Goa and the art of chilling

Price

From ₹14999

Max People

Meeting Point

Goa

Overview

The goal of this program is to help you step away from daily distractions and reconnect with your senses — to truly live in the present moment.

During this mindful escape, you’ll uncover hidden talents, experience simple and soulful living, explore scenic hiking trails, connect with like-minded individuals, and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery.

Highlights

Pottery - Working with clay and shaping it into beautiful creations is not just a joy but also a privilege. Pottery is a deeply therapeutic art form — as healing for the mind as it is inspiring for the soul.
Yoga - Tap into the deeper layers of your consciousness with rejuvenating daily morning yoga and meditation sessions.
Natural Building - Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty — quite literally! Discover simple, sustainable natural building techniques using mud and lime.
Art - Express your thoughts, ideas, and imagination on canvas through our thoughtfully curated art sessions, and reconnect with your creative side.
Trek - Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature. For those who love to walk or trek, the Western Ghats offer an enchanting paradise — lush, mysterious, and irresistibly inviting.
Boat Ride - Enjoy a boat ride to a secret South Goa island and take a refreshing dip in its turquoise waters — an unforgettable experience.
Movie - Immerse yourself in a captivating non-verbal documentary that celebrates the wonders of the world and the depth of the human experience.
Food - Delight your taste buds with wholesome, home-cooked food — a true treat for food lovers, packed with flavor and goodness without compromising on health.
Stay - Experiential living in a riverside Portuguese home amidst South Goa’s jungles — peaceful, natural, and far from the crowds.
Community - Connect with like-minded souls, share stories, exchange ideas, inspire one another, and become part of a vibrant creative community.

Your Hosts

Sumit is a motorcyclist at heart, a traveller by soul, and a yogi in the making. He loves meeting new people and showing them a side of Goa that goes far beyond its beaches.
Alexandra is a graphic designer by profession and a ceramic artist by passion. Originally from Russia, she loves Goa as much as Goans love their fish and feni.

Cost

Room with Shared Bath (Non-Ac with 2 Single Beds) - ₹14,999 Per Person
Cottage with Attached Bath (Non-Ac with 3 Single Beds) - ₹15,999 Per Person
~~Bunglow with Attached Bath (AC with 3 Single Beds) - ₹17,999 Per Person~~ (Sold Out)

Included/Excluded

Accommodation for 5 days and 4 nights
All meals as per the program
Daily morning yoga/meditation sessions
Two hand building pottery sessions along with firing and shipping of your items
One natural building session
One art session
Boat ride to a secret island
Guided sunset trek
Movie night
All taxes

Expenses of personal nature like laundry, alcoholic / non alcoholic beverages etc
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Tour Plan

Day 1 - The Art of Arrival

Let the magic begin
You will arrive at the house on your own(we will share the location with you in ourpre-arrival checklist).
We expect everybody to arrive before Lunch. On arrival meet your host and co-participants and break the ice in a short orientation program while having lunch. We will give you a small tour of the house, some time for leisure /settling in and bonding with your room mates/other participants.
Post lunch, we will have our first workshop - the meditative art flow. De-stress, express, and reconnect with your innermost thoughts and feelings with this mindful inking workshop.
In the evening, we will head out to explore the village, go to a local jetty point to see daily activities of the villagers, a small walk by the beach and some snacks at a local beachside shack and return to the house by the time it is dark.
On return, a special dinner will be served at the house followed by a small welcome PARTY.
Participants are also welcome to join the hosts in their kitchen to learn cooking or make a dish. Learn about the exotic spices & blends used in everyday curries and actively prepare a traditional generous feast that we will enjoy together. You can also grab a beer and chill, if cooking is not your thing.

Day 2 - Clay, Calm & Currents

Kick off your day with an energetic yoga/meditation session at the house
Sumptuous breakfast will be prepared by your host.
After breakfast, join the curator in our Pottery workshop.
The purpose of this workshop is to introduce you to clay and learn some basics. We will provide you with all the tools to do a free hand building design or an abstract.
In the afternoon, we will go on a boat ride into the backwaters to a hidden island (don’t forget to take your swimwear) and on return witness a spectacular sunset over the Arabian sea from the boat.
We will end the day with a starlight barbeque dinner in the open at the house.

Day 3 - Trails, Stars & Stories

Start your day with Yoga/Pranayama session at the house.
After having a healthy breakfast we will go for another Pottery session.
Today you will work on finishing and surface decoration of the pieces made on previous day.
Lunch will be at the house.
Afternoon is at leisure.
Post lunch, we will go for a small hike/trek into the forest to reach a beautiful sunset point from where you can see the whole valley around, river and the ocean. We will stay on the high plateau till dark to witness the thousand stars and return late to the house for an easy dinner outdoor overlooking the lush green surroundings.
We will end the day with a special movie screening at the house.

Day 4 - Build, Breathe & Belong

As usual, we will start our day with a mix of functional fitness/ yoga/ meditation.
Fuel up with a healthy breakfast today as we will have our final workshop about Natural building.
In this workshop we will learn how to transform mud into beautiful structures with your own hands. We will play with a mixture of mud/straw/lime and use recycled items for building.
After lunch there will be some freetime for rest/leisure.
In the evening, we will head to the beach and jump into the ocean for the final time and have some drinks at a beach shack.
We will come back home, have dinner and continue the party at the house and share our learnings and bond with each other before we say good night.

Day 5 - Farewell with a Full Heart

Easy start to the day will be followed by a nice breakfast
Morning is free to gather yourself and for those late goodbyes with a promise to meet again.
Check out from the house and proceed for the onward journey (late check-out can be requested)

Calendar & Prices

Why should you join?

Take a break from the ordinary and recharge your body, mind, and soul.
Step outside your comfort zone
Travel with learning new art/ideas
Stay in inspiring spaces and connecting with nature
Eating healthy
Meeting other creative souls, getting inspired & growing collectively

Disclaimer

Minimum participants - 5 and maximum participant - 10. We reserve all the rights to cancel the program in case minimum participant requirement is not met.
Spot to be confirmed once 50% advance is received. Balance to be deposited before commencement of the trip.
We shall not be responsible for any accidents/ unforeseen incidents during the trip.
We act as a guide/host for the trip and all bookings are subject to confirmation.
Under no circumstances, we are liable for participant's personal injuries, sickness, loss of baggage, damage etc. and are not to be held responsible

Payment

Payment Options:

UPI - wsouls@ybl
Online through payment gateway - Click Book Now (3.5% transaction charges)

Payment Terms:

You can book you seat by paying ₹5000 advance
The remaining amount has to be paid a week before the trip start date

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation charges applicable if cancelled by the participants before commencement of the trip.

Nil before 20th Oct. 2025
50% after 25th Oct. 2025
100% after 30th Oct. 2025.

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