Escape to a 3-bedroom farmstay near the forest, just 2 hours from Bangalore.
Where modern comfort meets the beauty of nature.
Located on an east-facing hill slope adjacent to the Marakata National Forest, Big Sky Farms offers privacy, seclusion, and breathtaking scenic views.
Our 3-bedroom farmhouse is built using stabilized mud bricks cast from the very soil excavated for our swimming pool. It’s a place where architecture honors the land, and guests honor their need for rest.
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, exploring the forest trails, or enjoying our farm-to-table meals, you’ll find a rhythm here that’s slower, quieter, and deeply restorative.
Given the paucity of water to do commercial agriculture, we decided to plant trees – Mahogany, Teak, Rosewood, Avocado, Red Sandalwood along with a variety of flowering and jungle trees. There is a section growing organic fruits and vegetables mainly for use in the farm stay and for personal consumption. Rainwater harvesting, percolation pits, and growing vetiver are some of the initiatives we have taken to conserve and manage water.
The 3-bedroom farmhouse was built using stabilized mud bricks cast from soil from the excavation for the swimming pool! Almost all of the electricity for the house is generated through solar panels secured to the roof.
Since the farm is located adjacent to the Marakata National Forest, it provides privacy, seclusion and scenic views but always requires one to be conscious of wildlife living nearby. We have occasional intrusions of wild elephants; hence a solar electric fence surrounds the property and is switched on every evening from 6:30 pm till 6:30 am.
Our lovely housekeepers are locals who speak Kannada and Tamil fluently, along with some Hindi and English. They enjoy making our guests’ stay comfortable and will take great care of you, including preparing wholesome meals. Holly is our resident Indie dog and she loves to hang out with guests and accompany you on walks in and around the property.
At Big Sky Farms, food is a celebration. Your stay includes all 4 meals—breakfast, lunch, high tea, and dinner—prepared fresh by our caretakers.
Enjoy simple, wholesome, and delicious cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients. We also include one special barbeque session during your stay to make your evening under the stars unforgettable.
MEAL TIMINGS
Some of our dinners are Barbecues and take an hour from start to finish. Please plan accordingly.
Please note there will be no service after 10 PM till 8 AM
Bread, eggs, and muesli are always available.
For bookings and enquiries, please call us or send an email. We recommend booking in advance, especially for weekends.
