Ranthambore ART Retreat
Ranthambore ART Retreat
Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India
Up to 12 in group
Feb 1 - 7, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- • A 7 day slow creative reset
- • Place-based hands-on making
- • Guided prompts and reflective practices
- • Nature walks, heritage exploration, and quiet observation
- • Shared meals and thoughtful conversations
- • Small cohorts, high care, no pressure to perform
About this Retreat
I’m Bhargavi, the founder and curator of Parc & Muse.
My work sits at the intersection of architecture, design, art, and place-based practice. Over the years, I’ve designed and facilitated creative residencies and immersions for artists, designers, founders, and people from non-creative backgrounds who are simply curious about making and slowing down.
Parc & Muse grew out of a personal need to step away from speed, productivity, and constant output, and return to creativity as a practice rather than a performance. I believe meaningful creative work happens when people are given time, care, and the right environment.
I curate and host these retreats closely, with attention to rhythm, group dynamics, and individual comfort. My role is not to instruct or impose outcomes, but to gently guide the process holding space for curiosity, reflection, and hands-on making.
I work best with small groups and intentionally slow formats. What matters most to me is that people leave feeling clearer, steadier, and more connected to their practice, to others, and to themselves.
Shalini's journey with Parc & Muse began as a participant in Edition 1.0, where her curiosity and material intuition stood out. A textile designer and self-taught from National Institute of Design, she has explored surface patterns, unconventional weaving, and tactile storytelling. Returning now as Workshop Lead, she guides sessions rooted in touch, rhythm, and curiosity proof that creativity, when nurtured in community, always comes full circle.
Details of this retreat
Arrival & Opening
• Gentle afternoon arrivals into a forest-adjacent retreat space
• Opening vibe circle to arrive, orient, and settle into the group rhythm
• Quiet post-dinner reflection to close the first evening
Wildlife, Observation & Making
• Early morning tiger safari in Ranthambore National Park — observing light, movement, and animal presence
• Slow return for breakfast and rest
• Group sharing of safari sketches and photographs as creative inspiration
• Hands-on mark-making session using charcoal and paper — translating observation into loose, expressive forms (no drawing experience needed)
• Cultural evening with local food and shared dinner
River, Reptiles & the Night Sky
• Morning visit to the crocodile sanctuary at Palighat with a quiet boat ride — observing river rhythms, birds, and basking crocodiles
• Afternoon creative session exploring texture, repetition, and slow mark-making
• Evening astronomy session with telescopes — planet viewing, stargazing, and guided reflection under the night sky
Heritage, Clay & Story
• Visit to Ranthambore Fort with on-site sketching and observation
• Free afternoon time to rest or complete studies
• Hands-on workshop using clay and mixed media — inspired by planets, landscape, and memory
Village, Craft & Colour
• Short visit to a local village and craft demonstration
• Workshop exploring the Ranthambore palette — colours drawn from stone, forest, river, and sky
Material Play & Meaning
• Guided morning walk to collect organic textures and materials
• Mixed-media making session — bringing together the week’s experiences into one meaningful object to take home
Closure & Reflection
• Finishing touches on work and quiet preparation for an internal viewing
• Group viewing and structured reflection circle
• Closing ritual, intention setting, and commitment cards for life beyond the retreat
• Gentle afternoon arrivals into a forest-adjacent retreat space
• Opening vibe circle to arrive, orient, and settle into the group rhythm
• Quiet post-dinner reflection to close the first evening
Wildlife, Observation & Making
• Early morning tiger safari in Ranthambore National Park — observing light, movement, and animal presence
• Slow return for breakfast and rest
• Group sharing of safari sketches and photographs as creative inspiration
• Hands-on mark-making session using charcoal and paper — translating observation into loose, expressive forms (no drawing experience needed)
• Cultural evening with local food and shared dinner
River, Reptiles & the Night Sky
• Morning visit to the crocodile sanctuary at Palighat with a quiet boat ride — observing river rhythms, birds, and basking crocodiles
• Afternoon creative session exploring texture, repetition, and slow mark-making
• Evening astronomy session with telescopes — planet viewing, stargazing, and guided reflection under the night sky
Heritage, Clay & Story
• Visit to Ranthambore Fort with on-site sketching and observation
• Free afternoon time to rest or complete studies
• Hands-on workshop using clay and mixed media — inspired by planets, landscape, and memory
Village, Craft & Colour
• Short visit to a local village and craft demonstration
• Workshop exploring the Ranthambore palette — colours drawn from stone, forest, river, and sky
Material Play & Meaning
• Guided morning walk to collect organic textures and materials
• Mixed-media making session — bringing together the week’s experiences into one meaningful object to take home
Closure & Reflection
• Finishing touches on work and quiet preparation for an internal viewing
• Group viewing and structured reflection circle
• Closing ritual, intention setting, and commitment cards for life beyond the retreat
Schedule
• Unhurried mornings and shared breakfast
• Guided hands-on creative practice
• Time for rest, walks, and reflection
• Place-based exploration
• Shared meals and conversation
• Evening quiet time or group reflection
• Guided hands-on creative practice
• Time for rest, walks, and reflection
• Place-based exploration
• Shared meals and conversation
• Evening quiet time or group reflection
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Parc and Muse, Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India
Directions
Detailed travel instructions are shared with confirmed participants. Retreat locations are accessible via major airports and rail connections, followed by a short road transfer. We assist with planning and, where possible, coordinate shared pickups on arrival days.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Parc & Muse retreats is designed to feel grounding and unhurried. Rooms are premium, comfortable, and intentionally chosen to support rest after full days of making, walking, and reflection.
Standard Program Price (Double Sharing Room)
Private Premium Room
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Each Parc & Muse retreat is hosted in a thoughtfully chosen location aligned with the spirit of the experience.
We work with calm, light-filled spaces close to nature or heritage, selected specifically for slowness, focus, and creative work. Photos shown are indicative of the environments we curate. Venue details are shared with participants before the retreat.
We work with calm, light-filled spaces close to nature or heritage, selected specifically for slowness, focus, and creative work. Photos shown are indicative of the environments we curate. Venue details are shared with participants before the retreat.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- • 7 nights of accommodation in a carefully selected, peaceful setting
- • Daily breakfast and one shared meal (lunch or dinner, depending on the day’s rhythm)
- • All guided creative sessions and prompts
- • Access to materials required for hands-on making
- • Place-based explorations (architecture, craft, nature-led walks)
- • Group reflection and gentle feedback sessions
- • Quiet time for rest, journaling, and personal exploration
- • One or more handmade objects created during the retreat
- • Curated cohort experience with limited participants
- • On-ground facilitation and support throughout the retreat
What's Not Included
- • Travel to and from the retreat location (airfare, train, or road travel)
- • Additional meals outside the retreat schedule
- • Personal expenses (laundry, shopping, snacks, etc.)
- • Optional activities not mentioned in the retreat program
- • Travel or medical insurance
- • Any costs arising from early arrival or late departure
- • Materials for personal projects beyond the guided sessions
- • Entry fees for optional excursions or activities outside the core program
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