10th to 16th May, 2026
The retreat unfolds in the quiet hills above Bhimtal, at Ramaniya and The Verandah, two neighbouring hillside stays set just five minutes apart. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, terraced slopes, and long stretches of open sky, this part of Kumaon carries a soulful rhythm. Life here moves at its own pace. Mornings arrive softly. Evenings linger.
Ramaniya sits 9 kilometres above Bhimtal, opening out to wide valley views, lawns, decks, and spaces that invite stillness. A short walk away, The Verandah offers a more intimate, homelike warmth, with every room looking out onto the hills. Together, they create a shared landscape of quiet comfort and natural beauty, close enough to feel connected, yet spacious enough to breathe.
Beyond the retreat spaces, the region offers simple, grounding ways to engage with the land. Gentle treks wind through forested trails and village paths. Boating on Bhimtal Lake is a short drive away, offering calm water and open horizons. For those drawn to a touch of adventure, paragliding experiences are available nearby, giving you a brief, breathless view of the hills from above.
For seekers, Neem Karoli Baba’s Dham at Kainchi lies just about 45 minutes away. Many choose to visit for a quiet darshan, a moment of reflection, or simply to sit in a place that has held decades of devotion and silence.
Set quietly on a lush hillside, 9 kilometres above Bhimtal, Ramaniya feels less like a property and more like a pause. Newly built yet deeply at ease with its surroundings, this 5,000-square-foot villa opens out to valley views, open lawns, a sheltered deck, and a terrace where nights arrive gently, under a sky full of stars.
What stays with you here is the view. From every room, from the deck, from quiet corners you didn’t expect to linger in. It creates a feeling of being held, of seeing far while feeling grounded. A kind of ease settles in, almost without asking.
Ramaniya shares its hillside setting with The Verandah, a homestay so quietly beautiful that, for many, it becomes the reason to come to Bhimtal in the first place.
Warm, tasteful, and deeply welcoming, The Verandah is designed around comfort and care. The interiors feel lived-in and thoughtful, the kind of spaces that invite you to settle rather than impress. Here, guest comfort is not a service standard, it is a way of being.
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Note: Both these lovely properties are located within a five-minute walking distance of each other. For ease and comfort, ferry services will be available 24/7 for all the participants.
By Air: The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport (PGH). The venue is a comfortable two-hour drive from the airport. Other nearby airports include Moradabad Airport (MZS) and Bareilly Airport (BEK), both located about 136 km away and requiring roughly 3 hours of travel by road to reach the venue.
By Train: The nearest train station is the Kathgodam Railway Station (30 km) from where it takes roughly an hour to reach the venue.
By Road: Ramaniya is a 6-hour drive from Delhi (320 km), a 7-hour drive from Dehradun (311 km) and a 9.5-hour drive from Chandigarh (479 km).
We can help you with the last mile arrival and pickup by cabs from the nearest airports or railway station. Do get in touch with us at hello@creativegarh.com
To ensure a seamless start to our retreat, we recommend you check-in at the venue at the latest by 2pm on the 10th of May, Sunday. This is effectively a five and a half days program, beginning officially with our welcome circle at 3.55pm on the same day.
You’re welcome to spend the day unwinding, take a quiet walk around the property, connect with fellow retreaters, soak in the stillness and enjoy a nourishing dinner as we prepare to begin this beautiful collective journey. The retreat will then continue with full-day sessions from 11th up till late evening of 15th May. You may plan to leave for your destination any time before 11am on the 16th.
16-18 at the maximum. The idea is to create an intimate group of people who are serious about their creative transformation and can be cheerleaders for each other’s transformation journey. We also ensure that we have a diverse and varied lot across domains and experience levels, so that when the journeys intersect, there are enough experiences and stories to take solace in.
Ramaniya is spacious and light-filled, with warm contemporary interiors, wide glass windows, and views that open out to the valley from every room. Decks, lawns, and shared living spaces invite both gathering and solitude. It’s a place that feels expansive, yet calm. The Verandah offers a more intimate, homelike experience. Its interiors are cosy, tasteful, and welcoming, with every room opening onto a private verandah overlooking wooded hills and terraced slopes.
Together, the two stays balance openness and warmth, privacy and connection. Whether you’re resting, reflecting, or simply being, the spaces are designed to support a slower, more grounded way of living.
INR 95,000 + government taxes per person on twin sharing.
INR 1,49,000 + government taxes for a private room (limited seats on first come,
first serve basis).
For details on where your money goes and what’s included and what’s not, please click here.
+ Creating space for a new journey.
+ Creating a safe space.
+ Understanding judgement.
+ The story of our lives and beginning of self healing and recovery.
+ Introduction to unreasonable living.
+ Sankalp, Sakshi, Saadhana, Swadhayay.
+ Reflection and time travel.
+ Listening to our narratives.
+ Re-meeting ourselves.
+ Overcoming procrastination.
+ Soul searching of what matters.
+ Svikaar, Smarpan, Shraddha.
+ Elevating self love.
+ Playing from love.
+ Mindfulness, forgiveness, gratefulness, you-ness.
+ Simran, Kshama, Shukr, Shriday.
+ Unravelling life purpose.
+ Internalisation of life purpose.
+ Tapping into joy.
+ Pouring yourself into your passions.
+ Sewa, Swardharma.
+ Connecting all the dots.
+ Discovering how joy flows.
+ Handling the future roadblocks.
+ Staying in the creative flow.
+ Being ready for life.
+ Sabr, Shokhee, Sangha.
