Melukudige Estate

Out here at Melukudige Estate in the Chikmagalur District, things move at a slightly different pace. Our post is Gubgal, and we’re quite used to the hills and the greenery around here. It’s a lot of outdoor work, as you might imagine. We don't spend all day sitting behind desks in air-conditioned rooms. There’s always something that needs attention on the grounds. Whether the weather is good or bad, the work has to happen. We have a small crew of folks who have been with us for a long time. They know the land better than anyone. We don't go in for fancy titles or corporate structures. Everyone knows what their job is, and they just get on with it. It can be hard work, especially when the rains are heavy, but it’s what we know. We don't have a big office building; it’s more of a functional space for keeping our tools and records. We aren't trying to be a big commercial giant. We just care about the estate and making sure everything is taken care of properly. It’s a lot of physical labor and keeping an eye on the plants. If you visited, you’d see us in our work clothes, probably a bit dusty or muddy depending on the time of day. That’s just life at Melukudige Estate, and we're used to the long days and the early starts every single morning.