A safe yet playful space for deep and meaningful artistic transformation

Imagine spending a week in a serene remote location, taking in gorgeous sunsets, writing while nestled amongst trees, and forging lifelong connections with passionate writers from all over India.

One of these writers could be you.

Nourish Your Creative Side.

At Bound Retreats, we design immersive, one-of-a-kind literary journeys that help writers find inspiration and develop their craft in India’s most breathtaking landscapes.

Our retreats have a holistic approach, ensuring that our participants learn everything they need to become better writers.

  • Developing an eye for details
  • Reading and critiquing literary works
  • Shaping and structuring narratives
  • Fleshing out stories and narratives
  • Giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • Pitching and publishing strategies

Transformational
Experiences with Expert Mentorship

Every aspect of the retreat is thoughtfully designed to help you recharge your social, physical, mental and creative batteries and to reignite your love for writing.

Craft workshops are designed and facilitated by professional writers.

Personalised one-on-one mentorship sessions with established authors.

Share strengths with fellow participants in feedback and editing sessions.

Find inspiration in a beautiful, undiscovered location and build lifelong relationships.

Boutique stays and authentic local experiences.

Immersive experiences and tours to spark creativity.

Craft workshops are designed and facilitated by professional writers.

Personalised one-on-one mentorship sessions with established authors.

Share strengths with fellow participants in feedback and editing sessions.

Find inspiration in a beautiful, undiscovered location and build lifelong relationships.

Boutique stays and authentic local experiences.

Immersive experiences and tours to spark creativity.

Upcoming Retreats 2025 - Applications Open Now!

Each retreat is designed as a singular, bespoke, literary experience with a distinct theme, location, and mentor line-up.

Wanderlust

A Travel Writing Retreat
in Chettinad

Whimsy

Fiction Writing in
The Swirling Hills of Coonoor

Wilding

Sunrise Stories
by Mulshi Lake

Our Story

7

Years of Expertise
in Designing Retreats

11

Retreats
Conducted

166

Participants

40+

Books Published
by Our Alumni

Who Should Apply?

Writers of all formats (short stories, poetry, screenwriters, playwrights, non-fiction writers, and other formats) who seek their tribe. Whether you wish to develop new ideas with a receptive and warm community, or crave the opportunity to fine-tune your current work, this retreat is the place for you.

Our Application Process

Step 1

Complete the online application form and select the retreat for which you would like to be considered.

Step 2

Our team carefully reviews the applications and sends out acceptances on a rolling basis.

Step 3

If you receive an acceptance, you will be required to make an advance payment to reserve your seat.

Books by Our Retreat Alumni

Our Mentors are
Bestselling, Award-Winning Authors

Who Joins Us?

From authors and screenwriters to actors and creative entrepreneurs, our participants are at the helm of India’s creative and artistic communities.

Glimpses From Our Past Retreats

Our Venue Partners

Our retreat venues offer more than just luxury. Each venue chosen by us has a unique history and is immersed in local culture and heritage, making it a delightful setting for creativity.

Hear From Our Participants

Press

Mask group (15)

Come find out why over 166 writers have already graduated from the Bound Writer’s Retreat