BY DEBAJYOTI CHAKRABORTY
NASHIK ( MAHARASTHRA)| 18 JUNE 2025
Just outside Nashik is a retreat where time freezes, senses awaken, and nature sets the tone. Covering 15 acres and set within a 300-acre biodiversity park and a 3,000-acre forest reserve, Grape County Eco Resort & Spa is not so much an escape as a return to balance.
A dream of Green Spaces – founded by Kiran Chavan in 1985, Green Spaces brings together comfort and green awareness. Led now by Tejas Chavan, the group operates on the philosophy that nature provides for us and we must act in response.
A Retreat That Breathes With You:
Designed by renowned architects Sanjay Patil and Shabbir Unwala, the resort’s design harmonizes so well with nature. Spacious areas, floor-to-ceiling windows, and soft furnishings allow sunlight, breeze, and birdsong to filter through unimpeded. Land that was once barren now abound in over 52,000 trees, butterflies, birds, and a series of lakes that make water harvesting as well as wildlife conservation possible.
Stay Among the Stars and Trees:
Accommodations range from the opulent Maharaja Suite Condo to Sky Rooms hanging in the canopy. My suite was filled with forest and hill views that merged into one another at a point where it became impossible to discern where the resort ended and the wilderness began. All 36 of the eco-villas adhere to the same design philosophy, minimal interference, maximum peace of mind.
Sustainability at the Core
Apart from appearance, Grape County is deeply committed to sustainability. From minimizing plastic and water recycling to generating jobs and endorsing local artisans, the resort is a torchbearer of people-centric hospitality. Regular health and hygiene initiatives also connect the property to individuals living in the area.
Local Flavours, Global Palette
At The Deck, fresh local produce is transformed into cozy thalis and global delicacies. GC Café became my refuge in no time, where there were hot samosas, fresh brews, and stories shared with fellow travelers. The bar celebrates Nashik’s finest wines, a worthy tribute to the valley.
Experiences That Ground You:
Grape County invites you to rediscover quietness. I kayaked on the serene lake in my mornings and took a nature trail in my evenings, listening to the history of trees from a guide who treats them as kin.
Whether horseback riding, cycling, or simply sitting under the shade of a tree with a book, the resort has a way of turning quotidian moments into mindfulness.
Aided by Green Spaces’ mission to propagate green living throughout Nashik, Vaitarna, Waldevi, and beyond, Grape County is not merely a resort. It’s a blueprint for a greener tomorrow, where luxury is not rowdy, and each step is plush.
Things You Must Do at Grape County:
Walk barefoot on grassy lawns at dawn.
Cycle along butterfly-dotted trails.
Take a morning kayak ride over the sparkling lake.
Unwind lakeside in serene silence.
Book a Sky Room and rise to the sun from your bed.
Enjoy lunch at The Deck and try their signature regional thali.
Explore the biodiversity park with a nature guide.
Find your peace in a quiet afternoon at the GC Café.
Savor Nashik’s finest wine under starry night skies.
Have a word with a local artisan about his work.
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