--- title: "Our Farm Story & Philosophy | Edible Routes Delhi" description: "Discover the story of Edible Routes in Delhi. From our first farm in 2016 to today, we share our philosophy of organic farming, sustainable living, and community connection." canonical: https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/farm-workshops-events/our-farm-story-philosophy last_updated: 2025-09-17 --- # Our Farm Story: Growing Roots & Community Tribe Verified · Since 2016, building organic farm communities. By [Edible Routes](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes) · Hosted at Amarkanan Farm, Chhatarpur, New Delhi · ₹700 per person per session (estimate) Part of [Farm Workshops & Events](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/farm-workshops-events). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/farm-workshops-events/gallery) From our first patch in Ayanagar to the lush rows at Amarkanan, see how we turned a simple love for soil into a Delhi-wide movement. ## Photos and videos - ![Throwback to 2016 at Farm 8 in Ayanagar, where it all began. This is where the seeds of Edible Routes were planted, and our mission to promote organic farming took root.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64680626-b766-49fc-b95a-51dd280aa2c6) - ![Our founder, Kapil Mandawewala, who started Edible Routes with a vision to make farming a service and empower communities to grow their own food sustainably.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff1a5b10-56a9-4ac0-b698-b3991bb75fe4) - ![We helped create one of India's most breathtaking rooftop gardens at RAAS Devigarh. This project is a testament to our mission of blending beauty, heritage, and sustainability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8a21bd7-6cd5-464e-9e58-3b1700098574) - [Video: Why choose Edible Routes? We offer a lifestyle centered on health, nature, and mindfulness. Choose garden time over screen time, and mindful living over a fast-paced life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d574402-0fe5-441a-8f35-a94df8c8327b) - [Video: A simple joy: harvesting fresh `jamun` from the tree. We believe in sharing nature's bounty, not just with people, but with the birds and ants that are part of our farm's ecosystem.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e33c152a-c1cd-45bd-919c-aca986d2f35c) - ![Kapil sharing how Edible Routes is redefining farming by making it an accessible service. From small urban spaces to large-scale farms, we help people grow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/621091fb-17fe-4b9d-a270-59f298af9319) - ![This is our invitation to you. Take the first step towards a sustainable, organic lifestyle. Join us and contribute to a healthier planet and community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f45ed73-5db2-4ddc-b6d1-692568e8f8d3) - ![Our farm team members tending to the `Haldi` (turmeric) plants. Our farms are blooming with fresh harvests, and we are always expanding our community of mindful, healthy living.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df1fea60-7d5b-459d-af33-6fc469f345b4) - ![An early photo from when we started our mission of educating people about food. From a small stall with photos of our projects, we've grown into a thriving community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a9f0d9d-8fa0-4bcf-a32e-6fbc4a423b13) - ![A glimpse of life at our Amarkanan farm: the rustic entrance, our resident cat enjoying the sun, and the beautiful bamboo-covered cafe. It's a peaceful escape for everyone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e21f97a4-b0d5-41da-9975-ed6d76b5ff95) - [Video: We were thrilled to be featured in the Delhi Times! This recognition fuels our passion to continue driving positive change and sharing the farm-to-folk experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72e0da14-e9c6-4b6b-b8f2-eedc8244ebbb) - ![Your mini-farm awaits! Our Farmlets service allows you to experience and learn farming techniques, choose what to grow, and spend quality weekends with your family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e39c13b-1531-4889-8e7b-ae5ab609e887) - ![A look at the thriving microgreens at our Raas Devigarh rooftop garden project. This is our sustainable mission in action: creating green spaces that are both beautiful and functional.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/006a98f6-5516-4ff8-a7aa-ac7be6004de4) - ![We can help you transform your land into a productive organic farm. Here, children are learning to harvest, connecting with the earth from a young age.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44538997-da03-4ee3-a14b-58dd68c25be2) - [Video: We collaborate with like-minded organizations to promote a non-toxic, sustainable, and compassionate lifestyle. Our farm is a welcoming space for vegan potlucks and community gatherings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a32b955-4368-45a6-9212-f6c5c3c8329d) - [Video: The beautiful shades of spring at our farm. From vibrant poppies to purple primulas, the farm is always full of life and color, reflecting the changing seasons.