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Experiences

Farm Life

Where the Soil Meets the Soul

Hands-on farming, farm-to-fork experiences, and ecological discovery — an authentic rural experience between wildlife safaris.

Natural Farming

  • Living Soil & No-Till Walking Clinics — guided morning walks through cultivation beds explaining black soil microbiology
  • Natural Bio-Input Workshops — brewing Jeevamrut, Beejamrut, and vermicompost; pot a sapling to take home
  • Seed-to-Sowing Sessions — seasonal hands-on participation with heirloom seeds and bio-mulch beds
  • Drip Irrigation & Water Stewardship Tours — precision micro-irrigation and rainwater conservation walkthroughs

Farm-to-Fork

  • Pick Your Own Salad & Veggie Basket — hand-pick fresh tomatoes, leafy greens, chilies, and herbs for your meal
  • Turmeric & Spice Processing Demos — harvest to shade-drying, stone-grinding, and aroma testing
  • Open-Air Chulha & Varadi Cooking Classes — wood-fired clay stoves, pithla bhakri, thecha, and lentil curries
  • Seasonal Crop Celebrations — winter Hurda / Ponk roasting parties or summer mango-harvest feasts

Agro-Ecology

  • Agro-Birding & Pollinator Trails — early morning walks around farm boundaries observing birds, butterflies, and native pollinators
  • Native Agroforestry & Plant a Legacy — plant a tagged native tree (Mahua, Neem, Jamun, Teak) with annual growth updates
  • Night Insect & Bio-Acoustic Walks — dusk trails exploring nocturnal farm ecosystems, fireflies, and owl calls

Rural Crafts

  • Clay Modeling & Black Soil Pottery — hands-on pottery and terracotta shaping guided by village artisans
  • Traditional Bullock Cart & Farm Wagon Rides — slow-paced twilight rides through the farm and rural backtracks
  • Bamboo & Reed Weaving Workshops — basket-weaving and craft sessions led by local craftspeople
Indigenous Traditions

Gond Heritage, Live and Uncut

Authentic tribal experiences performed by local artists from Khutwanda and neighboring villages.

Rela & Dandar Dance

Traditional Dhol, Madal, and folk chants celebrating forest spirits and harvest cycles. Concludes with an open circle where guests join the rhythmic stepping around the fire.

Gond Art Workshop

Village artisans guide guests in creating intricate dot-and-line folk art depictions of local wildlife — tigers, deer, peacocks, sacred Mahua trees. Natural colors from local clay, crushed leaves, charcoal, and turmeric.

Foraging & Ethnobotany Walk

A walk along the agro-forest perimeter led by a tribal elder, identifying medicinal plants, wild tubers, and traditional non-timber forest produce — Mahua blooms, Tendu leaves, wild herbs.

Archery & Village Games

Hands-on practice with traditional bamboo bows (Dhanush-Baan) and casual village games like Gilli-Danda and spinning wooden tops.

Your Day at Vanyadome

From Dawn to Stars

A typical day on the farm — woven between safari drives, meals, and quiet time.

05:15 – 05:45Wake-Up & Safari Departure — fresh black coffee/tea, packed breakfast boxes
06:00 – 10:00Core / Buffer Safari OR Sunrise Birding & Orchard Walk for farm-staying guests
10:00 – 11:30Farm-Fresh Brunch & Relaxation — natural produce, regional specials
11:30 – 13:00Agro-Workshop (rotating: Soil Walk / Spice Processing / Bio-Input Demo)
13:00 – 14:30Midday Siesta / Free Leisure Time
14:30 – 18:30Afternoon Jungle Safari OR Hands-On Rural Session (Pick-Your-Own / Gond Art)
18:30 – 19:30Sundowner & High-Tea Lounge — herbal brews, pick your own salad, local roasted snacks
19:30 – 20:30Cultural Highlight: Tribal Rela / Dandar — around the central fire pit
20:30 – 22:00Varadi Open-Air Dinner & Stargazing — wood-fired chulha dining

Got Questions?

What should I pack for Vanyadome?

Light cotton or linen for daytime, a jacket for evenings, sturdy shoes with grip for farm paths, a wide-brimmed hat, and flip-flops for inside the dome. Bring mosquito repellent, high SPF sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and a proper torch with spare batteries. Don't forget your prescription meds, hand sanitizer, a refillable water bottle, a power bank, and your favourite toiletries — we provide basics, but you know what your skin likes.

What's the terrain like on the farm?

Farm paths are natural and uneven — walk slow. A walking stick is available at the farm if you want one, no judgement. The ground underfoot is real earth, not pavement. That is kind of the point.

Is there WiFi at the farm?

Only Jio works, and it is intermittent. Bring a book. The farm is a good place to disconnect on purpose.

What about mosquitoes and sun?

Mosquitoes come out at sunset — use repellent. The Vidarbha sun does not negotiate, so high SPF sunscreen is non-negotiable. Fresh filtered water is available in every dome. Keep a bottle with you.

What's the food like?

The food is grown here — right next door. Hydroponic greens, soil beds, stone-ground masalas, slow-simmered dals, and recipes rooted in the traditions of Vidarbha. You can even pick your own salad basket for lunch.

What agro-tourism activities are available?

Living soil walks, bio-input workshops, seed-to-sowing sessions, drip irrigation tours, turmeric processing demos, chulha cooking classes, pick-your-own baskets, and seasonal harvest celebrations. Activities rotate daily.

Can I join farming activities?

Absolutely. Most activities are hands-on and designed for guests. You can pot a sapling, brew Jeevamrut, sow heirloom seeds, or pick vegetables for your meal. No experience needed — just curiosity.

What tribal experiences are offered?

Gond tribal dance and drumming around the fire pit, dot-and-line art workshops with natural pigments, forest-fringe foraging walks with tribal elders, and traditional bamboo bow archery with village games.

What does a typical day look like?

Wake at 5:15 for safari departure or sunrise birding. Brunch at 10. Agro-workshop at 11:30. Afternoon safari or hands-on rural session. Sundowner at 18:30. Tribal dance at 19:30. Open-air dinner and stargazing from 20:30.

How do I book or ask questions?

Need anything? Call or message us anytime at +91 78272 19329. We reply within 24 hours. Enjoy the quiet, the green, the stars — and if you are lucky, a tiger or two.

Is there anything else I should know?

Watch the sunset from the dome, wander through the vegetable patches, or do absolutely nothing. This is your time — we will not judge. Need anything? Call or message us anytime at +91 78272 19329.