Past Experiences
A record of gatherings, walks, meals, and field days hosted across Beforest.
Browse experiences that have already taken place across our collectives. Each card opens the original experience page, preserving the story, images, and details for people who want to understand what has been hosted before.
Experience Archive
A growing record of seasons, gatherings, and hosted days across Beforest landscapes.
Coorg
Wild School
Not all learning happens in classrooms. Some of it begins in the wild! Set within the 300+ acre Poomaale Collective in Coorg , Wild School is a curated, nature-based experience designed for (10-16 year old) children to step out of overstimulated urban environments into a living, breathing conserved landscape. This is not a camp of activities, but a hands-on journey through forests, grasslands, streams and hidden trails - where children explore, observe and learn directly from the nature around them. From hikes to time spent by waterfalls and streams, every part of the experience unfolds within the safety of our private land, allowing for both freedom and care. Through hands-on experiences like foraging, cooking, learning outdoor skills, and observing alongside naturalists, children don’t just stay engaged - they grow more confident, empathetic, and grounded. With no screens , they rediscover the simple joy of making real connections with each other, and with the quiet rhythm of the land. The program is consciously curated by trained and experienced facilitators who take great joy in introducing outdoors to children. We have both male and female facilitators, certified in Wilderness First Aid ensuring to balance exploration with safety. The landscape itself becomes the teacher - located in one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, being home to endemic and rare species, with fireflies and stars lighting up the forest. Limited batch size of 15 participants, intentional design, and a deeply immersive setting ensure that every child is seen, supported, and gently encouraged to slow down, notice more, and engage with nature in a meaningful way. A few days here don’t just fill time - they change how children see the world.
Coorg
SloMo
In a world that won’t slow down, this land sets a different pace! 3 days. Camping under the stars. 12 people. Countless slow moments. In the world outside, everything moves fast - notifications, deadlines, traffic, noise. At Hammiyala , time moves differently. Tucked within a 108-acre collective between the Kottebetta and Mandalpatti ranges , in the lush Pushpagiri forest landscape of Coorg , Hammiyala is a place where mist rolls slowly across hills, forests breathe quietly around you, and the sky feels impossibly wide. SloMo is our invitation to experience this landscape the way nature intended - slowly. Over three days and two nights , you’ll camp under the misty skies and settle into the rhythm of the land. Mornings begin with misty horizons, afternoons stretch into long forest walks, and evenings gather around a warm fire as the hills fade into night. One of the highlights of the experience is a 4 km guided hike along an unexplored trail in the Kottebetta range . The trail winds through quiet forests before opening out to breathtaking ridge walks and sweeping views of the surrounding hills - the kind that make you pause, breathe, and simply take it all in. But the real magic isn’t just where you are - it’s how you experience it. When you slow down, the forest begins to reveal itself: the texture of moss under your fingers, the distant calls of birds across valleys, the quiet movement of clouds drifting over the Western Ghats. To keep the experience intimate and immersive, the experience is limited to just 12 participants - small enough for meaningful conversations, and quiet enough for the land to be heard. For three days, the forest sets the pace. And somewhere between a misty sunrise, a ridge-top view, and a quiet night under the stars, something shifts. You stop chasing moments. You start noticing them.
Coorg
The Glowing Forest
For a few nights each year, the forest learns to glow! Fireflies. Conserved Landscape. One unforgettable spectacle. For a few nights each year, the forests of Coorg begin to glow. As dusk deepens, thousands of fireflies rise from the forest floor, their quiet pulses of light flickering through the trees - turning the landscape into a living constellation. Soon it becomes impossible to tell where the forest ends and the stars begin. The Glowing Forest is our invitation to witness this rare phenomenon from Beforest landscapes - where nature still thrives, undisturbed. Over 3 days and 2 nights, you slow down to the rhythm of the forest. Walk quiet trails. Listen to the wild. Watch the night come alive with light. But this is more than just witnessing a spectacle. Joining us is Dr. Mathi Thumilan - conservationist, firefly expert, and co-founder of Wild & Dark Earth (WiDE), contributor to the IUCN Firefly Specialist Group and National Geographic Explorer initiative. With him, the glowing forest becomes a story of ecology, understanding the forest rhythm, and why spaces like these must be protected. To experience this phenomenon in two distinct landscapes, we’re hosting two intimate groups. Hammiyala Collective 17-19 April | Camping under the stars Set within a 108-acre hilltop forest , Hammiyala offers the rawest way to experience the glowing forest. Here you’ll camp beneath ancient trees , where fireflies flicker through the canopy and the mist drapes the whole landscape. Poomaale Collectives 24-26 April | Blyton bungalow stay Within the 304-acre Poomaale rainforest collectives , you’ll stay at the Blyton Bungalow , overlooking the dense rainforest. Nominated among ArchDaily’s Best Buildings of 2025 , this architectural gem offers a comfortable stay deep within one of the richest biodiversity landscapes on the planet. Some experiences are beautiful. Some are rare. This one is both! A forest glowing with fireflies beneath a sky full of stars is something you never quite forget.
