Private & Custom vs Weekend Art Retreat
Both are structured Himalayan retreat programs. The difference lies in purpose, pacing, and who each format is best suited for. This comparison outlines the key distinctions to help you choose.
At a Glance
| Private & Custom | Weekend Art Retreat | |
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| Format | A retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions. | Two days of uninterrupted creative expression in the mountains — enough to remember why you create. |
| Duration | Flexible (custom) | Flexible (custom) |
| Primary Location | chakrata | chakrata |
| Why that location | Our primary location. Logistically optimal for most custom configurations. | Close enough to Delhi for a weekend trip, yet remote enough to feel completely disconnected. The forest silence is immediate. |
Who Each Retreat Is For
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Daily Rhythm
Private & Custom
We begin with conversation. What do you need? What are you seeking? What does your body know? What does your heart want? From that conversation, we design your retreat. Duration, location, practices, pacing, depth, community level—all customized. We source teachers, facilitators, and support specific to your needs. We handle accommodations, meals, logistics. You arrive into a container that was built specifically for your unfolding. The rhythm is yours, held within our expertise and care.
Weekend Art Retreat
Friday evening: Arrive, settle in, dinner, opening session. Set your weekend intention. Choose your medium. Saturday morning: Guided creative session (2–3 hours). The facilitator introduces a theme, prompt, or technique. You explore through your chosen medium. Saturday afternoon: Open creation time. The space is yours. Facilitator available for guidance. Tea and snacks throughout. Saturday evening: Dinner, then optional sharing circle. Show what you made. Or just listen. Both are honored. Sunday morning: Final session. Reflection, integration, one last piece. Gentle closing. Sunday afternoon: Departure. You take everything you created with you.
How to Choose
If your primary need is a retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions, the Private & Custom retreat may be more aligned.
If your primary need is two days of uninterrupted creative expression in the mountains — enough to remember why you create, explore the Weekend Art Retreat retreat instead.
For a broader overview of all retreat programs and formats, visit our complete guide to Himalayan Retreats in India.