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.

who it's for

makers

Musicians, artists, potters, cooks, and people who work with their hands.

builders

Coders, designers, writers, and anyone who needs quiet and a long horizon.

movers

Fitness, dance, surf, yoga — bodies that want beach and field, not a gym circuit.

neighbours

People who already live here, and want Mandrem known for what it actually is.

built with the village, not on top of it

The work is to keep Mandrem a place where creative people can settle — and where the people who were here first still recognise home.

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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.