Experience Serenity and
Sustainability, Affordably!
at Native Place!
Experience Serenity and
Sustainability, Affordably!
at Native Place!
Experience Serenity and
Sustainability, Affordably!
at Native Place!
Experience Serenity and
Sustainability, Affordably!
at Native Place!
110 km
from Mumbai
60 km
from Pune
20 Years
of Rejuvenation
1.5 Acre
permaculture garden

Rooms
Experience spacious rooms surrounded by lush greenscapes. Perfect for a tranquil and comfortable stay.

Hostel
Embrace the camaraderie of shared living spaces, complete clean and well-maintained shared washroom facilities.

Tents
Skip the setup and dive into nature with our ready-to-stay tents, offering convenience and comfort.
Take a thrilling flight with an instructor or start a course to become a pilot.
Paraglide
Relax
Embark on scenic hikes to uncover an ancient cave, a waterfall, and a hill.
Hike
Play
Dive into the refreshing lake right next to our property
Swim
Join us for a delightful barbecue every weekend.
Barbecue
Paraglide
Take a thrilling flight with an instructor or start a course to become a pilot.
Relax
Unwind in a hammock and soak in the stunning views of the lake and gardens.
Hike
Embark on scenic hikes to uncover an ancient cave, a waterfall, and a hill.
Play
Swim
Dive into the refreshing lake right next to our property
Barbecue
Join us for a delightful barbecue every weekend.
Disconnect from urban chaos, reconnect with yourself!
“Wonderful trip to stay for our first trip together.”
“Native Place is a Beautiful stay in the woods next to the lake with home cooked delicious food!
Perfect place to reset your life from your daily routine!!
Owner Mr Sanjay, Astrid Ma’am and Sunith is the most friendly and a lovely family!
In summer the weather is chill from sunset to sunrise!!!
Beautiful mountain roads for motorcycling and off-roading!!!! Best place in between Mumbai & Pune”
Sanket Shettar
“Wonderful trip to stay for our first trip together.”
“We’ve finally found our home away from home at the Native Place. We felt such ease, such calm, with Astrid and Sanjay, the staff and food, the house, its legacy and the views and the birds and trees – they enveloped us and surrounded us in beauty. It was difficult to leave; we just about managed to crawl back to Bombay, only to start planning our next trip back. Thanks Native Place!”
Neha Talwalkar
“Wonderful trip to stay for our first trip together.”
“My experience with native place was unique and excellent within couple of hours I became native of the place. A very tough decision I took to stay in dormitory at 70 years of age and after spoiling my habits for 45 years I again became a student. I can say that was the best decision I took. It was very nicely managed and now I have a big family of Flying Eagles. Thank you Native place. One must visit Native the place to feel the warmth.,vive and serenity. Thanks to everyone of Native place to keep it like this.”
Captain Sunil
“Wonderful trip to stay for our first trip together.”
“Thankyou Astrid, Sanjay and the entire NP Staff..we hosted a fireflies event and it was just the way we had imagined it to be..the property, the experience and especially the warmth and knowledge Astrid extended to the group was invaluable. We look forward to working together in the future !”
Nehal Shah
“Wonderful trip to stay for our first trip together.”
“Very peaceful stay. I love my morning coffee and having it here with a lake view was amazing. If you like swimming you can go for a swim in the lake which is a great experience. Love the food and people are great.”
Vipul Rohilla
Why choose Native Place?
Architecture/ Ambience
Architecture seamlessly merges cozy indoor spaces with the natural beauty outside. Designed to bring nature to every corner
Sustainability
Live sustainably with on-site waste segregation and composting, grey water recycling and organic gardening
Home cooked food
Every meal offers a taste of home, with ingredients freshly picked from our garden for unparalleled freshness & flavor.
Permaculture
With over 25 years of thoughtful observation and gradual change, we’ve integrated ecological design principles into every aspect of Native Place
Biodiversity
Discover a haven for wildlife with over 60 species of birds, native trees, fireflies, honeybees and butterflies, creating a rich, diverse ecosystem
Our community
Connect with fellow guests, hosts, and the vibrant paragliding community. Build meaningful connections and experience the camaraderie of Native Place
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Our Story
Get to know The Native Place
Welcome to Native Place, where nature’s tranquility meets heartfelt hospitality. I’m Astrid Rao, and along with my husband Sanjay, we embarked on a journey to create this unique ecological retreat.
In the late 1990s, we discovered a barren land overlooking the serene Vadivali Lake, a blank canvas brimming with potential.