You are about to
step into stillness.

A sanctuary for those seeking stillness — and self-discovery.

Satori Valley is a place where silence meets nature, and self-discovery unfolds through stillness and movement. This retreat is for:

Not for you?

If you crave rigid schedules, constant social interaction, or luxury resorts, this retreat's rustic simplicity may not align. Here, nature sets the rhythm.

Ready to wander, wonder, and wake up to stillness?

A Day at Satori Valley

Life here follows a gentle but deliberate rhythm. Every hour has its purpose. Every practice has its place.

• 5:00 AM Wakeup call
• 5:30 – 6:30 AM Zazen — sitting meditation in Zendo
• 6:30 – 8:30 AM Physical workouts · Forest walks · Cycling · Trekking
• 8:30 – 9:15 AM Breakfast
• 9:15 – 10:30 AM Samu / Service — community work
• 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMSilence hours Silence
• 12:30 – 1:00 PM Zazen Optional
• 1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch
• 2:00 – 4:00 PM Silence hours Silence
• 4:00 – 4:30 PM Tea in the tea ceremony room
• 4:30 – 6:00 PM Farm work · Play time · Social time
• 6:00 – 6:30 PM Return to room · Campfire in winters
• 6:30 – 7:00 PM Zazen — evening sitting in Zendo
• 7:00 – 7:45 PM Dinner Silence begins
• 7:45 – 8:30 PM Return to room · Winding down Silence
• 8:30 PM Lights off Silence

Silence.

"Silence is not emptiness. It is the fullest presence."

Silence is the most important commitment you make when you come to Satori Valley. It is not a restriction — it is an invitation into depth.

Silence Hours

• Your mobile phone must be on silent mode for the entire stay.
• If you need to make or receive a call, please go to the gate area.
• Do not bring your phone or any gadget into the Zendo and dining hall.
• Silence extends to your actions — open and close doors quietly, move with awareness.

The 11 DOs — Living Well at Satori Valley

These are not rules. They are an invitation into a way of being.

July 2026 – June 2027

Three kinds of retreats run through the year: a 5-day Zen Cycling Retreat held on selected months, a 3-day Full Moon Retreat every month (full moon day, plus one day before and after), and a 3-day New Moon Retreat every month — the darkest skies of the lunar cycle, and the finest nights of the year for star gazing.

Full moon and new moon dates follow Indian Standard Time (IST) and are approximate. Please confirm with us when applying.

What your stay asks of you.

Satori Valley is sustained by those who come here. Your contribution covers your room, all meals, and the daily running of the retreat — and supports the land, the kitchen, and the tribal families who work with us.

All meals are vegetarian and are included in every contribution above.

Living simply, here.

The valley runs close to the land. A few things worth knowing before you arrive.

Words from those who stayed.

A few reflections from guests who spent time at Satori Valley.

Visits are by application only.

Each application is personally reviewed by the Satori Valley team to ensure a good fit for both the guest and the community. Please share a few details below — we will respond within a few days.

Photo Gallery

Images of Satori Valley — the land, the practice, the seasons. Click any photo to view it larger.

Getting here.

Satori Valley sits in the hills near Koraput, Odisha. However you're travelling, write to us before you set out — we'll help you plan the last stretch and arrange pickup where needed.

Timings and fares above are approximate and can change — please confirm current schedules with us when planning your journey.