JOURNAL
Stories from the forest edge.
A collection of articles sharing professional design expertise, creative processes, and strategic thinking. Browse these resources to elevate your brand and understand the impact thoughtful design can have on your business.
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Safari and Wildlife
Woods at Sasan
Biophillia
Miscellaneous
Awards and Recognition
The Michelin Key, Gir's First | The Forest Journal, Woods at Sasan
Every wall here was raised by hand, long before MICHELIN wrote down what it was looking for. Gujarat's first Key found Woods at Sasan anyway, and it reads closer to gratitude than a trophy.
Art and Culture
Nail and Thread Art
How a ceiling installation at Swadesh grew into a nail and thread craft practice supporting an entire village in Borvaav, near Sasan Gir.
Safari Guide
Six Kilometres an Hour, and the Forest Decides the Rest
Permits for both safaris are limited, released by the Gujarat Forest Department on a fixed daily quota, and gone within minutes on a good morning.
Birding Guide
A Forest Measured in Wingbeats
Gir is known for one animal with a mane. Fewer people know it is one of India's finer addresses for anyone who looks up instead.
Wildlife Guide
The Lion That Stayed
Everywhere else on Earth, the Asiatic lion belongs to history. In Gir, it still belongs to a Tuesday morning.
Retreat Philosophy
What the Orchard Gives Back
Every wild Asiatic lion alive lives in and around Gir. These Asiatic lion facts tell the story of a species brought back from near-extinction
Journal
The Forest Was the First Architect
A stay here is built around encounter rather than observation. A morning with the horticulture team traces a meal back to the soil it grew in.
Wellness
Gut Health Programme: What It Is, and What Gut Restore Includes
Poor digestion rarely stays in the stomach. It shows up as low energy, disrupted sleep, skin issues, and a mood that dips for no clear reason.