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Ensconced within a 300-acre working coffee and spice plantation in Siddapura, a luxury estate retreat where traditional Kodava architecture, private temperature-controlled pool villas, and the intoxicating fragrance of blooming coffee blossoms define the quintessential planter’s life.
Set in Siddapura amidst the rolling hills of the Western Ghats, Evolve Back, Coorg (formerly Orange County, Coorg) occupies a 300-acre working coffee and spice estate perfumed with the scent of Arabica, Robusta, pepper vines, and wild cardamom. Conceived as a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Kodagu (Coorg), the property immerses guests into the slow, tranquil rhythms of a historic planter’s estate rather than a standard commercial resort.
Accommodations reflect two distinct architectural vernaculars of the region. The Heritage Pool Villas honor traditional Kodava martial and agrarian design—crafted with red hand-cut laterite blocks, dark timber beams, earthy hues, and private temperature-controlled swimming pools set beside quiet lily ponds. The Lily Pool Villas and Cottages draw inspiration from vintage colonial plantation bungalows, featuring whitewashed mud walls, high ceilings, thatched roofs, and four-poster beds adorned with delicate lace drapes.
The daily experience revolves around intimate encounters with nature and estate history. Guests join expert naturalists on guided early-morning plantation walks to learn about shade-grown coffee cultivation, spot rare hornbills and kingfishers, or enjoy gentle coracle rides along the private riverfront. Off-site excursions offer private visits to the nearby Bylakuppe Namdroling Tibetan Settlement or elephant tracking at the Dubare Reserve Forest.
Dining at Evolve Back, Coorg celebrates diverse regional and international traditions across distinct venues. The Granary offers multicuisine dining with views over lush paddy fields, while Plantain Leaf delivers fine-dining South and North Indian vegetarian delicacies amidst coffee bushes. The Peppercorn specializes in open-air kebabs and grills overlooking a serene private lake, supplemented by bespoke romantic dining setups like Lanterns by the Forest and The Machan treetop dinners.
Wellness at the estate is centered around the Vaidyasala, a traditional Ayurvedic spa where resident Vaidyas prescribe herbal oil massages, steam baths, and body wraps in quiet, open-air treatment suites. Whether sipping single-origin estate coffee in the reading lounge overlooking emerald rice paddies or swimming in the adult infinity pool, a stay at Evolve Back, Coorg is a masterclass in slow, sensory luxury.
Evolve Back, Coorg is one of the premier plantation retreats in Southern India. We recommend it specifically to families, design lovers, and couples looking for private pool villa seclusion inside a working 300-acre coffee estate, where authentic Kodava architecture and forest quiet take total precedence over high-tech resort gimmicks.
Because selecting between Kodava-style Heritage Pool Villas and Plantation Lily Pool Suites involves matching your family size, climate preferences, and flight transfers via Mysore, Kannur, or Bengaluru, every journey is coordinated personally by our curators. Connect with our team to arrange your stay.
Many of our guests combine multiple destinations into one seamless journey. Whether you’re planning a South circuit or travelling further across India, we’ll personally design an itinerary that brings together exceptional stays, private transfers and memorable experiences—tailored entirely around you.
