Casa Menezes – The Heritage Home stay of Goa, a home away from home, an experience like no other, nestled in the rustic lush greens of the Batim village, thankfully it is one of those villages in Goa that is still stuck in time, and we don’t intend to change that characteristic feature of this tranquil haven. ‘Come experience True Goan Heritage’ ‘Sala de Kala’ is an Art Gallery and boutique in Casa Menezes, This Heritage Goan Homestay that dates back over 350 years. It oozes out the true cultural heritage and influences of the Portuguese style and architecture, built by Goan artisans and workers over 3 centuries ago. “Sala de Kala” (Hall of Art- is a combination of “Sala” which means Hall in Portuguese and “Kala” which means Art in Konkani, Marathi and Hindi.) showcases Original art by talented and renowned artists from Goa and beyond. It also showcases antiques and other unique pieces of art as well as furniture. Frequent exhibitions are held at the gallery and are open for viewing. There is original Art displayed all around the home, replete with teak, oak and rosewood carved antique furniture, complements original art and virtuoso regal interiors!

David Nathaniel de Menezes, is a young entrepreneur with a passion for design. He has studied Business Management and has specialized in marketing. He chose not to be a part of the 'corporate hangama' and returned to Goa to set up 'innoventions' - a business that takes up design-build contracts and turn-key jobs of interiors. He has worked with many homes, apartments, restaurants, pubs, offices, and retail spaces, but of all these, loves restoration and renovation projects the most. This is probably because of the fact that David and his siblings, Arvind and Rachel, grew up in their ancestral home in Batim. He understands the nitty-gritty of these projects better than most others. His Father Late Balduino Menezes Pereira was a perfectionist and a D-I-Y guy (Do-it-Yourself ),Both Arvind and David learned a lot from him. His Mother Pamela Mascarenhas e Menezes Pereira is his Pillar of strength. His love for Goan heritage and his land drew him closer to fulfilling a dream he had of restoring his palatial home and converting a part of it into a bed and breakfast-homestay, called 'Casa Menezes', for travellers who want to experience the true cultural heritage of Goa.

The Batim village is just 10 kms away from Panjim ,lying in the Tiswadi taluka in the interiors of Goa-Velha, one of the oldest ports of Goa, where during its time trade flourished and pedigree Horses were brought in to be traded for spices and other local goods.Area was the strong hold of the mighty Kadamba Dynasty in the 13th century A.D.Perched in the valley of the Pilar and Santa Ana hillocks. The house is situated in ‘Gaunkarwaddo’ of the larger village of Batim. It overlooks paddy fields bordered with tall coconut palm trees. A scene around the whole village, take a walk around and you will soon discover the ‘Our Lady of Guardalupe’ church, the Parish church of the Batim village, A few steps ahead would take you to the Batim Lake, a bird watchers paradise, this lake attracts a lot of migratory birds. Wander around and amaze yourself with the simple pleasures life has to offer. Guests can cycle around the village, go bird watching at the Batim lake, try their hands at salt harvesting at the local salt pans, World Heritage sites of Old Goa is a short drive away. or bask at the Siridao beach or Bambolim beach situated about 3 km from Casa Menezes.