Tropical Forest Landscaping Workshop at Vaksana Farms

Date: July 26, 2025
Location: Vaksana Farms, Tamil Nadu

Join us for a transformative Tropical Landscaping Workshop at Vaksana Farms for an immersive, hands-on experience that teaches you how to create stunning, sustainable gardens with tropical plants. Whether you’re a beginner or an enthusiast, this workshop will help you grow your knowledge, your garden, and your love for nature.

Why Vaksana Farms?

Set amidst 13 acres of regenerative farmland, Vaksana Farms is more than just a farmstay it’s a sanctuary for slow living, mindful learning, and ecological harmony. And a place where tropical Landscaping is pursued passionately.

We are proud to be:

Awarded Best Farmstay by Booking.com

Gold Winner at India Responsible Tourism Awards

Airbnb Superhost

Over the years, Vaksana Farms has hosted a range of engaging events and creative weekend getaways. We’re currently building a dedicated event hall ensconsed amidst tropical greenery. You can physically take a look at how the tropical gardening is being planned. We are set to launch this August and you get to witness the behind-the-scenes of the making of the tropical garden. It’s a thoughtfully designed space that will allow us to host more inspiring, community-centered events in the heart of nature.

What You'll Learn

This workshop is carefully designed to help you understand and apply the principles of tropical landscaping combining beauty, utility, and sustainability in every design.

You’ll explore:

How to design a tropical forest that helps create a microclimate.
Choosing the right plants for your climate and goals
Topiary, climbers, evergreens and flowering plants that brings the lushness.
Soil health, composting, and organic practices
Creating biodiversity-friendly, pollinator-attracting spaces

Expect a rich mix of theory, real-time demos, and hands-on activities, all led by experienced facilitators.

Farm-Fresh Meals by Kasthuri Amma

All meals are home-cooked by the beloved Kasthuri Amma, whose traditional recipes and soulful cooking have become a highlight for every Vaksana guest.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is open to everyone no prior experience required!

Whether you’re:

A home gardener
An aspiring designer
An architect or planner
A farm owner
Or someone simply looking to reconnect with nature…You’ll find this workshop both accessible and inspiring.

Where It Happens

Vaksana Farms, near Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu
Just 2 hours from Chennai & 1 hour from Pondicherry
An easy drive away, but a world apart.

Location

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Come with an open heart. Leave with the skills, confidence, and connection to transform any space into a thriving tropical forest garden. Contact our facilitator Kiruba Shankar at 9841597744 or Mrs. Sujani 98412 82266.