EcoMuse Farmstay-Karjat

EcoMuse Farmstay – Karjat

A short drive away from Mumbai and Pune, this lovely place in Karjat, Maharashtra is perfect to immerse yourself in meaningful and sustainable living. Spread over 7 acres of farm land extremely rich in biodiversity, this carefully designed homestay is ideal for those who have interest in arts and architecture and are looking for a serene place for a retreat with family and friends.

There are 3 aesthetically-appealing spacious cottages that are made of all natural material. There are total 6 rooms for the guests, and each room can take upto 4 members. The open spaces are filled with books, paints and activities to engage your mind with happy thoughts. There is a meditation space, a paddock, farming patches, a grey water plant for recycling the water, a waste management set up, a swimming pool, an art gallery and a recreational center for guests to explore and chill in. The local villagers from Hatnoli are the team members that run the place and are native to the land. They look after the house keeping and farming departments. The stay is child and senior citizen friendly. It is also home to many adopted and rescued animals like goats, horses, rabbits and dogs and you are most welcome to visit with your pets except during the monsoons.

This is an artist collaborative space, where Indian and global indigenous and traditional knowledge is shared through stays, workshops and talks. The community consists of artists from varied backgrounds like yoga, theatre, visual arts, performing arts, traditional arts, farming, architecture and astronomy. If you are a group of more than 6 people, an artist will conduct an art or nature based session.

Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm.

Location: Chouk village, Karjat.
No. of Rooms: 6, Total Capacity: 24 

How to Reach

Karjat is well connected by road. Mumbai airport is 63 kms from Karjat. Karjat also has a railway station, which is 8 km and Chouk Stion at 2.5k from the homestay. Cabs are easily available from airport and railway station for safe and comfortable travel. 

Tariff

Classic Room: 11,500/-
Extra Person: 4200/-
Includes: Evening tea with a snack, dinner and next day breakfast.

Note: This tariff does not apply during festivals and holidays.

Child Policy
Up to 6 years: Complimentary (no extra bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (with extra bed)

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Parking • AC Rooms • Electric Kettle • Running Hot Water • Toiletries • Library • Open Seating Areas • Bonfire • Barbecue • Pet Friendly

Food

Homemade vegetarian meals are served that are prepared using natural and organic produce from their own farming patch. Pickles, papad and local chutneys are always a part of the spread. You can also enjoy eggs to order for breakfast. Vegan and Jain meals are also available on prior notice. Non vegetarian meals are not included in their meal plans and can be ordered from the local nearby restaurants by the guest.

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Hiking • Yoga and Meditation • Cycling • Farming • Activities like Pottery, Dance, Yoga etc. based on instructor’s availability

Local Attractions

Morbe Dam (5.5km) • Morbe Dam (5.8km • Irshalgad Fort (6.5km) • Kalote waterfalls (9km) • Dhom Lake (16km) • Vadap Waterfall (17km) • Neral (20km) • Kondhane Buddhist caves (21km) • Tapalwadi Falls (22km) • AnandWadi Waterfall (24km) • Matheran Waterfall (24km) • 

Excursions

Panorama Point (25.5km) • Kadyavarcha Ganpati (25.5km) • Karnala bird sanctuary (26km) • Bhivpuri Waterfall (28km) • Hart point (28km) • Matheran (30km) • Louisa Point (32km) • Lonavala (31km) • Navi Mumbai (32km) • Peb Fort Vikat Wadi (35km) • Mumbai (53km) • Pen (59km) • Pune (99km)

Know Your Host

Ganga Kadakia, the owner of the place, is a fine artist and have always dreamt of building an artist community, and learning different things. She is able to live this dream through this project. She is a versatile personality and visits the homestay regularly. Do catch her over a cup of tea to have some meaningful conversations. You will be welcomed here by Sidesh, who will make sure you have a comfortable stay here.

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