The Program
The Mountain Retreat promises to be a transformative journey, allowing you to step back and immerse yourselves in the serenity of the mountains, with some fascinating people to rediscover your story through Kintsugi experience.
The program fosters rest, creativity, community, discussions, and self-reflection, as well as gleaning and learning from each other’s journeys and nature. This weekend version is open to cohorts of 10 -12 professionals. Activities include, nature walks, land art, kintsugi, story workshop, etc.





Hidden Eden, Hosur
The Setting
Nestled in a hilly landscape with a mix of forests and agricultural lands near Hosur, Tamil Nadu, The Hidden Eden is a pleasant farm stay surrounded by nature, where you are free to pause, reflect, and simply be.
Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, it is a haven where guests could reconnect with nature and themselves. This area enjoys a cool and refreshing climate throughout the year, making it an ideal getaway from the noise.
The Stay
The cottages are a heartfelt reflection of the wabi-sabi philosophy, where beauty blooms in imperfection and authenticity. Every detail whispers this truth—the gentle curve of the roofs, the kintsugi-inspired granite tiles that honor flaws with grace, and the textured walls that hold the charm of the unfinished.
The locale makes it the perfect setting for our mountain retreat. Ideal for our Kinstugi Story Experience and other activity that we've planned, we couldn't ask for a better location than The Hidden Eden, to bring out ones imagination or to simply just bask in the bosom of nature, allowing it to nurture, restore and rejuvenate.
Apply
The Mountain Retreat, Hosur edition is a 2 nights and 3 days weekend version. The retreat fee is ₹ 18,000/- ₹ 15,000/-. It includes stay, food, workshop materials & the program. (Transport costs not included.) If you require transportation please let us know we will work on some arrangement.
Arrival on Day 1 by late morning - Departure on day 3 after lunch. Accommodation on quad sharing basis in spacious cottage.
Confirm your spot, by making a payment to:
Name: ART FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION
Acc No: 552010100098856
Bank: Axis bank, Hauz Khas branch, New Delhi.
IFSC: UTIB0000552
Payments: You have the flexibility to pay in two instalments: an initial 25% deposit upfront, followed by the remaining 75% due one month before the retreat.
Cancellation: 25% deposit is non-refundable if cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the retreat begins.


