouse with care and attention
Co Host
Shanker
Ever busy and diligent, Shanker is the handyman at the farm. You will always see him busy, either attending to the house or farming. His high energy level is truly inspirational to witness.
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Co Host
Anita
Quiet and hard working....She assits Sadhana in the kitchen and helps out in keeping the surroundings neat and clean.
Farm Friends
Tazo
Tazo, rescued from the streets, is a bit shy at first. But once you get to know him, he'll never leave your side! From long walks to hiking on the hills near by, Tazo will be your tour guide!
Farm Friends
Coffee
Coffee, is the exact opposite of Tazo. She'll give you the biggest welcome ever, with lots of hugs and kisses. However, she's extremely alert and will keep you safe during your stay at the farm!
Farm Friends
Kaya
Still a baby, Kaya is full of energy and mischief! If you decide to get your pet dogs, Kaya will promise to entertain them.