Coorg Retreat

Declutter your mind, body and soul and recharge them with the goodness of coffee, art, nature and movement

4 Days in Kodava Kingdom

Dates: 26th to 29th Nov 2026

The Slow Life Coorg Retreat offers an immersive, hands-on experiences where self-exploration meets the gentle rhythm of slow living in the heart of Kodagu. Through evidence-based mindfulness, nature therapy, and intuitive art, you are invited to unplug from the world's chaos and align with your mind, body, and soul. As you journey inward to cultivate clarity, calm, confidence, courage, and creativity, you will also immerse yourself in the authentic spirit of Coorg.

Thoughtfully crafted sessions not only help you connect with your inner self but with the timeless wisdom and natural heritage of Kodagu region of Karnataka. From savoring authentic, locally sourced Kodava meals to learning the delicate art of coffee brewing amidst sprawling green plantations, every experience is designed to deepen your connection with the land and its culture. As you step away from the noise of daily life and ground yourself in the natural rhythms of Coorg, you will cultivate a profound sense of gratitude, presence, and harmony with the world around you.

The goal of the retreat is for each participant to depart with a heightened sense of self, clarity of the concept of 'self', emotional clarity, and a strengthened mindset that embraces calmness, creativity, and present-moment awareness, along with a profound sense of gratitude and admiration for Kodagu region.

Experiences That Await You

Sunrise Yoga Sessions

Pranayamas

Introspective Art Journaling

Art Picnic by the lake

Mediation sessions

Forest Bathing

Nature Journaling

Coffee Painting - Art Session

Breath Work

Bonfire & Dance

Offline With Nature

Coffee Plantation Walk & Exploration

Coffee Tasting Experience

Nature Walk with Grounding techniques

Coorg Spices & Kodava Food Experience

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How would your days look like!

After checking into our surreal stay, rest for a while, soak in the beauty of nature and brace yourself for a beautiful journey to realise your innerself

Day 1

The Beginning

Ice-breaking Session: Post the welcome lunch, we indulge in a sensory experience and connect with the group through fun activities. Stream Walk & self-reflection: We would drive to a small stream for a walk, joyful time for your inner child to explore gleefully. This is the time to just surrender as birds and butterflied visit us at the stream joyfully playing in the water. Gratitude Journaling & Experience Circle: Cultivate a mindset of gratitude with guided journaling sessions. Set intentions, affirm positivity, and reflect on your slow-living goals. Offline with Nature: The sweet joy of doing nothing or simply enjoying your favourite hobby in company of nature is an ultimate form of digital detox that helps you detach from the distractions, focuses on the present

Day 3

Be a Wild Child

Yoga & Breathwork sessions: We start the day with guided yoga for mindfulness combined with Pranayam. Forest Bathing: Join on a session with forest spirits that consider you as nature and not a just a part of it. Experience the healing power of nature, connect with your roots, the way every natural elements connect and heal one-another. Shinrin-Yoku is the Japanese method of forest bathing that helps with relieving stress and anxiety. Art Picnic by the Lake: The Slow Life Retreat would be incomplete without its signature art picnic! Bring out your creative spirit and indulge in this enchanting art of painting by the lake, a picnic set-up to soak in the beauty of slow living. Postcard & Letter Writing: Play with the colours of nature to create an alluring art on a postcard and write an inspiring letter to your future self. A Hygge Evening to Remember: What could be a better hygge experience than a bonfire on a chilly Coorg night. Groove on to classic music, share the stories and laughter forging new friendships.

Day 2

Coffee & Creativity

Surya Namaskar & Breathwork session by the lake: Align yourself to the energies and elements of nature through guided Surya Namskar and meditation session alongside a beautiful lake. The World of Coffee: Our expereinced host in Coorg who have been into coffee plantation since decades would take you on a guided coffee plantation tour. Later, we explore the different coffee brewing techniques followed by a coffee tasting session. Creative Indulgence : Let the earthy pigments of coffee become your art medium for the day. You’ll get to create your own beautiful bookmark with coffee painting techniques. Pottery Session: Working with clay offers a meditative, tactile experience that brings you back to the basics: earth, water, touch, and creation. Whether you’re sculpting a small bowl or simply playing with form, this workshop encourages creativity without pressure. Meditation & Pranayama: We practice a relaxing breathwork session before sleep.

Day 4

Renew & Rejuvenate

Closing Ceremony: After breakfast, we gather for hugs, pictures and sharing our retreat experiences. You’ll also get to shop estate coffee, spices and more in a way supporting the local people .

Who is this retreat for?

