A Day in the Dirt at a Traditional Kerala Spice Farm

Some days on the farm begin with birdsong. Others begin with barking.

At Nature’s Gold Farms, both are welcome sounds. The birds like koels, barbets, and bee-eaters are regulars on our farm. And the barking? That’s our three dogs letting us know someone’s walked past the gate. They’re friendly, by the way, once you’ve been sniffed and approved.

Our Farm Pets

A day on our traditional Kerala spice farm doesn’t follow a fixed schedule. It flows with the weather, the season, and your curiosity. You might start by walking barefoot in the wet morning grass, a cup of homegrown lemongrass tea in hand. Or, if you're one of those early risers with energy to spare, you could follow our dogs for a quick round of the farm before the sun climbs too high. There is always something happening, even if it's just dew sliding off banana leaves or sap collecting on a rubber tree.

If you're the kind who likes to learn by doing, we’ll hand you a pair of gumboots and a task. Maybe it’s loosening the soil for turmeric. Maybe it's tying up banana stems. Maybe it’s nothing more than sitting beside an old farmhand while he talks about organic practices and how the land has changed. And if you visit during the right season, you might take part in turmeric harvesting, one of our busiest and most beautiful times. The work stains your hands gold, and the scent stays with you. You’ll see how we grow, clean, and dry the turmeric using simple, chemical-free methods. It is all part of our organic farming process in Kerala, rooted in knowledge passed down, not bought.

Traditionally grown, unadulterated organic produce

You could also walk through the pepper vines, check the banana patches, or help prepare vegetables for the market. Many guests have joined us on a mandi run, loading crates of produce grown here with care and without shortcuts.

Some visitors stay just for the day. Others spend a few days here, easing into the rhythm of farm life. Our home is simple and built for people who don’t mind the sounds of rain on a tiled roof or the occasional rooster at sunrise. It is not a resort. But if you enjoy warm food, clean air, and a good night’s sleep after a day outdoors, it might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Our Farm House

For those less inclined to sweat it out, there are quieter corners too. A bookshelf tucked in the main house. A treehouse in progress that catches the breeze just right. A bench near the goats, who are far more interested in munching than being petted, unless you bring them banana peels. We don’t curate experiences. The farm runs the way it always has. Some days are quiet. Some are packed. You are welcome to join in where you like or just walk around and take it in.

Visitors come here for different reasons. Some want to learn organic farming practices hands-on. Others want to reconnect with the basics, to understand how food is grown, how soil feels, what a real day in the life of a farmer looks like.

That is the part most people don’t expect. That in one slow, grounded day, or a few, you start noticing things. The shape of a leaf. The smell of crushed peppercorns. The way turmeric stains everything it touches. You leave with soil under your nails and, if we’ve done our job right, a little more respect for where your food comes from.

A Family enjoying at Nature's Gold Farm

Plan Your Stay at Nature’s Gold Farms

We host a small number of guests at a time. The stay is simple and comfortable, inside our Kerala-style home on the farm.

• Private room with basic amenities

• Home-cooked meals made with farm-grown ingredients

• Air conditioned rooms

• Wi-Fi is available, perfect for a workation

• Best suited for individuals, couples, or small families

  
  

You’re welcome to stay for a day or a few, depending on the season and the kind of farm work underway. Get in touch.

To check availability, write to us at naturesgoldfarms@gmail.com or message us on +91 95442 55911