A volunteer-based organization focused on reforestation and food security in arid areas. Established in India, Haiti and Kenya. This location is in a tropical dry evergreen forest and is entirely run on solar energy. Hosts a vegan festival annually. Serves three vegan meals per day (2 at the weekend), blending influences from different regions. Organic whenever possible and fresh from local farms. There is no charge - food is offered as a gift. Down the street at 0.2 miles is its tea shop which serves organic tea and vegan laddus (no charge). Also offers free guided tours of the off-grid community, forest, and vegan farm animal sanctuary every day and throughout the day. Every Friday, from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm, hosts the Eco-Film Club, which includes a tour of the community and forest, a screening of an environmental documentary, and a vegan meal. Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM, lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM & dinner 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-9:30am, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Mon-Wed 5:30pm-7:00pm, Fri 7:00pm-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-10:00am, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Serves meals at these times.
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235 Reviews
First Review by vegantommasina
Jiya123
Points +16
Great experience - Edit
I loved the food here and appreciated the welcoming vegan community.
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Abhilash_raipally
Points +16
Best place to do Sadhana - Edit
Values of the community are something unique. Community lives consciously and follows the values of Veganism, Substance free living, sustainable lifestyle, service oriented living, gift culture, non-competition, natural learning. These values brought me to the community 2 years back and I could not leave. Today I live here with my family, raising my child in this natural learning space.
Read moreThis place attracts people who are looking for alternate living and the place is always vibrant with diverse people coming to explore different values of the community. At any given day we would be with atleast 50 people from all over the world sharing their journeys and living with us in the community
If you are a vegan and is worried about getting right food, Sadhana Forest is the place where wholesome plant based nutrition food is served daily. After coming here I forgot worrying about my food choices, my journey as vegan has become more encouraging and supportive in the community. This may be is the only community that strictly follows veganism
It’s not only a place to volunteer but also a place to live longer, learn and grow.
Pros: Veganism , Community living, Freedom for children
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NipunAhlawat
Points +16
Good people - Edit
Good people
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PratulHora
Points +94
AMAZING! - Edit
This place is like a dream come true! Go have a free healthy vegan meal with the community and meet people from around the Globe and see how enviro-sustainably they are living. :)
Read moreBlessed to have spent time there :)
Pros: Food, People, Sewa
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vffhappycow
Points +20
The best vegan food I could ask for - Edit
Love the place. Love the food. Love the atmosphere. Definitely go and experience it for yourself
Read morePros: All vegan, All yummy, Great community
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creative.prajakta
Points +16
Best place for Learning n Unlearning - Edit
Hello Friends
Read moreIf u love nature
U r practicing minimalism, sustainability n veganism, do come here to explore more
Thank U
AmanParikh
Love it
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Fin123
Points +16
Great place and great food - Edit
Sadhana forest is a wholesome vegan community with amazing healthy food. I would highly recommend it.
Read moreAmanParikh
Amazing
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DebraPattiLawson
Points +70
Beautiful community 😊 - Edit
The food was soooo good! 😊 Happy to have found this beautiful community! ❤️
Read morePros: Food , Community , Surroundings
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amanvegan1
Points +20
The best vegan food and the best community - Edit
Yummy food, all wholefoods and non-processed. Highly recommend to check out Sadhana Forest and be a part of their community
Read morePros: All vegan, All yummy , Served as a gift
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JitenGrover
Points +18
Such an amazing space! Couldn’t ask for more - Edit
I stayed briefly - just 4 days. And every day, every Seva for fresh and new. The way of life was so novel. Enjoyed it all. Zero complaints!
Read moreWhat I find more interesting is the permanent residents. They actually have chosen this completely different life. They r like in a different dimension. Hats off to their choice.
Pros: Great food, Close to Auroville, Wonderful warm people
Cons: Summer is extremely hot
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JeganrajJeyaprakasam
Points +16
Healing Food - Edit
Sumptuous food with amazing variety served in a natural setting. I don't know whether I miss the forest or the food.
Read morePros: Tasty, Healthy, Variety
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CalmingBodhisattva
Points +23
Experience of a lifetime - Edit
Came to Sadhana Forest on a tour of the reforested 70 acres. I got to brush the rescued cows in the cow sanctuary or "Gaushala". Then we were shown a eco-film in the main hut. Afterwards, we had a delicious meal served by the volunteers.
Read moreSuch an amazing experience in nature! I recommend everyone to come here and have the experience of a lifetime. 💚
Pros: great food, animal rescue, communal living
Cons: I didn't want to leave
AmanParikh
Absolutely 😊
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veganaman
Points +16
Yummy vegan food and an amazing vibe - Edit
The food was great, non-processed and definitely a vegan paradise for anyone visiting. I also recommend volunteering here to learn more about water conservation and veganism💗
Read moreThank you Sadhana Forest
Pros: All vegan, yummy , offered as a gift
AmanParikh
Happy to have found a paradise
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lukeauroville
Points +16
Food cooked with so much love! - Edit
I really enjoyed the vibe in Sadhana Forest where everyone was kind and welcoming, and the food tasted great. The food is shared as a gift which was a really unique experience. I loved visiting their animal sanctuary too!
