Nagarhole Retreat
Dates: 12th June – 14th June
Art Medium: Oil Pastels
Set in the heart of the jungle at Machaan Wilderness Lodge, this retreat is designed for women who want to pause, create, and reconnect—with themselves and the world around them.
Whether you're a beginner or someone who already loves art, this experience is about expression, not perfection.This is not a workshop.
This is not a checklist of techniques.
This is an invitation.
An invitation to slow down.
To breathe deeper.
To create without pressure.
Why Nagarhole?
A Place Where Nature Slows You Down
Nestled within the pristine forests of Nagarhole National Park, Nagarhole isn’t just a destination—it’s an experience.
Here, time moves differently.
The air feels lighter.
And creativity flows more naturally.
🌿 What This Retreat Is About
- Slowing down and reconnecting with nature
- Exploring creativity through guided art sessions
- Meaningful conversations with like-minded women
- Experiencing the जंगल in its raw, calming beauty
- Giving yourself the space to just be
No prior art experience is needed.
Only curiosity.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
For the woman who has been postponing her pause.
For the creative soul who longs for space.
For the beginner who always wanted to try.
For the seeker who knows there is more to life than rushing through it.
What You’ll Carry Back
A slower breath.
A braver heart.
A sketchbook filled with moments.
And the quiet confidence to keep creating long after the wilerness fade into memory.
Come away with us to Nagarhole.
Let nature take over.
Let yourself soften.
This is the art of doing nothing and everything that follows.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
The Nagarhole retreat is rooted in a simple belief — when you step away from constant doing, you return to yourself.
We personally explore every location, every stay, every meal before inviting you in. Each space is chosen for its warmth, its character, and its ability to let you exhale.
This is slow travel.
This is conscious creation.
This is community.
Day 1 – Arrival & Soft Beginnings
6:00 AM – Departure from Bangalore: We begin our journey in a comfortable A/C vehicle. Misty highways, sleepy conversations, and the quiet excitement of slowing down.
Breakfast on the Way: A relaxed South Indian breakfast stop en route.
12:00 PM – Arrival at Machaan: We arrive at Machaan — a serene property tucked in the coffee estate of Nagarhole. Check in. Unpack. Breathe.
1:30 PM – Authentic Kadava Lunch. Local flavours, regional recipes, and comforting home-style food that introduces you to the culture of the land. Enojoy the meals. Second servings. No hurry.
Afternoon at Leisure. Rest in your rooms, explore the property, journal, sip chai, or simply do nothing.
4:30 PM – First Art Session. Our opening creative circle. An immersive, low-pressure guided session designed to help you arrive not just physically, but mentally.
For beginners: gentle guidance.
For seasoned artists: spacious prompts and uninterrupted time.
Bonfire & Dinner: As evening settles, we gather around the bonfire. Warmth, stories, shared silences. Followed by dinner and a restful night.
Optional: Nocturnal Walk
Day 2 – Slow Immersion
Morning — At Your Own Pace. Wake up to birdsong and mist. Breakfast whenever you’re ready. No alarms. No rush. Just ease. Sip your coffee slowly. Journal. Sketch. Or simply sit with the quiet.
10:30 AM – Guided Art Session. We gather for a deeper creative exploration.
Beginners receive step-by-step guidance.
Seasoned artists flow independently in shared silence.
A space to experiment, loosen control, and trust your instincts.
1:30 PM – Lunch
Afternoon Pause
Rest, wander, continue painting, or do absolutely nothing.
5:00 PM – Guided Art Session.
Dinner & Unhurried Evening. Warm food. Slow conversations. A night that doesn’t demand anything from you.
Optional:
Plantation & Nature Walk
- Bird Watching
- Plantation & Nature Walk
- Jeep Safari (subject to availability): INR 2,750 + 18% GST per person per safari
Day 3 – Gentle Goodbyes
Slow Morning: Wake up without rush. One last cup of coffee in the quiet. A final glance at the greens that held us.
Breakfast at Ease
Perhaps a short reflective moment to acknowledge what shifted, what softened, what opened.
11:00 AM – Check Out
We pack up slowly, exchange hugs, and begin the journey back —
carrying lighter hearts, unfinished sketches, and a pause we can return to anytime.
Cost of experience: ₹36,500 With art supplies(Twin sharing)
₹34,500 Without art supplies(Twin sharing)
(+ 5% GST)
Inclusions:
• Travel from Bangalore to Nagarhole & back in a comfortable A/C vehicle
• 2 nights accommodation at Machaan
• All meals included (from breakfast en route on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 3)
• Authentic Kadava cuisine experience
• Guided art sessions (all materials included for beginners)
• Open studio access for seasoned artists
• Plantation walk
• Bonfire evening
• Curated, founder-led retreat experience
Exclusions:
• Travel to the Bangalore pick-up point
• Personal shopping, additional snacks, or beverages outside planned meals
• Personal art materials for seasoned artists (if you prefer to bring your own mediums)
• Any personal expenses
• Anything not explicitly mentioned in the Inclusions
• Jeep Safari (subject to availability): INR 2,750 + 18% GST per person per safari
FACILITATOR
The retreat is led by the Founder of The Itchy Boots, known for curating soulful women-only creative retreats.
Pragya Mittal
Through thoughtfully curated art retreats, she invites others to slow down, create deeply, and connect with both nature and self.
Featured in Mid-Day Mumbai:
“This women-only retreat in Puducherry offers the perfect mix of painting, peace, and personal growth.
It is for women who are ready to pause, breathe, and create — without pressure.
If you feel the yes, trust it.
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