VANA 

Vana is a Wellness Retreat nestled amongst Sal forest in Dehradun, close to the foothills of the 
Indian Himalayas.

A search for equilibrium, learning and the inner journey are at the heart of Vana. Vana draws inspiration from its literal meaning - forest - a place that protects, nurtures and nourishes, while providing space to discover and flourish. Those that choose to take abode within Vana are referred to as Vanavasis.

GETTING TO VANA

Vana is located in Dehradun, in the state of Uttarakhand, northern India. There are multiple daily flights between Dehradun’s Jolly Grant airport and Delhi and Mumbai. Other airports with a single daily flight include Jaipur, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Cities such as Lucknow and Varanasi have direct flights on certain days of the week. On arrival at Dehradun airport Vanavasis are received by a Vana team member and driven to the Retreat (60 minutes).

WELLNESS OFFERINGS

At Vana, authentic traditions of wellness, medicine and wisdom have been brought together with creative thought, deep commitment and personalised support. The structured frameworks of Ayurveda, Sowa Rigpa and Yoga have been mindfully integrated alongside wellness practices of the contemporary world. These exist in spaces that are a homage to nature and the sublime. Nourishing cuisine, experiences for all the senses and a kind-hearted team complete the offering that is Vana.

All Vanavasis start their retreat with a private consultation with one of Vana’s wellness consultants. A program is then developed by the consultant in line with the Vanavasi’s wellness goals. Each Vanavasi’s program is made up of private treatments combined with a wide selection of retreat activities. There is the option to complement included offerings with a la carte treatments. Group sessions include yoga, meditation, breathing, music therapy, walks, hikes, cuisine and fitness. Indian musical performances, festivities and spiritual activities complement Vana’s Wellness offering. Vana also hosts retreats and specialists in-residence throughout the year.

ALL RETREATS AT VANA INCLUDE

• Retreat Program with yoga, meditation, cuisine lessons, functional fitness, talks, music and more 
• Arrival wellness consultation 
• All cuisine, including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner 
• Private treatments/specialist consultations based on 1 wellness weight per night per guest 
• Attire to wear within and outside Vana, footwear, summer and winter accessories 
• Return airport transfers from Dehradun airport 
• No service charge or gratuities added. Our team does not expect tips as appreciation for their work

Please consider these carefully as they are vital for Vanavasis to be on retreat, achieve their retreat objective, maintain their privacy and sense of personal space: 

• Mobile phones, tablets, smart phones, smart watches and personal computers may be used only in guest rooms or in Sketchbook (Vana’s shared working space). They are not be used in any shared or outdoor spaces, excluding Sketchbook. 

• No photography is allowed at Vana except within the privacy of your room. 

• Our offering of alcohol is limited to wine and sake at dinner time only. This is only available at one of our two dining spaces, or Vana’s library. Wine cannot be served or consumed in a guest room or suite. 

• Smoking is restricted to a single designated outdoor space and is not permitted in guest rooms, guest balconies, shared spaces or any other outdoor space. 

• A Vanavasi must be 16 years of age. Children under 16 are welcome to stay in the Casas at Vana but do not have access to Vana’s shared spaces. 

• Each room can accommodate a maximum of three guests, while our Casas can accommodate up to 4 to 6 guests.

• At Vana each guest is important to us. We do not conform to political, cultural or social benchmarks where certain people are designated as VIPs. The Retreat is therefore unable to welcome any guests that require personal security, pre-arrival inspections or other security protocols that disturb our guests, team or life at Vana. 

• We are also unable to allow any personal attendants or staff accompanying a Vanavasi, with the exception of Vanavasis staying in the Casas at Vana. 

• We encourage potential Vanavasis with public lives to leave their public persona outside Vana. The Retreat is for those who seek it as a refuge of wellbeing. 

• We request all guests to be conscious of the privacy and peace of those around them. 

• A Vanavasi must be 16 years of age. Children under 16 are welcome to stay in the Casas at Vana but do not have access to Vana’s shared spaces. 

• Each room can accommodate a maximum of three guests, while our Casas can accommodate up to 4 to 6 guests. 

• At Vana each guest is important to us. We do not conform to political, cultural or social benchmarks where certain people are designated as VIPs. The Retreat is therefore unable to welcome any guests that require personal security, pre-arrival inspections or other security protocols that disturb our guests, team or life at Vana. 

• We are also unable to allow any personal attendants or staff accompanying a Vanavasi, with the exception of Vanavasis staying in the Casas at Vana. 

• We encourage potential Vanavasis with public lives to leave their public persona outside Vana. The Retreat is for those who seek it as a refuge of wellbeing. 

• We request all guests to be conscious of the privacy and peace of those around them. 

• Vana is strictly for resident Vanavasis only. Resident Vanavasi wishing to meet with someone not staying at Vana could do so outside the premises or briefly at the Arrival Pavilion. 

• We are unable to allow Vanavasis to be accompanied by pets, with the exception of Vanavasis staying in the Casas at Vana

• Any cancellation received more than 15 days (inclusive) prior to your date of arrival will not incur any cancellation charges.
• Any cancellation received 8 to 14 days (inclusive) prior to your date of arrival will incur a charge of one retreat night of your retreat total.
• Any cancellation received 0 to 7 days (inclusive) prior to your date of arrival will incur a charge of five retreat nights of your retreat total.
• Any cancellation received 0 to 7 days (inclusive) prior to your date of arrival for stays less than 5 nights will incur a charge of 100% on the total retreat price.
• Any reduced stays whilst at the Retreat will incur a charge of 100% on the total retreat price.