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Private & Custom
A retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions.
Who Private & Custom is for
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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
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.
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.
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.
How it
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.
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).
Also held in
Chakrata
Maximum flexibility in programme design. Forest silence, waterfall exploration, village walks. The versatile base for any retreat intention.
Sankri
Remote Tons Valley wilderness for somatic work, deep solitude, or high-altitude embodied practice. Powerful mountain energy for transformation.
Mussoorie
Aesthetic beauty and accessibility for couples retreats, creative work, and gentle mountain experiences. Views that inspire.
Munsiyari
Alpine grandeur below the Panchachuli peaks for advanced practitioners or those seeking the most dramatic Himalayan immersion.
Rishikesh
Spiritual ground for yoga, meditation, or lineage-based practice. The Ganges and centuries of tradition amplify inner work.
How this adapts
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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.