The Return

March 19 - April 3, 2027

Rajasthan, India

The Return

You are invited to join us for a two week journey to northern India with Sara Ruffin and Katya Zahara.

The intention behind The Return is to experience the beauty and magic of India. This trip will be invite only for a small group of seekers.

Trip Overview

  • Approximately 2 weeks, beginning on March 19th and ending April 3rd.

  • Shared rooms with room for two, or solo room at an additional cost.

  • This trip is open to spiritual seekers that want to experience India. Whether you are seeking a solo travel adventure or want to bring your best travel buddy, we got you. We will thoughtfully pair you with a roommate if you choose to share a room.

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Delhi

Our trip will begin with arrivals in Delhi on or before March 19th, just in time for Holi on March 22nd. Our first few days will include a gentle transition with a few days in Delhi visiting remarkable temples and local businesses, before kicking off our festivities with Holi, the vibrant Hindu "Festival of Colors" celebrating spring, love, and the triumph of good over evil. The city of Delhi and surrounding temples will be vibrant with color and cheer this time of year.

We will arrange to meet for the start of our trip on Marchth. If you would like to arrive a day early to beat the jet-lag, we can arrange for an earlier arrival and one night at hotel. .

Varanasi

Varanasi, the city that lingers on the edge of the Gangas river. This destination will contain a significant spiritual aspect of our journey. We will begin with arti on the river, and spend a morning on the river for kirtan and sunrise.

Jaipur

Also known as the Pink City and a capital of textiles, Jaipur will be an unforgettable part of our trip to India.

Itinerary

Itinerary

Delhi

March 19th - March 23

We will arrive in Delhi on March 19th, just in time for Holi.

Creative Sync

February 15th
New York, NY

An engaging, interactive session designed for makers, innovators, and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas. Join us to exchange insights, explore creative possibilities, and build meaningful relationships within a vibrant community.

Inspire Night

March 15th
New York, NY

An engaging, interactive session designed for makers, innovators, and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas. Join us to exchange insights, explore creative possibilities, and build meaningful relationships within a vibrant community.

Accommodations

Our lodging in the Silver Pines Village boasts individual private cabins and a main lodge with shared accommodations. Whether you are flying solo, partnered or visiting with a few close friends, we can find you the best cabin or shared option.

  • King Cabin Suite $1800 (4/4 avail)

  • Cozy Cabin Suite $1500 1-2 guests (3/3 avail) *Can be shared by 2 guests $800 pp

  • King Private Room $1200 1-2 guests (1/1 avail)

  • Queen Shared Room $900 1 guests (2/2 avail)

  • Twin Shared Room $800 1 guest (4/4 avail)

Deposit: $250 to hold your room (Venmo: @SaraRuffin)

Final balance: due by October 1st

Your Hosts

  • Sara Ruffin

    CO-HOST

    Sara Ruffin (RYT-500) is a Tantra Hatha teacher who teaches classes at One Life Yoga in Pasadena. She loves to explore liberation through her teachings, with a focus on embodied movement, meditation, mantra, and celebration of the divine feminine.

    Sara teaches and practices Tantra Hatha yoga in the tradition of Krishnamacharya. She first studied Jivamukti yoga before completing various advanced studies (RYT-500) in Tantra Para Yoga. Always a student, she continues education in yoga therapy, yoga nidra, and meditation, with deep reverence for the source of yoga and tradition of the practice.

    Sara is a proud wife and mother of two beautiful sons. She also serves on the board of Building Trust Americas, a nonprofit focused on international philanthropic work.

  • Katya Zahara

    CO-HOST

    Katya Zahara (RYT-500) is not only an experienced yogini, but she is an international travel expert with various trips to India under her belt. Her passion and niche in travel is leading groups of travelers to distant locations.

This is a space where you can arrive exactly as you are, and know that you belong. Every age, every gender, every body, every story - we welcome them all. There are no prerequisites or experience to join this retreat.