My friend and I spent one night of the Holi weekend at Utopia, but one night is not enough to enjoy this serene farmstay. It has all the ingredients for a relaxing holiday - perfect location (walking distance from a lake), aesthetically designed, comfortable cottages, in the vicinity of popular vineyards (Sula and York), a sumptuous breakfast spread and the warm hospitality of Uttara and Adwait Kher. Booking was efficiently handled on WhatsApp by Shruti and directions to reach Utopia were promptly shared a day before we were to check in (the YouTube video giving directions to reach Utopia from York Winery was not only helpful, but unique too!). The property and the rooms are very thoughtfully designed - right from the old-style wooden doors, artefacts and furniture made of upcycled wood to a framed photo stop on the grounds. Since Utopia does not have a kitchen, meals have to be ordered from nearby restaurants, but this drawback is more than made up for by the variety and freshness of the breakfast offered by the hosts. We indulged in leisurely walks on the property and to the lake, had great conversations with Uttara (over a shared educational background ;-)), stopped over at York Winery for purchasing wine and bought table grapes at throwaway prices from grape farmers. All-in-all, a truly memorable weekend!

We stayed at Utopia Farm-stay over the Holi holidays as we wanted to get away from all the noise of Bombay and just breathe and relax.

We really couldn't have picked a better place to reboot, from the beautiful peaceful afternoon naps to the lovely walk to the lake, to visiting the vineyards around the property... life slows down here and you enjoy the silence and stillness of it all.

The hosts - Adwait and Uttara are extremely delightful and warm and make one feel at home right from the moment that you get there. It is evident that Utopia is made with a lot of love by them. Every little detail of the place is looked at by the both of them and it makes the place feel like home.

The rooms are very aesthetically done and provide a cozy abode. Utopia is just a 3 and a half hour drive from bombay and its away from the crowds of Nashik, perched on a lakeside, which makes it a good option for a quick quiet getaway.

The home cooked breakfast was by far one of the highlights of staying there ! A Simple yet super scrumptious spread, it makes for the perfect start to the day. The added joy is the effervescence of Uttara who personally serves each guest and is such a delight to have chats with.

With no wi-fi, no TV in the rooms (thank god for that !!!), Utopia is the perfect place to just relax, reboot and reconnect with your thoughts in the midst of nature and come back refreshed.

We would highly recommend Utopia to our friends, and are already looking forward to going back there again soon !! :)