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Private & Custom

A retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions.

Fully BespokeAny DurationSolo · Couples · Groups5 LocationsYour Intention, Our Expertise

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About This Retreat

Private & Custom Retreat is for those who know exactly what they need — or want the space to discover it without the constraints of a group schedule. Whether you need a solo retreat for deep inner work, a couple's retreat for reconnection, a small family experience, a team reset, or something entirely bespoke — we design it with you from the ground up. Your retreat is not adapted from a standard programme. It is built specifically for your situation, your pace, your depth, your intention. If you need five days of silence followed by creative expression, we provide it. If you need sound healing mornings and yoga afternoons, we create that container. If you need a weekend with your partner that combines forest walks and couples meditation, we design exactly that. We have five Himalayan locations, each with its own character: Chakrata for forest silence, Rishikesh for spiritual depth, Mussoorie for gentle accessibility, Sankri for remote wilderness, and Munsiyari for alpine grandeur. Your retreat can take place at whichever location serves your intention best — or move between locations for a multi-setting experience. The flexibility is complete. The intention is unwavering. You will receive exactly what you need because the entire experience is built around nothing else.

Private retreat morning — personalised mountain experience with tea and Himalayan views

Chakrata setting for a private retreat — peaceful Himalayan destination for bespoke experiences

Solo forest walk during a private retreat — personalised nature immersion in Uttarakhand

Custom yoga session during a private retreat — personalised practice in a mountain setting

Is This For You

Who Private & Custom is for

For people who:

Not for people:

✓Anyone with specific retreat intentions that don't fit standard programmes
✓Couples seeking a retreat designed specifically for relationship deepening or reconnection
✓Small groups, families, or teams wanting a shared mountain experience on their own schedule
✓People with specific dietary, accessibility, health, or practice requirements
✓Those wanting to combine multiple modalities or explore something non-traditional
✓Privacy-focused individuals who prefer not to share retreat space with strangers
✓Anyone ready to invest in a fully bespoke experience rather than a pre-set programme

—People seeking the most affordable option — custom design requires a premium investment
—Those uncomfortable with the design process, clear intention-setting, or a consultation call
—Anyone wanting a completely spontaneous experience without advance planning

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You'll Love This If

Ideal fit for Private & Custom

✓You have specific retreat intentions that don't fit any standard programme
✓You want complete control over dates, location, duration, and daily rhythm
✓You are a couple seeking a retreat designed specifically for relationship deepening
✓You are a team or group of friends wanting a shared mountain experience on your schedule
✓You have dietary, accessibility, or practice needs that require personalised attention
✓You want to combine multiple modalities: yoga + meditation, art + nature, silence + movement
✓You value privacy and want a retreat without sharing space with strangers

Himalayan mountain landscape — natural setting for retreat journeys — The Himalayan landscape becomes part of the retreat experience

What Sets This Apart

What makes this retreat unique

Most retreat centres offer fixed programmes on fixed dates. We do the opposite: we start with a conversation about what you need, and build everything from there. No two private retreats are the same because no two people arrive with the same intention.

Built From Your Conversation

We begin with a call. What are you seeking? What does your body need? What does rest mean to you right now? From that conversation, we design every detail: location, duration, practices, pacing, meals, and the level of solitude or company that serves you.

Five Distinct Locations

Chakrata (forest silence), Rishikesh (spiritual tradition), Mussoorie (gentle accessibility), Sankri (remote wilderness), Munsiyari (alpine grandeur). Each creates a different quality of experience. We recommend the location that matches your intention — or design a multi-location journey.

Any Configuration

Solo retreat for one person. Couple's retreat for two. Family retreat across generations. Team retreat for 4–12 colleagues. Each configuration creates a different energy, and we design the retreat to serve exactly who is in the room.

Flexible Modality Mixing

Combine any of our offerings: rest, yoga, meditation, sound healing, creative work, nature exploration, forest therapy, trekking. Your retreat can focus on one practice deeply or weave multiple modalities across the days.

Your Timeline, Your Dates

No waiting for scheduled dates. Your private retreat runs when you are ready — any day of the year, any duration from 2 days to 2 weeks. We work around your calendar, not the other way around.

