Nitin & Shilpa Karkare with their family members at Rustic Holidays have immense experience in organizing camps across age groups, at various locations in the Konkan region.

A notable feature of the camp is that In the kids love them so much that the male members are fondly referred to as Mamas (Maternal Uncles).

Aajoba (Grand Father) Ravindranath Vaman Karkare

Ravikaka

Retired as Chief Engineer from Indian Hume Pipe Co.

“A grandfather is someone with silver in his hair and gold in his heart.” 

Ravikaka is the person who mingles with you and guides you on the traditions and practices.  He has many interesting stories to share.

Aaji (Grand Mother)

Sandhya Ravindranath Karkare

Housewife

“Grandmas hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but our hearts forever”

Sandhya Aaaji is the one who will give you some goodies with a touch of love and also share many nuances of village life with you.

Mama (Maternal Uncle)Nitin Ravindranath Karkare

Nitin Mama

Advertising and TV Professional

Chief Organizer – Mamacha Gaavala Javvoya 

He is the person who enlivens your vacations by taking care of the minute details of the programme. 

Mami (Maternal Aunt)Shilpa Nitin Karkare

Shilpa Mami

Owns a Handicraft Shop in Thane

There are angels walking on this earth disguised as Mami’s! .She is the person backstage, but very much in the forefront in terms of the arrangements and providing you with the best of service.

Mavshi Anjali Vishwas Pimprikar 

Anju Mavshi

Mavshi adds beauty, joy, and love to life.

As reliable as the wall, another important person, who takes care of your needs and wants during your stay at your Mamachya Gaav.

Aajoba (Grand Father)Ramchandra Ganesh Naware

Bhau

Retired from National Rayon Corporation

“Grandfathers are just antique little boys” 

Bhau Aajoba mixes fun and discipline, thus helping you to enjoy with a purpose.

Vijaya Ramchandra Naware

Retired School Teacher

“A grandmother is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend”.

A person who has interacted with students all her life, is all at ease and makes you feel at ease.