Cardamom County by Xandari, Thekkady
he people you meet here are the ones who live in this little village called Tacacori. Costa Ricans, you will learn, are a happy tribe. They are as curious about you as you may be of them. As you walk through the resort, the rainforest takes centerstage. A rivulet with three waterfalls runs along one side and a farm and coffee planta- tion on the other side. You will hear the chirping of Central American birds as you eat your meals at the edge of the valley. You can see the airstrip of the town San Jose – close and convenient, yet far away and quietly peace- ful. The twinkle of the stars in the night sky seem to have a resonance in the valley lights.
Description
The Xandari story started long before the Kerala connection – it was a piece of paradise in Costa Rica, built by architect Sherrill Broudy who had a lifetime of experience and skill, and brought alive by his wife Charlene who added vibrant art, sculpture, ceramics and colour to the visual pallette. Along with them, the idea grew on with attentive design, green thumbed gardeners and a network of services by the local community that surrounds Xandari. Travelers who came in the early 90s, return every year to a place that is both familiar and at the same time constantly renewing itself. New ideas for energy efficiency, recycling and minimising usage of plastic have been implemented over the years. The farm and the orchard have now become the main source for raw ingre- dients in the kitchen. The coffee from this region is world renowned and you can take one of our bags home as well.
