A Journey Through Temples, Mountains & Inner Landscapes

A land where prayer flags trace the wind, where ancient temples hold centuries of devotion, and where the Himalayas rise in quiet, unwavering presence. This is a journey designed not only to explore, but to gather, to create, and to move gently through a culture rich with ritual, craft, and spirit.

We begin in Kathmandu, where the rhythm of the city unfolds between sacred sites and everyday life. We walk among pilgrims at Swayambhunath and Boudhanath Stupa, wander the artisan streets of Patan, and step into the living heritage of Bhaktapur, where time feels beautifully suspended.

Timed with Nepal’s sacred calendar, we are invited into the vibrant energy of Dashain, the celebration of the Goddess Durga, the embodiment of cosmic energy. During this special time, homes glow with candlelight, marigold garlands line the streets, and blessings are shared in quiet, meaningful ritual.

Among Kathmandu’s many sacred sites, our path turns gently toward the temples of the feminine divine, places where devotion feels both ancient and alive. We spend time in the presence of Durga, the fierce and protective mother; Kali, the dark, transformative force who dissolves what no longer serves; and seek darshan with the Kumari, the living embodiment of the goddess, quietly residing within the heart of the city. Here, amidst incense, bells, and whispered prayers, we are invited into deeper currents of power, protection, surrender, and rebirth, echoing both through the culture of Kathmandu and the inner landscapes we carry within.

From the valley, we journey to Pokhara, a place of stillness and reflection at the edge of the Himalayas. Here, the Annapurna Range rises beyond the glassy surface of Phewa Lake, and the pace softens into something more spacious. Mornings begin with mountain light, afternoons unfold along the water, and one of our dedicated workshop days opens into a more expansive, intuitive way of creating, held by sky, lake, and silence.

We continue into the lush lowlands of Chitwan National Park, where jungle rhythms replace the hum of the city. Time spent at an ethical elephant sanctuary and along the river offers a deeper connection to the natural world, quiet, grounding, and profoundly moving.

Returning to Kathmandu, we gather once more to complete our journals and reflect on all that has unfolded, pages layered with memory, texture, and place.

Michelle + Kirsten xo