Latest News at Mike’s Forest Retreat
At Mike’s Forest Retreat, we take immense pride in the way our guests connect with the retreat and with each other. Testimonials from those who’ve experienced our unique blend of hospitality and nature consistently highlight the heartfelt connections and memories they’ve made. Our visitors (including many celebrities) often express a profound sense of gratitude for the experiences they had.
Our retreat is also a place where we celebrate special red-letter days, where each occasion is marked with elegance and care. From festive seasonal events to landmark moments in history, we host celebrations that honour life’s most meaningful milestones. These occasions bring people together, creating an atmosphere that’s both joyous and reflective, surrounded by nature’s beauty.
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He Gave a Forest Its Soul, and a Legacy Its Home
MAY 18, 2025: Today, amidst rustling trees and remembered stories, we celebrate the 80th birthday of Mike Dalvi—the visionary behind Mike’s Forest Retreat. Son of a soldier, cricketer of grace, host of rare warmth, and a keeper of legacy, Mike built not just a retreat but a living archive of memory, meaning, and nature.
His forest is not just trees—it is time slowed, heritage honoured, and hospitality redefined. On this milestone day, we bow to the man whose life has made space for so many others to pause, reflect, and belong. Happy birthday, Mike. Your presence has become a place.
She Nurtures All, Yet Asks for Nothing in Return
MAY 11, 2025: At Mike’s Forest Retreat—where time slows and life breathes in rhythm with the trees—we mark this Mother’s Day with reverence for two great nurturers: Mother Earth, who sustains all life, and Mother India, whose spirit and soil have shaped generations. From the forest canopy to the Himalayan heights, from the rivers of the land to the roots beneath our feet—both mothers have given boundlessly. They cradle our dreams, steady our steps, and hold space for our stories to grow.
To the ever-giving mothers—of earth and of nation—and mothers everywhere, we offer our deepest gratitude. May we learn to tread with care, to serve with heart, and to honour the vast, quiet strength they bestow upon us all.
They Move in Silence, Yet Roar Through the Wild with Power
MAY 3, 2025: At Mike’s Forest Retreat—where forest stillness carries echoes of wild majesty—we honour International Leopard Day with quiet awe and deep admiration for one of nature’s most elusive wonders. These magnificent creatures, with their camouflaged elegance and silent strength, remind us of the balance between beauty and survival in the untamed world.
To the guardians of the green—the spotted spirits of our hills and forests—we offer our respect. May your stealth remain sacred, your paths remain yours, and your presence always remind us to tread this earth with reverence.
They Carry Laurels Lightly, But Leave Their Presence Deeply
MAY 2, 2025: At Mike’s Forest Retreat—where old victories meet new stillness—we had the quiet joy of hosting Sanjeev Kassal, Singles Title Winner at the International Tennis Federation Seniors (above 55 years). Though his sporting milestone was achieved some years ago, his visit reminded us that true champions don’t just chase titles—they seek spaces that restore.
To Sanjeev Kassal, whose grace on court is matched by his graciousness off it—thank you for choosing to dwell in our forest for a while. Your presence added a chapter of elegance to our retreat’s story.
They Shield the Nation and Carry Legacy in Steel and Spirit
MAY 1, 2025: At Mike’s Forest Retreat—where time pauses to honour courage and quietude embraces legacy—we mark Armoured Corps Day with deep respect for those who serve behind the armoured shield of our nation. It was on this day in 1941 that the Indian Cavalry’s transformation was formalised, as training centres took on the mantle of the newly mechanised Indian Armoured Corps.
To the warriors behind our Armoured Corps, we salute your heritage, your resilience, and your unyielding spirit —whether on wheels, tracks, or through shifting times.
They Chase Horizons and Bring Dreams Safely Home
APRIL 26, 2025: At Mike’s Forest Retreat, where every breeze carries a story and every horizon holds a promise, we salute the pilots who soar across skies and stitch distant worlds closer together. With every safe landing and every bold ascent, they remind us that journeys are not just about reaching destinations—but about embracing the spirit of courage, precision, and wonder.
This Pilots’ Day, we honour those who navigate the heavens with heart and heroism, and we thank them for inspiring the adventurers in us all.
He Led with Courage, and Disarmed with a Smile
APRIL 3, 2025: At Mike’s Forest Retreat, where every path honours the spirit of timeless leadership, we celebrate Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw—a man who led with fearless conviction and disarmed the world with his effortless wit. His courage moved nations, and his humour lifted hearts, even in the hardest hours.
On his birthday, we pay tribute to a legacy built not just on victories won, but on humanity, humility, and the enduring power of a smile.
They Sang from the Heart, and Left a Little Magic Behind
APRIL 2, 2025: Today at Mike’s Forest Retreat, the air was rich with the melodies of young voices, as children from a nearby shelter home shared songs that warmed every heart. Under the open skies and among the quiet trees, their music wove a tapestry of innocence, hope, and happiness.
For a few timeless hours, the Retreat became more than a haven—it became a celebration of spirit, where simple songs turned into lasting memories.
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