Located 2 kilometers outside of Chennai, our farm has been called magical by our numerous local and international visitors. Our land is covered with trees, and it is one of the few places in the city where you see more green than gray. It’s the perfect place for adults, children, animals to live, work and learn from one another in
harmony.
Enjoy natural growth
We are an organic farm for natural growth. We believe in living genuinely, doing no harm to nature and taking care of the earth.
Jacob & Klooster Farms is not just a place. It's the realisation of our hopes and dreams to live more responsibly. A lifestyle we wish to share with many others.
So we welcome every visitor as part of our family. We will only offer organic products that our own children enjoy.
Jacob & Klooster Farms is not just a place. It's the realisation of our hopes and dreams to live more responsibly. A lifestyle we wish to share with many others.
So we welcome every visitor as part of our family. We will only offer organic products that our own children enjoy.
Inspire by example
We hope to inspire people by example, in an open and light-hearted way. Helping them to live true to their hearts and being kind to the earth.
We are 99% powered by solar energy. We have dug a water catchment system to attract beautiful birds and fish and charge our ground water. Our farm uses organic manure that we get from our cows and leaves. We believe every challenge is yet another opportunity to find creative solutions.
These practices lead us to live a genuinely happy, purpose-filled life.
We are 99% powered by solar energy. We have dug a water catchment system to attract beautiful birds and fish and charge our ground water. Our farm uses organic manure that we get from our cows and leaves. We believe every challenge is yet another opportunity to find creative solutions.
These practices lead us to live a genuinely happy, purpose-filled life.
Adventurous pioneers
We are adventurous by nature. In the early 2000s we traded our home and life in Amsterdam for our farm in Thalambur. At that time nothing existed, no internet or stable power or even a postal address.
Today our urban farm on the outskirts of Chennai is bursting with life and creativity.
A place we grow with love: our two boys, dogs, chickens, ducks, cows, birds, a vegetable garden and a fruit orchard.
Today our urban farm on the outskirts of Chennai is bursting with life and creativity.
A place we grow with love: our two boys, dogs, chickens, ducks, cows, birds, a vegetable garden and a fruit orchard.
Living responsibly
We are keenly aware of how each decision we make affects our world around us. Therefore we choose to live responsibly, make sustainable stylish and love functional beauty.
From our harvest we make jams, pickles, oils and juices locally. We fashion brooms from coconut tree blades.
We sell our natural products in our farm store, where you can enjoy an organic coffee in tranquility.
From our harvest we make jams, pickles, oils and juices locally. We fashion brooms from coconut tree blades.
We sell our natural products in our farm store, where you can enjoy an organic coffee in tranquility.
1. Innovation Centre
We run a business innovation centre in the farm, where companies, schools and various organisations come and participate in creative thinking sessions. We use a simple yet powerful tool to maximise the creative potential within teams.
In collaboration with Designathon Works, a Dutch innovation agency, we also invite children to brainstorm around the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Innovation Centre is an inspirational meeting location. With floor to ceiling windows you enjoy natural light and a complete view of our land. You can schedule your next offsite with our world class facilitators, or you may rent just this private location for your formal or informal meetings.
In collaboration with Designathon Works, a Dutch innovation agency, we also invite children to brainstorm around the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Innovation Centre is an inspirational meeting location. With floor to ceiling windows you enjoy natural light and a complete view of our land. You can schedule your next offsite with our world class facilitators, or you may rent just this private location for your formal or informal meetings.
2. Farm stay
We continue being super hosts with AirBnB. We host many local and international travellers at our farm. They love a quiet stay not far away from the city.
Our guests enjoy a peaceful day, watch the stars at night and wake up to a sumptuous fresh breakfast in the morning.
We provide a true eco-friendly farm experience where you can help milking the cows and feeding the ducks. We have plenty of toys and outdoor activities to entertain your children. Children love to explore our farm in their own curious ways.
Our guests enjoy a peaceful day, watch the stars at night and wake up to a sumptuous fresh breakfast in the morning.
We provide a true eco-friendly farm experience where you can help milking the cows and feeding the ducks. We have plenty of toys and outdoor activities to entertain your children. Children love to explore our farm in their own curious ways.
3. Coaching sessions
We are happy to coach high potentials to become better leaders in their lives and careers.
As a certified Marshall Goldsmith coach and creative executive leader, Shammy continues to develop and help executives and individuals to take the next step in their careers.
Charlotte is a PhD scholar in traditional medicinal plants. She is also well versed in various healing methods using energy as a framework. She holds numerous meditation and healing sessions in our farm.
As a certified Marshall Goldsmith coach and creative executive leader, Shammy continues to develop and help executives and individuals to take the next step in their careers.
Charlotte is a PhD scholar in traditional medicinal plants. She is also well versed in various healing methods using energy as a framework. She holds numerous meditation and healing sessions in our farm.
4. Farm food
We started planting our fruit trees to provide pesticide free and naturally grown products for our children.
Today we have over 300 trees, over 30 varieties of fruits and vegetables, Gir cows, chickens and ducks. Eggs are sold in our small farm shop.
You are welcome at our one-stop-shop organic farm store that provides fresh vegetables and provisions. We also sell products from our community of organic farms and small businesses.
Come by for a hot coffee or refreshing drink while you shop.
Today we have over 300 trees, over 30 varieties of fruits and vegetables, Gir cows, chickens and ducks. Eggs are sold in our small farm shop.
You are welcome at our one-stop-shop organic farm store that provides fresh vegetables and provisions. We also sell products from our community of organic farms and small businesses.
Come by for a hot coffee or refreshing drink while you shop.
You are welcome!
The best way to understand Jacob & Klooster Farms is to look at our visitors. It doesn’t matter how busy or stressed their lives are. When they enter our place, they start smiling.
