Niran Ponnappa

About

This isn’t the usual vacation spot. I invite you to step into planter life, in the middle of the Brahmagiri mountains, where everything’s hands-on and nothing is sugarcoated. Here, it’s all sweat, soil, and a bit of magic. You’ll see what goes into making coffee and living close to nature - minus the filters.

Coffee, Start to Finish

I take you through every step - from soil to cup. The plantation walk isn’t some neat garden stroll; it’s a working farm. You’ll see Robusta coffee plants up close, learn about the tough bits - weather, waiting, and that 10-month ripening grind. We talk 'Shinrin Yoku' (forest healing), soaking in the green. I’ll brew micro-lot coffees for you, including single-estate Robusta and whatever new batch I’ve been experimenting with.

Retreats to Move and Reset

If you want more, join my active retreats. It’s fitness in the wild - functional training, kettlebells, outdoor yoga. The ‘train anywhere’ idea is real here. You’ll hike to viewpoints, try mountain biking on estate trails, and maybe bounce around in my jeep. There’s downtime too - chilling in waterfalls, planting saplings, and feeling the mud between your fingers.

Why Do This?

Simple - most of life is showing up and doing the work. This is for folks who want to see what’s real in coffee, fitness, and nature. You get the good, the rough, and the gratitude that comes with it. That’s the vibe.