Taj Gearden Retreat, Varkala

You can find us at Krishnanjana, located just south of the temple in Varkala. The Taj Garden Retreat is a place where things move a bit slower than they do in the city. We have a lot of trees and plants around the buildings, which means there is always sweeping to be done. The sound of the temple bells and the ocean nearby is what we hear most of the day. It’s a peaceful spot, even when we are busy with guests arriving from the train station or the airport. Our rooms are spread out, so we do a lot of walking back and forth across the property. The humidity can be tough, especially in the summer months, but the shade from the palms helps a lot. We are a small team and most of us have lived in Varkala our whole lives. We know the local paths and the best times to go down to the beach. The retreat isn't just about the rooms; it’s about the whole atmosphere of being near the temple and the cliffs. We don't use a lot of fancy words to describe what we do. We just make sure the beds are made, the gardens are watered, and the food is ready when people are hungry. It’s a simple life, focused on the daily chores that keep the place running for everyone who visits us in this corner of Kerala.