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The Mountain Retreat
Rest - Reframe - Renew
The Mountain Retreat is a creative vacation that honours the needs of the mind, body and soul. It is designed for you to step back into the serenity of the mountains with some fascinating people to rediscover your story. Each Mountain Retreat is open to cohorts of 8 -12 professionals. The program fosters community, discussions, and self-reflection, as well as gleaning and learning from each other’s journeys and nature. The Retreat is curated by ‘Art for Change’, with over two decades of experience running artist residencies.
The Retreat
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Why Mountain Retreat?
"If the point of life is the same as the point of a story, the point of life is character transformation." - Donald Miller
Our current professional pursuits can starve our souls, suppress our creativity, strain our relationships, and drain us intellectually, emotionally and physically. However, deep inside, we long for a meaningful and joyful existence.
Therefore, we seek narratives that give us a sense of identity & belonging, recognition & self-worth, meaning & purpose. But what if they are not telling us the truth? What do you do when they fail you?
Great stories reveal how the protagonist can rise from the abyss and transform into a new person. What if I tell you that you could edit your story into a hero's journey?
If you desire to reframe your story with creativity & care to make it worth living and telling, then the Mountain Retreat is for you.
Testimonials
"Sometimes to speed up, you have to slow down. I had a magical weekend with Art For Change Foundation in stunning Landour."
Tara Kapur
India Marketing Head,
Duolingo English Test, Mumbai
“Thank you so much for this beautiful experience. I didn’t know what I was walking into when I came but it turned out to be one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Thank you so much. Here’s hoping a lot of people get to live what we have.”
Sonakshi D
Yoga Instructor, New Delhi
"I wholeheartedly recommend Mountain Retreat. It is a catalyst for personal growth, creativity, and inner exploration."
Gaurav Bhargva
Design Leader,
Intel Corporation, Bangalore
In the serenity of nature, you will find plenty of time to reflect, meditate and uncover the fractures we carry within and around us.
Re-examine Your 'Kintsugi Self'
Through curated nature walks and creative activities outdoors, there is much to spark a sense of wonder. To immerse in beauty that feeds our souls.
Recapture Wonder
The program fosters group connection, discussion, and reflection to glean and learn from one another’s journeys and fascinating stories.
Rediscover Community
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Let the mountains tell your Story!
Take time to be quiet and be creative. Whether a collective work of land art, a painting, or a poem, you will find yourself creating from a place of rest and peace.
Rest & Creativity
The Kintsugi experience will guide us to behold the oncoming beauty through the fractures and rekindle love to mend the pieces into something more beautiful.
Rekindle Love
Great stories are transformative and can become a powerful, life-changing force. At the retreat, you will find opportunities to relook at your story for renewal.
Reframe Your Story
Apr 17 - 19, 2026
Hidden Eden, Hosur
Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026
Hidden Eden, Hosur
Sep 4 - 6, 2026
Hidden Eden, Hosur
Jun 24 - 28, 2026
Heaven's Ledge, Yercaud
Sept 30 - 3 Oct, 2026
Heaven's Ledge, Yercaud
Nov 5 - 9, 2026 (Tentative)
Mussoorie
Hidden Eden, Hosur
Hidden Eden, Hosur
Heaven's Ledge, Yercaud
Happy Moon Homestay, Corjuem, Goa
About Us
Art for Change Foundation is an arts organization founded with the conviction that art plays a profound role in exploring questions of life. For over two decades, Art for Change has pursued a vision to see art shape society with beauty, truth and goodness—and to see individuals discover their unique place in their communities.
Facilitators
Isaac Gergan
An Executive Director at Art for Change, he passionately curates art-centered programs that explore culture, space, and the transformative power of creativity.
Mercy Kurian
A Bangalore-based artist, igniting imagination through painting, vocals and music. Teaching art fuels her soul.
Jacob Isaac
Professional Coach, Counsellor, Musician & Vocalist. I believe in the power of connection—and I love lighting up any room with laughter and genuine presence.
Raja Bunga
A product designer, creative catalyst, writer, and one who is amazed by the transformative power of great stories.
Abhishek Scariya
A documentary photographer and arts mentor, capturing human stories with dignity and guiding others to discover beauty in the ordinary.
Mythili Poojari
A Mumbai-based artist and art educator. She works through 'Made To Create', teaching, crafting across mediums fostering creative, inspiring, hands-on expressions.
Mike Isaac
A sojourner, curious about the stories we carry. Comes from the world of film and screenwriting. Finds joy in walking alongside people as they discover the rhythm of their own story.
Imli Imchen
A musician, catalyst of faith, work, and creative renewal —mentors artists, lead artist initiatives bridge the gaps of academia, cultural engagement, and redemptive arts.
“a story is a portrayal of the structure through which we perceive reality.”
- JORDAN PETERSON
The Mountain Retreat
In partnerhip with Art For Change
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