Goa Creative Retreat
A 3-day creative escape to rural Goa making art, embracing slow living, and creating simply for the pure joy of it.
3 Days in Goa
Dates: To be Announced
This retreat is an invitation to step away from the constant rush and give yourself the time and space to create, explore and reconnect with what makes you feel alive. Set amidst the quieter, greener side of Goa, the retreat brings together art, nature, local culture and unhurried living in a way that leaves plenty of room for curiosity and play. By the end of the retreat, you will discover a renewed sense of creativity and the confidence to express yourself.
You’ll try new forms of creative expression, work with your hands, spend time in nature and experience the joy of making without worrying about perfection. From painting and printmaking to creating beside a waterfall and contributing to a collaborative canvas, every experience is designed to spark curiosity and help you reconnect with your innate creativity.
The goal of the retreat is for each participant to depart with a heightened sense of self, ways to express your thoughts, emotions and ideas and a strengthened mindset that embraces calmness and present-moment awareness, along with a profound sense of gratitude for life.
Experiences That Await You
Azulejos Tile Painting
Inspired by Goa’s Portuguese heritage,
immerse yourself in a calming creative session where you’ll hand-paint your own Azulejos style ceramic tile artwork.
Learn the culture, history behind the art form while creating a
souvenir for you to take home
Block Printing
Ever fancied to create your own piece of art using the traditional method of block printing, well, in this retreat we immerse
ourselves in block printing a tote bag.
Explore your creative side as you plan the design of your own bag.
Art Picnic by the Waterfalls
Of course, a Slow Life Retreat would be incomplete without its signature art picnic.
This time, we will spend a beautiful
afternoon surrounded by lush greenery and waterfalls in Rivona.
Slow down, play with colours, and enjoy the meditative joy of
creating art with your hands.
Goan Farm Lunch
At Slow Life, we believe in experiencing a place the local way. Our Goodbye lunch would be in a Goan farm where a local family serves wholesome traditionally cooked meal.
Relish the Goan delicacies
while you enjoy the lush green side of Goa.
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
Arrive. Unwind. Create.
Settle into your riverside stay, meet your fellow Slow Lifers and ease into the retreat with a hands-on Azulejos tile painting workshop inspired by Goa's Portuguese heritage.
The session is designed to slow you down, introduce you to a local art form and help you experience the simple pleasure of creating with your hands.
As evening arrives, gather around a bonfire for music, stories, laughter and a wholesome dinner, creating space for connection and letting the group come together naturally.
Day 2
Nature. Art. Rural Goa
Today we will be immersing ourselves into the wild, where you will hike to a beautiful waterfall for an art picnic surrounded by greenery. The experience brings together nature, stillness and creativity encouraging you to pause, observe and create without the pressure of an outcome.
Later, design and block-print your own tote bag, learning a traditional creative technique while experimenting with patterns, textures and your own ideas. The day ends with a heritage village exploration in old Goa and a relaxed Goan dinner offering a chance to experience a quieter, more rooted side of Goa.
Day 3
Create Together. Carry It Forward.
The last day, begin slowly with a silent nature walk, tuning into the sights and sounds around you and move onto a collaborative art experience where a everyone contributes gathering colours, patterns and stories along the way. It is an invitation to let go of perfection, embrace spontaneity and discover what can emerge when different people create together.End your retreat with a plantation walk and a traditional Goan farm-to-table lunch, followed by a sharing circle.
Who is this retreat for?
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You’ve been wanting to make more time for your creative side, but everyday life keeps getting in the way.
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You love art, making things with your hands, or simply enjoy trying something new (no prior art experience needed.)
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You’re looking for a slower, more meaningful way to experience Goa, beyond the usual beaches, parties and tourist trails.
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You want a few days surrounded by nature, where you can unplug, slow down and enjoy being present.
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You’re curious about different art forms and want to experiment without worrying about being “good” at them.
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You enjoy travelling for experiences learning something new, meeting interesting people and taking home stories and things you've made yourself.
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You’re craving a little space to pause, play, explore and reconnect with the part of you that loves creating just for the joy of it.
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You want to reignite your creative spark, express thoughts and emotions in new ways, and give yourself the freedom to explore without judgement or expectation.
Does it feel like your calling already?
Your Nature Stay
Nestled on the serene banks of the Kushavati river in South Goa. Your stay offers glamping-inspired private pool cottages, open-
air lounging in the gazebo-style common space, and immersive experiences that invite you to pause, breathe, and reconnect.
Meet Your Facilitator
Nivi Selvaraj is an artist, illustrator, slow living advocate, and experiential retreat curator who believes in the healing power of creativity, mindfulness, and meaningful travel. With over 15 years of dedicated art practice, Nivi works across watercolour, gouache and acrylic. She is a therapeutic art practitioner and teacher. Over the years, she has hosted multiple outdoor art sessions all over India, bringing in her expertise to make your art journey reflective and enjoyable. Beyond her art practice, Nivi is an avid traveller and a passionate advocate for slow living. Her travels and experiences with different cultures, landscapes, people and creative traditions deeply influence the retreats she curates.
Ready to choose yourself and make an investment for a better version of you?
Your Investment
Option 1: Single occupancy
INR 29,999
Option 2: Bring a friend or partner along and take double sharing
INR 22,999
Have a query?
What's Included?
Accommodation in a river facing property with private pool throughout the retreat
Nourishing meals on all days(Day 1 Lunch to Day 3 Breakfast) (except for cafe outing)
Facilitator/Guide throughout the retreat
Expert led Azulejos Tile Painting Workshop
Block Printing Workshop and the materials required for the same
Waterfall Exploration & Art Picnic with all materials provided
Guided Portuguese Village visit & exploration
Goan Plantation Visit with Farm Lunch & Cooking Demo
Canvas Exchange Session with all materials
Materials required for all the other sessions
Internal Transportation for all explorations
Exclusion: Airport Transfers (Can be availed at an extra cost), Any personal purchase/orders/shopping, Any expense during travel, meal at cafes, any damages done to the property
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+
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.
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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.
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Throwing trash, including cigarette buds isn't appreciated.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You can carry pencils, crayons and chalk sticks if you have the habit of giving little something to village kids.
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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.
Glimpses from the Previous Retreat
