Photos: Harvest Fresh Farm

A little away from the Periyar Tiger Reserve, at the heart of Cumbum Valley is Harvest Fresh Farm. When you drive into Lower Camp, you’re assured a vacation of serenity. Your cabin has a patio that overlooks a farm, agricultural fields and vineyards. Carrying a basket of fresh fruit, you can stroll and hear the playful talks in a menagerie. At the windward side of Kumily, you feel welcomed by the embrace of the mountains. The whispers are lost in a silent valley, and you take time to let the memories visit you like the chilly wind. Yes, it’s Christmas, set an open fire and put all your hard work aside. Enjoy playing board games with your family in your cosy cabin, catch up with a book you’ve wanted to read or simply barbecue. Be enveloped by the mist at Cumbum Valley, and let your thoughts rest upon the floating clouds and resolutions go with the flow of the streams.

The sleepy – eyed moon retires in the morning. From the view of the orchard filds to the vineyards, it suddenly seems like a slice of heaven we want to own in our backyard. It seems like a dream to own a garden. At Harvest Fresh Farm you can learn about nurturing young saplings in the nursery, clear your doubts about composting and learn the names and medical uses of herbs.

Organic Farming

Organic farming as a concept was rooted in Kurian’s mind, when he thought of the shortage of food that will occur in the future. While talking with Kurian Jose,the CEO of Harvest Fresh Farm, he mentioned, “It’s been five years since the Harvest Fresh Farm started and it started with the aim of promoting organic farming. According to him, there’s a rise of cancer patients and the infestation of pesticides. “It’s just a dream to grow vegetables and fruits with utmost care. “ He had a liking toward Kumily because of its weather and the gurgling streams. Also, the farm is sandwiched between the idyllic destinations, Munnar and Thekkady.

Have a Bumpy Ride!

Start a vacation with a breath of fresh air, and escape from pollution. Strap yourself on a ride and enjoy a bumpy ride. For what’s it worth, it’s adventurous compared to the fast paced wheels. Of course, you may have to stop, not because of the traffic signals, because you got some sumptuous fruits to pick on the way.

Gaga for Papaya

Treat yourself to papaya, enjoy some fie shakes or give yourself a skin treat and make the healthiest face masks. It’s like heading to a spa. There are other fruits too such as grapes, mango, passion fruit, sapote, coconut and tender coconut, jackfruit. You can enjoy a healthy and natural fruit punch too! Get yourself some fresh goodies this season.

Rise and Shine

Stretch those legs for a walk of your life. Visit the vineyard and pluck a few grapes, and perhaps when the day’s too quiet, visit the busy bees. As they yap and hum, you can beat the hum drum by tasting fresh honey in the apiary. Enjoy an olfactory ode as you take a deep breath though the herbal garden – the scent of success and a refreshment for the next year.

Treasure of Rubies

Kurian Jose said, “ The pomegranates are our specialty.” In your ‘All You Want for Christmas’ list, Harvest Fresh Farm is certainly the cherry on top! Have a merry Christmas.

ARE YOU THERE YET?
(www.harvestfresh.in)

Via Road
Distance from Thekkady to Kumily – 4km.

Via Train
The nearest railway station to Thekkady is Kottayam, located 114 kilometres away. Hire a cab from Kottayam to get to Thekkady, or even board a government or private run bus.

Via Air
Cochin International Airport: 190 Km. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport: 267 Km.

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