Mumbai
Starry Nights: Mumbai
Six planets will line the sky and you’re invited to witness it! On the night of February 28 , the sky over the Mumbai Beforest Collective opens into something extraordinary - a six-planet parade . After sunset, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will appear across the sky in a sweeping arc. With experienced sky facilitators and telescopes , you’ll see these planets closer than ever before. We will also observe the moon - its craters and shadows in striking detail thanks to its waxing phase lighting up the night. But this experience is way deeper than spotting things in the sky. It’s a guided encounter with our solar neighbourhood - understanding how these worlds move, why they appear where they do and all the secrets they hide! Through expert storytellers both kids and adults (beginners and enthusiasts alike) understand and connect with the cosmos. The experience unfolds at the 100+ acre Beforest Collective near Mumbai, surrounded by wild hills and open horizons. Away from light pollution, with limited batch size this rare celestial spectacle becomes accessible, immersive and deeply memorable. Conversations by the bonfire and camping under a moon-lit sky carry the night forward. At dawn, a magical sunrise and birdsong welcome you back to earth. This isn’t just a stargazing night - it’s a pause. A chance to look up, breathe deep, and remember how infinite wonder can feel. A night that makes the universe feel close enough to touch.
Hyderabad
Hands & Soil
A Saturday that helps you connect with land. Hands & Soil is a farm-volunteering experience at the Beforest Hyderabad Collective , created for those who want to step away from screens and spend a day doing something real, grounding, and deeply satisfying. This is not a commercial farm or a productivity-driven setup. The Beforest Collective is a fully organic, living landscape , guided by permaculture principles - where soil health, biodiversity, and long-term balance matter more than yield. What you step into is not just a farm, but an ecosystem being carefully nurtured. There’s no fixed agenda here. Each session responds to what the land needs that day. You may be harvesting, planting, mulching, composting, watering, or helping with everyday upkeep. Some days offer harvests; others offer care. Both are equally essential. What you gain isn’t instant output, but perspective . Time working with your hands, understanding how food grows in a regenerative system, and experiencing the quiet satisfaction that comes from patience, effort, and showing up - even when the reward isn’t immediate. The day includes a simple farm-to-table meal , prepared using what’s grown on the land - honest food that tastes better because you’ve been part of the process. Timing: 10 am – 4 pm Group size: Limited to 10 participants Children who are comfortable with physical farm work and can engage independently are welcome. Hands & Soil is for anyone craving a slower Saturday , a deeper relationship with food , and the quiet fulfilment of contributing to something real. Get your hands dirty. Connect with the land.
Bhopal
Forest Ranger Experience
Not visitors. Not tourists. For a day, your family becomes forest rangers. Set within the 122-acre Beforest Bhopal Collective - a landscape under ecological restoration. This experience unfolds on land once impacted by quarrying and over-extraction, now being carefully regenerated - with rebuilding soil, restoring natural water systems, and bringing back native biodiversity. Bordering the forests of Ratapani Tiger Reserve , people step beyond sightseeing and into participation. Guided by naturalists Dr. Sameer and DP Shrivastava , you move through the landscape with awareness — noticing pugmarks, bird calls, textures, and the lesser known residents of the forest. This is not about chasing wildlife or ticking sightings. It’s about curiosity, shared discovery and relaxed time in the forest! All meals are thoughtfully served outdoors beneath the forest canopy, prepared with fresh, organic ingredients. This is an experience in itself! Breakfast unfolds under open skies, lunch is laid out deep within the woods, and evening snacks arrive at sunset - timed with the landscape turning gold. You dine immersed in the wild, accompanied only by birdsong and shifting light. While the collective lies close to protected forests, every exploration is guided and designed with safety in mind. The day unfolds gently, with time to pause and enjoy the rare luxury of an afternoon nap under the trees. Participants leave feeling enriched, restored, and deeply connected. Limited to just 12 participants, this experience ensures personal attention, unrushed exploration, and meaningful connection - both with nature and with each other. A day that changes how you see forests!
