04 September 2025

Find Inner Peace in Nature with the Power of a 300-Year-Old Mango Tree

The Farm at San Benito has a core belief that nature holds immense healing power and hence, the wellness programs here are deeply rooted in nature. Whether it’s the location of the resorts, wellness activities, or dining experiences, everything has nature in some or the other way. In the heart of the Farm’s lush green landscape and calm environment is the 300-year-old Mango Tree. 

The 300-Year Old Mango Tree at the Farm – Fostering Inner Peace and Connection

The Farm’s 300-year old mango tree is one of the major highlights of this wellness sanctuary. The magnificent branches, sturdy trunk, and green leaves of this iconic tree make it a symbol of nature’s power, the root concept followed by the Farm. The wellness experts and healers at the Farm believe that nature plays a vital role in an individual’s mental, emotional, or spiritual healing. 

Guests are encouraged to rest beneath the tree’s shade, meditate in the ultimate calm, embrace its sturdy trunk, and share their wishes. This is truly a grounding and relaxing experience that helps guests achieve inner peace, get digital detox, and reconnect with nature. Even studies suggest that just being around nature or greenery enhances one’s mental and emotional health. So, nature’s role in healing cannot be overlooked. 

The Farm believes that nature can act as the biggest therapist in today’s digitized era. At the Farm at San Benito, guests get to participate in nature walk sessions in the resort’s lush green landscape. Moreover, activities like vegetable harvesting, tree planting, exploring flora, etc, are encouraged to promote healing and overall well-being of the guests.

Nature’s Role in Healing – Facts and Experiences

A report called ‘Green and Blue Spaces and Mental Health’ by WHO shows that time spent in nature is directly proportional to one’s mood, mindset, and mental health. There are various such studies that support the healing power of nature. So, it’s no wonder why we feel better and refreshed after a vacation in the mountains, near the beach, or even a staycation at a peaceful resort surrounded by greenery. 

Research also suggests that spending time in gardens, forests, parks, coastlines, etc, can help reduce the psychological impact of environmental change. It further promotes physical activity, which is essential for an individual’s health. Moreover, it also creates opportunities for social interaction, which promotes better mental and emotional health. 

Nature holds immense healing power and directly impacts one’s overall well-being. Spending time in nature has various direct/indirect health benefits as listed below:

  • Helps lower blood pressure
  • Gives you a feeling of wonder and admiration at the same time, which can have various health benefits
  • Helps reduce anxiety and depression, promoting better mental health
  • Acts as a potential treatment to ADHD
  • Promotes cancer-fighting cells

It may be surprising, but even fake nature benefits your health and wellness. Having nature’s paintings or photographs in your room, real/artificial plants, a window to look out, or even listening to natural sounds over headphones can have soothing effects on your mental and psychological health. 

Incorporating Nature Into Your Everyday Life

People are usually unaware of the significant role of nature in healing and overall health. But understanding it and incorporating it in your everyday life can change a lot for you, in a positive way. Even if you are mostly busy, you can dedicate some time to yourself and incorporate nature in your daily life by:

  • Going on morning or evening walks everyday in a park, garden, or any green space.
  • Schedule small but regular breaks and go out in nature
  • Normalize eating meals outside in nature whenever it’s possible
  • Attend yoga/meditation sessions in nature
  • Go for vacations or staycations in wellness resorts located in green spaces

How The Farm Integrates Nature’s Healing Power Into Wellness Experiences

The Farm at San Benito spans across 52-hectares of lush green landscape and a peaceful environment. With 15 luxury resorts and villas having private green spaces, pools, etc, these resorts become a preferable choice for individuals looking to reconnect with nature. Not only this, but the Farm’s wellness restaurants follow the farm-to-table philosophy, maximizing nutrition in its meals and minimizing carbon footprint. The Farm encourages guests to participate in nature walks, meditate under the 300-year-old mango tree, and attend yoga sessions in nature, which can have a calming effect on their overall wellness.

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