Retreat 01
22–28 November
2026 · 7 days / 6 nightsMaximum 10 participants across both hotelsUp to 10 guests
Hyatt: 6 rooms per batch · 6 rooms
Monkey Resort: 4 rooms per batch · 4 rooms
- Arrival
- Departure
Mountain charcoal retreatArt, slow mornings and mountains.
Art, slow mornings and mountains.
Seven days in Dharamkot.
A week of guided charcoal sketching, mountain experiences and unhurried moments with Science of Sketching.
- Nine guided sessions · 22 hours of studio practice
- Breakfast, art materials & a takeaway toolkit
- 6 nights · Up to 10 adults
22–28 Nov · 6–12 Dec 2026 · Enquire with our team
A week to look up and look a little closer.
Let the mountains set a different pace. Spend your days learning to observe and draw, walking through the forest and discovering the creative life of Dharamkot.
Between studio sessions, there is time for a warm cup of tea, a quiet moment and good company. From your first marks to your final sketch, the week makes space for focused practice and simply being here.
The retreat experience
Art at the centre. Life all around.
- Make time to make art. Observation, technique and guided studio practice, with space to experiment.
- Find a gentler rhythm. Sound healing, morning yoga and meditation, with slow mornings and room to rest.
- Discover the local culture. Take a sunset hike and visit the art museum and Tibetan monastery on a local tour.
- Share the week. Music, quiet moments and shared evenings in Dharamkot.
November & December 2026
Choose your week in the mountains
Seven days, six nights. Up to ten participants per retreat. The organiser manages each retreat’s run decision.
Retreat 02
6–12 December
2026 · 7 days / 6 nightsMaximum 10 participants across both hotelsUp to 10 guests
Hyatt: 6 rooms per batch · 6 rooms
Monkey Resort: 4 rooms per batch · 4 rooms
- Arrival
- Departure
Included in your retreat
- 6 nights of accommodation
- Breakfast
- 9 guided drawing sessions
- All art materials
- Takeaway toolkit
- Sound healing
- Morning yoga & meditation
- Sunset hike
- Local tour: art museum & Tibetan monastery
- Music & shared evenings
Beginners welcome · Ages 18+ · Teaching in English & Hindi
Meals & travelLunch and dinner costs, local transport and airport or bus-station pickup are confirmed separately by the team.
Your week, unfolding
Your seven-day retreat itinerary
Sunday to Saturday. Nine studio sessions, mountain experiences and space between.
All times are local (IST). Activities may adjust for weather and local conditions.
01SundayArrive. Unpack. Exhale.
Arrive. Unpack. Exhale.
Settle into your mountain home, meet the team and begin with the foundations of drawing.
- By 2:00 PMArrive at your selected accommodation and meet the retreat team
- 4:00–6:30 PMSOS Session 1 · Observation & foundations
- EveningDinner & time to unwind
02MondayFollow your eye. Chase the sunset.
Follow your eye. Chase the sunset.
A slow morning, a deeper exploration of drawing and a light forest hike to the sunset point.
- MorningTea, a gentle stroll & your own time
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PMSOS Session 2 · Drawing & technique
- 2:00–4:00 PMLunch & rest
- 4:00–6:00 PMSunset hike
03TuesdayFind your rhythm.
Find your rhythm.
Move from a calming sound-healing session into focused studio practice. Finish the day with music and shared company.
- 8:00–9:00 AMSound healing
- 11:00 AM–1:30 PMSOS Session 3 · Guided drawing
- 1:30–3:15 PMLunch & rest
- 3:30–6:00 PMSOS Session 4 · Exploration & personal guidance
- EveningMusic at Monkey & dinner at Monkey Café
04WednesdayA new way to see the town.
A new way to see the town.
Begin with gentle yoga, return to your drawing, then visit the art museum and Tibetan monastery on a local tour.
- 8:00–9:00 AMMorning yoga
- 11:00 AM–1:30 PMSOS Session 5 · Building your practice
- 2:00–7:00 PMLocal tour · Art museum & Tibetan monastery
05ThursdayMake room for your own expression.
Make room for your own expression.
An unhurried morning gives way to two studio sessions, with space to experiment and receive personal guidance.
- MorningA walk, a café or a quiet start
- 11:00 AM–1:30 PMSOS Session 6 · Drawing & observation
- 1:30–3:15 PMLunch & rest
- 3:30–6:00 PMSOS Session 7 · Intensive studio practice
- EveningExplore Dharamkot or rest
06FridayBring it all together.
Bring it all together.
A day for reflection, finishing your work and celebrating the week over a farewell dinner.
- 9:00–10:00 AMMorning meditation · Tushita Centre (November retreats); studio (December retreat)
- 10:30 AMGroup breakfast
- 12:00–2:00 PMSOS Session 8 · Bringing your learning together
- 2:00–4:00 PMLunch & rest
- 4:00–6:00 PMSOS Session 9 · Complete & reflect
- EveningFarewell dinner & closing
07SaturdayTake the mountains with you.
