Art Village Karjat

What Art Village Karjat does

Art Village Karjat is a privately held boutique eco-tourism retreat and artist sanctuary located on a 7-acre farm in Karjat, Maharashtra, approximately 1.5 hours from Mumbai and Pune and adjacent to ND Studios. The property offers six hand-built mud villas with lime-plastered walls, thatched roofs, and modern amenities (kitchenette, refrigerator, mosquito nets), each accommodating up to four guests. Its product mix is integrated rather than modular: overnight accommodation is bundled with farm-to-table vegetarian/vegan/Jain dining at the on-site Earth Cafe, art workshops (pottery, printmaking, paper making, woodwork, Patachitra), and wellness and recreational amenities including the Brahmand meditation center, a stepwell-inspired swimming pool, yoga, pickleball, kayaking, trekking, cycling, and horse riding.

The business was conceived by artist Ganga Kadakia, nurtured by Kiran Vaghela, designed by Studio Dot, and constructed in partnership with the Hunnarshala Foundation (Bhuj), whose expertise in earthquake-safe, sustainable earth-building defines the property's architectural identity. The property also operates within an apparent cluster of sister concerns — Toothmountain (farms), Peacock Life (lifestyle), and Turiya (villa) — suggesting a multi-property eco-hospitality platform rather than a pure single-site operator.

Commercially, Art Village Karjat runs a direct-to-consumer model with no OTA or reseller distribution. Bookings are made through artvillage.co (Razorpay payments), email ([email protected]), or phone (9820313000), with published pricing from ₹9,500 per night per room and ₹4,750 per adult for full-stay packages including meals. The business targets five distinct segments — urban families from Mumbai and Pune, corporate groups for offsites, artists/creative professionals for residencies, schools/colleges for experiential trips, and wellness seekers — diversified but each constrained by the 6-unit physical capacity. The firm reported 12 employees, consistent with a single-site, operationally tight hospitality business with no disclosed funding, M&A activity, or revenue figures.

Name

Art Village Karjat

Legal name

Art Village Karjat

Website

https://artvillage.co

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Art Village Karjat is a privately held, 7-acre boutique eco-tourism retreat and artist sanctuary in Karjat, Maharashtra, offering earth-built mud villas, farm-to-table dining, art workshops, and wellness programming to Mumbai and Pune urban families, corporate groups, schools, artists, and wellness seekers via direct booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eco-Tourism & Hospitality

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Agritourism Eco-Lodges & Farm Nature Stays (THAAAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farmstay Rooms (Working Farms/Ranches) (THAMABAG), Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG), Community-Based & Indigenous-Owned Nature Lodges (THAAAHAI), Arts & Crafts Workshops (Painting, Pottery, Ceramics, Sculpture) (THAJAKAA), Traditional & Indigenous Crafts Lessons (Heritage Skills, Folk Arts) (THAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Eco-tourism retreats
• Farm stay hospitality
• Wellness programs
• Art workshops
• Boutique resort

Headquarters

HQ city

Karjat

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Services: Overnight stays in earth-built mud villas and cottages with varying room types accommodating up to 4 guests per room. Revenue generated from nightly room rates.
2. Food and Beverage: Sattvic vegetarian meals served at Earth Cafe, including farm-to-table dining experiences with organic produce from the on-site multilayer organic farm, fruit orchards, and medicinal plant garden.
3. Workshops and Activities: Art workshops including pottery, printmaking, paper making, wood work, Patachitra, and nature-based activities conducted by practicing artists. Additional activities include yoga, meditation, swimming, pickleball, kayaking, trekking, cycling, and horse riding.
4. Corporate Events and Retreats: Corporate offsites, art residencies, school trips, and specialized retreat packages for groups seeking team building and creative experiences.
5. Day Visits: Day picnic packages and experiential visits for travelers and families seeking day-trip activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Art Village Karjat is a boutique eco-tourism farm-stay retreat based in Karjat, Maharashtra, India. It sells overnight farm-based accommodation alongside curated art workshops, wellness activities, and nature-based experiences designed for travelers seeking an off-grid getaway. The retreat also hosts group bookings for corporate teams and schools.

