Housed in an apple orchard built on the principles of regenerative farming practices, our family-run holistic residency in Himachal, The Shilaroo Project provides restful accommodations to travellers from everywhere! Including wholesome and nutritious farm-fresh vegetarian meals (on request) with panoramic views of the Churdhar range. The Shilaroo Project also offers workshops on yoga and pottery. To know more about classes, check our website. We are first and foremost a home. We do not claim to be a resort or a hotel. Understanding this is key in experiencing the project. We do our best in making your time with us as comfortable, joyful and smooth as we can with the resources we have. There is a slowness and hardiness to life in the mountains and we try to replicate this very real and natural flow in the way we live and offer our home for travellers to explore or find quietude in. So, please do recognise, embrace and set your expectations in accordance to your surroundings when you decide to stay in the project admits the mighty Himalayas. The main building of the Shilaroo Project where all our guests are accommodated is located in a corner of the farm to maximise the amount of land left over for:- 1. Regenerative systems - Horticulture/Agriculture 2. Waste-water treatment 3. Rain-water harvesting systems 4. Solar energy driven backup 5. The pottery studio. In order to passively heat the main building, it is oriented such that it faces south by south-west so as to receive the maximum amount of sun. To further help with heating, the extensive use of glass ensures that the building remains warm even in the winter. The material palette of exposed brick, terracotta and wood, lend it additional visual warmth. To reach the main building guests have to walk down a very short path from the entrance, situated on the National highway. This is followed by an outdoor winding staircase built around the natural lay out of the orchard to reach the doors of the project. The private spaces include:- (All the rooms are located on the first floor of the main building) 1. Two private double rooms (with en-suite facilities), each with individual sit-outs over-looking the Churdhar Range. These rooms are ideal for individuals or couples looking for a quiet and speculative time. Each room is amply furnished with easy chairs, cupboards, dressing table and a little balcony sit-out. 2. We also house two bigger rooms for larger groups; One room with 5 single beds(en-suite facilities) and the second with 3 single beds (bathroom located right outside the room available only to guests staying in this room). There are several common areas in the building which the guests are welcome to explore during their stay! The expansive lounge adjacent to the kitchen is always a favorite for conversations, playing board games or simply savoring the panoramic views on the wooden swing.The lounge leads to a community dining area to encourage wholesome social interactions among the guests. Those looking to work or use their time creatively, the generous attic-library is the ultimate space filled with a variety of books, art supplies, easels, sunlight and mountain vistas. The interiors and aesthetics at the project is a collection of our time and memories as a family across the country. We believe in living as sustainable a life as we possibly can! in keeping true to this lifestyle, most of the furniture, cutlery, some little pieces and practices to build up the project have been up-cycled, re-cycled or made using natural materials.