Waking Up in the Wild: A Day at Plantation Club

What if your morning alarm was birdsong instead of a buzzing phone?

Tucked away in the misty hills of Kerala, Plantation Club isn’t your average vacation spot. It’s a living, breathing ecosystem — where the scent of fresh coffee lingers in the air, the trees whisper ancient secrets, and your stay becomes part of a slower, more meaningful rhythm.

Here’s what a day in the wild looks like at Plantation Club.

🌅 7:00 AM – Rise & Shine in a Treehouse

The day begins inside a handcrafted treehouse, swaying gently in the morning breeze. Sunlight filters through the leaves, and you’re awakened by chirping bulbuls, not traffic horns.

Step onto your private balcony and you’ll see mist curling over the tea fields, monkeys chattering in the distance, and the forest slowly stretching awake.

🛏️ Explore our cozy treehouse and cottage stays.

🍃 8:30 AM – A Forest Walk to the Waterfall

Pull on your boots and follow our guide into the private forest trail — where ancient trees, mossy rocks, and butterflies line your path. You might spot a Malabar squirrel or a grazing sambar deer if you’re lucky.

The trek leads to our hidden gem: a private waterfall, complete with a view of our wooden suspension bridge. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to sit quietly for a while — just to take it all in.

🌿 Looking for more nature escapes in India? Read this list of hidden waterfalls.

🍵 10:30 AM – Tea Tasting Under the Trees

After the walk, it’s time to sip on something special — estate-grown tea, plucked and processed right here.

You’ll learn how tea leaves are hand-picked, rolled, oxidized, and dried. And yes, you’ll get to sample different brews — from bold black teas to fragrant green teas, all organic and full of flavor.

☕ Also interested in coffee? Discover how Kerala’s coffee farms are changing the landscape.

🐾 12:00 PM – Wildlife Sighting (and a Nap)

With lunch wrapped up, it's time to unwind. Some guests choose to snooze in a hammock, while others head out to spot birds, wild boars, or even porcupines that occasionally wander through the nearby thickets.

Our farm is home to many creatures — and we believe in sharing the land with them, not fencing it off.

☕ 4:00 PM – Coffee Processing & Pour-Over Magic

Ever seen how coffee goes from cherry to cup?

You’ll visit our micro coffee unit, learn how beans are fermented, sun-dried, and roasted — and then sip a freshly brewed pour-over as the sun starts to dip behind the hills.

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🔥 6:30 PM – Bonfire by Starlight

As dusk settles, our open-air bonfire crackles to life.

Under the stars, stories are shared. Sometimes there’s music, sometimes just silence and the sound of crickets. No WiFi, no rush — just connection, community, and calm.

🌱 Want to know how your stay supports local ecology? Check out our tree planting collaboration with OrganoLinen.

💚 One Day, A Lifetime of Memories

Whether you stay for a night or a week, Plantation Club is less of a resort and more of a return — to the wild, to yourself, and to a simpler way of life.

Every visit supports local communities, biodiversity, and sustainable practices. So when you leave, you’re not just taking memories — you’re leaving something meaningful behind too.

📩 Ready to escape the city? Book your stay here.