Product overview

Art Village Karjat is a boutique eco-tourism and artist sanctuary retreat located in Karjat, Maharashtra, approximately 1.5 hours from Mumbai and Pune. The property spans 7 acres of farm land and offers a single integrated hospitality experience combining earth-built accommodations, farm-to-table dining at Earth Cafe, art workshops (pottery, paper making, printmaking, wood working), wellness activities (yoga, meditation), and recreational facilities (stepwell-inspired swimming pool, pickleball court). The retreat features dedicated artist studios, a meditation center called Brahmand, and hosts various programmes including children's camps, school trips, corporate offsites, and art residencies. Accommodations consist of 6 room types of hand-built mud villas, each accommodating up to 4 guests with modern amenities while maintaining eco-friendly construction using earth, thatched roofs, and sustainable materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farm Stay Accommodations Overnight farm-based lodging for individual travelers, families, and small groups seeking a nature retreat on a working farm in Karjat, Maharashtra.
• Art Workshops Hands-on creative art sessions held on the farm property, offered to retreat guests and visitors interested in arts-based learning experiences.
• Wellness Programs Wellness-focused activities and immersive nature-based programs offered to guests of the retreat to support relaxation and rejuvenation.
• Corporate Retreats and Group Events Group bookings and event hosting for corporate teams and schools seeking an off-site venue with farm, art, and wellness experiences.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ToothmountainminorOthersListed as a sister concern on the Art Village Karjat website, Toothmountain appears to be a related farm/agricultural business (toothmountainfarms.com). The nature of the relationship is not explicitly detailed but suggests common ownership or collaborative ties between eco-tourism ventures in the region.
• Peacock LifeminorOthersListed as a sister concern on the Art Village Karjat website, Peacock Life (peacocklife.com) appears to be a related lifestyle or hospitality business. The relationship suggests collaborative positioning within the regional eco-tourism and sustainable living ecosystem.
• TuriyaminorOthersListed as a sister concern on the Art Village Karjat website, Turiya (turiyavilla.com) appears to be a related villa/hospitality property. The relationship suggests collaborative ties within the regional wellness and eco-tourism business cluster.
• ND StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated adjacent to ND Studios, a prominent film production facility. This proximity creates a strategic partnership for hosting film industry professionals, crew, and associated creative communities seeking accommodation near the studio. ND Studios serves as a landmark reference point for the property location.
• Hunnarshala Foundation, BhujcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHunnarshala Foundation from Bhuj was instrumental in constructing and bringing Art Village Karjat to life. The foundation specializes in earthquake-safe and sustainable building technologies, contributing their expertise in earth-building construction that defines the property's eco-friendly architecture.
• Studio DotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio Dot is credited as the design firm for Art Village Karjat. Their architectural work shaped the vernacular design approach and layout of the property, contributing to its unique aesthetic and functional integration with the natural environment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CGH Earth: Portfolio of eco-resorts and experiential stays across South India. Comparable target customer (experience-seeking urban traveler) and shared eco-tourism positioning, though larger scale and multi-property vs. Art Village's single boutique site.
• SaffronStays: Aggregator and operator of private vacation homes and farm stays across Maharashtra and India. Comparable because it monetizes the same weekend-getaway demand from Mumbai/Pune, but with significantly broader inventory and digital distribution than Art Village's single direct-booking site.
• The Tamara Coorg: Upscale resort combining luxury accommodation with curated nature experiences, spa, and farm activities. Comparable in combining lodging + immersive nature programming at a premium price point, though larger scale and broader amenities.

Direct peers

• Sula Vineyards (Beyond by Sula): Wine-tourism resort with on-site vineyard stay, farm-to-table F&B, and curated experiences. Comparable as a boutique, experience-led rural retreat combining accommodation with activities and dining, positioned as a premium weekend escape from a major Indian metro.
• Grassroutes: Maharashtra-focused rural-stay and farm-stay operator offering curated village experiences. Comparable target customer (urban Mumbai/Pune families) and direct-booking farm-stay model, though with multiple properties and broader geographic coverage.
• Native by Chainika (Native Place / NativeStay): Curated collection of boutique farm stays and rural retreats, often with nature/art programming. Comparable business model — direct booking, curated rural experience — and overlapping weekend-getaway demand from Mumbai/Pune.

Others

• Toothmountain Farms (sister concern): Listed as a sister concern on Art Village Karjat's website; appears to be an affiliated farm/agritourism venture. Comparable farm-based hospitality positioning in the same Maharashtra region under shared ownership.
• Turiya Villa (sister concern): Listed as a sister concern on Art Village Karjat's website; a hospitality villa property in the same regional eco-tourism cluster. Comparable product (villa stay with curated experiences) and likely shared management/ownership, useful as a same-cluster benchmark.

Regional players

• Dew Drops (Wayanad / Munnar eco-retreats): Eco-retreat in Kerala/Wayanad combining organic farming, nature stays, and wellness activities. Comparable eco-lodging + farm experience positioning and target wellness/eco-traveler segment, though in South India rather than Maharashtra.

Emerging players

• Hippie Tree (and similar boutique farm retreats near Mumbai): Boutique farm-stay/eco-retreat operator near Mumbai targeting weekend urban travelers. Comparable offering (farm stay, nature activities, direct booking) and overlapping customer base with Art Village Karjat's primary segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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