You’ve Chosen Legacy Spaces and Lively Buzz at Our Retreat
You’ve chosen the treasures of Legacy Spaces to match your mood—and the pleasures of Lively Buzz to match your energy.
This mix of choices reflects someone who appreciates the richness of history and memory, yet prefers to experience it with energy and connection. You’re not just a quiet observer of the past—you enjoy engaging with it, sharing stories, and bringing heritage to life through interaction and spirited moments.
At Mike’s Forest Retreat, your love for legacy is celebrated through evocative spaces filled with memorabilia, meaning, and a deep sense of place. Your taste for lively buzz is equally honoured, with experiences that add warmth, movement, and sociable energy—so even the quiet corners of the past feel animated and joyfully alive.
Take your pick from these choices …

The War Museum at Mike’s Forest Retreat
A quiet sanctuary of remembrance, the War Museum at Mike’s Forest Retreat honours the courage, legacy, and heroism of our Founder’s father and other heroes of the Indian Army.

The Cricket Memorabilia at Mike’s Forest Retreat
A quiet tribute to cricketing grace, the Cricket Memorabilia at Mike’s Forest Retreat reflects our Founder’s legacy of batsmanship shaped by his elegance, endurance, and finesse in play.

The Holdy’s Pub at Mike’s Forest Retreat
A mellow space of nostalgia, Holdy’s Pub at Mike’s Forest Retreat honours our Founder’s Deputy Headmaster at school for his mentorship, and the bonds that still linger.

The Brigadier’s Restaurant at Mike’s Forest Retreat
A refined tribute to nourishment and legacy, the Brigadier’s Restaurant at Mike’s Forest Retreat honours our Founder’s father who served the Indian Army with great valour.

The Swimming Pool at Mike’s Forest Retreat
Framed by forest calm and reflective ease, the Swimming Pool at Mike’s Forest Retreat offers quiet refreshment for body and mind alike.
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