TGG Foundation is a registered Public Charitable Trust with a global vision, operating on a self-sustaining basis.
Starting April 1st, 2024, all donations received are fully allocated to specific projects, while the Foundation’s administrative expenses are covered by generated income. Donations can be made for projects listed under Funding & Monitoring only. No cash donations are accepted.
The foundation operates for the welfare of the rural community through TGG’s Sustainable Rural Development Goals (TSRDG).
TGG also provides opportunities for people from across the world to participate in a transformative journey by assuming greater responsibility and accountability for their own actions, through its Responsible Human Mission (RHM) Program.
The RHM Program has three sections:
TGG’s Sustainable Rural Development Goals and the subsequent programs and initiatives will be at the base of all social interactions that will take place in the new sustainable and responsible community. People of all ages will work in symbiosis with the surrounding environment. Respect for nature and the planet will imply a relationship based on mutual growth.
The objectives include promoting economic stability and growth, ensuring social equity and inclusivity, sharing values, addressing environmental sustainability, and improving overall societal well-being. By working together, social partners aim to develop and implement policies, strategies, and initiatives that strike a balance between economic prosperity, social cohesion, and environmental responsibility, ultimately leading to a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous society.
As we witness the progression of our world, shaped by the complexities we’ve created in the pursuit of comfort, it’s clear that this comes at a significant cost. The need for climate action has become urgent because we have not lived sustainably. Instead of coexisting with nature, we have disrupted ecosystems in the name of development. Now, as we experience the consequences of this relentless quest for comfort, we can see how deeply reliant we’ve become on unsustainable systems.
The Rupak Dayal Fellowship is designed to recognise and support dedicated young individuals willing to pursue focussed research projects in Responsible Tourism, Alternate Living with Financial Literacy, Tea and its health benefits, Energy Efficient Tiny Homes & Rural Social Enterprises with a strong commitment for 30 days.
At TGG Foundation, we believe that knowledge is the cornerstone of growth and empowerment. In line with this vision, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Knowledge Bank initiative. Our goal is to create a comprehensive repository of books, particularly focusing on used ones, to foster learning, research, and exploration among students, onsite volunteers, and knowledge seekers.
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.
Look no further for a down to earth, untouched beauty and a fantastic stay experience. Come here ready to do absolutely nothing, forget everything and be at peace.
While... read more this may come across as a Resort to any person first looking at this listing, it is far from the same. This is an out and out Farm Stay. Devoid of any commercial undertaking (except for the Room which you’ll be staying in), this is simply a breathtakingly predominant Tea farm with lush greenery surrounding it. A Trip to this wonderful location is truly worth it for any Indian looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of the City, clear the mind and detox. And for any Foreigners who want an insight into Tea Plantation and the best Organic Farm Practices at the moment in India, this is a perfect place for learning, unwinding and a simple vacation.
This turned out to not just be a simple stay vacation, it was a very educational and informational trip as well. You can learn to pluck Tea Leaves, taste fresh honey just taken out of the Beehive, taste fresh organic Mangoes as your dessert during lunch, try a passion fruit drink and ripe jack fruit if you’re lucky and it falls during your stay.
The term ‘Super Host’ would be an understatement for Mr. Laiju. He is a treasure trove of knowledge on Organic Farming & sustainable and ethical practices pertaining to it. Through the TGG Foundation and the self-help group they support (headed by Sushma), it is a wonderful outreach and support system they render to the persons employed at the farm. Mrs. Sushma, who manages the Farm, is an inspiration to all of us and a personification of hard work and dedication. She is also a fantastic Cook (although, be warned, it is predominantly Vegetarian & Egg based foods over here) and the 5 days I lived here was filled with simple farm produce based vegetarian foods. Also, the Tea made by her is simply fabulous. Some might find it difficult to communicate with her since she primarily speaks Malayalam but she makes a conscious effort to learn english and can communicate with you basically.
Every Rupee I have spent over here has been supported by Vouchers and receipts. Mr. Laiju also helped me out in arranging a Cab from and back to Kozhikode Airport, which worked out significantly cheaper than what other cab guys would have usually fleeced for the same, so do not hesistate to ping him once you reserve the listing.
Also, don’t miss out on the Full Body Massage offered by one of the members of the self-help group {at an additional fee of approximately ₹700 (when I took it)}. It is thoroughly relaxing and rejuvenating.
If you’re headed here, come with the most basic comfortable clothing (full hand and full track advisable because of the mosquitos at times), that book you’ve always wanted to read and the most relaxing instrumental music you like. Just relax and just hear the birds chirping away, the sound of insects, geese quacking and frogs croaking.
You won’t feel like going out for the first few days. And when you do go for your walks, just follow the road, you will come across some of the most beautiful views of other farms and flora. And please, please try to bring as few plastics here possible and do not throw them indiscriminately, for I have personally seen how most people have scattered everything from wrappers and bottles outside on both sides of the road.
There’s nothing much to do after around 7 o’clock since it becomes pitch dark outside, so it would be better to spend the first half of the day from 7AM - 7PM walking, reading outside etc. and keep your laptop binge watching and unavoidable work emails post 7PM.
In a time when we are accustomed to the fast-paced cosmopolitan life, it is necessary to unwind a little and come back to square one, which is exactly what I did and what exactly this place offers. I’d love to come back more often, not just for the pleasant weather and the wonderful surroundings, but also for the people here and to support wonderful ventures such as this.
Also, Kudos to Airbnb for prominently promoting such a wonderful listing in Wayanad, and for all the assistance through Ms. Roshawnda in extending the stay and co-ordinating with the Host when I requested for it.
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.
Mr. Laiju & team allowed for a concoction of nature and homeliness unforgettable for me in my time of inner discovery, which I am deeply grateful for… 🧘♂️
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!
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.
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.
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.
Staying at TGG was a highlight of our 2 month adventure travelling India. Laiju is an inspiring person who welcomed us into the foundation which we were eager to learn... read more about. The farm is peaceful and beautiful but more than that, it has a soul that will leave you wanting to return as soon as possible (or staying a lot longer than planned, if able to). Laiju organised wonderful activities which are unlike the touristy excursions you will have done elsewhere. Instead, they were focused on community and skill sharing, creating a unique atmosphere which we loved being a part of. The staff are great and the food was INCREDIBLE. We cannot recommend this place enough.
We can’t wait to visit again and hope a lot of our friends and family will also get the opportunity to spend time at The Green Gardens Farm
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. 😀
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.
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.
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 🙂
Very peaceful getaway, perfect for those who want to eat great homemade food and take time for themselves.
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!
This has two of my most favourote things come together:
1. Nature - 6 acres of adundant nature just for you. Breathing the air and let the birds fly by... read more your side are pleasures you can never get bored of.
2. Food - Biba's home made Malyali food is heavenly. Never had such delicious, authentic local food.
And to top it the philosophy with which Mr. Laiju ]has set this up - real sustainability amidst the greed of capitalism. He was gracious enough to inivte me at his house for the wonderful dinner and we had such diverse and immersive talks over the days I spent there.
The facilities are essential so go there not for the luxury but for the experience you will have.
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.
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.
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.