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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....

1) Anjarle Beach 15 Km - A 2 km long clean stretch of white sand, pristine wavesand quietness. Frequent bird migration and seasonal turtle hatching are the highlights ofthis beach. Regular dolphin watching tours are also conducted here 2) Anjarle Ganesh Temple 14.5 Km – This Ganesha temple was firstconstructed in wood in 1150 AD and then reconstructed between 1768 – 1780 .. worth avisit 3) Harnai 20 Km – Fort and Fish Market – This fish market is locatedright on the beach itself. It starts every day at around 4pm when the fresh stock isunloaded from the trawlers. The location, the suvarnadurg fort, the bullock carts and theoverall buzz makes it a very enjoyable experience. 4) Keshavraj 20 Km – A hidden gem and a Beautiful temple of lord Vishnu. Thetemple is on the top and belongs to the Pandava era. The road to this place needs abouthundred steps to be descended and another 200 to be climbed up. The walk is throughthe...

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...