The Senses Retreat
Seven nights on a private hilltop cardamom estate in the misty hills of Munnar. Deep Ayurvedic healing, real Keralan culture and a small, kindred group, all lovingly held for you.
Early-bird prices end 20 December 2026: save up to £300.
There is never a right time.
That's exactly why you should go.
Imagine waking above the clouds to birdsong, a cup of coffee grown on the hillside in your hands, the valley glowing gold beneath you. Today's only plans: an Ayurvedic massage, a Reiki session under the trees, and a sound bath as the stars come out.
This isn't a hotel, and it isn't a tour. It's a week in a completely private hilltop home on a working cardamom plantation, with a chef, a warm local team, and just six guests. Every day is themed around one of your senses, gently bringing you back into your body and back to yourself.
You'll come home rested in a way an ordinary holiday never manages: quieter in your mind, softer in your body, with new friends, and a piece of India in your heart.
Healing, real India and total ease, all in one week
Most retreats give you yoga and a nice view. This one immerses you in the colour, sound, flavour and spirit of Kerala, while you're cared for completely.
Deep healing
A traditional Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage, a private Reiki session in nature, sound baths under the stars, daily yoga, meditation and breathwork, and a Palo Santo fire ceremony.
Authentic India
Keralan drummers around the fire, a traditional dance performance, a tuk-tuk safari through the tea plantations, cardamom harvesting, coffee roasting, a visiting spice seller and toddy cocktails under the stars.
Complete ease
You're met at Kochi airport, with your first night in a boutique hotel. After that, a private estate with staff and chef on hand, and every meal, transfer and experience arranged. All you book is your flight.
Eight days, six senses
Each day awakens a different sense, weaving Ayurvedic wisdom, healing and the culture of Kerala into one unforgettable week.
Arrival
You're met at Kochi airport and taken to a boutique hotel to rest after your journey. Lounge by the pool, enjoy a nourishing meal, wander the local markets, or simply do nothing at all.
As evening falls we gather for the first time over a relaxed dinner, easing into the energy of the week ahead.
Intuition
We wind up into Munnar through tea plantations, jungle-lined hills and waterfall-filled valleys. At the estate you're welcomed with fresh coconut water and garlands made from cardamom pods.
- Intention setting and a guided meditation to awaken your inner senses
- A deeply immersive sound journey as the light fades
- Dinner and laughter with a local mind reader beneath the night sky
Touch
A day devoted entirely to being cared for. Between treatments, wander the gardens, rest in stillness, and take tea on the terrace as the sun sets. There is no rush here.
- A traditional Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage
- A private Reiki healing session out in nature
Sound
A sunrise sound journey on the deck as the light rises over the hills, then we explore the power of chanting, voice and vibration.
- A visit to a nearby waterfall to listen, meditate and swim in its clear waters
- As night falls, traditional Keralan drummers gather around the fire, and you won't be able to resist dancing
Smell
From incense-filled morning meditation on the sun deck to the rich, earthy fragrances of India's spice heritage, you'll begin to experience scent not just as something you smell, but something you feel.
- Aromatherapy workshop: make your own bath salts and body butters
- A visit from a local spice seller
- An evening fire ritual with ceremonial Palo Santo to release and reconnect
Sight
The way light moves across the hills, the textures of nature, the beauty in simple things. Today you're invited to reconnect with a sense of wonder.
- Yoga on the sun deck
- A traditional Indian tie-dye workshop, making bags and scarves to take home
- A tuk-tuk safari to a tea plantation, a sea of endless green
- A vibrant traditional Keralan dance performance
Taste
Discover the six tastes of Ayurveda and how food can bring balance to body and mind. Then a final celebration around the fire, honouring the journey you've shared.
- Traditional coffee roasting (and tasting!)
- A Keralan-inspired cookery masterclass
- A celebration BBQ with local toddy cocktails under the stars
Departure
After breakfast we journey back to Kochi. You leave not just with memories, but with a sense of calm, clarity and connection that stays with you long after you return home.
"Since I've come back there is no noise in my head. It's quiet… I have more energy and a clear, quiet mind."S & P Shoker, past guests
A private hilltop hideaway, just for us
Set on a cardamom plantation with sweeping valley views (the occasional elephant has even been spotted on the road up!), the whole property is ours for the week, with staff and a chef on site to take care of everything.
- Four-poster king-size beds and private bathrooms, some with freestanding bathtubs
- Your own private veranda and seating area
- Fluffy towels, dressing gowns, slippers and locally made toiletries
- A sun deck for sunrise yoga, sound baths and stargazing
- A garden fire pit for evening tea and conversation
Slow, easy, and full of quiet magic
Breakfast around 8 to 8.30am, followed by meditation, yoga, breathwork or a sound bath on the deck.
