Author's Table: Word Trails, Folklore & Regional Feast

Publication history

Recorded identity and destination

Provider

Feast & Folklore

Provider register

b90bc85a-af72-4d95-bba8-db36ccd4726d

Fulfillment owner

Independent provider

Destination

Shimla

Destination reference

shimla

Recorded listing

Offering Type

activity

Title

Author's Table: Word Trails, Folklore & Regional Feast

Slug

authors-table-word-trails-folklore-regional-feast

Short Description

An immersive experience crafted by an author of more than 30 books, featuring narrative exercises, regional folklores, and a curated multi-district pahadi feast.

Description

Step beyond traditional dining into the personal creative realm of Minakshi Chaudhry, a prolific author of 30 books on mountain culture, folklore, and mystery. The Author's Table is an invitation to put away your screens, slow your mind, and spend three immersive hours experiencing the world through the eyes of a writer.

The experience begins not at the table, but with the craft of imagination itself. Through guided word hunting exercises, collaborative story building games, and interactive folklore sessions, Minakshi draws you into the art of narrative creation. It is a deeply grounding, almost therapeutic process, and a rare chance to unplug completely. You connect with a small circle of guests, and rediscover the joy of active listening and collective creation.

As the story exercises unfold, the evening seamlessly transitions into a celebrated feast. You will gather for a meal showcasing handpicked traditional recipes sourced from all districts of Himachal Pradesh. Each dish is thoughtfully home prepared using recipes that are either forgotten, lost, or in urgent need of preservation. The whole experienve leave you with a profound sense of connection to both the author’s craft and the living heritage of the mountains.

Theme Tags

culture, food

Pricing Basis

per_person

Duration Minutes

300

Max Group Size

8

Min Group Size

5

Pickup Type

fixed_meeting_point

Meeting Point Description

Applewood Farms, Sarog

Parking Instructions

Inclusions

Live sessions with author Minakshi Chaudhry, Pahadi Brunch with recipes from all districts (max 8 guests), Small Farm Tour, Games

Exclusions

Pick and Drop from Hotel, Travel Insurance, Anything not mentioned in inclusions

What Makes It Special

Curated and personally hosted by eminent author of more than 30 books in her own Apple Orchards. Format of experience is deliberately unhurried and capped at just 8 guests for private experience.

Private Customizable

Yes

Difficulty Level

easy

Age Restrictions

8+ years

Health Restrictions

No specific health restrictions

Physical Fitness Requirement

No fitness requirement

Weather Dependency

Yes

Accessibility Notes

Unlike a traditional static dinner, guests move through different intimate settings across the property, transitioning seamlessly between courses and storytelling chapters.Walks between spaces are brief and gentle, involving flat indoor flooring, stone garden pathways. Due to the micro-regional nature of a menu, all dietary restrictions or severe allergies must be shared well in advance. Designed as a boutique style experience, optimised for slow dining, active listening, and open storytelling without loud disruptions.

Kids Suitability Notes

Suitable for kids 8+

Group Fit

family

Guest Effort Copy

low_effort

Is High Risk

No

High Risk Categories

—

Trained Guide Declaration

No

Safety Equipment Declaration

No

Emergency Protocol Declaration

No

Weekly Off Days

MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI

Seasonality

year_round

Season Start

—

Season End

—

Blackout Dates

—

Request Receiving Start Time

10:00:00

Request Receiving End Time

18:00:00

Same Day Request Cutoff

—

Suggested Time Slots

11:00

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