From Pandemic Passivity to Earthen Oasis: Building an Eco-Dream 

For nearly a decade, we’d sought out unique homestays on our travels, each experience adding a brick to our dream of creating a haven far from the urban grind. Then, the pandemic hit. Forced indoors, we realized life’s brevity and decided to act on our shared dream: a sustainable farmhouse built with natural materials.

Finding the perfect plot wasn’t easy, pollution having marred many landscapes. But perseverance paid off. We discovered a breathtaking vista with a flowing river, a charming village, and an air of pristine nature.

Enter PYHT, a bio-architecture firm known for its eco-conscious designs and community engagement. Shahveer Irani and Areen Attari, the guiding lights, helped us envision a home in harmony with its surroundings. Construction began with a welcoming, round outhouse designed by Shahveer’s team, built by a local contractor using traditional techniques.

Visiting a nearby redstone quarry, however, highlighted the environmental damage caused by such excavations. Determined to minimize our impact, we faced a challenge: finding someone skilled in mud house construction, a nearly forgotten art.

Fate intervened through Nitin, our outhouse contractor, who mentioned his retired father, a former mud house builder. The mention ignited a spark in the old man’s eyes, and he eagerly joined our mission. With him as mentor and Nitin as executor, the journey began.

Sourcing soil, testing it, finding used roofing tiles and sustainably harvested wood, meticulously planning layouts, orientations, and even light fixtures – each step was an exciting adventure.

This is just the beginning of our story. Stay tuned for the continuation of our eco-dream, built with earth, passion, and the spirit of community.

1) Anjarle Beach 15 Km – A 2 km long clean stretch of white sand, pristine waves
and quietness. Frequent bird migration and seasonal turtle hatching are the highlights of
this beach. Regular dolphin watching tours are also conducted here

2) Anjarle Ganesh Temple 14.5 Km – This Ganesha temple was first
constructed in wood in 1150 AD and then reconstructed between 1768 – 1780 .. worth a
visit

3) Harnai 20 Km – Fort and Fish Market – This fish market is located
right on the beach itself. It starts every day at around 4pm when the fresh stock is
unloaded from the trawlers. The location, the suvarnadurg fort, the bullock carts and the
overall buzz makes it a very enjoyable experience.

4) Keshavraj 20 Km – A hidden gem and a Beautiful temple of lord Vishnu. The
temple is on the top and belongs to the Pandava era. The road to this place needs about
hundred steps to be descended and another 200 to be climbed up. The walk is through
the rustic forest with lots of coconut tree and beetle nut trees, overall maintaining the
coolness and freshness in the air. 

5) Chandika Devi Temple 40 Km – This is a svayambhu (appeared on its
own) temple of Goddess Chandika. This cave temple of the Goddess is said to belong to
the era of Pandavas. A must visit place.

6) Dapoli Town 14 Km – Dapoli is a popular beach destination, famous for its
Agricultural University, handicrafts and proximity to many places of attraction

Konoha Eco Farmstay is an experiential eco stay located amidst the rural scapes of Dalkhan – Rajapur, near Dapoli.

Konoha is not a hotel – resort or just another BnB. It’s about experiencing sustainable eco living in the present era. Authentic, luxurious, rustic and sustainable Konoha is perched below a hillock surrounded by the stunning greens all around. We welcome nature lovers, bird watchers, writers, artists, and eco-enthusiasts to experience nature with us. We are most happy with eco-conscious guests, who treat our home with same love and care.

We encourage you to immerse yourself in this special place. Take a cycle out for a ride through the village. Breathe unpolluted air and wake up to heavenly sounds of chirping birds. Discover the delights of showering under an open sky. Catch the sunrise and get lost in the many songs sung by the birds around you. Find peace and be engrossed with the nature all around you.

Konoha Eco Farmstay,

Dalkhan – Rajapur, Dehen, Taluka : Dapoli, Dist : Ratnagiri

State : Maharashtra PIN 415712

Mobile No. :  8698950716

Email : reservations@konohaecofarmstay.com

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