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Eco-Cultural 
Women's Retreat

Kerala, India

November 17-23, 2025
7 days, 6 nights

Hi, I'm Sonya!
I am a second generation Indian American living in Madison, Wisconsin. I am an artist, ecologist, and educator.


Join me on a trip to Kerala, India, to learn about
artisan fishing and forest communities and the ecosystems they are a part of.

Join us for an
In-person Info Session at Kosa Spa
on March 6th, 2025 from 5-6pm CST!

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Chinese fishing net, Kerala

Explore Kerala with our guides: Indian social entrepreneurs who are committed to showing you the real India - culture, nature, wellness and food! 

This trip is crafted with women at the heart of all experiences. 

Within the communities we visit, tours spotlight women's unique livelihoods, art and resilience.

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An overview of our adventure!

Wander through historic Kochi to sample past and present cultural heritage and cuisine

Learn about coastal livelihoods and the impacts of climate change

Gather with indigenous women and listen to stories of community life in the forest

Travel deep to the heart of the rainforest for Ayurvedic immersion

Visit a pottery workshop reviving an ancient Indian tradition 

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Rainforest, Athirapally

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Lila Art Cafe, Fort Kochi

FAQs

What's included​!

  • 2 Zoom gatherings with Sonya and the other retreat participants before the retreat (tent. June & Oct)

  • Guides (Sonya, Manju and tour operators)

  • Private transport in a 10-seater mini-bus for all planned activities

  • Round-trip transfers from/to Cochin International Airport (COK)

  • 6 nights of accommodations (3 at Fort House, 2 at Rainforest, 1 at Clay Fingers)

  • All meals

  • Tours on all days

  • Filtered, bottled water (1 per day)

* changes to itinerary may occur based on availability

Some items not included​...

  • Airfare

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips for staff

  • Extra costs guests might incur on their own

Other helpful tips

  • Click here to apply for an Indian tourist visa

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel.

  • Research travel insurance early! We'll talk more about this during our zoom meetings

  • Talk to your health care provider about vaccinations needed for travel

Members of our group will need...

  • An excellent attitude toward different cultural norms

  • An openness to be in a place with different levels of noise, traffic, and standards of personal space (while in more populated destinations)

  • A commitment to travel with a group and follow a common itinerary

All-inclusive trip
cost $2,900


-Cost is for double occupancy
-Options for single occupancy (or triple at Rainforest) available upon request and will affect your final cost
-$250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve your place that will be applied to the total cost*

Reserve before March 1st and enjoy a 10% early bird discount!

Join us for an
In-person Info Session at Kosa Spa on March 6th, 2025 from 5-6pm CST!

 

Limited space available on this exclusive journey

© 2024 by Sonya Sankaran

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