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97e4a219-753e-4465-ad91-76f8ed4a3f92) ## About Our Farm, Story & Philosophy It isn’t just about the organic produce you take home, it’s about the shift that happens when you finally get your hands in the `mitti` (soil). When you visit us at our Amarkanan farm in Chhatarpur, you aren't just a guest, you are part of the team that waters, harvests, and keeps this ecosystem alive. ### Our Story: From Seed to Movement Edible Routes started in 2016, not as a business, but as a small group of dreamers at Farm 8 in Ayanagar. We were tired of city life making us forget what fresh food actually tastes like. Our first bhindi harvest was the moment everything clicked. We realized you don't need a massive farm to grow your own food, just a few pots and the guts to get messy. ### Why We Do It: No 'Kitabi Gyan' We don't believe in `kitabi gyan` (bookish knowledge). We believe in learning by doing. Whether it is setting up a rooftop garden in a Delhi apartment or hosting a weekend workshop, our goal is the same: to show you that a sunny window or a small balcony is all you need to start your journey back to nature. We want to take the intimidation out of gardening. ### Join the Community Today, we manage multiple farmlets in Gurgaon and Noida, host pizza workshops for kids, and run farm-to-table dining experiences. Our farm in Chhatarpur is a habitat for birds, a home for our resident cats, and a meeting ground for anyone who wants to trade screen time for garden time. When you walk through our gates, you are entering a space that is plastic-free, chemical-free, and intentionally slower-paced. Come for the harvest, stay for the peace. ## About Edible Routes We are a crew of green thumbs who believe real freedom is knowing where your meal comes from. We don't just host workshops, we invite you to swap screen time for garden time, helping you realize you don’t need a massive backyard to make nature your neighbor. [See all of Edible Routes's services](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes) ## More from Farm Workshops & Events by Edible Routes - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/farm-workshops-events/featured) - [Farm-to-Table Dining & Feasts](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/farm-workshops-events/farm-to-table-dining-feasts) - [Gardening & Sustainability Workshops](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/farm-workshops-events/gardening-sustainability-workshops) - [Wellness Retreats](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/farm-workshops-events/wellness-retreats) - [Kids & Family Fun](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/farm-workshops-events/kids-family-fun) - [Creative Workshops: Art & Clay](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/farm-workshops-events/creative-workshops-art-clay) - [Hear From Our Community](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/farm-workshops-events/hear-from-our-community) - [Event Calendar & Menus](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/farm-workshops-events/event-calendar-menus) ## More services by Edible Routes - [Urban Gardening & Landscaping](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/urban-gardening-landscaping) - [Farm Management & Leasing](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/farm-management-leasing) - [Organic Produce & Artisanal Foods](https://mytribe.in/edibleroutes/organic-produce-artisanal-foods) ## Similar work from other experts - [The Hands and Principles That Grow Your Food](https://mytribe.in/rawleafstory/personal-farm-plot-subscription/the-people-and-principles-behind-your-food) by Raw Leaf Story · Personal Farm Plot Subscription · Farm plots in Sohna; Harvest delivery across Delhi/NCR - [Practical Farm Workshops for Students & Youth](https://mytribe.in/agrotieindia/agricultural-training-workshops/nurturing-the-next-generation-youth-school-programs) by AgroTIE · Agricultural Training & Workshops · Available online and at AgroTIE farm in Thagachaguppe, Bengaluru - [Our Farm-to-Table Story and Dedicated Team](https://mytribe.in/caarafood/cafe-restaurant-dining/our-story-the-farm-the-team) by Caara · Cafe & Restaurant Dining · 4 Cafe locations across New Delhi and Kolkata - [Featured Organic Garden Projects and Sustainable Farming](https://mytribe.in/greenedeck/gardening-workshops-consultation/featured) by Greenedeck · Gardening Workshops & Consultation · Available Online; In-person visits in Bengaluru, Mysuru & Tumakuru - [Our Green Initiatives & Plantation Drives](https://mytribe.in/gplsworld/landscaping-garden-maintenance/our-green-initiatives) by Green Petals Landscape · Landscaping & Garden Maintenance · Takes projects across Delhi NCR & Dubai; Visit office in Chhatarpur - [Your Urban Farming Guide](https://mytribe.in/vedang_agro/hydroponics-urban-farming-workshops/your-urban-farming-guide) by Vedang Agro · Hydroponics & Urban Farming Workshops · Available online and in-person across Mumbai Metropolitan Area ## Book To book Edible Routes, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi!%20I%E2%80%99d%20love%20to%20know%20more%20about%20visiting%20your%20farm%20and%20the%20upcoming%20events.%20Can%20you%20share%20the%20schedule%3F)