The day's experiences and workshops, from waterfalls to cookery, tie-dye to tea plantations.
Hibiscus or mint tea, estate-roasted coffee and rose cardamom ladoos on the verandas whenever you wish.
Sound baths under the stars, local musicians, dance, or simply the fire pit. Everything flows with the group.
Food that is a journey in itself
Deeply nourishing, vibrant and rooted in Keralan tradition: delicate idiyappam with coconut milk, golden dosas with warming sambar and chutneys, colourful thalis, gently cooked fish and creamy dals.
Evenings bring comfort and celebration, with slow-cooked curries, palak paneer and a BBQ feast under the stars. There's dessert every day too, because an Ayurvedic life is about balance in all things. Vegetarian options are always available.
Everything you'll experience
- Sunrise yoga & mindful movement
- Daily meditation practice
- Sound baths under the stars
- Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage
- Private Reiki healing in nature
- Palo Santo & fire ceremony
- Waterfall swim & meditation
- Guided chanting workshop
- Aromatherapy workshop: bath salts & body butters
- Traditional Indian tie-dye workshop
- Tuk-tuk safari to a tea plantation
- Cardamom harvesting & coffee roasting
- Keralan-inspired cookery class
- Ayurvedic six tastes workshop
- Local mind-reader evening
- Traditional Keralan dance show
- Keralan drummers & local musicians
- Celebration BBQ & toddy cocktails
"I can't thank myself enough for taking the leap"
It was nothing short of pure magic. I met amazing people and built memories for life… The schedule was 10/10, and every aspect of it contributed to a genuinely life-changing experience.
J BagnallThere is never a right time… Going on the retreat has allowed me to reset, and I am back with a sense of internal peace. I've returned with a better sense of self and a peace I have never felt before.
S & P ShokerOne of the most healing weeks of our lives. Everything was perfectly curated, pieced together with such love and devotion… I head home not new, but better.
Dr R WilliamsMeet Claire, The Ayurveda Coach
Claire is an Ayurvedic practitioner, Reiki Master, sound healer and author, seeing clients in Reigate and on Harley Street, London.
Having hosted retreats in Kerala before, she has built a trusted local team who make every guest feel instantly at home, and she weaves Ayurvedic wisdom through every day so that you don't just enjoy it, you understand it and take it home with you.
Whether you're completely new to all of this or a seasoned practitioner, you'll be guided, held and looked after from the moment you land.
Eight days of healing, culture and complete care
All-inclusive from the moment you land in Kochi.
Shared room
Single room
Included
- 7 nights' accommodation (Kochi & Munnar)
- All meals, drinks & refreshments
- All transfers, including airport pick-up and drop-off
- Ayurvedic massage & private Reiki session
- Every workshop, ceremony & experience listed
- Daily yoga, meditation & sound baths
Not included
- Return flights to Kochi (usually around £400–600)
- Travel insurance
- Indian e-Visa (simple to apply for online)
A £500 deposit secures your place.
Three simple steps
Say hello
Message Claire on WhatsApp or email to register your interest.
Have a chat
A relaxed conversation to answer your questions and make sure it's the right retreat for you.
Secure your place
A £500 deposit reserves one of the 6 places. Early-bird prices apply until 20 December.
Your questions answered
Do I need any experience of yoga, meditation or Ayurveda?
Not at all. Past groups have included complete beginners through to experienced practitioners. Everything is gentle, guided and optional, so you can join in as much or as little as you like.
Can I come on my own?
Absolutely. With only six guests, the group quickly becomes like family. Choose a single room for your own space, or share with a partner or friend.
How do I get there?
Book a return flight to Kochi (Cochin International Airport, COK), usually around £400–600 from the UK. You'll be met at the airport, and every transfer from then on is taken care of.
Do I need a visa?
UK passport holders need an Indian e-Visa, which you apply for online before you travel. Claire is happy to point you in the right direction.
What's the weather like in March?
March is part of Kerala's dry season: warm, sunny days, with fresher air and cooler evenings up in the Munnar hills. Perfect for waterfalls, tea plantations and evenings by the fire.
What about dietary requirements?
Vegetarian options are always available, and the chef cooks fresh every day. Just let Claire know about any requirements when you book.
How do I secure my place?
Message Claire on WhatsApp (07305 573549) or email clairetheayurvedacoach@gmail.com. A £500 deposit secures one of the 6 places, and early-bird prices apply until 20 December 2026.
Six places. One week that stays with you for a lifetime.
Will one of them be yours?
or email clairetheayurvedacoach@gmail.com