The Palm Lawn
600 guests max6,000 sq.ft.
Saputara, Gujarat, India, India
The Poolside Lawn at Anando Palms Resort brings together the natural beauty of Saputara's hill-station landscape and the relaxed elegance of a resort gathering space. Set alongside the resort's swimming pool, this open-air venue offers a distinct sense of place that is hard to replicate in a banquet hall — the open sky overhead, greenery on all sides, and the gentle atmosphere of the Sahyadri hills providing a backdrop that sets the mood before a single decoration is placed. The lawn is well-suited to events that benefit from natural light, fresh air, and an informal yet curated setting, making it a favourite choice for couples and hosts who want their celebration to feel genuinely resort-like rather than merely hotel-adjacent.
Because it is an outdoor venue, the Poolside Lawn lends itself to events during Saputara's more temperate months, when the climate at this elevated hill station is pleasantly cool and the surrounding landscape is at its most vivid. Guests arrive to a setting that already feels considered, allowing decorators and event teams to work with, rather than against, the venue's inherent character.
The Poolside Lawn is well positioned for a range of social and celebratory events. Intimate weddings and pre-wedding functions such as mehendi ceremonies, sangeet evenings, and cocktail receptions find a natural home here — the poolside setting gives photographers and decorators an evocative canvas that works especially well after sunset when ambient lighting transforms the space. Corporate retreats, team outings, and informal networking events also translate well to this format, offering attendees a break from conventional conference-room settings while still keeping the group together in a defined, managed space.
Birthday celebrations, anniversary dinners, and family reunion gatherings are equally at home at the Poolside Lawn, where the resort's hospitality infrastructure supports the catering and service needs of private parties. The combination of an outdoor venue with the full backing of a resort property — including in-house catering, accommodation for guests, and event coordination support — makes it a practical choice as well as a scenic one.
Anando Palms Resort is located in Saputara, Gujarat's only designated hill station, which sits in the Dang district within the Sahyadri mountain range. The hill-station setting gives the resort — and by extension the Poolside Lawn — a cooler microclimate and a forested ambience that distinguishes it from event venues in the plains. Saputara is accessible by road from Surat, Nashik, and Ahmedabad, making it reachable for guests travelling from Gujarat's major cities as well as from northern Maharashtra. The town itself is compact and tourist-friendly, with accommodation options for overflow guests beyond those staying at the resort itself. For event planners seeking a destination-event atmosphere without requiring guests to travel abroad or to a metro, the Saputara location strikes a practical balance between accessibility and a genuine sense of escape.
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The Poolside Lawn is suited to a wide range of social and celebratory events, including weddings, pre-wedding functions such as mehendi ceremonies and sangeet evenings, cocktail receptions, corporate retreats, birthday parties, and family gatherings. Its open-air poolside setting makes it particularly popular for events where atmosphere and photography matter. For specific event-format approvals and any restrictions, it is best to check directly with the resort's events team.
The Poolside Lawn is an open-air, outdoor venue set alongside the resort's swimming pool. This gives it an airy, resort-style ambience with natural surroundings, though it means event timing and planning may be influenced by weather conditions. Guests and planners are advised to discuss weather contingency arrangements with the resort when booking.
Exact capacity figures for the Poolside Lawn have not been independently confirmed and can vary depending on the event format, seating arrangement, and setup style. Prospective hosts should reach out to Anando Palms Resort directly to get capacity details for their specific event type.
Saputara is a hill station in the Sahyadri range, which gives it a cooler, more temperate climate compared to the Gujarat plains — this makes the outdoor Poolside Lawn most comfortable during the cooler months of the year. The monsoon season typically brings heavy rainfall to the Sahyadri region, so events during that period may require additional planning. The resort's team can advise on the most suitable time of year based on your event requirements.
Anando Palms Resort is a full-service resort property, and in-house catering support is part of its offering for events. The specific menus, cuisine options, and whether outside catering vendors are permitted should be confirmed with the resort's events and banqueting team before booking.
Yes, the Poolside Lawn's open-air setting and poolside backdrop make it a well-suited venue for pre-wedding functions such as mehendi ceremonies and sangeet evenings. The outdoor environment and ambient resort lighting after sunset create a festive, photogenic atmosphere for such occasions. Availability and setup requirements should be discussed with the events team in advance.
Anando Palms Resort is a resort property with guest accommodation, which means attendees can stay on-site rather than arranging external hotels. This is particularly convenient for destination events and multi-day celebrations. The number of rooms available and room-block booking arrangements should be confirmed directly with the resort.
Saputara is accessible by road from Surat, Nashik, and Ahmedabad, making the resort reachable for guests travelling from Gujarat's major cities as well as from northern Maharashtra. The exact driving distances and road conditions are best verified via a current maps service, and the resort's team can provide directions or coordinate transport arrangements for event guests on request.
As an open-air lawn alongside the resort pool, the Poolside Lawn can be dressed with a range of floral, lighting, and themed décor arrangements to suit different event styles. Whether the resort works with an in-house décor team or external decorators, and what structural elements such as stages or canopies can be installed, should be discussed with the events team. The natural greenery and poolside setting provide a strong decorative foundation to build on.
Because the Poolside Lawn is an open-air venue in a hill station that receives significant rainfall, having a weather contingency plan is an important part of event planning here. Prospective hosts should ask the resort about backup indoor spaces or tent/canopy arrangements that can be activated if weather changes unexpectedly. The resort's events team will be best placed to outline the available options.
Outdoor venue events in resort and hill-station settings may be subject to local noise ordinances or resort-set curfew times, particularly for music and DJ events. The specific rules applicable to the Poolside Lawn, including permitted event end times and amplification policies, should be confirmed with Anando Palms Resort before finalising the booking.
The Poolside Lawn's resort setting in Saputara makes it an appealing venue for corporate retreats and team outings that benefit from a change of environment away from city offices and conference rooms. Its outdoor format supports informal networking and team-building activities, while the resort's accommodation and catering infrastructure can support multi-day programmes. Specific AV and presentation equipment availability should be verified with the resort.
Pricing for events at the Poolside Lawn will depend on factors such as the number of guests, event duration, catering requirements, and the services included in the package. The most reliable way to get an accurate quote is to contact Anando Palms Resort directly through their official website at anandopalms.com or by calling the property. Early enquiry is recommended, especially for peak season dates.
As a resort property, Anando Palms Resort is expected to have parking facilities for guests. The precise capacity and any arrangements for larger event groups — such as overflow parking or valet service — should be confirmed with the resort when planning an event.
The combination of the resort pool, open sky, and the natural Sahyadri hill-station surroundings makes the Poolside Lawn a visually appealing location for event photography and pre-wedding shoots. The lighting conditions at golden hour and after sunset with ambient resort lights tend to photograph particularly well in this kind of setting. Whether standalone photography shoots can be arranged separately from an event booking should be checked with the resort directly.