We welcome you.
We welcome you.
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![Taking another short break from the farm with dear friend @kelly.cormack_nookinnoord to explore Fort Kochi and the @kochibiennale . From van Gogh paintings duplicated with abandoned fishnets to a live indo-dutch quartert explaining the deep work done on traditional plant based medicines @malabarhorticus to oil based perfumes and amazing Kochi vibes. Day 1 was so satisfying.
#livebetter
#jacobandkloosterfarms
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Taking another short break from the farm with dear friend @kelly.cormack_nookinnoord to explore Fort Kochi and the @kochibiennale . From van Gogh paintings duplicated with abandoned fishnets to a live indo-dutch quartert explaining the deep work done on traditional plant based medicines @malabarhorticus to oil based perfumes and amazing Kochi vibes. Day 1 was so satisfying. #livebetter #jacobandkloosterfarms #chennaifarms3 days ago![#pongalfestival #jacobandkloosterfarms #livebetter #urbanfarming]()
#pongalfestival #jacobandkloosterfarms #livebetter #urbanfarming4 days ago![Growing young minds through nature, knowledge, and hands-on experiences
At Jacob & Klooster Farms, learning goes far beyond classrooms — from biodiversity and farming to entrepreneurship and living in harmony with nature.
We are proud to host American International School, Chennai for the third year in a row.
Schools in Chennai, this is learning reimagined.
aischennai
PC. @kelly.cormack_nookinnoord
Facilitators: @tirzaraz]()
Growing young minds through nature, knowledge, and hands-on experiences At Jacob & Klooster Farms, learning goes far beyond classrooms — from biodiversity and farming to entrepreneurship and living in harmony with nature. We are proud to host American International School, Chennai for the third year in a row. Schools in Chennai, this is learning reimagined. aischennai PC. @kelly.cormack_nookinnoord Facilitators: @tirzaraz7 days ago![#friendsforever #LiveBetter #Jacobandklooster]()
![Living better isn’t just about how we work—it’s how we celebrate.
An unforgettable salsa night with close friends, great energy, and people who share the same love for life. This is what living better looks like.
Follow along for more moments that make life richer.
#jacobandkloosterfarms #Living better
#dancefamily
#urbanfarming
#lifestylefarms]()
Living better isn’t just about how we work—it’s how we celebrate. An unforgettable salsa night with close friends, great energy, and people who share the same love for life. This is what living better looks like. Follow along for more moments that make life richer. #jacobandkloosterfarms #Living better #dancefamily #urbanfarming #lifestylefarms2 weeks ago![Testimonial from our guest - I spent my new years there and had such an amazing time. Shammy and Charlotte are one of the most warm and caring hosts i have ever come across. They invited us to be a part of their celebration and joined us too. The location is great with good getaway from city while having all amenities just 4-5 mins away. Very clean space and also spotted some deers in the morning. Overall would definitely go back again and definitely recommend everyone i know to go there. #farmhouse #airbnb #chennai]()
Testimonial from our guest - I spent my new years there and had such an amazing time. Shammy and Charlotte are one of the most warm and caring hosts i have ever come across. They invited us to be a part of their celebration and joined us too. The location is great with good getaway from city while having all amenities just 4-5 mins away. Very clean space and also spotted some deers in the morning. Overall would definitely go back again and definitely recommend everyone i know to go there. #farmhouse #airbnb #chennai2 weeks ago![It’s our gentle way of saying, ‘Please take a cab. We want you home safe.’
It’s a small gesture, but it can make a big difference.
If you have ideas or simple habits that help prevent drinking and driving, we’d love to hear them.”
#newyear
#jacobandkloosterfarms
#livebetter
#responsiblehospitality
#FarmStay]()
It’s our gentle way of saying, ‘Please take a cab. We want you home safe.’ It’s a small gesture, but it can make a big difference. If you have ideas or simple habits that help prevent drinking and driving, we’d love to hear them.” #newyear #jacobandkloosterfarms #livebetter #responsiblehospitality #FarmStay3 weeks ago![#jacobandkloosterfarms #farmhouse #livebetter #decisionmaking]()
![Denying milk to a calf to sell more we believe costs the calf its health and growth tomorrow. We've seen it first hand just by the growth of the new calf.
#jacobandkloosterfarms #livebetter #farmhouse #veganfood]()
Denying milk to a calf to sell more we believe costs the calf its health and growth tomorrow. We've seen it first hand just by the growth of the new calf. #jacobandkloosterfarms #livebetter #farmhouse #veganfood3 weeks ago![At Jacob & Klooster Farms, our purpose has always been simple: to inspire living in harmony with nature.
Nature is our designer in everything we do, guiding us to create with intention and leave the lightest footprint possible.
It’s incredibly special to see good friends @lakshachordia and @anuragtaleda bring this philosophy to life through @sanctuarybyaarth — a community that’s thoughtful, tasteful, and deeply rooted in nature.
We hope it’s not presumptuous to say this, but if Jacob & Klooster has played even a small role in that inspiration, we’re grateful. And regardless, it makes us genuinely happy to see more young people choosing to Live Better]()
At Jacob & Klooster Farms, our purpose has always been simple: to inspire living in harmony with nature. Nature is our designer in everything we do, guiding us to create with intention and leave the lightest footprint possible. It’s incredibly special to see good friends @lakshachordia and @anuragtaleda bring this philosophy to life through @sanctuarybyaarth — a community that’s thoughtful, tasteful, and deeply rooted in nature. We hope it’s not presumptuous to say this, but if Jacob & Klooster has played even a small role in that inspiration, we’re grateful. And regardless, it makes us genuinely happy to see more young people choosing to Live Better3 weeks ago
