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This is a piece of heaven, not an airbnb. I loved every single day of my stay here. Laiju and Namitha have been wonderful hosts to me and Elizabeth, the... read more fabulous person who looked after the farm, cooked delicious food for me. I was able to fully rest as well as exploring the beautiful surroundings by walking. The warmth of people in the villages and neighbourhood is unexplainable with words. I cannot recommend this enough. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!
The farmstay was perfect for those looking to be alone with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The surrounding area was calm and serene, providing a... read more much-needed break from the noise and chaos of everyday life.
One of the highlights of our stay was the excellent Kerala style food served at the farmstay. Despite the rustic setting, the accommodations were simple but comfortable.The room was clean and cozy, and it also featured a great verandah, which was perfect for enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings. Laiju ji was very friendly and welcoming, and he made sure that we had everything needed to make our stay comfortable.
Overall, I would highly recommend this Airbnb farmstay to anyone looking for a peaceful, nature-filled escape. The food, atmosphere, and accommodations were all outstanding, and I can't wait to return for another stay.
wonderful place right in middle of a calm forest and lush greenery till where your eyes can see. Hari and sushma are such gems. helped us with everything around the... read more farm.
it was wonderful meeting Mr. Laiju and his learning about his vision for a better world. would highly recommend a visit to get some nature flowing within you.
This place is very different from typical Airbnb stays. In a 4.5 acre farm with so many different kinds of fruits and trees and interesting birds, this will give you... read more a glimpse of how a minimalist life in a village would be. Laiju is a great and selfless soul. He is building a community of like-minded folks who want a slow life amidst nature. Highly recommended to try it out. You will not be disappointed.
Amazing place and platform to learn and experiment sustainability minimalism.
Slow mode, have 4G most of the time, live video call had issues sometimes.
Hari was able to... read more get Fresh toddy and barbecued tapioca, yam and bananas. Built around progressive values and guiding stars. Thanks for warm welcome and hospitality, will visit again soon
Superb place to connect with nature. It’s a heaven on earth if you like nature and peace. Surrounded by lush green tea gardens and fruit trees. Live stocks like goats,... read more cows, chickens, ducks, and what not. Above all the care takers, Shushma and her husband Hari. We became so connected in a week’s time that it looks difficult to forget them all. Best place to do creative things like writing a book in peace or composing a music and do work from home with doodle ( no WiFi). Good place with basic facilities with a good price. Excellent home made food with 90% home grown vegetables and fruits. Nature lovers don’t think, go ahead. Have a nice time.
Un séjour très agréable dans une nature luxuriante et paisible aux chants des oiseaux.
Très bonne nourriture pour chaque repas de la journée avec des produits directement du domaine ou... read more des environs.
Un endroit pour tout oublié et laisser la nature vous habiter.
Séance de yoga en option aux chants des oiseaux, magnifique.
Laiju très à l’écoute et zen attitude.
Une bonne leçon de vie no stress.
Nous recommandons vivement.
Me and Frank had an amazing time at the unique Air BnB. At this Eco farm we were given delicious food 3 times a day and got the opportunity to... read more get involved with an ethical and sustainable way of living.
We loved our time here. If you’re somebody always desperate for activities then maybe this isn’t for you but if you love being in nature and eating incredible food then this one is definitely one to recommend.
Thanks Mr Laiju and Co 🙂
My wife and I had four wonderful days staying at the Green Gardens farm.
Lajiu kept following up with us till we reached the farm on the day of... read more arrival. He was also available on (Hidden by Airbnb) or a quick call if we need any information.
Care takers Sushma and Hari are just wonderful.
Sushma is an amazing cook. We loved the food served throughout our stay. Jackfruit seeds curry was my favorite. Sushma packed a few Jackfruit chips as well for our return journey.
Hari is an all rounder. He has amazing knowledge of the plants and trees in the farm.
The farm fruits are just delicious. We had avocados, Passion fruit, jackfruit, Pineapple, Guava, Carrots and the humble Banana.
The best part of the stay is the plant donation activity. We thoroughly enjoyed planting a Jamba plant.
The farm itself is a bio-diversity hotspot. I saw many new bird (close to 20) and plant species. Only regret I have is that I could not capture the birds. (Carry a good SLR camera if you love capturing birds and insects.) They are just vibrant. Whole day I was just listening to the sounds of these little birds.
There are very big nurseries close to the stay. If you enjoy visiting one, give it a try.
First day we found it a little difficult to adjust to the noise of Crickets. Got used to it from the second day.
It was a great decision to stay in the Green Gardens farm. Live close to the nature, soak in the sun, enjoy and relax your body and mind.
Looking forward to my next trip to the Green Gardens.
This is really what traveling is all about: exchanging ideas and thoughts, eating made-with-love local cuisine, feeling welcome and home in a community/a village far away from “home”... we’re more... read more than thankful that we had the opportunity to spend our Wayanad days on this special farm - breathing in fresh! air and rest resting our souls in pure nature. Please do not hesitate to stay here, dear fellow traveler 🙂 take your time to experience this beauty on earth and take it slow. Also: be prepared for a. lot. of. food. 😀
Very good peaceful place. Vegetarian food three times given for rhm members. Location is good and is close to Edekkal caves. Host is friendly. Workers Sushma and Hari... read more are good. Room is big and bathroom is big. only vegetarian food was served plus eggs and omlette. nice place. you will be given non veg food if you ask. but vegetarian is good for health. Good tea was provided without milk but I didn't ask milk based chai. this is not a big deal for me. overall it was a nice experience. yoga class was offered.
