A passionate Eco warrior with a keen interest in ornithology, Balakrishnan is a Badiga for whom the Ithalar village is his cherished home. His understanding of the nature of the land, its vegetation, culture and relationships with the locals has helped Winterlake carve a unique living space that is in tune with its surroundings.
His passion to conserve and give back to the land has helped us maintain the right balance of nature in the layout. One of our pet projects, a mini bird sanctuary in an area of 3 acres with water bodies, shola trees and grass lands is inspired by his narratives of the original terrain of the Ooty he grew up in.