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

  This place is not like any other homestay. As rightly mentioned in the description - this is a rustic farm-stay with immaculate cleanliness, nice basic infrastructure, heartwarming hospitality & loads... read more of peace and tranquility amidst a full fledged jungle. It's a unique concept targeted at people who want to just be there with nature and themselves - reading, meditating or doing nothing.
The home like vibes and ever smiling faces of Sushma ji & Hari ji who served delicious meals were at the core of my peaceful solitary retreat here. Will definitely be back. Keep up the good work Laiju sir!

  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.

  Entry to the place is a bit difficult without assistance. Once reached you are in a world of your own.

  The Green Garden is an amazing place to stay at Wayanad, nestled among the forest and tea plantations around. If you love nature and have an open mind to absorb... read more its essence look no further. Hospitality and the smile of all the people who care for and work at the farm is unparalleled. It's a safe place to stay and all local travel is well arranged by Laiju Sir and Sushma, who cares for the farm. She cooks amazing food and is a very hard working woman and her energy itself is inspiring.

  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.

  Beautiful spot in nature, perfect to relax, to be away from crazy city. To return to nature, and tune into yourself. The food is made with so much love BY... read more Sushma and you can always ask to chance something if you need/want something else. Laijus is a very open person, always ready to help. We felt really welcomed by Laijus and Sushma. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone who needs some rest in nature. Or who's more interested in organic farming.

  One of the best decision of 2021 was to visit Wayanad. We planned this trip to take a break from hustle bustle of city life and nothing could have been... read more better than THE GREEN GARDEN farm stay. We loved this place soo much that we decided to spend more time in the Lap of Mother Nature rather than visiting too many touristy places.

To talk about the hospitality that was shown by Mr Laiju including their staff, is way more than what we expected. Despite of Mr. Laiju's absence, his continuous effort of communicating and coordinating with staff made our stay and trip seamless and comfortable. We enjoyed farm grown fresh produce & delicious Kerala cuisine food cooked by Sushma. We got to know a lot about sustainable living practices and experiences with our interaction with Sushma and Hari.

A special thanks to Mr Laiju for an amazing birthday surprise arrangement for my spouse on her special day.

We are gonna cherish the memories of Wayanad journey with TGG Foundation for long time and looking forward to our next visit very soon.

In short, our 5 day stay at farm was full of new experiences, learning and moments which cant be described in words!

  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.

  The stay was everything all the other visitors had described it as. The room and bathroom was neat and clean. I travelled alone and Mr Laiju was there on call... read more and (Hidden by Airbnb) anytime I needed help. The food was absolutely delicious and Sushma and her husband were always on stand by to help and were more than happy to show me around. Keeping in mind they didn't speak Hindi or English they sure made efforts to communicate. It was an overall relaxing and enriching experience and a perfect getaway. Would highly recommend!

  Just as expected. Laiju communicates perfectly and the estate is like your own.
Sushma cooks the most delicious Kerala style veg food.
Would like to stay again.

  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.

  A great stay with plantation all around.. It was comfortable for me. Totally recommended!

  As described by several others the place is unreal ,raw,natural and piece of heaven. If you really want to restore faith in goodness and want to know how the axis... read more of world is in balance then do experience this surreal place.

  Perfect destination if you want a place away from any kind of civilization.

  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.

  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.

  lovely place for bird watching,solitude and very friendly staff.

  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.

  I went there for 5 days and extended for 5 more, I think it shows how It feels to be there.
Even for solo travelers no need to think twice... read more you are safe. I was the only one staying at farm during nights
Some details about the stay which could help others:
Transportation and room:
You have road connectivity till the farm and 4 wheelers can easily go and can be parked inside
If you are new to this place call Laiju, Owner of the farm he will make transport arrange for you
Room is good and clean with all basic facilities and wash room is quite big
If you like to hire a bike you can check for Royal brothers in sulthan bathery, Bike will be quite handy

What can you Expect in the farm :
If interested you can spend time with Cows, Goats, Hens , Ducks , Pigeons , birds
You can find Wide variety of plants Tea , Pepper, banana, coconut, Vegetables and the list goes on.
You are free to walk to any corner of the farm.
No Sounds, No air pollution . you can walk with in farm or go out for a walk
If you walk during nights you can see earth worms moving on your way which shows how fertile is this soil, Please carry a torch it will be helpful during nights.
People you will interact with:
Laiju : Owner of the farm and founder of TGG foundation. For any questions or help you have just text him or call him he
responds Immediately. He will go one step ahead to make your stay comfortable and happy . Laiju is Extremely knowledgeable person, you can discuss with Laiju on any topic be it Organic farming, TGG foundation projects and goals, Politics , Places to visit , Simple living etc. I am sure you will find his views are very sensible in nature.
Sushma and Hari : They are the queen and king of this farm – Wife and Husband. Both are very Hardworking and takes care of (Website hidden by Airbnb) the farm. You can communicate with Sushma using some English words . She tries to respond in English, I (Website hidden by Airbnb) learned how to communicate using words rather than full sentences.
Food :
o Almost all the food items I had were organic. Sushma brings some vegetables grown at her home
o Quantity of food , Unlimited . Your stomach will be full for sure
o If you are no used to Coconut oil and coconut milk in curries please inform Sushma and She will use something of your Choice

While leaving if you feel like can I own such a farm and live a life in line with nature rather than just surviving, no wonder , That is the beauty of nature

  My girlfriend and I stayed at Laiju’s place for our trip in wayanad and it was one of our best experiences together. The place is far from the busy streets... read more and is instead located in nature. This allows a lot of opportunity to disconnect and live much more simply. The hosts were super caring and helpful always responding to any questions or concerns that we had. The nature surrounding the airbnb is very lush providing many things to do and see. The airbnb also provided a food option of three meals a day and each of them were extremely fresh and delicious. I highly recommend Laiju’s place to someone looking for a raw and beautiful experience in some of the best nature India has to offer.

  Peaceful stay, worth your time and money. Shushma and Hari were helpful, cooked delicious food. Met Laiju in person for dinner at RHM centre and had a great time, will... read more definitely recommend it.

  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 🙂

  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. 😀