Take the mountains with you.
One last quiet morning, a forest walk if you feel like it, and goodbyes to the people you’ve shared this week with.
- MorningOptional forest walk & time to pack
- By 11:00 AMCheck out and begin your journey home
Your mountain home
Two ways to settle in.
A quiet base for your creative week. Choose the comfort of a premium hotel or the intimate atmosphere of a Dharamkot stay.
Premium stay
Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort
Dharamshala
King-size bedSingle or double occupancy
Deluxe stay
Monkey Resort, Dharamkot
Dharamkot
King-size bedSingle or double occupancy
How your rooms are arranged
Single occupancy
The same king-bed room, reserved just for you.
Double occupancy
Two guests share one king-size bed. Name your companion when booking; the organiser does not pair strangers.
Rooms are allocated in guest-name order: each pair shares a room and an odd final guest has a private room. The organiser arranges the hotel reservation after booking and shares its confirmation separately. Arrange upgrades directly with the property, subject to availability and additional charges.
Payment schedule
- 01 / When booking
50% advance
To confirm your booking
- 02 / Before arrival
50% balance
Collected by our team, due at least 10 days before arrival
Prefer to pay in full? You can pay 100% when booking.
Enquire about your retreat2026 retreat rates
Pricing by property
INR per person · 7 days / 6 nights · Taxes included
Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort
November 2026 22–28 November
- Single occupancy
- ₹2,51,000
- Double occupancy
- ₹1,81,000
December 2026 6–12 December
- Single occupancy
- ₹2,69,000
- Double occupancy
- ₹1,89,000
Monkey Resort, Dharamkot
November 2026 22–28 November
- Single occupancy
- ₹1,66,000
- Double occupancy
- ₹1,38,000
December 2026 6–12 December
- Single occupancy
- ₹1,66,000
- Double occupancy
- ₹1,38,000
All prices are per person for the complete seven-day, six-night retreat, with taxes included. Send an enquiry for your preferred week and hotel. Our team will confirm availability and booking details.
Enquire nowFAQs
How do I enquire?
Select Enquire now and share your name, email, phone number, group size, age, gender, preferred retreat batch and hotel. Our team will contact you to confirm availability and explain the next steps. Submitting an enquiry does not reserve a place or room.
When are the retreats?
The 2026 retreats run from 22–28 November and 6–12 December. Each retreat is seven days and six nights, with up to ten participants. The organiser decides whether each retreat runs.
What is included in the package?
Six nights of accommodation, breakfast, nine drawing sessions, all art materials and a takeaway toolkit are included, along with the scheduled sound healing, morning yoga, meditation, sunset hike, local art museum and Tibetan monastery tour, and music and shared evenings. Lunch and dinner costs, local transport and airport or bus-station pickup are confirmed separately by the team.
Do I need drawing experience?
No previous drawing experience is required. Participants must be aged 18 or over. Teaching is in English and Hindi, with guided sessions that begin with observation and drawing foundations.
Can I book for a group?
One purchaser can book for 1–10 named guests at one hotel, subject to guest and room availability. Each pair shares one king-bed room at the double-occupancy per-person rate; an odd remaining guest gets a single-occupancy room at the single rate. Add guests in room-sharing order.
Can I book a shared room on my own?
Double occupancy is for two participants who already know each other. You must name your room-sharing companion when booking; the organiser does not match strangers. Every room has one king-size bed. Book for one guest to have the room to yourself. For groups, rooms are assigned automatically in guest-name order: each pair shares a bed and an odd final guest has a private room.
How do I get there?
Meet the team at your selected accommodation: Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort or Monkey Resort, Dharamkot. Ask the team about pickup from Kangra Airport or Dharamshala Bus Station; availability and any additional charges will be confirmed separately. Share your arrival details in advance. Please arrive at your accommodation by 2:00 PM on Sunday. Check out by 11:00 AM on Saturday; property check-in procedures follow the hotel’s standard policy.
What are the payment terms?
A 50% advance confirms your retreat place. Admin will contact you to collect the remaining 50%, due at least ten days before arrival. You may also pay in full when booking. The organiser arranges your hotel room afterward and shares its confirmation separately.
Can I cancel or move my booking?
Guest cancellations are non-refundable. Contact admin for date changes or guest transfers. Admin collects any increase in package price; a cheaper date does not generate a refund. If the organiser cancels the retreat, participants will be offered an alternative arrangement or refund.
Are there any fitness or accessibility requirements?
Drawing sessions mainly involve sitting and working at a table; no special fitness level is required for those sessions. Share any mobility or accessibility needs with the team before booking so property access and suitable arrangements can be checked. Requirements for outdoor activities will be confirmed separately.
What happens in bad weather?
The team may adjust the itinerary for weather, local conditions or group needs and will share any changes with participants.
Your next chapter, in charcoal
Make room for the mountains.
Join us on 22–28 November or 6–12 December 2026.
Send an enquiry and our team will help you plan your stay.