2021 – Dec – New year’s at Karan’s Farm

What better way to celebrate a fresh start than with friends, family, and a charming farm setting? This year, we (me, Preeti, and Ishaan) were lucky enough to be invited by Karan & Swathy Mandgi to welcome 2022 at their beautiful farm near Hosur. Joining us were Jineesha & Siddarth, and of course, the stars of the show – the kids!

A Tranquil Escape

Theirs is a picture-perfect escape, nestled amidst lush greenery. The farmhouse itself is a dream, complete with a sparkling pool, a vibrant garden teeming with life, playful dogs, and a menagerie of other friendly animals. It was the ideal backdrop for a joyous New Year’s Eve celebration.

Festive Feasts and Fun

We arrived around 3 pm, laden with delicious treats from Dindigul Thalakapatti, a legendary spot in Hosur. By lunchtime, the mood was already buzzing with the aroma of a delightful home-cooked meal, perfectly complemented by an enticing selection of cocktails and beers.

Keeping the Little Ones Entertained

Our mission? To ensure the little ones burned off enough energy to fall asleep early, paving the way for our adult revelry later. Let’s just say, the kids might have had other plans! Perhaps sensing our intentions, they put in a valiant effort to wear us out first.

Karan, with his endless patience, transformed into a bowling instructor for Ishaan, while story time filled the air with laughter and giggles (thanks to a little “helpful non-assistance” from yours truly).

Games, Laughter, and a Touch of Rain

The afternoon unfolded in a delightful blur of reading, games, and refreshing dips in the pool. Just as we were reaching peak relaxation mode, the heavens opened up, bringing a refreshing shower (and perhaps a hint of foreshadowing for the slightly blurry-eyed morning to come).

Thankfully, by 9 pm, the little ones were sound asleep, allowing us to unleash our inner party animals. The night unfolded with a steady stream of drinks, laughter, and heartfelt conversations that stretched until the wee hours of the morning. Waking up with a touch of a New Year’s Eve hangover only added to the sense of accomplishment – we’d successfully ushered in the year with a celebration to remember!

A Fond Farewell

The following morning, we bid farewell to our gracious hosts and the charming farm, carrying with us warm memories and a renewed sense of optimism for the year ahead. By 9 am, we were back on the road, and a delicious breakfast stop near Hosur fueled our journey home, where we arrived by 11 am, ready to recount the adventures of our unforgettable New Year’s Eve farm escape