Our Work with Indus Bound
For more than ten years, Indus Bound has been a trusted leader in bespoke, luxury travel across the Indian subcontinent. Their expertise in designing personalised journeys, handpicked experiences and seamless itineraries is unmatched in the region.
Through our partnership, we combine their exceptional local knowledge and logistical mastery with our retreat strategy and guest experience expertise. This means every retreat or private journey is tailored, culturally rich and supported by people who know these destinations intimately.
✔ Tailor made retreats and private journeys
✔ Expert led cultural and wellness experiences
✔ Exclusive, handpicked destinations and accommodation
✔ 24/7 personalised in country support for a stress free experience
When you work with Indus Bound and Rest and Receive, you receive a level of care, safety and detail that ensures your retreat is immersive, enriching and aligned with your vision from the very beginning.
Where will you host your retreat, and what kind of experience do you want to create?
✨ Host a Retreat in India
Bring your vision to life with a fully supported, high impact retreat in the land of yoga, spirituality and cultural richness.
🌿 Luxury Wellness Retreats in Sri Lanka
From the beaches of Galle to the tea plantations of Kandy, experience rejuvenation in one of the most stunning locations in South Asia.
📚 Creative and Writing Retreats in Nepal
Inspire focus and creativity with a retreat in the breathtaking Himalayan landscapes of Nepal.
🏔 Leadership and Business Mastermind Retreats in Bhutan
Step into a higher level of clarity and purpose in the Land of Happiness.
Featured Retreat Experiences
We work alongside Indus Bound to curate and execute extraordinary, private retreat experiences across South Asia.
Your retreat begins with Rest and Receive, where Emma helps you shape your vision, design your retreat structure, clarify your pricing, and prepare the guest experience. Once your retreat foundations are in place, we introduce you to Indus Bound, who bring their exceptional local expertise and luxury travel knowledge to create a seamless itinerary and on the ground experience.
Together, we combine retreat strategy and cultural leadership with world class logistics and boutique accommodation, creating retreats that are unique, culturally respectful and perfectly aligned with your goals.
Here are some examples of retreats we’ve created and itineraries you can explore:
India
A blend of cultural discovery and mindfulness practices, perfect for first-time retreat hosts or travelers.
Nepal
A deeply nourishing retreat focused on self-care, healing, and personal growth.
Sri Lanka
A serene, immersive experience combining cultural exploration, relaxation, and adventure.
Bhutan
A curated retreat experience in the Land of Happiness
Meet Your South Asia Retreat Experts
Emma Lovell, Founder –Rest and Receive
A retreat strategist with years of experience in hosting, coaching, and curating transformational experiences. Passionate about bringing purpose-driven retreats to life.
From international retreats in Sri Lanka and India to powerful workshops in luxury hotels in the heart of the city, Emma’s personal journey and expertise make her an invaluable partner for retreat hosts.
Indus Bound – Luxury Travel Specialists
Founded in 2011, Indus Bound is a leader in bespoke, luxury travel experiences across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. Recognised for their impeccable planning, expert knowledge, and personalized service.
Together, we ensure your South Asia retreat is seamless, profitable, and unforgettable.
Why Retreat Hosts Choose Us for India & South Asia
For more than eight years, I’ve partnered with Indus Bound to bring meaningful, beautifully organised travel experiences to life across India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. When it came to supporting retreat hosts, this partnership became an instant, natural fit.
Together, we’ve helped hosts create profitable, deeply transformational retreats, with some returning again and again.
One of our clients is about to host her fourth retreat with us. Others have sold out their retreats completely. And several have run highly profitable retreats with just 6–7 guests.
We understand that hosting a retreat overseas can feel overwhelming, even if you’ve travelled to these regions before. Hosting is a different experience.
You shouldn’t have to figure this out alone.
With us, you have the combined support of:
- Emma Lovell — retreat strategist, coach, and experienced host, guiding you through design, structure, pricing and guest experience.
- Indus Bound — boutique luxury travel specialists, managing on-the-ground operations, logistics and the details you’d never find on Google.
We’re not a generic retreat-centre directory.
We curate boutique, bespoke, often-little-known luxury properties, and secure rates not available online.
We personally know the teams who run these venues.
We know the drivers, the guides, the yoga teachers, the cooking instructors, the people who make your retreat special.
We can cater to groups of all sizes, though from experience, we highly recommend keeping retreats under 20 guests for ease, transport and intimacy.
Your retreat becomes a one-of-a-kind experience, grounded in cultural respect, expert planning, and the kind of care that comes from years of working in these regions.
You don’t have to do this alone.
We’re here to support you in creating something exceptional.
What you walk away with
- a structured retreat concept
- pricing designed for profitability
- inclusions and experience mapped
- clear positioning and messaging
- a launch plan ready to execute
For many clients, this means being ready to move into launch shortly after.
India Strategy Session
Personalised 90-minute retreat planning intensive for India & South Asia
Planning a retreat in India or South Asia is exciting — but it also comes with unique cultural, logistical and pricing considerations. This focused 1:1 session gives you the clarity and direction you need to plan confidently and avoid costly mistakes.
Whether you’re exploring an idea or preparing to work with Indus Bound, this session provides expert support and a clear plan to move forward.
In our session, we’ll cover:
What’s included:
Investment: $750 AUD (inc. GST)
Step 1. Retreat vision and strategy with Emma
We clarify your retreat purpose, who it is for, what it includes, your pricing, your structure and the style of experience you want to create. This ensures your retreat is aligned, profitable and grounded before moving into logistics.
Step 4. Refinement and preparation
We review your proposal together and ensure the retreat feels right for you. You will receive considered recommendations, guidance and support as you refine your itinerary and prepare for launch.
Step 2. Introduction to Indus Bound
Once your retreat foundations are in place, we introduce you to Indus Bound. They bring their exceptional local knowledge and years of experience to design a bespoke itinerary that aligns with your strategy.
Step 5. Launch your retreat
Once the retreat is ready, you will begin sharing it with your audience. You have access to support, clarity and confidence as you bring your retreat into the world.
Step 3. Your itinerary and quote
You will receive a detailed proposal covering accommodation, activities, inclusions, transport, recommended flow and a clear understanding of projected costs and profit margins.
Construction Design
Rest & Receive was a definite eye-opener
Rest & Receive was a definite eye-opener to the real possibility of running my own retreat without being completely overwhelmed. The coaching and guidance offered during the Retreat Day gave me the confidence to move forward, with practical tools and a clear structure to make it happen. I left feeling inspired, comfortable, and motivated to take action.
Annalisa Brimo, Retreat Training Day Attendee
Emma is incredibly wise when it comes to travel
Emma is incredibly wise when it comes to travel, making retreats profitable, and ensuring they align with your business goals. Meeting other like-minded people and hearing their stories was priceless. I walked away feeling energised and ready to take the next steps toward my dream retreat.