We visited from 16th to 26th October, that is me and my wife, we had planned a long holiday after many years, we were little apprehensive about our stay at... read more Green Garden farm, but were hopeful that it will turnout to be good after reading the reviews and so we took a risk, but it turn out to be very good decision in the end, I am quite familiar with Wayanad as I love this place alot, I had been to Wayanad many times in last few years, We reached the place around 4pm, check-in was quick and we immediately entered our room, which was quite basic as expected, bathroom was right outside the room no overhead shower, room and bathroom were clean, outside the place was full of trees, tea gardens, wherever you turn your head it was green,What a sight for sore eyes,nature at is best, early morning walks were great, everywhere we could see was so soothing for eyes and mind,birds singing, cows mooing, goats bleating,duck quacking, about a km away a canal was full of water flowing,we got everyday fresh eggs to eat,fresh milk to drink, Sushma and Hari the person who looks after the guests were very good natured,were always there to help us,then Mr. Laiju himself was available to guide us,he came visiting us two to three times we had good time chatting with him,then there was one more couple from U S with their kid Ukko the iconic child, the couple Christopher and Laura are really very friendly and helping nature,we had great time chatting with them knowing their culture and sharing ours with them. But I would warn those who are accustomed to hotel rooms type of service please avoid, you will feel disappointed, better book some hotel room,here you have to work alongside Sushma for your breakfast, lunch and dinner, and enjoy with them your cooking and cleaning etc. If I get a chance from my busy life to visit again Wayanad, I would definitely book this place again,For non veg eaters this place is big no. Already missing Wayanad.
So, this is a place where you can actually connect to nature, meditate and rejuvenate. The location of the farm is awesome, the stay is inside a 5 acre tea... read more and coffee plantation, that too raw means unlike resorts it’s not crafted by humans. Even outside the farm at less than 100 meters, there’s a tea plantation, coffee plantation, very beautiful roads to take a walk around. We stayed there for 4N/5D and it was a complete bliss.
I will list down what we really liked about our stay
1. The host Mr. Laiju is a very informative and helpful person, it makes the stay very smooth and likeable. He is one go-to person for everything you need in executing your trip like info related to places to visit, nearby eateries etc. Also, we were humbled when he hosted us to his place for lunch and prepared North Indian cuisine the way we like
2. The staffs inside the farm are very polite and sweet, though I could barely understand their language still, we communicated haha!
3. Waking up in the morning with birds chirping, fresh wind blowing and a hearty south Indian breakfast is something I am going to miss dearly.
4. Farm has fresh coconut water, fresh milk from the dairy inside the farm
Now, few things I would like to mention for guests who might not like it
1. This is a very normal homestay kinda thing so don’t expect much, like it has got bare minimum amenities inside the room. There will be one room and a bathroom for the guests
2. Food menu would be simple Kerala style cuisine
3. Sometimes, inside the room internet might not work but generally in the farm it works properly
So, basically this is a place for people who simply want to relax, eat simple desi food, connect with nature, admire cows, birds, trees, every creation of god and enjoy walking around lush greenery. Also, regarding sightseeing in Wayanad, we didn’t have any problem. Every place is accessible even if you don’t have your own vehicle, autos are there till Sulthan bathery (nearest market) and from there public transport/private cab options would be available.
The farm is right out of a storybook - wake up to birds chirping and Sushma feeding the farm animals. The ducks cutely follow you when you wander around the... read more house. The room was cozy and clean. And the food was without a doubt, exceptional
Wonderful stay at the Green Gardens farm. I stayed here solo and enjoyed the privacy and space to connect with nature. I felt safe.
Host Laiju and his wife... read more I cannot thank enough especially for helping me with transport and arranging some activities.
My advice would be to stay for at least 4 days ( more, weeks if you can) to connect with the place and relax. It is worth travelling to, but please ask Laiju on best way to get there as I took a awful sleeper bus that was quite traumatic! There are much better ways to get tho the farm.
Someone local cooked food for me three times a day which was wonderful and is also a great thing to do.
It is a place to relax and unwind and take walks. Highly recommended.
Bring books if you are in to them. And get up early 7 or even earlier, it’s a good time to sit outside.
This is a very special place indeed. I had a wonderful 5 days and nights in this beautiful part of the World. Sushma, Hari and Laiju deserve all the rave... read more reviews they get, 5 stars all over. The hospitality, the kindness, the attention, the facilities, the gorgeous homemade vegeterian food, the peace and quiet, the beautiful surroundings, the birds singing etc etc. It just felt very very good, and I was sad to leave, and hopefully I will be back sooner than later. Highly highly recommended for nature loving people who want to get a real feel of rural Kerala.
Our stay at Green garden’s farm was great. Such a peaceful, serene accommodation. The room was clean and comfortable. Food is so homely and delicious. Laiju is extremely helpful... read more and helped us with other recommendations in Wayanad as well. Special thanks to Namita and Laiju, for inviting us for lunch, it was delicious!
We will definitely go back 🙂
We really loved staying at Laiju's farm and by the hospitality he and his wife has offered. This place is must to stay place for someone who wants to hide... read more from crowd and get a piece.