"Where the soil remembers, the soul returns."
MAN:ESS – A Living Forest Home by Sathar Al Karan
MAN:ESS
MANESS is the first project of Forestification, founded by environmental visionary Sathar Al Karan, who also leads ARTUAE.
Nestled in the serene village of Manakkalappady, the name MANESS comes from:
MAN – Manakkalappady, the founder's native land.
ESS – His ancestral family home.
MANESS also means "Heart" in Malayalam.
Forestification Begins Here
At MANESS, we've planted a vibrant forest using the Miyawaki Method, with trees and bamboos collected from natural forests and sacred groves
. This method ensures:
Dense, fast-growing native forest
Long-term ecological balance
Natural biodiversity revival
Why MANESS Matters
Located in Manakkalappady, Kerala
First eco-villa by Forestification
A private forest sanctuary
Sustainable, poetic living
Inspired by roots, made for the future