Ranthambore ART 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