‘Kalamohor’ at ‘Farm of Happiness’ is a unique concept.
The tagline “In company of the artist and the art” itself, explains the essence of this novel idea.
Farm of Happiness is known to be the best agro tourism destination in Ratnagiri district of Konkan.
The idea behind the concept Kalamohor is to celebrate various forms of art with the farmlife.
Imagine staying in company of a renowned artist! For two full days you would not just seeing the artist but also get to chat with him or her, dine with, listen to and enjoy the spontaneous presentation by the artist. This could happen over a cup of tea in the morning or over a walk at the farm with artist. Or this may happen under a tree in the farm or in the moonlight in the aangan! Many times through the day we would get to enjoy listening to the artist’s experiences, philosophy in his art and more. Neither will there be any stage, nor any anchor… It would just be us sitting around the artist and getting smitten by the treasures he or she would be unfolding in front of us!
This is not a formal event or a concert but moments of pure bliss, at Farm of Happiness!
Kalamohor 2025
Farm of Happiness" Agro Tourism Homestay – celebrates Kalamohor 2025 with renowned author, poet, Literary Dr. Aruna Dhere
Dr. Aruna Dhere, the author of beloved works like Krishnakinara, Sitechi Goshta, Kavitecha Shodh, and many more, is also the chairperson of the 92nd All India Marathi Literary Conference. Her contribution to Marathi literature is immense. As a writer, thinker, poet, translator, literary researcher, and lecturer, she has contributed into the elevation of the Marathi language to a high standard.
This renowned writer, who enriches readers with her insightful and heartfelt writing, will be with us for the Kalamohor 2025 at the "Farm of Happiness".
Literature is an art. The weaving together of experiences, thoughts, opinions, and study transforms literature into a form of art. Aruna Dhere has given us a treasure of words that not only entertain but also impart wisdom to society. Let’s meet and learn about her literary journey through informal conversations over three days of intellectual companionship in the beautiful setting of Farm of Happiness.
Experience an immersive cultural and intellectual exchange with Dr. Aruna Dhere.
Kalamohor 2025 will offer an opportunity for discussing her poetry, literature, and much more in a relaxed and informal environment. As we walk through the farm, share meals, and observe nature, we will discover the beauty of literature and life.
An approximate idea of the Kalamohor Schedule for 3 days:
April 4th – Day 1 (Check-in from 4:00 PM onward):
Arrival of guests, introductions, informal conversations.
April 5th – Day 2:
Morning Session: A farm tour along with Dr. Aruna Dhere (Introduction to the Farm of Happiness). Enjoy discussions, poetry, and reflections of her philosophy in literature as the day unfolds.
Afternoon Session: After lunch and rest, informal Q&A, conversations, and Experiences narration.
Evening Session: A walk through the surroundings, nature and bird watching. Informal conversations, literary discussions with Aruna Taai.
Night Session: Under the moonlight, sit in the courtyard with Dr. Aruna Dhere for a heartwarming session on her literary journey.
April 6th – Day 3:
Morning Session: Cashew-picking with Aruna ji while we discover the sweetness of language through her stories and poems.
Afternoon Session: After lunch and rest, informal Q&A and conversations on life and memories.
Evening Session: A walk around the farm followed by a lively discussion and informal wrap-up of Kalamohoar 2025.
April 7th – Day 4:
After breakfast, everyone bids farewell and heads back after a beautiful experience.
Accommodation and Meals:
During these 3 days, guests will experience the beauty of rural life, stay in a homestay in a picturesque village, and enjoy authentic Marathi and Konkani meals.
Kalamohoar 2025 Participation and Pricing:
Dates for Kalamohoar 2025:
Check-in on April 4th, 2025 from 4:00 PM onwards and check-out on April 7th, 2025 by 10:00 AM.
Accommodation 1:
View RoomsIn our homestay at Farm of Happiness, there are 6 rooms, one reserved for the invited artist. The remaining 5 rooms will accommodate 4 guests per room on a sharing basis. Each room has a double bed and two single beds, along with a private bathroom with Western-style toilets.
Accommodation 2:
If all 5 rooms in the main homestay are booked, additional 8 guests will be accommodated in another homestay 15 minutes from the farm. Here, guests will have shared cots in a local family's home. Transportation will be arranged between the farm and the homestay for overnight rest.
Pricing for Kalamohoar 2025 (for 2 days and 3 nights):
₹13,000 per person
This includes:
Stay for 2 days and 3 nights
Interaction with the artist and presentation of their art
Morning tea/coffee/milk
Breakfast with tea/coffee/milk
Vegetarian lunch and dinner
Access to informal Q&A sessions and discussions
Important:
Accommodation will be on a sharing basis in rooms for 4 people each. If booking for 4 people, you will be given a private room.
It is mandatory for participants to have an interest in the event's topics, especially the invited artist's work.
Full participation for the entire duration of the event is required.
Guests below 15 years of age cannot participate.
A 100% advance payment is required to confirm participation.
Smoking and alcohol consumption are strictly prohibited during the event.
Cancellation policy for Kalamohor:
Cancellations made at least 21 days before check-in will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made 21-15 days before check-in will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made within 15 days of check-in will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
We look forward to welcoming you to Kalamohoar 2025 for an unforgettable experience of literature, art, and nature!
Kalamohoar 2024
In 2024, the invited artist for Kalamohoar was musician Kaushal Inamdar. Despite limited publicity, guests quickly booked their places. Over three days and nights, they enjoyed intimate discussions, music, and insights into Kaushal’s musical journey. A video summary of this experience will soon be shared on social media.
In 2023, we had the honor of inviting the renowned sculptor Shri Bhagwan Rampure for the 'Kalamohor' event. Many enthusiastic art lovers had the opportunity to experience the stay at Farm of Happiness, and experience the art of sculpting from up close.
The arts like music or dance are known to be performing art but Sculpting surely is not . Despite the challenge Rampure ji kept the traveller guests captivated for three days with a live demonstration of sculpting clay portrait. He succeeded in leaving an indelible mark on the appreciative spectators with his artistic presentations.
The difficulty of preserving the captivating essence of these moments for the audience was overcome by the seasoned artist's skillful performances and a friendly approach. Truly, this was a unique and immersive experience for the guests of ‘Kalamohor’.
Although capturing these moments in a video is challenging, this small video is an attempt to convey the essence of the 'Kalamohor' event.
Kalamohor 2022
In the first ever ‘Kalamor in 2022, we were honoured with the company of Young and famous Flutist Ashwin Sriniwasan.
And a select group of guests that were hungry for this candid musical experiment made it the perfect audience for a magical journey through three days. All the sessions at various locations in and around the farm were filled with the magical notes of Ashwinji’s flute. May it be at the farm, on the Machaan, by the side of the valley or in the isolated temple on the plateau… all we experienced was ecstacy with the music from his flute blended with the mystically beautiful nature around.
It is not at all possible to help you experience that through a video. Yet, this is only a small glimpse! Enjoy!
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