Alila Moments | Alila Diwa Goa

Before day breaks fully, follow a winding village path to a neighborhood bakery where Goa’s oldest ritual begins breadmaking. The village’s beloved Poder's Family welcomes you into their world of dough and discipline. With flour-dusted hands, you’ll knead and shape your own pão as they share stories of Portuguese influence, community routines, and why bread remains at the center of Goan life. As your loaf bakes in the clay oven, sip chai and snack on local savory treats. It’s a moment that blends storytelling, scent, and skill—and leaves you carrying both bread and memories back to the resort.

Through the Village
Walk from the resort to the village bakery while learning about Goa’s breadmaking legacy and Portuguese culinary imprint.

Welcome to the Bakehouse
Meet the Poder's Family and explore their wood-fired ovens and kitchen traditions that rise before the sunsets.

Hands in the Dough
Knead, shape, and prepare your own pão alongside the poder using locally milled ingredients and traditional techniques.

 

Break Bread, Share Stories
While your loaf bakes, enjoy tea and Goan snacks as the poder shares anecdotes about community, celebration, and the daily life of a poder.

Duration: 1 hour

Recommended Dress: Casual attire

Price: INR 600/- Plus tax per person

Feni isn’t just a drink—it’s a distilled expression of Goan land, lore and labor. At a local distillery tucked among spring-fed groves, you’ll meet Mr. Hansel, a passionate a widely celebrated feni maker and cultural historian in his own right. Learn how this heady spirit is crafted from cashew apples or coconut toddy and distilled in small batches with techniques passed through generations. Wander the grounds, take in the scent of fermenting fruit and end with a seated tasting paired with Goan bites. Each sip is a sensory dive into heritage, climate and craftsmanship—an experience as layered as the spirit itself.

Origins of a Spirit
Begin with an overview of feni’s agricultural and cultural roots—why it’s uniquely Goan and regionally protected.

Into the Distillery
Tour the working distillery with Mr. Hansel, observing each step of the process from harvest to fermentation to bottling.

A Living Tradition
Learn how feni has evolved over centuries, including its ritual use, culinary applications and place in Goan identity.

Sip & Savor
Settle into a tasting session where feni is served both neat and in cocktails—paired with Goan snacks and guided by Hansel’s commentary.

Duration: 2 hours

Recommended Dress: Cool Casuals (you will wade in the shallow water)

Price: INR 2500/- Plus tax per person; transportation to the venue is an additional cost

Let the aromas of Goa’s coast lead you to an interactive culinary session with the Chef at Spice Studio Restaurant. Begin with an introduction to locally sourced ingredients—fragrant spices, fresh seafood, and regional produce.  As you don your apron, learn traditional techniques rooted in both Hindu and Portuguese traditions.

As you’re perfecting in curries, the class is equal parts hands-on and heartwarming. End the experience by gathering around the table for a communal meal and stories shared by the chef himself.

A Chef’s Welcome
Join the Chef at Spice Studio and receive your apron and intro to the day’s flavor-forward agenda.

Meet the Ingredients
Explore the ingredients and spices that define Goa’s culinary identity, with explanations of their origins and uses.

Coastal Cooking
Prepare a dish per person with the Chef, learning tips and techniques passed through families and generations.

A Toast to the Table
Enjoy your meal in the open air, celebrating the taste of place and the joy of sharing it.

Duration: 1 hour

Recommended Dress: Casual attire

Additional Details: The Moment is done at our specialty Coastal Cuisine Restaurant, guided by the Chef, the guest is only required to choose the menu that will be prepared at the class and served to the guest at the table of their choice.

Price: INR 4000/- Plus tax per couple, INR 2000/- Plus tax per person

Let yourself be enveloped by harmony in a soothing group sound healing experience. Guided by a wellness expert, the session begins with gentle breathwork and intention-setting before flowing into vibrational therapy. Two sets of Himalayan singing bowls create tonal layers that resonate through your body—releasing tension, inviting calm, and awakening your body’s natural capacity for repair. As the final notes fade, the inner noise softens, leaving you with clarity, tranquillity, and a grounded sense of self.

A Grounded Beginning
Step into the tranquil ambiance of The Yoga Studio at Spa Alila. Ease into the moment with soft breathwork and grounding to attune your body and mind for deep listening.

Resonant Release
Lie back as waves of sound wash through your body and nervous system, melting tension and inviting profound stillness.

Integration and Closing
Slowly reawaken and rest in quiet stillness, allowing the experience to settle before returning gently to your day.

Duration: 60 minutes

Recommended Preparation & Attire: For your comfort, please arrive on an empty stomach or at least two hours after a meal. We suggest wearing loose, comfortable clothing to allow ease of movement and relaxation.

Additional Details:  Sound Therapy is a holistic wellness experience designed to support relaxation and well-being. It is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment. Guests with health concerns are advised to consult their physician before booking. 

Price: INR 2500/- Plus tax per person – Minimum 2 persons to book.