Sadhana Forest

Visiting Sadhana’s forest was not only very insightful, it was a true inspiration to see how its community fully commits to a life set by values that seed from compassion. Everything they do originates from compassion. They take care of Mother Earth by planting trees and by conserving water. They are a vegan community; nothing they use goes to waste. Furthermore, they keep cows as friends. Being there, sharing a meal and talks with the people there left me with a warm and inspiring feeling. But what touched me most was our cow connection class. It was a chance to be close to these beautiful, loving animals, brushing them, and feeling that they enjoyed my company. I felt that I was able to add in some small way towards the healing of the great trauma these animals have been through. Thank you, beautiful Sadhana Forest team. 🧡

The best place for the nature lovers, and vegan lovers. I lived in sadana forest for 5 days, those 5 days are amazing days in my life. The people over here are like such a kind and loving. Learned so many things from everyone.

I’ve been following Sadhana Forest for a long time, and finally visiting it in Auroville was truly inspiring. The place is more than just a forest. It’s a living project focused on sustainability, afforestation, and creating a thriving ecosystem. The volunteers there live and work with such dedication, protecting the environment. You can feel their passion in everything they do, from planting trees to caring for the wildlife and nurturing the land. It’s a rare place where people are genuinely committed to making a difference for our planet, and visiting it leaves you both peaceful and motivated.

We went to Sadhana Forest on a Friday at 4pm, we were welcomed and informed that there would be an orientation session at 4:30pm. Luke held the orientation session with over 200 active listeners. He was very engaging, and captivated and engaged the audience and explained all about how the live sustainably at Sadhana, care for nature and animals, how they plant trees, cook their own food and conserve every drop of water. Luke later took us around on a tour of the facility, showing us the kitchen, homes, the forest, mud lake and the gaushala. All are welcome at Sadhana, irrespective of age, gender and caste - a very humane way of living. They welcomed us to a free Vegan organic meal after the tour, but could not stay back due to prior engagements. I strongly recommend that you should go and experience this place at least once, to learn that there are other ways to live too!

I went there to learn some sustainable living practices and boy I was awestruck. The concept of minimal living, up-cycling, re-cycling were at display in a detailed workaround the forest along with a sumptuous vegan meal. I also did some seva of arranging the cushions for the guests for that evening as an attempt to give back something to their cause. You might choose to volunteer for a day, just have a day tour, choose to stay for 4 days or you might end up embracing that life forever but I am pretty sure each one of us will take back home something for sure.

Fantastic place to be close to nature. Rejuvenating experience. Forest spirit, birds chirping, good 100% vegan food. I stayed there with my family and 2 kids. Kids enjoyed the place to the fullest. Certainly we are coming back.

Amazing project of sustainability - afforestation to built up an environment for a growing ecosystem without focusing on economical growth but on the responsibility to our planet by a community of volunteers who are passionate about the importance and urgency of protecting our planet. I wish there would be more people following their journey to give our children a chance of a healthier and happier future!

Visit here if you are nature lover and have intention to live minimalist life. I had visited with my 5 year old daughter for 4 days and loved it