Coorg
The Coffee Safari
For those who believe coffee is more than a drink - it’s a journey. At our 300+ acre Poomaale Collective in Coorg , coffee is grown the way forests intend - under native shade trees, alongside birds, insects, and wild mammals, within one of the biodiversity hotspots in the world. This is not a plantation visit. It’s a rare chance to step into a landscape where coffee and wilderness exist together . Because farming here is forest-first and slow, biodiversity thrives, and that biodiversity shapes every cup. Soil health, shade, rainfall, fermentation, and time come together to create coffees that are complex, balanced, and deeply rooted in place. This is specialty coffee at its source - unhurried, intentional, and alive. Over the experience, you’ll walk rainforest trails, handpick cherries, explore processing and fermentation, and brew coffee right where it grows. You’ll taste coffees in different stages of their journey while being part of a mesmerizing landscape. Explore waterfalls, hike to Shola grassland and have picnic by the stream! Designed for coffee lovers, slow travellers, couples, and curious families , the Coffee Safari is a rare blend of learning, wilderness, and luxury - where we get access to something most people never get to see. Join the Coffee Safari. Come experience the wild side of specialty coffee
Coorg
Family Roots: Two Landscapes
Not a family outing. A return to what family feels like. Across 400+ acres of untouched Coorg wilderness , the rainforests of Poomaale and the open hillsides of Hammiyala - Family Roots invites families to slow down, reconnect, and grow a little wilder together. Even if you’ve visited Coorg before, you’ve never seen forests like these. This isn’t about ticking off activities. It’s about rediscovering each other: through walks that spark wonder, meals that stretch into conversations, and moments that blur the line between learning and play. This special 4-day, 3-night edition of Family Roots spans two of our collectives - the lush rainforests of Poomaale and the open hillsides of Hammiyala , offering families “two distinct sides of Coorg” in one immersive experience. Designed for connection and curiosity, you’ll explore mist-kissed trails, silent grasslands, and thriving ecosystems through expert-facilitated, child-friendly activities: forest walks, nature-art, stream picnics, star-lit evenings, and more. With two nights in Poomaale and a night of gentle, comfortable camping in Hammiyala , families slow down, share stories, and let moments unfold naturally. All consciously designed and gently guided by expert facilitators and naturalists. Here, nothing is random. Everything is designed to nurture a deeper bond with nature, and each other. Here, families slow down, listen closer, and grow a little wilder together. Exclusive to only 6 families. Grow roots, not just memories.
Hyderabad
Starry Nights
Astronomy meets wilderness. In collaboration with Outdoor Classroom. Just outside the city, the skies open up to reveal a world we rarely see anymore. Starry Nights is an overnight camping experience - a night guided by experts, high-powered telescopes, and the quiet magic of nature. You’ll trace Jupiter and its moons , Saturn’s shimmering rings , and the bright winter constellations of Orion and Taurus. A lot many constellations and star studded sky - visible in perfect clarity thanks to the absence of light pollution. The experience unfolds at 132+ acre Beforest Collective, where you’ll spend the evening under open skies, listening to star stories and sharing warmth around a campfire. As dawn arrives, wake to the calls of birds echoing across the hills and set out on a short hike up the fort to witness the sunrise painting the forest below. It’s not just stargazing! it’s an invitation to pause, look up, and remember what it feels like to be awed by the night sky.
Coorg
Family Roots
Not a family outing. A return to what family feels like. Tucked away in a 300+ acre wilderness collective in Coorg, Family Roots is a one-of-a-kind program where families come together - not around screens or schedules, but around nature, curiosity, and connection. This isn’t about ticking off activities. It’s about rediscovering each other: through walks that spark wonder, meals that stretch into conversations, and moments that blur the line between learning and play. Over three days, you’ll explore forest trails, waterfalls, grassland, streams, and unconventional coffee plantations. All consciously designed and gently guided by expert facilitators and naturalists. Here, nothing is random. Everything is designed to nurture a deeper bond with nature, and each other. Here, families slow down, listen closer, and grow a little wilder together. Exclusive to 6 families only! Come grow roots, not just memories.
