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.
TGG Foundation, produces a range of ethical home grown products in limited quantity at The Green Gardens Farm. The income derived through the sales of these products creates livelihood opportunities for local people, helps TGG Foundation to manage its administrative expense and also a portion of the income generated from the sale of these products are allocated for the development of the RHM Center.
By purchasing these products you too become part of a greater impact project.
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.
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 🙂
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.
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.
I honestly can’t say enough good things about this place. It is total magic. It will open your heart and mind. It’s totally safe, very tranquil and private, and an... read more all-around retreat-like environment. The flora and fauna are vast and interesting, there are fun critters running around the farm if you’re still enough to wait for them. The room was cools be quiet and spacious, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was big! Laiju and his family were very helpful in setting up trips to town and helped me with everything I needed. I was traveling totally solo, and I couldn’t have felt safer honestly. And of course, my two sweet loves, Hari and Sushma, worked on the farm everyday and we became fast friends. They are both such gems, and were extremely accommodating. They showed me so much love and kindness, the language barrier really stopped mattering after a while. Oh and The food was absolutely delicious and fresh—like super fresh.
There are trails to walk throughout the farm, not to mention some lovely little village roads to run around. You will get lost in the vast array of fruit trees and crops. And if you’re lucky, Laiju will sell you some fresh coffee and black pepper to take home. Don’t miss your chance to do the pepper dance, either—it’s legendary.
Please do yourself a favor and stay here. Check out the organization, give it a go, and let your soul decide. It knows the way!
The stay have been amazing. Laiju is a great host. He keeps on ensuring our comfort, checks with us as well as the staff .
Hari and Sushma are great... read more human beings. I would want to visit the place only to be around those people. Felt like home.
Sushma Chechi cooks great food.
It was a perfect vacation for us. Thanks Laiju for maintaining the place as it is. The organic greens. The vegetable from the garden. Enjoyed every bit of it.
Very peaceful getaway, perfect for those who want to eat great homemade food and take time for themselves.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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. 😀
I would rate this more than 5-stars if I could. It’s a big shame what is happening to our environment at the moment, and by staying in a place like... read more this, you are contributing to a better world. Laiju and sushma will take great care of you, and you will leave feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and hopeful about the future of our world. This place is one of a kind. Switch off and get in touch!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 🙂
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.