About Orchid Tree Nature Leisure Stay
Orchid Tree began quietly — on a piece of land once left idle.During the stillness of the pandemic, what was once an abandoned stretch without water slowly turned into possibility What began as a personal farmhouse — 500 Shades of Green — evolved into a space meant to be shared.
Not as a hotel.
Not as a resort.
But as a private nature leisure stay shaped by intention.
Orchid Tree Nature Leisure Stays stands today as an intimate campus built around greenery, open space and structured calm — a setting where guests can step away without going far.
About the Founder
Pradeep Kuppa Swamy is a landscape architect known for shaping landmark campuses including Infosys Mysore, Biocon and Britannia. His work has earned international recognition, including the World Architecture Award.
Beyond architecture, he is a photographer, biker, golfer and a student of stillness.
Orchid Tree reflects that sensibility, thoughtful planning, open landscapes and an instinct for balance.
What began as a personal retreat slowly transformed into something more, encouraged in part by his son Kapil, whose affection for animals once turned the property into what he fondly called a “pet sanctuary.”
Hospitality here is not a business model.
It is a continuation of a belief long held in Indian homes that guests are to be welcomed with care, simplicity and respect.
Training the Next Generation
The young team here is more than staff. Unlike much of today’s hospitality industry, where skills stagnate, our kids undergo continuous training in healthy cooking, inspired by what we grow and by recipes passed down from grandmothers or discovered in our travels. Backed by the discipline of working with MNCs and audits, we ensure consistency through resourcefulness: everything from greens to grains is grown on our farms across India and brought here to your table.
The Heart of Orchid Tree
Behind the smooth running of this retreat is Meena and her family. Coming from remote Nepal, where internet and electricity are still rare, they embody the true meaning of organic and sustainable living. Their dedication, simplicity, and resilience are the backbone of Orchid Tree.