Host a Retreat at Villa Vani

Mysore has long been a global hub for yoga and wellness, and retreat leaders who choose it are intentional about the experience they want to create. They come to Mysore for its authenticity, lineage, and cultural depth, and choose Villa Vani to offer guests an elevated, design-forward stay. 

Set within the leafy neighbourhood of Gokulam, Villa Vani is a boutique retreat venue crafted for small, meaningful gatherings where aesthetics, ease, and thoughtful hospitality are as important as the practice itself.

Villa Vani is ideal for intimate retreats and focused group work.

• Accommodation: Up to 9 guests across four private ensuite bedrooms.
  Note: All rooms have queen/king beds — there is no twin configuration.
  
• Outdoor Practice Space: The garden lawn fits 6–8 yoga mats and works well for movement, meditation circles, or talks under the trees.
  
• Dining & Community: Shared meals for up to 10 guests can be hosted around the long teak dining table.

For larger retreats, we recommend combining Villa Vani with our sister property, just a 5-minute walk away, which hosts an additional 10 guests across 5 ensuite rooms and has a covered roof terrace/yoga shaala. 

Together, the two properties accommodate up to 19 participants.

Designed to support both practice and rest:

• The Lawn: Ideal for yoga, meditation, or evening gatherings.

• The Conservatory: A covered outdoor oasis suited for journalling or reflective sessions.

• Dining & Living Spaces: A communal dining room, lounge, and library that create natural gathering points for meals, tea, and conversations.

If your retreat requires a fully enclosed, private practice hall, we can recommend a variety of alternative options within short walking distance to Villa Vani. 

Our sister property also has a large covered roof terrace that can be used as a spacious open-air shaala for daily practice.

We tailor each retreat to your vision as a teacher or facilitator. We can support with:

• Recommended teachers: yoga, movement, meditation, pranayama, and dance.
  
• Plant-forward catering: seasonal menus, vegetarian/vegan/Ayurvedic options.
  
• Cultural enrichment: designing a programme for your guests to experience Mysore and nearby areas of interest.

• Seamless logistics: airport transfers, curated excursions, local guidance — so you can focus on your programme.

Bring your vision to life at Villa Vani. Whether yoga, dance, healing, or creative exploration — our space is here to hold it.