Not Just a Retreat — A Return
A return to stillness, to nature, to the parts of yourself that modern life asks you to forget.
Born from years of quiet exploration, these journeys are rooted in lived experience, walking forest trails in the Himalayas, sharing chai with elders, tracing the coastline barefoot at dawn, and uncovering moments that can’t be Googled - only felt.
Imagine meditating in a 2,000-year-old stone temple at Kasar Devi, one of only three places on Earth where the rare Van Allen Belt, said to heighten spiritual energy, touches ground...
Sipping rhododendron tea, brewed from an exotic cherry-blossom flower in the mountains…
Or filming ripples on the ocean, guided by a National Geographic filmmaker, as the sun sets over a wild Goan cliffside.
These aren’t fantasies, they’ve been lived. And your journey will carry its own kind of magic.
Each retreat is shaped by people who know the land intimately and held by facilitators who lead with presence and care. Whether it’s a Himalayan pilgrimage or a coastal storytelling retreat, you’ll walk ancient paths, create with intention, and reconnect with the quiet wisdom that lives both around and within you.
This is sacred travel — not just to breathtaking places, but to the deeper landscapes of your own being
Our Upcoming Journey: Cabo Serai, Goa, India
3 Nights, 4 Days | February 2026
Tucked between forested cliffs and the sea, Cabo Serai offers a wilder, quieter side of South Goa, far from crowds and closer to nature. Here, the ocean hums in the background, birdsong filters through the trees, and the land invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and listen.
This journey isn’t about checking off sights, it’s about seeing differently. You’ll walk along cliffside trails, watch the light change over the sea, and explore the quiet details of nature through film, photography, story, and art.
You’ll stay in eco-luxury cottages that blend seamlessly with their surroundings, dine on nourishing farm-to-table food, and gather for sunset art sessions, story circles, and barefoot dinners by the beach.
The retreat includes daily yoga, guided nature walks, storytelling sessions with Filmmaker & National Geographic Explorer Eshika Fyzee, and creative exploration, offering space to reconnect with the land, your senses, and the stories only you can tell.
Our Past Journey: Kasar Devi, Uttarakhand
7 Nights, 8 Days | October 2025
Perched on a quiet ridge in the Kumaon Himalayas, Kasar Devi has long drawn seekers, sages, and artists, from Swami Vivekananda to Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Steve Jobs. One of only three places on Earth aligned with the rare Van Allen Belt (alongside Machu Picchu and Stonehenge), it is believed to heighten stillness and inner awareness.
In October 2025, we hosted a 7-night journey here, staying in a family-run heritage retreat, walking forest trails, visiting hidden shrines, and practicing meditation, sound healing, and Qi Gong with our guide Tanya. It was a space for presence, reflection, and connection with the land, its people, and oneself.
Stories Shared, Hearts Opened
Testimonies not just of place, but of what moved within
"Hey love - i just wanted to genuinely thank you from the bottom of my heart for such an amazing trip to Kasar Devi. Coming back here really put into perspective even more how magical the trip was - at least for me. The energy was so powerful. Honestly words will never do justice for how I feel about everything and how much it meant to me and still means to me. I feel very fortunate and blessed and hope to go on more adventures with you "
Aarushi Bhardwaj
Notes Along the Way
Reflections from the land
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Why I Started Roots & Retreats
Roots & Retreats wasn’t born from a business plan - it began as a quiet feeling.
Hi, I’m Rhea.
My journey with the Himalayas began on a trip with my father, drawn by a shared fascination with the mountains and the stories of sages who once walked these ridges. A few months later, I returned with friends for two weeks… and stayed five months. It wasn’t just the beauty that drew me in, it was the stillness, the rhythm of life, and the way the land quietly invites you inward. That’s how I’ve always loved to travel: not as a tourist, but as a listener, getting to know the people, the culture, and the land beneath my feet.
Over the years, this way of traveling deepened. I’ve cooked with local families, hiked sacred trails, and sat with herbalists, naturalists, artists, and wisdom keepers, in the mountains, along the coast, and everywhere in between. Each journey reminded me:
“More people need to experience this, not just for the landscape, but for the way it rewires how you listen, feel, and move through the world.”
That’s how Roots & Retreats came to life, not from a business plan, but as a heartfelt offering. A space for slower, more meaningful travel. For creative expression, nature-based practice, and soulful reconnection.
From the high stillness of the Himalayas to the wild cliffs of Goa, I curate journeys that blend wellness, storytelling, and place - guided by the land and shaped in collaboration with incredible teachers, artists, and healers.
Each retreat is designed as a pause.. to listen deeply, move gently, and come home to yourself.
I’d be honoured to walk that path with you.
With love,
Rhea