“Nature never betrayed the heart that loved her” said Wordsworth. At After The Rains village resort, this has been our guiding philosophy. Unlike many other hotels and resorts in Wayanad, we make sure that every possible step is undertaken to preserve the environment and practice sustainable measures in our daily routines.
During the construction extra effort was taken by the management to make sure that no tree, crop or valuable plant life was compromised. In our agricultural activities, with a team of dedicated crew who always stand by the soil, we ensure that only eco-friendly measures are used. We have used methods taught to us by the local planters, tribes and farmers in sustaining the ecology. Since After The Rains is a resort in Wayanad which shares its borders with a tropical rainforest, we share the environs with a variety of mammals, moths, birds and reptiles. Our policy is to live and let live!
We have formed healthy practices which can be briefly grouped under-
Social Beneficiations
- The management makes regular contributions to schools, places of worship and creches in the locality.
- The road to the resort has been maintained and developed with the help of locals by the management.
- With activities like “Enteuru” and bicycle tour to the nearby village, the local community gets benefited in terms of employment and sale of products.
- Taxis and rickshaws of the localites are used for transportation.
- A portion of the milk we generate is given to the nearby co-operative society from where it gets distributed to various households.
- A portion of the honey obtained from our apiary is sold in the local market.
- Organizations like “Uravu”, tribal art center and responsible tourism initiatives initiated by the government and N.G.Os are highlighted and upsold.
- Local commodities, artifacts and crafts are used in the resort to promote local craftsmanship.
- Cultural shows, music and instrumental performances are occasionally organized.
- Fruits, vegetables, grains and meat are purchased from the locality.
- Health awareness and medical camps are conducted by the management.
Environmental measures
- We use plantation products produced within the resort premises for self-sufficiency and fresh commodity.
- Bamboo lights are used for aesthetics and promotion of local craftsmanship.
- The manure used for agricultural purposes are produced within the property organically. We regularly make panchagavyam using our own raw materials and that reflects in our plantation!
- Regular training is provided to plantation workers on sustainable practices.
- By activities like “A day with Paul”, guests are welcomed to learn about the environment and plantation.
- The reading lounge and restaurant are designed to incorporate maximum sun light and flow of wind thereby becoming vasthu compliant.
- The villas are built in such terrains where no trees or agricultural crops had to be destroyed.
- Water is preserved through rain water harvesting methods and fresh water sources.
- Dustbins made of dried palm leaf are used in the guest rooms.
- Our Facebook page and other social platforms are used to share earthy and healthy practices on environment friendly practices.
- Energy efficient lightings are used throughout the resort.
- The usage of plastic is avoided completely. Even guests are advised to reduce the usage of plastic within the resort premises.
- We do not promote the use of plastic bottles .The bottles of water in the guest rooms are made of glass.
