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Regenerative Gardening in the Plainsssss
Our back garden is more than a place to sit; it is an experiment in regenerative agriculture. The Terai plains are prone to heavy monsoons and intense heat, so we have implemented a multi-layered per…
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The Digital Nomad in Tilottama
Tilottama is emerging as a surprising hub for the global digital nomad community. Located strategically between the mountains and the borde…
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Hand-Spun and Hill-Sourced
The Cornerstore at Brewstation is a curated gallery of Nepali craftsmanship. From the hand-loomed textiles of the mid-hills to the pottery …
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Terai to Table: The Seasonal Harvest
The fertility of the Rupandehi plains is staggering. Within a few miles of our cafe, farmers are growing everything from mustard and sugarc…
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The Logic of the Courtyard
The design of Brewstation was heavily influenced by the traditional 'Chowk' or Newari courtyard. Historically, these spaces were the lungs …
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Lumbini at First Light
To truly experience Lumbini, one must leave Brewstation before the sun touches the horizon. Driving south on the Siddhartha Highway for for…
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Tongba & the Warmth of the Hills
Tongba is eastern Nepal's answer to mulled wine: fermented finger millet packed into a tall bamboo vessel, filled with boiling water, and s…
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The Art of Chiya
Chiya is not just tea; in Nepal, it is the social lubricant that keeps the nation moving. It is a ritual, a greeting, and a reason to pause…
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The Himalayan Bean
Grown at 1,200 to 1,800 metres above sea level on the terraced hillsides of Palpa and Gulmi — just a couple of hours north of Tilottama — N…
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