Why Evergreen County is Different

More than a Retreat.A Way of Living.

At Evergreen County, every experience is built around one simple belief: when we care for nature, nature takes care of us. This isn't just a destination — it's a lifestyle rooted in sustainability, mindful living, and authentic Coorg traditions.

Traditional Sambrani smoke gently drifting through the retreat

We Choose Nature Over Chemicals

Nature Protects Nature.

Traditional Sambrani fumigation, not chemical pest control.

Instead of harsh chemicals, we use traditional Sambrani fumigation — a time-tested practice that purifies the air, creates a calming atmosphere, and naturally keeps insects away. It is one of many small choices that let the forest stay the forest.

We Believe in "Live and Let Live"

Designed to Coexist, Not Control.

Because every life matters.

Our retreat is not designed to dominate nature. It is designed to coexist with it. Birds, butterflies, insects, trees, and every living creature are welcomed as part of the Evergreen ecosystem. Here, the wild is not a problem to solve — it is a neighbor to respect.

Birds

Wake to their chorus

Butterflies

Drift through the gardens

Insects

Vital to the soil

Trees

The original hosts

Evergreen County homemade fruit wines — fig, mulberry, pomegranate, gooseberry and cashew

Celebrate Without Alcohol

Healthy Wines. Pure Joy. Zero Haze.

Crafted without alcohol, so you stay clear, connected, and present.

Experience our exclusive Healthy Wines — botanical, alcohol-free celebrations made for toasts that don't cloud your mind. Raise a glass to joy, conversation, and togetherness without compromising your health or clarity.

Refillable glass bottles, copper flasks and a drinking water station at Evergreen County

Plastic-Free Living

Refill. Reuse. Rethink.

Single-use plastic water bottles? Not here.

We have eliminated single-use plastic water bottles across the retreat. Fresh drinking water is provided through eco-friendly refill systems — ceramic dispensers, reusable glass bottles, and copper flasks. One less disposable bottle. One more conscious choice.

Guests dining together on fresh banana leaves at Evergreen County

Traditional Banana Leaf Dining

Ancient Tradition. Modern Nourishment.

Every meal is served on a fresh banana leaf.

Banana leaf dining is 100% biodegradable, naturally hygienic, chemical-free, and environmentally friendly. It also makes every meal feel like a small ceremony — a richer, more mindful dining experience rooted in Indian tradition.

Lucky House — a rustic hay-filled donkey shelter at Evergreen County

Lucky House

Humility, Patience, Hard Work.

A beautiful reminder that life's greatest journeys begin with simplicity.

Our gentle donkeys live at Lucky House — a hay-lined rustic shelter that greets every guest at the entrance. They symbolize humility, patience, hard work, good fortune, and staying grounded. In a world that rushes, they remind us to slow down and begin with an open heart.

Guided nature walk through the forests of Evergreen County

Experience Nature, Don't Just See It

Nature Becomes Your Therapist.

Reconnect with yourself through experiences designed to awaken your senses. Each one is an invitation to step out of your head and into the present moment.

  • Tree Hugging Therapy
  • Forest Mindfulness Sessions
  • Floating & Ground Sound Meditation
  • Guided Nature Walks
  • Grounding & Earthing Experiences
  • Bonfire Conversations Under the Stars

Sustainability Isn't Our Feature

It's Our Culture.

Every choice below is a daily practice at Evergreen County, not a marketing line.

  • Traditional Sambrani Fumigation
  • Plastic-Free Property
  • Banana Leaf Dining
  • Alcohol-Free Celebration Options
  • Pure Vegetarian Satvic Cuisine
  • Eco-Friendly Living Practices
  • Nature-Based Healing Experiences
  • Respect for Wildlife & Biodiversity
  • Authentic Coorg Hospitality

Leave Different Than You Arrived

Come for the Beauty of Coorg.Leave with a Calmer Mind.

Evergreen County isn't just a place to stay. It's a place to reconnect, reset, and rediscover life — with yourself, your loved ones, and the natural world.