Suman: A breath of fresh air in Nature's lap

Serene location two hours' easy drive from Bombay or Poona. For those who would like to spend a day or three in a rustic setting, away from noise and pollution, work and tension. Forget your mobile phone; recharge your batteries instead. The space Homestead constructed in traditional style without using environment-degrading "modern" material, at isolated location with a couple of resident dogs and cats. Privacy assured. No visitors but for birds and the occasional cattle. Cook a nice meal for the family, chill out with friends, do a bit of farming with the kids, catch up on reading, work on a creative pursuit, make love, or simply sleep. If you don't want to cook, ask the caretaker for the reasonably priced, delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal options. (Breakfast is on the house.) Please note: Not for faux environmentally conscious people looking for five-star comfort. Oafs just looking for a place to drink themselves silly in are not welcome. Lovers, young and old, are. Other things to note Take care when wandering about the property, particularly after sundown. Use a torch. Remember, it's not a city garden. Besides dogs and cattle, you may come across the occasional snake, scorpion, or monitor lizard. Simply give them a wide berth, and they will be more than happy to leave you alone. Respect the flora and fauna as well as the people, and you should be fine.