Owode · Ogun State · Nigeria
A farm retreat for slowing down and reconnecting with nature, self and culture.
01 / Reconnection
Walk the farm, share a meal, make something by hand.
02 / Heritage
Nigerian food, makers and materials are part of each stay.
03 / Intimacy
Small groups and time to settle in.
Our Story
The trees, open skies and quiet rhythm of the farm offered something the city could not.
That feeling became Ara: intimate spaces and thoughtful experiences shaped by the land, Nigerian food, local craft and the pleasure of having nowhere to rush to.
About Us
Ara is a farm retreat in Owode, Ogun State, created as a place to rest, reconnect and experience Nigeria at a gentler pace.
We bring together land, food, craft and culture in intimate stays and shared experiences that feel personal, unhurried and rooted here.
A Softer Expression
Rooted in land, craft, food and culture — familiar things seen with fresh eyes.
The Land
From the working farm to the paths between the cabins, Ara is best explored on foot.
Open fields and the work of growing things.
Paths between the cabins, gardens and trees.
Shade, a swing and time to sit.
Stay · Rest · Gather
Choose a day retreat, stay a little longer, or bring your people together.
Day Retreat · 8am – 6pm
A day on the farm, with food, walking and making.
₦60,000 per guest
Overnight Stay · 6pm – 7am
Settle into a chalet shaped by natural materials and local craft.
From ₦175,000 per night
Group Retreat · 10+ guests
Meals and open space for a day with your people.
From ₦600,000 for 10 guests
Team Retreat
Good food, clear thinking and conversation outdoors.
Custom · from ₦750,000
Seasonal Programme
Dinners, workshops and cultural experiences taking shape.
Enquire for dates
Private Gathering
A natural setting for celebrations, shoots and workshops.
Tell us your plans
We came for the quiet. We left with a new way of being at home in ourselves.
An early preview guest
Before You Arrive
Ara is in Owode, Ogun State, within reach of Lagos.
Yes. Rest at Ara runs from 8am to 6pm and includes a prepared meal, refreshments, a creative or cultural experience and time on the farm. Choose a date on our booking page.
Stays are one night in one of our four chalets. Check-in is at 6pm and check-out at 7am, with dinner and breakfast included. Choose single or double occupancy when you book.
Choose your date and reserve it online. We’ll email you a secure Paystack payment link, and your booking is confirmed as soon as payment is received.
Gather at Ara is a private day for groups of 10 or more. For team off-sites, private hire and special events, send us an enquiry and we’ll shape it with you.
Visit Ara
Choose a day, a night or a gathering. Pick your date and we’ll take care of the rest.