Started over ten years ago by Brett Knobel, a restaurateur from Chicago (whose former restaurant was named one of Chicago’s ten best by Chicago Magazine), Shanti is a place to relax, refresh, renew….or perhaps enjoy a private retreat by staying with them. They can arrange anything from a 24 hour getaway to a week-long renewal package and also offer customized menus to cater for vegan, vegetarian, paleo or gluten-free. Yoga, massages, escape from the ordinary: they’re there for you.

They have books, games, chaise lounges, sun block, towels, yoga mats….and a steam room.

You can join them for the day for yoga, spa services, a healthy and organic meal, a dip in their turquoise pool…or just take some time from your busy life to lie by the pool and read a book, or talk with a friend (or perhaps, stay overnight and have the serenity for yourself alone).

silent retreat
December 12 - 15

The retreat will begin the morning of Dec. 12th and conclude at sundown Dec. 15th.
You can participate as much or as little as you desire….
Elliot (Carlos) Shapiro will conduct a morning class focusing on physical alignment, incorporating elements of yoga and chi gong. and he is also available for a private class.
A massage is included in the retreat package; and they are happy to arrange additional massages for an additional price. They are also happy to arrange full body exfoliation.

You are welcome to spend the day at the pool and enjoying the steam room, should you so desire.

You will go on a 1-2 kilomtere hike every day (on flat ground).

All meals are vegetarian; one day will be devoted to Indian food: upma for breakfast, kadhi and pan bajhi for lunch, and eggplant curry for dinner with the spicy condiments on the side. The kitchen will also be stocked with tea and coffee and snacks.

In the evening, you can watch the stars come out from the roof deck around the firepit, or you can choose to spend time in the salon reading or doing a puzzle..remember, it’s your time to relax and unwind.

A private room is $600, shared accommodation is $500