The Farm & Forest Forage
Next Open Group Batch
Batch 24: 10th AUG 2024
This experience is for 12-15 Guests only
The TFFF made it to National Geographic Traveller India's Cover Story in their May 2022 issue
We've always wanted to merge our outdoor experiences around the simple joys of farming.
Fortunately, with Shardul & Anuradha's help, we not only are happy to bring you a farming but also a unique forest foraging experience.
Hosted at an iconic Mud House in Virar
The Base Idea
& what we intend to achieve
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Very rarely do we think about the source of the food that we consume. The modern Indian culinary palette is full of industrialized, hybrid and chemical induced produce. But the food of our grandparents told a different story. Indian cuisine was a celebration of native, organic, wild, traditionally grown and hyper local produce, and the soul of Indian cuisine was in India's farms and forests.
Through this experience, we try to connect back to our farms and forests through the idea of food. Let's get back to learning how to eat healthy by sustainably foraging our meals from whatever nature has to offer! Let us learn what goes into producing our food and how can it be done sustainably.
The Venue
Varadhast farms is a property designed around sustainable lifestyle principles. The idea behind the property is to establish a cyclic, zero waste, and holistic relationship with nature around.
The Experience
Farming
Getting your hands dirty on a chemical free farm designed with nature as an inspiration.
Helping in the farm work while learning about the various produce that is being cultivated.
Forest Foraging
Hunting for food that nature has provided without any human intervention whatsoever.
Learning to identify seasonal and edible herbs, roots, flowers, leaves and fruits. And finally, tips on how to process the foraged produce into edible dishes.
Wild Meals
Tantalize your taste buds with seasonal wild foods that come direclty from the forest that envelopes the house.
Forest Foraging
Visit our hidden pristine stream that will never pop up on an IG reel. It's sanctity protected.
The Farm & Forest Forage
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Itinerary
- Meet between 7.15 - 7.30 am at our Virar spot
- Travel via our private vehicles from the parking area to farm
- Arrive at the property
- Introductions
- Breakfast
- Briefing of the day ahead
- Foraging for wild species within the farm property
- Cooking of foraged items under the guidance of the tribals
- Farming begins
- Lunch
- Rest
- Forest Foraging walk
- Stream Soaking
- Hi-Tea
- End our day at the farm house by 6-7 pm
We have only 12-15 seats, so if you are interested in joining, you should grab these quickly.
Honest Reviews
Your Hosts
The host couple, Anuradha and Shardul are both architects who work in the realm of sustainable practices.
Shardul is the co founder of "Design Jatra", an architecture firm which believes in environment-sensitive and community-centric Architectural processes and ecological architecture practice.
Anuradha runs her own landscape architecture practice which focuses on promotion and conservation of native biodiversity. The couple strongly believes in sustainable lifestyle and natural farming and are trying to set up their family in harmony with nature.
Booking
We host guests in two formats:
1. Open Group Experiences
These are pre-defined dates we host the experience with 12-15 individuals joining us.
Tickets: Rs 2799 onward
Upcoming batches are:
Batch 23: 10th AUG 2024
2. Private Customized Experience
You can book this as a private & customized experience for your family, friends or colleagues on any dates of your choice, provided our hosts are available on your desired dates.
Additional Inclusions
apart from the experience
Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea, Private Transport (from Virar parking area to Farm 8kms)
FAQ's
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Where do we meet?We’ll meet at the entrance of the Gorai Jetty Market in Borivali. See Google Map location
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What is the Difficulty Level of this ride?We have two versions of this ride: - Relaxed 14 kms - Challenging 32 kms The Relaxed 14 ride is something most people shall be able to do fairly easily. Although there is a significant portion of off-road on this ride, it is not necessarily challenging and can be done at your ease & pace. The Challenging 32 ride is ideal for guests that have an active lifestyle and are interested in a more fast paced & intensive version of this ride. Couch potatoes & folks that live a sedentary life could have a tough time only on the slopes. If you are uncertain about which would be a good fit for you, please feel free to get in touch with us and we would be more than happy to guide you through.
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What do I need to bring along?Carry 1-2 litres of water, sunscreen, valid ID card & an awesome morning attitude!
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What sort of bikes do you provide?We provide high performance imported Mountain Bikes. We strongly believe in the concept of "Ride Quality". And thus all our bikes are imported and belong to the Top 10 Bicycle brands in the world. Every bicycles has a MRP of between Rs 25,000 - 45,000/- Here are few of our brands: Cannondale, Scott, Mongoose, GT. Go google them! A smooth ride with us is inevitable on this experience
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Is the ride route safe?The most tried and tested adventurous cycle routes in Mumbai exist here. No one knows about it, until now, so shush. The islands provide a variety of terrain and scenery that blends together to create a more than awesome cycling experience. The quiet island roads make it both a safe and an ideal place to ride a bicycle.
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Can I join if I have a medical condition?If you suffer from a medical condition, kindly bring it to our notice before you book the ride with us.
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What is the booking & cancellation policy?50% Cancellation Fee will apply if your booking is cancelled 5 days prior to the ride. 100% Cancellation Fee will apply if your booking is not cancelled 5 days prior to the ride. To cancel your booking, send us an Emai Us with your booking details
Curated By
Jack & Hill Adventures
We are extremely happy to create this experience with Shardul & Anuradha and most importantly be able to offer this as an experience to you. If you have any question or suggestion, please feel free to contact us.
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