Rest Nourish Play Kerala - 24 to 27 Sep 2026
Small group island retreat
4 days in an oasis that joyfully resists the rush and hustle of modernity. Where human enjoyment is designed to coexist with the environment. Disconnect from urban noise, nurture your bodymind with nature, wholesome meals and Ayurvedic spa treatments, and allow clarity to organically emerge.
Package Includes
The Basics
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Transfer to and from retreat location
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3 homestyle Kerala meals everyday (veg, non veg, vegan options available)
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3 nights in beautiful traditional Kerala architecture rooms on a secluded island
The Essence
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Centring activities led by facilitators Lihong and Shab
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Yoga and meditation
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Ayurvedic mocktail making
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Sensory arts
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1 Ayurvedic massage
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Relaxing in nature, where the only modes of transport are walking, bicycles, canoes, and boats
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A space to reset and live the slow life
The Extras
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Plenty of optional activities to do on the island - can be shared on request
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If you have the desire to feel more active :)
Rooms
Large room with queen bed or 2 single beds: Up to 2 persons. Option to add extra bed for 3rd person
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Small room with queen bed or single beds: up to 2 persons
Each cottage is inspired by the local architecture and curated with reclaimed and recycled material. The air-conditioned waterfront cottages have been furnished with old teak cupboards, a reading area and desk for quiet contemplation, and an open-to-the-sky bath garden for some serious rejuvenation. The walls are adorned with narratives of local history in art. Each cottage is aesthetically designed with plush comforts for the city slicker in you.
Cosy communal spaces offer a relaxed environment for organic social connections, or simply to hang out in with a book or journal and lovingly prepared snacks and tea.
Feel your skin breathe with the trees in the open air bath garden.
Retreat Hosts
Shab helps regenerative agriculture and hospitality clients from across the world grow their business. When he isn't working on business models you can usually find him batching some alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktails.
Lihong is a community oriented interdisciplinary creative and somatic practitioner working across Asia and Europe. She loves freedom and focus, dancing barefoot, singing and playing with ingredients.
About Kayal
Locally owned and located on the shores of an island in Kerala’s Lake Vembanad, Kayal is an otherworldly oasis, cradling us in our natural rhythm while the rest of the world moves at breakneck speed. Here, centuries old traditions and rituals are still alive, and the daily spectacular sunsets unfold faithfully.
The entire property will be booked out for our retreat, creating a private, potent container for intentional rest and connection.
Pricing
per person in USD