Coorg
The Fungi Foray - 2nd Edition
The Jungle Book of Secrets - Fungal Trails In Coorg's post-monsoon, the rainforest transforms into something out of a dream. The ground comes alive with coral-like structures, glowing threads, jelly-like cups, and fungi that seem to breathe with the earth itself. Most of these mushrooms will vanish as suddenly as they appear - some never to be seen again until next year. For naturalists, explorers, and the deeply curious, this is the rainforest at its most mysterious and unrepeatable. Join us for an immersive fungi trail at Poomaale Collective, a 300+ acre rainforest bordering the Brahmagiri Forest Reserve. Set in the Western Ghats, one of the world's great biodiversity hotspots, the forest here feels endless and alive with rare species found nowhere else. Spend two days uncovering a hidden kingdom that sustains the forest itself. Or stay for a third day, where in smaller groups, you'll venture deeper on private walks to seek out the rare and the glowing. This isn't your average nature walk. This is stepping into a world almost no one gets to see. This is the one you'll tell stories about.
Coorg
The Jungle Book of Secrets
What if the forest has been speaking to us all along, and we've simply forgotten how to listen? For many of us, the wilderness remains mysterious—sometimes fascinating, sometimes intimidating. Yet for those who have spent years observing it, the forest is not a puzzle to be solved but a story waiting to be read. Set within our 300-acre Poomaale Collective , a thriving landscape of forests, grasslands, streams, and remarkable biodiversity, the land provides the perfect stage for nature's secret life to unfold. The forest keeps her secrets well. This is an invitation to experience the jungle through fresh eyes and explor e alongside renowned Naturalists who know the landscape intimately—its rhythms, seasons, and inhabitants. With them as your interpreters, you'll begin to read the forest differently , noticing patterns, behaviours, and relationship s that most of us walk past without a second glance. From glowing mushrooms and mating reptiles to rare frog sightings and unexpected encounters, this is a three-day adventure for those who don't mind getting muddy, scratched, or utterly amazed. Because the forest is not as unfamiliar as we imagine. It is, after all, our first home . And perhaps this journey is less about discovering something new than remembering something we've known all along.
Coorg
Mother's Nature
# Mother’s Day at Poomaale: A Wilderness Retreat for the Soul This Mother’s Day, step away from the noise and into the quiet magic of **100+ acres of pristine wilderness**. Wake up to the melody of birdsong, wander through secret waterfalls, lose yourself beneath a sky of a thousand stars… and reconnect — with nature, with loved ones, and with yourself. --- ### What to Expect: - Gentle adventures through the forest - Meaningful bonding moments with family - The calm of an organic coffee estate Thoughtfully designed for families, this **3-day experience** is a celebration not just of mothers, but of *motherhood in all its forms*. --- ### Limited Spots Available **Exclusive to 6 families** only. Come, create memories that will last a lifetime.
Hyderabad
Ugadi - The way of 90's Taste, Tradition and Togetherness
Ugadi 2025 at The Hyderabad Collective 🌿✨ Celebrate the spirit of Ugadi with us at The Hyderabad Collective, where tradition and togetherness come alive in a setting rooted in nature. This BeForest-organized festival invites all our members to welcome the Telugu New Year with joy, gratitude, and community. We’ll start the day by preparing Ugadi Pachadi together—a symbolic dish that reflects the six flavors of life, made with fresh, seasonal ingredients from our land. Families will then gather to create intricate Rangoli, adding bursts of color and creativity to our celebration, all while dressed in beautiful traditional attire. To complete the experience, we’ll share a wholesome feast crafted from the produce grown in our food forests—honoring the land that nourishes us. Join us as we embrace the new year with warmth, tradition, and the vibrant energy of our collective. Let’s celebrate Ugadi in the most meaningful way—together!
Hyderabad
StarTrek: Night Sky and Morning Trek
**When was the last time you ventured into the outdoors with your family & friends?!** Here’s your chance! **Join us for a “Starry Nights Experience”* - Camp under the open sky - Explore the universe through the lens of a telescope **These night skies hold mysteries hiding in plain sight:** - Spot Jupiter and its four moons - Marvel at Saturn & its rings - Observe the moon and its stadium-size craters! **Next morning** - Wake up to the call of birds chirping - Hike up to the Bodakonda Fort - Witness a stunning sunrise and mesmerizing views!