Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Couple Turns Barren Hill into Forest Retreat Near Pune
A couple from Mumbai, Armeen and Firoz, turned a dry hill into a green forest near Pune.
They built a small wooden cabin and planted lots of trees, starting during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
This project is about escaping the city to enjoy nature, creating a peaceful retreat.
Many people started moving to quieter areas during the pandemic to be closer to nature.
A Mumbai couple transformed a barren hill near Pune into a lush forest retreat.
Armeen Jasavala and Firoz Bharucha built a cabin and planted over 700 trees.
The couple began their project in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Their forest retreat is located approximately 142 km from Pune.
The project reflects a broader trend of people seeking nature and quieter living.
- Who
- Armeen Jasavala and Firoz Bharucha.
- What
- A couple transformed a barren hill into a forest retreat.
- When
- Started in 2020.
- Where
- Near Roha, approximately 142 km from Pune.
- Why
- To reconnect with nature and escape city life.
- Couple
- Armeen Jasavala & Firoz Bharucha
- Location
- Near Roha, Maharashtra
- Distance from Pune
- Approx. 142 km
- Project Start
- 2020
- Profession (Armeen)
- Homeopathic Practitioner & Content Creator
- Profession (Firoz)
- Lawyer