You are looking for a meaningful retreat in the lap of nature.
You are tired of your stressful routine and are ready to imbibe the concept of slow living
You wish to give a break to your cluttered, chaotic mind and surrender to silence and slowness.
You are planning a staycation but with meaningful experiences that help you be more mindful.
You are looking to incorporate simple techniques of mindfulness to be more calm, clear, compassionate, creative and confident.
You are passing through a difficult or a life-altering phase and looking for a kind supportive community.
You are/not an artist and love to experience the joy of creating just for yourself.

Does it feel like your calling already?

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Your Nature Stay

Nestled within 70 acres of vibrant green coffee plantations, our Kodava heritage homestay offers a unique experience. The property features a private lake and ancient trees, evoking the charm of a bygone Kodagu era.

Meet Your Facilitator

Purvi is a certified Naad Yoga therapist, therapeutic art facilitator, and zen pottery practitioner with over 14 years of experience in Reiki. A Psychology Honours graduate trained in alternative therapies, including sylvotheray, she completed her studies at leading institutes across Rishikesh, Mysore, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Her approach is deeply rooted in mindfulness, expressed through the transformative power of sound, energy, art, breath, and movement.

Ready to choose yourself and make an investment for a better version of you?

Your Investment

Option 1: Without* transportation

Double sharing/Couple Cost: INR 36,999/- Per Person
Single Occupancy: INR 39,999/- Per Person

Option 2: Shared transport -You can opt for shared cab to and fro Bengaluru with other participants.

Double Occupancy: INR 39,999/- per person
Single Occupancy: 42,999/- per person

Option 3: Inclusive of transportation: (private personal cab to and fro Bengaluru from home/pickup point)

Double sharing/Couple Cost(room +cab): INR 41,999/- Per Person
Single occupancy with private cab: 49,999/- Per Person

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What's Included?

Accommodation in the property throughout the retreat on double sharing basis

Nourishing meals on all days (Day 1 Lunch to Day 4 Breakfast)

Facilitator/Guide throughout the retreat

All experiences, workshops and internal commute for the same

Materials and equipment required for sessions

Internal transport for excursions, workshops,

experiences during the retreat

Exclusion: Airport Transfers if not opted(Uber/ola can be booked by yourself), Any personal purchase/orders/shopping, Any expense during travel. Any extra stoppage or change of route in private transport

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Want to Personalise any of our retreat for a small group or Corporate outing?

Before You Book

Don'ts of the Retreat

Any consumption of alcohol, drugs or any abusive substance is strictly prohibited.

Roaming around or outside the property premises especially at night is prohibited

The retreat is open for the age group of 18+

How to Reach?

Option 1:From Bengaluru Airport, the best way to travel to Madikeri is an overnight Fly Bus that can be boarded directly from airport. Then take a cab to the property.

Option 2: You can take an overnight sleeper bus from Bengaluru (other particiapnts would be taking the same) to Madikeri. Then take a cab to the property with other participants.

Option 3: Drive down to the property in your own vehicle

What this retreat is not!

Alternative to professional therapy

Workshop for Psychic professionals and facilitator to learn.

It is not a training of any kind

Not a medical treatment

The Slow-lifers' Core Ethics & Values

Sustainibility

Heritage Art

Local Craft

Conscious Travel

Community Support

At The Slow Life, we believe, we are not just a part of nature but we are nature. And thus, we ensure we leave no carbon footprint behind as a thank you to the forest, animals and locals thriving at our retreat locarions.

We recycle every plastic wrapper including your canvas covers, protein bars or snack wrappers. Everything is collected and recycled at Jagruth Tech, Mysuru. Ensure to handover all recyclable things to the facilitators and leave nothing behind in the dustbin.
Throwing trash, including cigarette buds isn't appreciated.
A lot of you love taking plant cuttings with you as a memory but ensure to pluck no flowers, fruits or plants without permission or reasonable intention.
We do not encourage our associated properties to offer use-and-throw bathroom essentials and appreciate all participants for carrying their own personal toiletries and skincare that they choose after detailed research.
Refill & Hydrate : It is mandatory to carry your refillable bottle to reduce single use plastic. We do not offer single use plastic bottles during our retreats. Refilling facilities are available.
No animals must be harmed or teased for fun. We respect and maintain silence in and around the property post-sunset. We must not disrupt any nocturnal activities during our presence in their territory.
Ethical Community Engagement: Interactions with local villagers and native environment must ensure deep respect, privacy, cultural appreciation, and zero economic or social exploitation of local communities. Always ask before taking pictures/let our facilitators lead as we take prior permission.
You can carry pencils, crayons and chalk sticks if you have the habit of giving little something to village kids.
Shopping etiquettes: We all end up shopping something local while travelling, carry an extra bag for your shopping, value the efforts while buying agricultural and artisanal products. Extreme bargaining is disrespectful.