Meet the Chhabras
HEMANT CHHABRA
Born and bred a South Mumbai boy, Hemant’s move to Hideout Farm was a conscious choice based on his desire to return to his roots, be connected with the earth and to heal himself and others spiritually. He quit his leather and bag business to make a sustainable living. Hemant propagates the tenets of healthy living, minimum medical intervention in matters such as vaccinations and wholly supports un-learning.
SANGEETA CHHABRA
It was a dream come true for Sangeeta to live in the countryside. Professionally trained as a textile designer, and a stint as a teacher, Sangeeta enjoys using her hands to create. She is a cat lover and an avid reader, Sangeeta believes in homeschooling and additionally using art and the environment to facilitate. All three of her children have been homeschooled.
ANICCA CHHABRA
Anicca is a elementary teacher at the American school of Bombay. She developed her passion for teaching from her mother. She lives in Mumbai and visits the farm whenever she can only to be amazed at the way it changes every time! Anicca loves reading children’s books and aspires to write and illustrate one herself someday! She enjoys the balance of the city and country lifestyle.
ADITYA CHHABRA
Aditya’s early years were spent being homeschooled, immersing himself in the rhythms of farm life before transitioning to an alternative Steiner school. Drawn back to his origins, he returned to the very farm where he was born, now overseeing the operation of Hide Out. His passions lie in hands-on building endeavors, tending to the land, envisioning fresh spaces, and perpetually seeking to enhance the Hide Out experience.
AYAANA CHHABRA
Meet Ayaana, the 14-year-old culinary prodigy behind the sizzling delights at Kitchen Stir Fry, nestled beneath the towering bamboo canopy of Hide Out Farm. Ayaana’s culinary journey began at the tender age of 4, skillfully wielding the wok over a roaring flame to craft dishes brimming with flavor, using the freshest farm produce. Homeschooled and nurtured amidst the farm’s lush surroundings, she embodies a deep connection to nature. Beyond the kitchen, she indulges in a myriad of passions, from cycling and swimming to painting, farming, and even climbing trees. Don’t forget to treat your taste buds to her seasonal drink menu, featuring freshly harvested ingredients straight from the farm.