Philipkutty's Farm is a 50-acre Farm located near Kumarakom and is accessible via a small boatride from the Kumarakom or Cherthala Jetty.

Area: The farm is set on a 750 acre backwater island. Being a reclaimed property typical of the Kuttanad or backwater region, the farm is approx 2 mts. below the lake level.

Composition : It is made up of ridges and canals, with all the planting done on the ridges. The canals are used for natural fish culture. Karimeen (Pearl spot) and fresh water jumbo prawns (scampi) are grown naturally in some of the canals. The major crops on the farm are coconut, toddy tapping, nutmeg, cocoa, banana, pepper and many other fruits, vegetables, vanilla and spices. At present the farm employs sustainable and organic methods of farming with an aim to be a 100% organic farm.

Cusine : The cuisine is predominantly Syrian Christian with a strong backwater influence. Most of the dishes served are centred around fish, farm vegetables and fruits, duck, chicken and occasionally other meats, supplemented with rice and rice based local breads like appam, string hoppers etc

Purpose : Guests here come for a Painting Holiday, Cookery Holiday, Ayurveda, Village experience, Backwater exprerience, simple relaxation or a mix of everything. 

What to expect : No room service - No air-conditioning - No Television - Family ambience - Local food - Home kitchen - Meals with family - Personal attention - Children welcome - Local culture and experience - Nature - Solitude and safety - Privacy - Eco-sensitive tourism.

Length of stay
Two or three nights if you are looking at a minimum. Anything upto 2 weeks or even a little more is fine especially for those who have Ayurveda, cooking classes or other specific activities like writing or painting in mind.

Experience: Philipkutty's Farm is a unique Kerala experience. It is one of the most advanced in terms of activities and stay experience. It has a wide variety to suit every type of individual.

Philipkutty's Farm is visited as a part of Kerala Itinerary.