Read morePros: Food cooked with love, Shared as a gift, Very welcoming
AmanParikh
It was all so good
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PotatoShonin
Points +34
Highly recommended for everyone - Edit
Great food, amazing community, if you just want to spend the day or stay for longer Sadhana forest is experience that will enrich your life for the better! For vegans it's a place to connect with like-minded people and for nonvegans it's a way to explore what it can be like. Not just a food place, but food is definitely also a 5 star rating!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Friendly and open atmosphere
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RichaSadhana
Points +16
Amazing - Edit
Sadhana Forest offers you an wholesome experience with all the community members and the vegan meals are so healthy and nutritious🙂
Read morePros: Safe space, Food
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Vanagrahana
Points +16
Vegan Wholefood without frying - Edit
I really liked that the food is not so oily and spicy. It was still really delicious and not very processed. They used only Whole Foods.
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NileshKadam
Points +78
Whole-food plant-based goodness! - Edit
Where do I begin:
Read more- Free whole-food plant-based, oil-free, chilli-free vegan food, cooked with love by volunteering vegan chefs from around the world, using all locally sourced ingredients. Drop in during breakfast (8:45am), lunch (12:30pm) or dinner (6pm) and enjoy these meals for free (as a gift from the community). Of course, you are welcome to stay and volunteer with this amazing community that practices sustainable living
- Come rain or shine, do not miss the free vegan potluck on the first Saturdays of every month at 6pm. Your plate will be brimming with vegan cuisines from around the world- Trust me!
- Lookout for their Friday evening free tours of 70-acre reforestation site, with visit to gaushala/ sanctuary for rescued cows, followed by some lip-smacking vegan dinner served with a delicious vegan dessert. And the best part - It is free!
- And lastly, watch out for the free vegan cooking workshops offered by our volunteering vegan chefs from around the world!
Pros: Whole-food plant-based, Oil-free, chilli-free, Vegan desserts
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AmanParikh
Points +988
Making a vegan world a reality - Edit
Sadhana Forest is such a magical place! Ethical vegans living in a community, all whole foods non processed yumminess 💚😋
Read moreDefinitely a must visit if you want to embrace yourself into a vegan world and experience nature
Pros: Everything, Vegan food, Healthy living
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Pranash
Points +16
Embracing Nature and Sustainability at Sadhana Forest: A Personal Recommendation - Edit
Sadhana Forest is a captivating location, characterized by its commitment to conservation and service. The community there is driven by a clear and passionate vision to preserve the environment and serve others. This ethos resonates deeply with me, and whenever I find the time, I make it a point to visit. The old adage, "Nature is the bedrock of our human existence," perfectly encapsulates the philosophy that Sadhana Forest embodies.
Read moreVisiting Sadhana Forest is not just a journey into a more sustainable way of living but a transformative experience that educates and inspires. The community doesn't just preach about environmental preservation and a vegan lifestyle; they truly live by these principles, making it a genuine, practice-what-you-preach setting.
I highly recommend that others visit Sadhana Forest, and bring their children along. It's an excellent opportunity for young minds to see firsthand the importance of living in harmony with nature and the impact of sustainable living practices. Experiencing this place can help instill lifelong values of environmental stewardship and personal responsibility in the next generation.
Pros: Educational Experience, Role Models, Inspiring Individuals, Healthy Vegan Food
Cons: NA
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ParvezAhmed
Points +16
Sadhana Forest - Edit
As per me a place to visit atleast one time in your life. Where you can meet yourself, you can meet with nature, can meet with people who are seva oriented and can gain knowledge from the sadhana Forest which helps you to change your lifestyle towards sustainability and seva. You can have a healthy diet for you and for the future generations where you can set an example. I have visited twice till now and I had a great time always there and coming to food it is the best food you can ever have.
Read morePros: Highly recommend for food , You can get to know about what is ethical for the
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AashishBafna
Points +29
Sadhana Forest is truly inspiring - Edit
I had attended the Vegan Forest Festival this year, the atmosphere during the 3 days fest was amazing. Never felt so peaceful, happy and in complete harmony with nature. Witnessed sustainable living in practice. There is something very special about this place that leaves a lasting impression on you. I am going to not miss the opportunity to be part of this festival and community.
Read morePros: Peaceful atmosphere, Healthy and tasty food, Friendly staff
Cons: Nothing, Nothing, Nothing
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lukem96
Points +16
Free vegan food cooked with love and kindness! - Edit
Eating whole-food vegan food in an off-grid vegan eco-community shared free of charge, prepared by volunteers is a very beautiful experience.
Read morePros: whole food, Free, Made and served with love!
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Jenitshah
Points +18
Sustainable living - Edit
Good vegan food, no chillies and less oil. Cooked with amazing hygiene standards and served with lots and lots if love and compassion
Read morePros: Friendly people, Sustainable architecture
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AkhilaShree
Points +16
Had an Amazing Time here - Edit
Unexpectedly ended up here during my solo trip to Auroville. Stayed in Sadhana Forest for 4 days as a volunteer. Had a really amazing experience. Living in the huts, morning forest seva, had vegan meals, cooking preparation, goushala seva are beautiful memories. Living in harmony with nature, animals and a great community. I learned a lot of values, about veganism, sustainable living and connected with the most amazing souls. Everyone should experience this atleast once in their lifetime. Will definitely keep coming back to this place.
Read morePros: Vegan food, Community talks, Good values
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Sayli
Points +18
Super delicious vegan meals - Edit
We got whole food plant based meals , super delicious!
Read morePros: All vegan, Breakfast Millets, Friday dinner
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bharath93
Points +16
Vegan food - Edit
Here we find a delicious vegan food and we can have a great environment and positive people around you
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