Private & Custom vs Weekend Retreat

Both are structured Himalayan retreat programs. The difference lies in purpose, pacing, and who each format is best suited for. This comparison outlines the key distinctions to help you choose.

At a Glance

	Private & Custom	Weekend Retreat
Format	A retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions.	A compressed reset for those who need mountain time but have limited availability.
Duration	Flexible (custom)	3-day program
Primary Location	chakrata	chakrata
Why that location	Our primary location. Logistically optimal for most custom configurations.	Close enough from Delhi to make a weekend feasible. Remote enough to create genuine separation.

Who Each Retreat Is For

	Private & Custom	Weekend Retreat
Best suited for	Anyone with specific retreat intentions that don't fit standard programs Couples seeking retreat for deepening or healing connection Small groups or teams seeking shared retreat experience People with specific dietary, accessibility, or practice needs Those wanting to explore something entirely new or non-traditional	Working professionals with limited vacation time Anyone seeking a quick reset without committing a full week Those wanting to taste mountain retreat experience before longer commitment People ready to step away but needing compressed structure
Not for	People seeking the most affordable option (custom comes at a premium) Those uncomfortable with the design process or clear intention-setting	Those needing extended time for deep transformation People with unstable schedules or work interruptions

Daily Rhythm

Private & Custom

We begin with conversation. What do you need? What are you seeking? What does your body know? What does your heart want? From that conversation, we design your retreat. Duration, location, practices, pacing, depth, community level—all customized. We source teachers, facilitators, and support specific to your needs. We handle accommodations, meals, logistics. You arrive into a container that was built specifically for your unfolding. The rhythm is yours, held within our expertise and care.

Weekend Retreat

Friday evening: Arrival, opening circle, settling into place. Saturday: The full day contains practice—could be yoga, meditation, creative work, sound, or rest. Morning and afternoon sessions with free time between. Evening community dinner. Sunday: Morning practice, gentle integration, closing circle, departure by afternoon. The rhythm is deliberately gentle but purposeful. Enough structure to hold focus. Enough space for your own unfolding.

Program Profile Comparison

Dimension	Private & Custom	Weekend Retreat
Intensity	Intensity5/10	Intensity3/10
Reflection Depth	Reflection Depth6/10	Reflection Depth5/10
Social Interaction	Social Interaction3/10	Social Interaction5/10
Physical Demand	Physical Demand4/10	Physical Demand3/10

How to Choose

If your primary need is a retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions, the Private & Custom retreat may be more aligned.

If your primary need is a compressed reset for those who need mountain time but have limited availability, explore the Weekend Retreat retreat instead.

For a broader overview of all retreat programs and formats, visit our complete guide to Himalayan Retreats in India.