The Experience

Experiences during the retreat

Design Consultation

Before arrival, a detailed conversation about your intentions, needs, preferences, and any specific requirements. This is where we learn what you are seeking and begin shaping the retreat. Many participants say the consultation itself is clarifying — articulating what you need is the first step toward receiving it.

Personalised Daily Rhythm

Your days follow a rhythm designed around your energy and intentions. Morning yoga if you want it. Afternoon silence if you need it. Evening walks if they serve you. The schedule is yours — we provide structure when you want it and space when you don't.

Dedicated Teacher/Facilitator

For practice-focused retreats, we source a teacher or facilitator specifically suited to your needs and level. This is not group instruction adapted for one person; it is individual guidance from an experienced practitioner who is there exclusively for you.

Location-Specific Experiences

Each location offers unique possibilities: sacred river walks in Rishikesh, waterfall exploration in Chakrata, high-altitude meadows in Sankri, sunset ridgelines in Mussoorie. Your retreat includes the experiences that amplify your intention.

Meals Designed for You

Dietary preferences, restrictions, and intentions are woven into every meal. Ayurvedic principles can be incorporated. Local seasonal ingredients always. If food is part of your healing — as it often is — we make it a conscious element of the retreat.

Mountain retreat verandah — quiet creative space in the Himalayas — Quiet retreat spaces where creativity meets the mountains

Destinations

Places we explore

Chakrata

Deodar forest at 2,200m. The default choice for silence, rest, and nature immersion. Tiger Falls, forest trails, village walks. 3 hours from Dehradun.

Rishikesh

Yoga capital of India. Sacred ground for spiritual practice, yoga, meditation, and sound work. The Ganges river. 30 mins from Dehradun. Ancient lineage and tradition.

Mussoorie

Gentle mountain town with wide views and aesthetic beauty. Ideal for couples retreats, creative work, and accessible mountain experience. 1.5 hours from Dehradun.

Sankri

Remote village in the Tons Valley at 1,920m. Deep wilderness, no infrastructure, genuine isolation. For those seeking dramatic separation from their daily world. 7+ hours from Dehradun.

Munsiyari

Alpine perch below Panchachuli peaks. Extraordinary mountain grandeur. For advanced practitioners or those seeking the most dramatic Himalayan landscape. 10+ hours from Dehradun.

Daily Rhythm

How it works

Step 1 — Conversation We begin with a call. This is where we learn what you need: your intention, your timeline, your energy level, your preferences for solitude or company, movement or stillness, structure or freedom. We listen deeply. Many participants say this conversation alone clarifies something they hadn't articulated.

Step 2 — Design From the conversation, we design your retreat: location, duration, daily rhythm, practices, teachers, meals, accommodation, and logistics. You receive a detailed proposal. We refine together until it fits exactly.

Step 3 — Preparation We source teachers, facilitators, and any specific materials. We prepare the accommodation. We coordinate meals around your preferences. We handle every logistical detail so that when you arrive, you arrive into readiness.

Step 4 — Your Retreat You arrive into a container built specifically for your unfolding. The rhythm is yours, held within our expertise and care. We remain available throughout — responsive without being intrusive. If the retreat needs to adapt mid-course, it adapts.

Step 5 — Integration After the retreat, we offer a follow-up conversation. What shifted? What practices do you want to continue? Do you want to return? Many private retreat participants become returning guests — each visit building on the previous one.

Evening light across Himalayan valley forest — quiet setting for mountain retreats — The Himalayan valleys provide the silence retreat work needs

Locations

Where this retreat works best

Primary location: chakrata

Our primary base with the most infrastructure and flexibility for custom configurations. Deodar forest at 2,200m, genuine silence, multiple accommodation options, and easy access from Dehradun (3 hours).

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Chakrata

Maximum flexibility in programme design. Forest silence, waterfall exploration, village walks. The versatile base for any retreat intention.

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Sankri

Remote Tons Valley wilderness for somatic work, deep solitude, or high-altitude embodied practice. Powerful mountain energy for transformation.

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Mussoorie

Aesthetic beauty and accessibility for couples retreats, creative work, and gentle mountain experiences. Views that inspire.

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Munsiyari

Alpine grandeur below the Panchachuli peaks for advanced practitioners or those seeking the most dramatic Himalayan immersion.

