MCV
a village association for creative people
We exist to gather the people who make things in Mandrem — and to make this stretch of North Goa legible to the ones still looking for a place like it.
why we are here
Mandrem already has the ingredients: a long beach, paddy fields, a pace that still belongs to the village, and a growing number of people who came to make work rather than to be seen.
What it has not had is a clear front door. Mandrem Creative Village is that door — an association, not a venue. We put Mandrem on the map for musicians, artists, makers, and builders, and we keep the map honest.
what we are not
Not a party destination. Not a content farm. Not a gated campus that pretends the village is a backdrop.
Trust is the operating system. If you come, you come as a neighbour: you learn names, you spend locally, you leave the quiet intact.
questions we hear
- What is Mandrem Creators Village (MCV)?
- MCV is a collective of independent stays and spaces in Mandrem, Goa, and your portal into the art, culture and nature of the village. Think of it as a way in: to the people, the events and the slow rhythm that make Mandrem what it is.
- Who is behind MCV?
- MCV is run together by local businesses that live and work in Mandrem. Our founding members are Mihira, Natraj Sadan, Kssemya, Odd Table, Mirador & Co and Habitat Mandrem.
- Is MCV a place I can stay, or a community?
- A community of places. MCV isn't a single property. You stay at one of our member properties, and MCV connects you to everything around it: events, people and the village itself.
- Who is MCV for?
- Anyone who wants to experience Mandrem slowly. Travelers, digital nomads, creators, artists and musicians are all welcome.
- What kind of events and experiences does MCV host?
- MCV brings together events hosted across our partner properties: art and culture evenings, deep work sessions, residencies, potlucks and grazing tables, pottery classes, and fitness and yoga sessions.
- I'm a creator. How can I collaborate with or create content through MCV?
- We love working with creators who want to tell Mandrem's story. Reach out through the Contact Us form with a little about yourself and what you'd like to make.
- I run a property or business in Mandrem. Can I join MCV?
- Yes. We're always open to new partners who share our love for Mandrem and its slow way of life. Tell us about your space through the Contact Us form.
- How do I stay updated on what's happening at MCV?
- Follow us on Instagram @mandremcreatorsvillage and subscribe to our newsletter below.