Arunadri Retreat Centre
Welcome! We have recently completed additions at our 1+ acre retreat centre in the quiet, serene countryside of Tiruvannamalai. We are located 7 km from Sri Ramana Ashram (taking Chengam Road 2 km past the Sparsa turn, or .5 km off of Vediappanur Rd at the village), and have a great view of Arunachala, without all the hustle, bustle and noise. We are delighted to listen to the sound of birds, morning and evening, and the wind rustling the palm leaves above.
Currently, we have 8 double rooms (2 twin beds in each - mattresses are high quality Western pillow-top mattresses, so you can sleep comfortably), allowing for groups of up to 16 (we can accommodate more if needed). All rooms have an attached bathroom, with Western toilet and water-heater. Quality towels, 400 ct. cotton sheets, bed covers and blankets are provided. We have chosen to build using environmentally-friendly methods, such as rammed-earth, homemade, sun baked bricks, lemongrass-thatch roofs, traditional country tiles, and mud plaster for wall colouring. This gives the space a very earthy, grounded feeling and look.
We provide meals on site - we cook only vegetarian meals and use mostly organic ingredients, making both Indian and Western dishes. There is a kettle with a selection of herbal teas to choose from, as well as coffee and traditional chai provided.
There is also a yoga/meditation hall free for guests to use, with yoga mats and large, comfortable cushions. The space can hold 20-30 people for yoga, and 50+ for sitting events. We host classes and workshops in meditation, yoga, energy healing, kirtan, traditional Indian music concerts and dance lessons, and are open to hosting other activities.
We have massage tables for healing workshops as well (7 high quality, Western-style padded tables, with face-cradles).
*Write us know if you're interested in holding an event here.
Currently, we have 8 double rooms (2 twin beds in each - mattresses are high quality Western pillow-top mattresses, so you can sleep comfortably), allowing for groups of up to 16 (we can accommodate more if needed). All rooms have an attached bathroom, with Western toilet and water-heater. Quality towels, 400 ct. cotton sheets, bed covers and blankets are provided. We have chosen to build using environmentally-friendly methods, such as rammed-earth, homemade, sun baked bricks, lemongrass-thatch roofs, traditional country tiles, and mud plaster for wall colouring. This gives the space a very earthy, grounded feeling and look.
We provide meals on site - we cook only vegetarian meals and use mostly organic ingredients, making both Indian and Western dishes. There is a kettle with a selection of herbal teas to choose from, as well as coffee and traditional chai provided.
There is also a yoga/meditation hall free for guests to use, with yoga mats and large, comfortable cushions. The space can hold 20-30 people for yoga, and 50+ for sitting events. We host classes and workshops in meditation, yoga, energy healing, kirtan, traditional Indian music concerts and dance lessons, and are open to hosting other activities.
We have massage tables for healing workshops as well (7 high quality, Western-style padded tables, with face-cradles).
*Write us know if you're interested in holding an event here.