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Rishikesh

Spiritual ground for yoga, meditation, or lineage-based practice. The Ganges and centuries of tradition amplify inner work.

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Flexibility

How this adapts

Complete adaptability is the entire point. Private & Custom exists because one-size-fits-all doesn't work for everyone — and the people who need retreats most often have the most specific needs. Solo, duo, small group, family, corporate team — any configuration is possible. Any combination of practices: rest, yoga, meditation, sound healing, creative expression, nature therapy, forest bathing, trekking, Ayurvedic elements. Any duration from a focused 2-day weekend to an immersive 14-day deep dive. Any season — each brings its own quality. Pricing reflects the bespoke nature: custom retreats involve dedicated planning, personalised teacher sourcing, and individualised logistics. We provide transparent pricing during the design phase so there are no surprises.

Mountain path at sunrise — choosing your own direction on a private custom retreat in the Himalayas

Your retreat should fit your life — not the other way around. Tell us what you need. We build it.

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Begin Your Journey

Ready to begin?

If you know what you need but haven't found it — or if you're ready to discover what your ideal retreat could be — let's talk. One conversation is all it takes to begin. We design retreats that fit exactly what you're seeking, in the Himalayan location that serves your intention, on the timeline that works for your life.

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Program Profile

Editorial scores across four dimensions. Higher values indicate greater emphasis, not quality.

Intensity5/10

Reflection Depth6/10

Social Interaction3/10

Physical Demand4/10

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the custom design process work?

It starts with a conversation — typically 30–45 minutes. We ask about your intention, timeline, energy level, preferences, and any specific needs. From there, we design a detailed proposal: location, duration, daily rhythm, practices, meals, and accommodation. You review, we refine, and you arrive into a retreat built specifically for you.

How far in advance should I book?

Ideally 2–4 weeks for straightforward retreats. For retreats requiring specific teachers, specialised practices, or peak-season dates, 4–8 weeks is better. We have accommodated shorter notice when possible — ask and we will do our best.

What is the pricing structure?

Private retreats are priced based on duration, location, group size, teacher requirements, and specific services. We provide transparent pricing during the design phase — no hidden costs, no surprises. Expect a premium over group retreats, reflecting the dedicated planning, personalised sourcing, and exclusive accommodation.

Can I design a retreat for a couple?

Absolutely — couples retreats are among our most popular private formats. We design experiences that balance shared practices (partner yoga, couples meditation, joint walks) with individual space (solo time, personal reflection). Many couples use these retreats for reconnection, milestone celebrations, or simply being together without the demands of daily life.

Can I design a retreat for my team or company?

Yes. We design corporate and team retreats for groups of 4–12. These typically combine elements of nature immersion, mindfulness practice, and unstructured connection time. No trust falls, no PowerPoints, no team-building exercises. Instead: genuine human experience in a mountain setting that creates the conditions for real connection and creative thinking.

Can I combine multiple practices in one retreat?

Yes — this is one of the main reasons people choose private format. Morning yoga with afternoon sound healing. Creative work followed by forest walking meditation. Three days of silence followed by a day of music and expression. Any combination that serves your intention.

Which location should I choose?

We recommend based on your intention. Chakrata for silence and nature. Rishikesh for spiritual depth and yoga. Mussoorie for gentle beauty and couples. Sankri for deep wilderness. Munsiyari for alpine grandeur. We can also design multi-location retreats — for example, starting in Rishikesh for yoga and moving to Chakrata for silence.

What is included?

Everything: accommodation, all meals (customised to your dietary needs), teacher/facilitator access, all planned activities and experiences, local expertise, and logistical coordination. Travel to the retreat location is not included but we provide detailed guidance and can arrange pickup from Dehradun.

Can I bring children?

Yes — family retreats are welcome. We design age-appropriate experiences: nature exploration for young children, creative work for teens, and practice-based elements for adults. The mountain environment is naturally engaging for children. We can arrange childcare support during adult practice sessions if needed.

What if my needs change during the retreat?

The retreat adapts. If you arrive wanting yoga but discover you need silence, we shift. If a particular practice resonates deeply and you want more, we expand it. The private format exists precisely for this flexibility — your retreat responds to what is actually emerging rather than following a predetermined script.