Enrich yourself, through connection with nature, community, and self, at

Palette o’ Green ‘n Red

Experience our sustainable permaculture farm and ecologically conscious lodging and event space.

An idyllic retreat amidst a lush mango grove.

Welcome to Palette o’ Green ‘n Red, an eco-friendly farm stay tucked away in the serene Kavanapura locale of the hilly Ramanagara district in Karnataka, India.

We’ve laid the foundations of a haven in the midst of nature. Through eco-sensitive and thoughtful design of spaces and systems, we've ensured that our farm is both approachable and economical. We’re not just an escape from city life; we’re a gateway to a lifestyle that feels inherently familiar yet refreshingly different.

We envision Palette o’ Green ‘n Red as a microcosm of a community rooted in ecological mindfulness. Our goal isn’t only to offer a transient experience, but to kindle a lasting inspiration within our guests and visitors. By sharing knowledge and exemplifying sustainable practices, we aspire to empower each individual, encouraging ripples that beckon a greener, more sustainable future for everyone.

We offer unique choices of Accommodation

Tryst

The cottage features a beautiful bedroom, kitchenette and dinette with a view, brightly-lit toilet and front verandah. The queen sized bed can accommodate two adults. Two kids can snuggle on floor mattresses.

Book now
Reflections

Two rustic and thoughtfully designed dormitories, North and South featuring 6 bunk beds (pods) each, a total of 12 pods. Each pod is assigned a storage locker in the dorm.
Three full shared bathrooms next to the dorms are available for use.

Book now
Similitude

The campsite accommodates 4 x 3-person tents and a campfire. We recommend 2 occupants per tent. Lockers are provided for extra storage. Guests can access toilets in the Reflections block.

Book now
Fortitude

This on-demand suite on the 1st floor above the staff quarters, has a bedroom, kitchenette, toilet and verandah. Features two twin beds.

Contact us to book

Build lasting memories and connections through Activities

Workshops and office retreats

Engage in mindfulness with a yoga workshop, or elevate your team's productivity with an office retreat - in a peaceful serene environment.
Mango picking

Get hands-on picking mangos straight from our farm's trees. Mango harvest season is from early-April to late-May.
Friends and family getaway

Reconnect with friends and family. Enjoy a walk in the farm, hangout with chai on top of the hill at sunset, compete with board games, …

Learn and grow at Transcendence, our Event Space

Transcendence is an open-walled, sand floored event space, set in between mango and neem trees.
Built out-of casuarina poles, the space provides a unique setting for events and gatherings.
A yoga class can be held for twenty students, or a seated concert for about fifty attendees.

Concerts
Classes
Presentations
Workshops
Kids Painting Rocks
Concerts
Presentations
Workshops
Group Activities
Seminars

Contact us to make a booking

Enjoy wholesome vegetarian food at our Cafe Indulgence

Our attempts at Sustainable Living

A crucial step on a permaculture farm is managing water.

We've developed a system of swales and channels that attempt to Slow, Spread and Sink stormwater. We've also created overflow channels that lead into various collection pits - including a borewell recharge system that would replenish groundwater in the future.

Organic matter - including food waste, yard waste, cardboard boxes and cow manure are collected daily, and composted with the help of earthworms (Eisenia Fetida), and careful management of proportions. The pit is watered everyday.

Through a system of a sloped floor, and PVC valves and pipes, waste water from the pits (leachate) is collected and used as fertigation.

Compost is usually ready in 12 weeks.

We use locally sourced casuarina, eucalyptus and bamboo for truss systems and frameworks. Stabilized interlocking mud blocks for walls. Recycled pine wood for door and window frames. We also experimented with recycled plastic roofing sheets and window frames (Ricron).

We believe these practices reduce the embodied energy of our infrastructure, while blending in with the natural surroundings.

A state-of-the-art 6.2KW solar power generation unit with a 13KWh battery system has been installed on the farm. This is used for most of our electrical consumption, including laundry and some kitchen appliances.
For hot water heating, we use a solar-assisted heat pump, where the heat pump is also powered by the solar electricity. Aside from enabling the farm to run on clean, renewable energy, this ensures an uninterrupted supply of power and hot water for guests.

We designed and implemented a water treatment system based on DEWATS (De-Centralized Waste Water Treatment System) - that uses only natural processes and gravity flow.

Two parallel systems exist (gray and black water.) This water flows through a series of anaerobic tanks, and an aerobic reed garden. This system is still upcoming, and we plan to re-use the water for irrigating flowering and fruiting plants. And use the solid remains as fertilizer for flowering plants.