Dheeraj Gowda, friend and well-wisher of Earthness
Warden of Earthness and Beyond

Dheeraj Gowda

Thirty something, with the wisdom of someone twice his age, Dee manages Dee Mandala Farms. This self-appointed son of Bhoomi Tai (Mother Earth) has been our trusted guide at every step. From purchasing the land, to growing on it, Dheeraj has helped us anticipate every tiny detail.

Jananee Mohan, founder of Ananas on a trek
Permaculture Queen

Jananee Mohan

Founder of Ananas and a fathomless well of insights about all things nature, Jananee and her team have been the force behind the ecological design thinking at Earthness™. Look them up — they will completely change the way you look at land.

Pooja Acharya, artist-in-residence at Earthness
Artist in Residence

Pooja Acharya

Pooja paints her way through life, drawing inspiration from nature, animals, and the little wonders of everyday moments. With every brushstroke, she tells stories — sometimes whimsical, sometimes deep, but always from the heart.

Yamini Gowda, aka Hoopinkai
Princess of Hoops

Yamini Gowda

While hooping is her passion, Yamini is equally passionate about welcoming guests to Hoopinkai, her cottage and home to countless community events — flow fests, nature walks, farm retreats, the Brothers Collective, and an endless stream of hooping videos.

Harsha Tej, founder of BlueDot NGO
Planet Warrior

Harsha Tej

When not on his farm, Harsha — also known as Muddy Fingers — can be found neck deep in troubled waters. A well-known saviour of lakes, Harsha runs BlueDot, a young NGO that is bringing so much energy into conservation.

"Earthness™ will always have time and room for you."

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