Sustainable Practices

Our kitchen, built using cob and wood, embodies eco-conscious architecture. The cob structure keeps the kitchen naturally cool, while the dining hall furniture and mauve wood pillars are crafted from reclaimed wood, making sustainability a part of every meal.

Sustainable Practices

Inspired by Thannal techniques, our cob oven is designed with a fire pit below and a baking chamber above, perfect for baking breads, pizzas, and pastries, offering an authentic farm-to-table experience.
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Sustainable Practices

This unique accommodation combines wattle and cob construction, showcasing eco-friendly architecture that provides natural insulation and a rustic aesthetic.

Sustainable Practices

Our Gavti (local breed) chicken coop provides a safe space for our chickens to thrive, producing nutritious, farm-fresh eggs while contributing to the farm’s self-sustainability.

Sustainable Practices

We are transitioning towards an off-grid farm with solar-powered lights and borewell systems. Our solar lights, equipped with auto-switch functions, minimize energy consumption and environmental impact.

Sustainable Practices

Preserving every drop of water, our natural harvesting systems ensure efficient water usage. This vital initiative reduces dependency on external water sources, conserving this precious resource for future generations.

Sustainable Practices

Our vegetable patch features raised beds in creative floral shapes, cultivating fresh, organic produce. The design enhances soil drainage and fertility, promoting a flourishing harvest.

Taste the Flavors of Local Cuisine

Savor simple yet delicious meals at our Cob Kitchen. Every dish is prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, offering an authentic farm-to-table experience.

Farm Produce and Local Delights

  • Vegetable Patch: Experience organic farming with a raised bed system featuring various shapes, yielding fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Agricultural Produce: Our farm grows perennial crops such as Indrayani rice, moong, urad, groundnuts, lima beans, exotic watermelons, turmeric, and sunflowers.
  • Mrittika Farms is more than just a retreat— it’s an opportunity to reconnect with the Earth and rediscover the joys of mindful, sustainable living.

Sustainable Practices

Cows play an essential role in our ecosystem, providing cow dung and gomutra for organic farming. Our thoughtfully designed shed includes efficient drainage and collection systems to maximize utility while maintaining hygiene.

Sustainable Practices

By utilizing cow dung in anaerobic digestion, we produce renewable biogas for energy needs. This practice aligns with India’s traditional farming methods and promotes sustainable resource utilization.

Sustainable Practices

We prioritize perennial crops like Indrayani rice, moong, urud, sunflower, and turmeric. These native varieties, such as Indrayani rice and turmeric, are renowned for their health benefits and are cultivated using organic farming techniques.

  • Indrayani Rice: A native variety requiring abundant water, known for its digestive and immunity-boosting properties.
  • Turmeric: A high-curcumin crop grown during monsoon, offering medicinal benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
  • Vaal (Lima Bean): A winter crop, rich in nutrients, frequently used in regional cuisines.

Through these initiatives, Mrittika Farms stands as a beacon of sustainable living. Every effort, from using reclaimed wood to harvesting rainwater, is a step toward a future where humans and nature coexist harmoniously.