The Making of Vrindavan
Vrindavan Farm got designed to become an appropriate haven for urbanites. Targets were set to retain the natural beauty of the place, bearing in mind that certain systems would have to be followed in terms of laying out the chief lawns, gardens, roads, paths, pump-houses and the fruit-groves, keeping an eye on the future. Tireless amount of research was involved to model the grange to its present state. The exercise was not a rehearsal and one does not get second shots for real things!
One grove followed the other- resulting in the introduction of various varieties in fruit of coconut as well as mangoes. Furthermore, step by step, lawns were created. During all those years, the owners developed disused land integrating productivity with natural beauty.
The ideas implemented in the creative process of Vrindavan were clearly based on examples of practical as well as aesthetical approach. The odd paddy field was steadily filled up to convert it into a centre of botanic delight. Thus, the birth of 'Eleven Bells' took place, which now proudly show off varied specimens of plants and trees, each posessing a name-tag - thereby acting as a knowledge centre for visiting people. The botanical garden thrives in an environment of vibrant colour and rippling with water bodies.

The Main House stands where once a soda-water unit had briefly operated. Desiring to retain history, rooms as well as the verandahs were planned in and around the original structure. Tiny-Wings™ - the Art-Craft Gallery took shape within the walls of a cottage where once, probably, grain and some knick-knacks, related to the Farm must have been stored. Cobbled together like a patchwork quilt - the Gallery of Tiny-Wings™ blends perfectly with the recreational settings. Substantial research took place to collect and put together the artifacts, which display the ever-changing richness of contemporary as well as traditional skills of the Indian artists. Because of popular demand, from time to time, the Gallery's collection is renewed and replaced by selective, always unique, decorative products.
Measurably improved and matured - Vrindavan Farm looks differently beautiful all through the four seasons. In fact, there is no off-season at Vrindavan!

Superb Cuisine
The way we eat and what we eat, is directly related to the way we look and feel! The age-old saying "Health is Wealth" - will never be out of fashion, as long as man lives.
At Vrindavan, an appropriate balance between taste and nutrition is incorporated. The best range of essential raw materials are used, thereby bringing out wonderful recipes. We have remarkable, versatile menus. From 'Kathi' rolls to spicy golden curries served over a bed of pullao to stir-fried combinations of vegetables and poultry served with a classic soup, then topped with a sensible, tasty dessert. Developed to complement your life-style, our low-fat methods will want you to come back with your friends and family.Adding old recipes to modern style, we hope to give you the real experience of good food which is backed with nutrition and packed with stunning quality and flavour.

Tiny-Wings™
The Art-Craft Gallery and Knowledge Store
Away from the crowded madness of Mumbai, here at
Tiny-Wings™, works of different types of arts will attract you, whether you are today's time-rationed tourist, or a housewife,or a working person. Witness how the Indian artist retains the brilliance of our country's heritage.
Tiny-Wings™ not only sells, but also imparts information on different types of heritage-art-pieces that grace the walkways and the green-roofed cottages. From tribal to folk art to contemporary works - the charmingly quaint gallery has it all, keeping an eye on your time, taste and budget.

Plant-Nursery and Landscaping
At Vrindavan, through a caring process, we have carefully reared and nurtured over 90,000 plants to gladden your heart and become a part of your life. A visit to our Plant-Nursery will show much more than what we can say. Both - Outdoor and Indoor Plants are displaying their dazzle of over 500 varieties in and around our Greenhouse. Apart from plants, Vrindavan's lush grounds are a great source of supplying lawn grass of different types.

We specialize in developing gardens and enhancing them with practical-landscaping-effects. When you come to Vrindavan - we will guide you as follows:

What type of grass would thrive at your location?

Do you want a plant that will be almost permanent?

Do you want a popular plant, or a rarity?

How much time and skill do you have for your garden,
fruit-orchards, flower-beds?

What size and shape do you want the landscaping farm-house?

Could ground covers be one of your choices?

Would you enjoy shaping a topiary?

How many plants do you want in your budget?

What is your budget?

Created by professional upbringing, varied varieties of plants have been arranged in a freer style near garden paths, trees, roads and by the side of the cottages. This may help the visiting selector to redraw his own plans more easily.

Remember, purchasing healthy plants always pays in the long run.

Agro Museum
Coming out as a supportive feature, the Agro-Museum has been created for our visiting guests and it could prove to be of interest, both for children and adults. It occupies two rooms of Bell Cottage. The Agro-Museum fills the crater-gap between us and our national tradition!
Retaining both the past and the present - this area houses a unique collection of farm-related tools with their respective names. Crop cycle maps, Nature facts, specimens of insects and local bird-nests are also exhibited here. The Museum covers a section of Agronomy - displaying various varieties of cereals and pulses grown on the Indian soil.

Eleven Bells
Centre of Botanic Delight
At 'Eleven Bells', an attempt has been made to create a green oasis, and an area of relative peace, away from the urban bustle. Innumerable varieties of Nature's creations can be spotted in this area and most of the plants have their respective name-tags. The tall fountain plays to the bamboo bridge and in the nearby pond, mini lotuses are in bloom on a regular basis. Even the bamboo bridge possesses a name-tag:'Bamboo Ana ! Ana !' A section of the botanical centre covers a large number of herbal plants, which are not only on display, but also on sale. Till 1991, 'Eleven Bells' was a sunken tract, meant for rice cultivation. No formal designer was commissioned for the place, at any stage.
A little beyond 'Eleven Bells,' is Pergola Point and touching it is an interesting patch of an ever-changing vegetable garden. For the urbanites, this too can be an interesting feature while visting Vrindavan.

Agricultural Practice Centre
In this area, one can attend a brief session pertaining to subjects related with cultivation. Children are also encouraged to try out various farming techniques with their own hands. Here, the following operations are included: (a) Field Preparations (b) Sowing / Transplantation (c) Manuring (d) Irrigation (e) Weeding / Hoeing
(f) Mulching (g) Plant Protection (h) Harvesting.

Touching only the basics, we move step by step, to take up the general terms and tips, related to farming. The information imparted is quite short, simple and interesting for visitors of most ages. In fact, the lecture could even urge the listeners to learn more about Nature!

How To Get To Vrindavan Farm
By Boat:
To reach Vrindavan Farm, there are regular passenger services departing from the Gateway of India to Mandwa Jetty, or from Ferry Wharf to Rewas. After disembarking at either of these places, coaches are available to directly reach upto Vrindavan. Barring the monsoon season, boats and catamarans are plying daily, throughout the year, at very reasonable rates.Current rates, to and fro from Gateway to Vrindavan, are approx. Rs.75 to Rs.100 only.
By Road:
Alibaug is on the Mumbai-Goa route. There are a number of buses plying round the clock from Mumbai, Parel, Dadar, Borivali, Thane and Panvel - upto Alibaug town. Vrindavan is a mere 10 minutes drive from Alibaug.
By Rail:
Visitors can get down at Panvel (65 km) or Pen and catch a bus to Vrindavan, Kankeshwar Phata. By Konkan Railway, the nearest stop is the Ramawadi Station.

By Air:
From Vrindavan Farm, Mumbai is the nearest airport (approx. 110 km), while Pune is the other airport (approx. 140 km).

Right from arranging the tickets, to the boarding on the boat, as well as the ride back home upto the Gateway, we will take care of everything.

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