Welcome to your home away from home!
Vaksana Farms is a 13-acre natural, organic permaculture farm located in a beautiful, remote, picture-postcard village. Three beautiful farmhouses are set amidst the fruit orchards for people to stay and experience farm life firsthand. You interact with many farm animals: cows, calves, pony, rabbits, dogs & puppies. Two large ponds are filled with rainwater, which is excellent for swimming. The highlight of the stay here is the homely food prepared by 90-year-old Lakshmi Paati and her daughter, 72-year-old Kasthuri Ammal.
What time is check-in and check-out?
1:00 PM is the check-in
10 AM is the check-out.
The 3 hours in between is needed for deep cleaning and sanitizing the farmhouse in preparation for your arrival.
What is the tariff for the farmstay?
The current tariff (as of 2024) is Rs.8000 per night + taxes.
For national holidays, it is Rs.10,000 per night + taxes.
This rate is for upto 6 people. For additional persons, it is Rs.1000 extra per person per night.
For the latest prices, please refer our website www.VaksanaFarms.in. Please feel free to call Sujani at 9841282266 for any clarification. We are here to help.
How many farmhouses do you have?
We have three farmhouses and two pods. All are located in different parts of the 13-acre farm giving total privacy. We encourage you to view the gallery to look at how our farmhouses and pods look. www.VaksanaFarms.in/gallery
What is the maximum number of people who can stay at the farm?
We can host up to 30 people across all three farmhouses and two pods. This is great for family get-togethers and corporate team retreats. When you book all the farmhouses, the 13-acre farm becomes your own private retreat.
You have the flexibility to book just one or two or all the properties depending on the size of your group.
How do I know which days are available?
The best way to find out available days is to check out the website www.VaksanaFarms.in. This has real-time calendar to show which days are available. Alternatively, you can call Sujani at 9841282266 and we can help you.
Are there taxes?
Yes, 12% tax for accommodation and 5% tax for food as mandated by the government.
How far is the farm from Chennai?
Vaksana farms is about 2.5 hours drive from Chennai. The NH4 highway is wonderful and makes for a very nice drive. The roads leading all the way to the farm are excellent.
Can I know the exact location of Vaksana Farms?
Vaksana Farms is located in a beautiful, remote, picture postcard village called Rettanai. The farm is between Tindivanam and Chenji. Here is the Google Maps link that shows the precise location of the farm. https://goo.gl/maps/
What food do you provide?
We provide cuisine that is well-known here in our village. It is healthy, tasty vegetarian food. The vegetables and greens are sourced both from the farm as well as farms that are nearby.
The food is prepared by 73-year old Kasthuri Ammal based on the recipe prepared by her mother, 91-year old Lakshmi Ammal. Their cuisine is very popular and they have recently published a cookbook titled, ‘Taste of Vaksana’.
What farm animals do you have?
We have cows, sheep, horse, dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, geese, turkeys, chickens, and pigeons. You will love feeding and interacting with the farm animals.
Can we bring pets?
Yes, we are a pet-friendly farm. You can bring one pet along with you.
How do I make a booking?
There are two simple ways you can make the booking.
1) You can book via the website www.VaksanaFarms.in
2) Or you can call Sujani at 9841282266 and she will help you with the booking.
What is your cancellation policy?
We have a friendly cancellation policy. Please refer to this page for the most updated cancellation policy. https://www.vaksanafarms.in/refund-cancellation-policy/
At 90 & 72, Amazing Grandmas Run a Gorgeous, Successful Farm Stay With Fresh Food
An enchanting farm stay in Tamil Nadu called Pico is run by two senior citizens — Laxmi and Kasthuri. With organic farm fresh vegetables, they also offer modern amenities like WiFi.
For several years, Laxmi Ammal and Kasthuri Sivaraman (a mother-daughter duo) lacked the confidence of being independent. Both of them grew up in conservative households where they did everything their parents told them to do.
There, women were not encouraged to think independently and to a certain extent discouraged from expressing their opinions. Moreover, while Laxmi (90) studied only till Class 3, Kasthuri (72) completed Class 7 in a Tamil-medium school. After marriage, they followed their husbands’ orders.
It can be daunting for some to make decisions and take action when they are habituated to getting directions from others.
Weekends :
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays)
Original price: Rs.12000.
Reduced price: Rs.8000
Weekdays:
(Monday to Thursday)
Original price: Rs.10000
Reduced price: Rs.7000
Food:
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner Combo: Rs.800
Single Meal alone: Rs.400
Host your special events at our Vaksana farmhouse for an unforgettable experience!
BOOKS
BLOGS
Experience Nature at Its Best: Our New A-Frame Glamping House at Vaksana Farms
Discovering the Healing Power of Medicinal Herbs on the Farm
Vaksana Farms Nominated for the International Travel Awards: A Golden Moment
Corporate Team Outings at Vaksana Farms: A Blend of Work and Play
