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It wears a million shades of green, from emerald to sea, from olive to apple. It speaks a million tongues – from whispering wind, to warbling water, from ribbiting frog to rustling leaf.

It’s alive. It’s primordial.
It’s the forest.

The inspiration for
your home.

Spread over
17 green acres.

Over 200 villas
built in two phases.

Surrounded by
micro forests.

On Sarjapur Road.

WELCOME IN

Natural canopies, sky-blue skies, moss-green forests, filtered sunlight, fresh air, natural water bodies, wild play areas, and thoughtful, non-intrusive architecture make up your home in the forest .

The Sound of Trees

I wonder about the trees.
Why do we wish to bear
Forever the noise of these
More than another noise
So close to our dwelling place?
We suffer them by the day
Till we lose all measure of pace,
And fixity in our joys,
And acquire a listening air.
They are that that talks of going
But never gets away;
And that talks no less for knowing,
As it grows wiser and older,
That now it means to stay.
My feet tug at the floor
And my head sways to my shoulder
Sometimes when I watch trees sway,
From the window or the door.
I shall set forth for somewhere,
I shall make the reckless choice
Some day when they are in voice
And tossing so as to scare
The white clouds over them on.
I shall have less to say,
But I shall be gone.

-Robert Frost

I N T O
T H E
F O R E S T

In each of the villas, the power of the elements has been harnessed to enhance modern living, while also allowing nature free rein. The villas are surrounded by micro forests grown using the Miyawaki technique.

Breathing
in the fresh,
forest air.

Double to triple-height ceilings, open views of the upper levels of the house, and turbo ventilators encourage natural airflow in the villas.

At the Club House

Built around trees, the two-storey clubhouse at Atavi is designed to promote togetherness, fitness and relaxation.

At Play

Rainforest-themed wild play-area designed to help kids feel at home in the outdoors. For those under three, we have a special toddler zone.

At The Farm

The mini fruit and vegetable farm at Natura Atavi is perfect to coo over new born tomatoes or baby oranges, as they unfurl and ripen.

A forest gathering

From the Farm

The Green Tomato Jam

Ingredients

6 medium, firm, green tomatoes
Finely grated lemon zest Juice of 1 organic lemon (about 1/4 cup)
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup wild honey
2 pinches coarse sea salt
1/2 vanilla bean

Steps:

Wash, sterilize seven jars and their lids of 150 ml each by immersing them in boiling water for 10 minutes
Carve out cores from the tomatoes, and cut them into quarters
Cut each quarter into thin slices
Throw in the tomatoes, lemon zest, juice, sugar, honey, and salt in a large saucepan or heavy-bottomed pot
Delicately slice the vanilla bean open lengthwise
Gently scrape the seeds with the back your knife, and add into the pot Toss in the empty pod as well, for added flavour
Set the pot over medium heat, and bring to a boil
Continue stirring to combine the ingredients, and prevent burning
Cook at a fairly lively simmer for 40 to 45 minutes or until the preserve is glossy with a thick consistency
Reduce the heat to medium-low if necessary
When done, remove the vanilla bean pod, and pour the preserve into the sterilised jars using a funnel. Screw the lids tightly, and store in a cool dark place for up to 1 year.

Temperature Control

Hollow Porotherm bricks, are used for the walls, keeping your home cooler in summer, and warmer in winter.

Soil Protection

The top soil is reused in the construction of the bricks that are used in the making of your home.

Waste Management

Centralised organic waste composter, integrated with STP, recycles wet kitchen waste into compost for the garden.

Forest Bathing

Step into the forest with no purpose.
Simply being around trees is healing.
Begin with slipping out of those shoes, feel the textures of the earth.
Open your eyes to the limitless hues of green, yellow and red.
Breathe in the scent of blossoming shoots and flowers.
Listen to nature. She has something to say.

Forest Wisdom

Natura Atavi is eco-friendly and self-sustaining. Solar power and wind power is harnessed and used, and all water is recycled.

Water Recycling

The advanced water management system makes your home 100% rain-water sustainable.

Smart Solar Energy

Solar heaters, and solar panels provide the necessary heat and energy, without burdening your wallet, or the environment.

FOREST TREASURES

Wild Landscaping

It’s more about lush and natural greenery, and less about manicured lawns. It’s definitely about natural enclosures of healing plants, and certainly not about straight rows of begonias.