South Goa Retreat
Dates: 1st May – 3rd May
Art Medium: Print Making- Gelli arts & Cyanotype
With access to a secluded private beach, the retreat becomes the perfect setting to immerse yourself in the world of printmaking.
Over a few slow days, we explore intuitive techniques, natural textures, and the joy of creating by the sea.
The Sea, The Sky & the pause before the Monsoon.
Why South Goa?
Just long stretches of quiet beaches, slow mornings, and the kind of calm that lets your mind breathe and your creativity return.
What We Do
Over a few slow days in South Goa, we immerse ourselves in the art of printmaking.
No prior art experience is required — just curiosity.
This retreat is for you if…
• You’re looking for a creative pause from everyday life
What You’ll Carry Back
A braver heart.
Not just prints.
You’ll take back your own collection of handmade artworks, new printmaking techniques, the joy of experimenting with colour and texture, and a mind that feels a little lighter after a few slow days by the sea.
Our Philosophy
The process matters more than perfection.
Day 1: Arrival & Introduction to Gelli Art Printmaking
Morning
Arrive at the resort and settle into your peaceful surroundings. As you check in, the calm energy of South Goa begins to set the tone for the retreat.
Join us for a welcome circle where you’ll meet fellow participants and facilitators. We’ll introduce the creative journey ahead and share how printmaking can become a playful, intuitive process rather than a rigid technique.
Afternoon — Gelli Art Printmaking Session
Begin with an introduction to Gelli Art Printmaking.
You’ll explore:
• Creating layered prints using acrylic paints
• Using leaves, textures, and found objects
• Building backgrounds and organic patterns
This session is about play, experimentation, and letting go of perfection.
Evening
Relax with the group over conversation and reflections from the first day.
Share your prints, discover different approaches, and ease into the rhythm of the retreat.
Day 2: Nature, Cyanotype & Creative Exploration
Early Morning
Start the day with a gentle walk at Mobor Beach.
Collect interesting leaves, textures, and natural forms that will later become part of your cyanotype compositions.
(Optional: Water sports for those seeking a bit of adventure.)
Late Morning / Afternoon — Cyanotype Printmaking Session
Discover the magic of Cyanotype Printmaking, one of the oldest photographic printing techniques.
In this session you will:
• Learn the cyanotype process
• Create compositions using the botanical elements collected in the morning
• Expose prints under sunlight to produce the iconic Prussian blue prints
Watching the prints develop in the sun becomes a magical moment of the retreat.
Lunch & Slow Afternoon
Head to Betalbatim Beach for a relaxed afternoon.
Enjoy lunch at Martin’s Corner, a beloved Goan restaurant known for its authentic cuisine and vibrant atmosphere.
Take time to sketch, reflect, or simply relax by the sea.
Evening — Creative Studio Time
Return to the resort for a relaxed studio session.
You may:
• Layer your cyanotypes with gelli prints
• Experiment further with textures and compositions
• Develop personal pieces combining both techniques
Day 3: Final Prints, Reflection & Farewell
Morning — Finishing Session
We’ll end with a small sharing circle, where everyone reflects on their creative process and the journey of the past few days.
Departure
Bid farewell to fellow participants, leaving not just with a collection of prints, but with renewed inspiration, meaningful connections, and a deeper relationship with creativity and nature.
Cost of experience: ( Excluding 5% GST)
₹34,900 Per Person Twin Sharing
₹48,500 Per Person Single room
Inclusions:
• 2 nights accommodation at Holiday Inn Goa Resort
• 2 Breakfast and lunch.
• Guided print making workshops( Gelli arts & Cyanotype)
• Curated, founder-led retreat experience
• An intimate, small-group settingake and lack emotion. No one will be interested. Write for one person. If it’s genuine for the one, it’s genuine for the rest.
Exclusions:
• Dinners
• Travel to the Goa Airport 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
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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