Art-led Wellness Retreats
Leh
I host small group retreats in Goa and Ladakh where you use simple art materials like clay to help clear your mind, even if you have no art background.
Pricing Guide
4-Day Luxury Coastal Retreat (Goa)
Accommodation & Venue
- 3 Nights / 4 Days stay at a private cliff-top boutique estate in North Goa.
- Choice of Luxury Twin-Sharing or Private King Room with en-suite bathrooms.
- Access to infinity pool, private gardens, and open-air art studios.
Art & Materials
- Daily studio sessions facilitated by Shruti Jhaveri and guest artists.
- Professional kit provided: 16x20 inch canvas, texture pastes, sculpting tools, gold leaf, and heavy-body acrylics.
- Packaging materials provided to transport finished artwork on flights.
Food & Wellness
- Full-board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, High-Tea, Dinner) prepared by a private chef using local ingredients.
- Daily morning guided meditation and breathwork sessions.
- Group airport transfers from Mopa or Dabolim included.
6-Day Himalayan Immersion (Ladakh)
Destination & Logistics
- 6 Days / 5 Nights in Leh-Ladakh including mandatory acclimatization day.
- Stay at premium boutique hotel or heated luxury glamping tents with mountain views.
- Includes Inner Line Permits, oxygen cylinder support in vehicles, and Leh airport transfers.
Art Program
- Outdoor sketching sessions at locations like Thiksey Monastery and Indus River.
- Evening texture-art studio workshops at the hotel property.
- Portable easels, sketchbooks, charcoal, and high-altitude specific mediums provided.
Experience & Dining
- Guided private tours of monasteries and local heritage walks.
- Full board included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (local tasting meals and comfort food).
1-Day Urban Art Intensive (Mumbai)
Format & Venue
- Duration: 1 Full Day (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
- Location: Premium Art Gallery or Luxury Studio in South Mumbai/Bandra.
- Small group cohort (Max 10-12 participants).
Workshop Details
- Guided instruction on blind contour drawing and texture painting techniques.
- Access to professional texture pastes, palette knives, metallic leafing, and aprons.
- Participants take home 1 finished large canvas.
Hospitality
- Sit-down gourmet lunch with Vegan/Vegetarian options.
- High-Tea service including coffee, herbal infusions, and light bites.
About Art-led Wellness Retreats
Why I Host These Retreats
I see art as a way to slow down and listen to myself. These retreats are my way of sharing that pause with you. It’s not about being an artist or making something perfect. It’s about using your hands, getting a bit messy, and letting whatever’s inside you come out. Sometimes it’s karuna (compassion), sometimes it’s something else from the navrasas (nine emotions). The process is what matters, not the outcome.
Who Usually Joins
If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or just tired of the usual routine, you’ll probably fit right in. I keep the groups small so it feels safe and personal. You don’t need any art background. Just come as you are, ready to try, even if you think you’re “not creative”.
What Happens Here
- We use materials like clay and textured paste to explore what we’re feeling.
- There’s no pressure to make “good” art.
- Most people leave with a lighter mind, a bit more clarity, and a new way to look at things.
- It’s a break for your mind, not just your body.
Where We Gather
I pick places that feel special - like a boutique estate on a cliff in North Goa or the quiet mountains in Leh, Ladakh. The environment is a big part of the experience. It helps you disconnect from the noise and reconnect with yourself.
What You Take Away
You’ll get space to breathe, a chance to try creative mindfulness workshops, and maybe even a new way to handle your emotions. If you’re looking for emotional healing through art or just want to see what mindful art experiences in Ladakh or Goa feel like, this is for you.
Meet your Expert
Shruti Jhaveri
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My Story
I guess I’ve always been a bit tangled up with water and fear. Nearly drowned as a kid in Hawaii, then years later, the same old fear came up during a scuba dive. Facing that, breathing through it, shaped my art. I pull ideas from everywhere – like wild art at Kochi Biennale or random travel moments with my sister. Once, I ran a workshop with kids, making sculptures from straws and trash. That spark, that connection, it’s what keeps me hooked.
My Work
What I do - I make bespoke textured art commissions, up-cycled art workshops, live art performances, and art-led wellness retreats.
My art style - My art’s textured, touchable, and often uses up-cycled paper, texture paste, even rough diamonds for big sculptural pieces.
How I work - Every piece starts with a story or feeling. I build it up in layers, letting it grow and breathe till it feels 'right.'
Love to collaborate - I team up with brands, artists, wellness folks. If you’ve got an idea, let’s see where we can take it.
