This document summarizes a weekend getaway experience in Goa, India called "A Goa Gone By" that will take place from March 11-13, 2016. The experience includes a sunset Fado music performance followed by a seaside barbecue on the first day. The second day consists of a discussion on the history of spices in Goa followed by an authentic Goan meal. On the third day, guests can attend a breakfast chat about the architecture of Panjim and a guided walking tour of the area. The cost is INR 55,000 per room which includes accommodations, transfers, breakfasts, and the cultural activities over the three-day weekend.

1. “A GOA GONE BY”
11TH TO THE 13TH OF MARCH, 2016
An Ahilya Experience

2. The AHILYA
EXPERIENCE
uncovers the interesting and lesser
known elements of our
surroundings. Goa's rich
culture offers many such elements
to explore, from its architecture to
the arts to food.
To share a few such experiences
with our guests we have curated
a weekend getaway to discover a
"Goa Gone By".

3. THE WEEKEND begins late Friday afternoon with an
intimate sunset performance of traditional Goan-Portuguese Fado
music, presented by the eminent ‘fadista’, Sonia Shirsat.
This will be followed by a sumptuous BBQ by the sea.

4. ON SATURDAY evening
we host a discussion on the history of
spices in Goa, lead by the director of the
Museum of Goa, Subodh Kerkar,
followed by a deeply authentic Goan
thaali meal.

5. ON SUNDAY we invite you to a breakfast chat on the history and
architecture of Panjim’s historic Fontainhas district, followed by a guided walk
highlighting the many fascinating aspects of the area.

6. THE SCHEDULE
Day 1: 11TH MARCH FRIDAY: FADO + SEASIDE BBQ
Daytime: Welcome guests
Event Time: 6:30pm Fado starts at Sunset. Followed by dinner
Dinner @ 8:00pm: Seaside BBQ
Drinks: A la carte and our house special cocktails
Day 2: 12TH MARCH SATURDAY: TALK ON GOAN SPICES+
AUTHENTIC GOAN THAALI
Breakfast: Included with room rate
Lunch: A La Carte Menu
Event Time: 6:30pm talk on the history of Goan spices
Dinner @ 8:00pm: ABTS Goan thaali showcasing the spices
Drinks: A la carte and our house special cocktails
Day 3: 13TH MARCH SUNDAY: BREAKFAST CHAT ON
INDO-PORTUGUESE ARCHITECTURE
Breakfast: Included with room rate
Event Time: 9:00am to 10:00am (1 hour discussion)
Suggestions for Guests after talk: Guided walking tour through Fontainhas
(10:30am to 1:30pm)

7. THE DETAILS
Cost: INR 55,000 per room inclusive of tax
(on single occupancy INR 45,000)
Inclusions:
• 3 days, 2 nights stay from the 11th to the 13th of March 2016
• Transfer to and from the airport
• House breakfast on the 12th and 13th 2016
• Sunset Drink & BBQ dinner on the 11th March 2016
• (Red Snapper / Tiger Prawns / Spiced Pork Chops / Beef Roast / Vegetarian
Options)
• Sunset Drink & Traditional Goan Thaali dinner on the 12th
March 2016
• All cultural activities included in the weekend
Chargeable:
• À la carte lunch on the 11th, 12th, 13th as applicable
• Beer / wine and alcoholic beverages
For reservations or further details, please contact
info@ahilyabythesea.com, Tel: 011-41551575 / 41551055