Krishnamurti Foundation Wellness Retreat at Bon Polashi Eco Hut & Camp with Ocean6 Holidays
Organized & Curated by Ocean6 Holidays
Executive Summary
In 2025, Ocean6 Holidays collaborated with the Krishnamurti Foundation to design and execute a transformative 2N/3D Wellness Retreat in the heart of Purulia’s Murguma Valley.
This project, titled “A Still Mind in a Wild Land,” brought together Krishnamurti’s timeless philosophy of awareness with Bon Polashi Eco Hut & Camp’s immersive, sustainable environment.
The retreat successfully united philosophy, nature, and mindfulness-creating a living experience of stillness where participants didn’t just escape the world, but rediscovered their connection to it.
Client Overview – The Krishnamurti Foundation
Founded to preserve and share the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986), the Foundation operates internationally through schools, study centres, and dialogue-based retreats.
Krishnamurti’s philosophy rejects dogma and organized belief systems, emphasizing freedom from conditioning, awareness without effort, and the exploration of truth through observation.
“Truth is a pathless land.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti
The Foundation’s programs are designed not as teachings, but as spaces for inquiry-where participants observe their thoughts, surroundings, and inner silence without judgment.
Project Background
The Krishnamurti Foundation approached Ocean6 Holidays with a clear but challenging brief:
To create a retreat that embodies simplicity, silence, and conscious living-without the frills of luxury, yet rich in natural awareness.
The location needed to reflect Krishnamurti’s essence-a landscape that inspires contemplation, harmony, and freedom from distraction. After detailed research and on-ground assessment, Purulia’s Murguma region was chosen for its rare blend of stillness and elemental beauty.
The Chosen Venue – Bon Polashi Eco Hut & Camp
Nestled between Murguma Lake and the Ajodhya Hills, Bon Polashi Eco Hut & Camp stands as a model of ecological balance.
Its architecture, built from mud, bamboo, and reclaimed wood, merges seamlessly with the landscape.
Ocean6 Holidays identified Bon Polashi as the perfect setting for this retreat due to:
- Sustainable Infrastructure: Earth-built huts, solar energy use, zero-plastic policy.
- Eco-Gastronomy: Locally sourced, organic meals promoting clarity and lightness.
- Natural Soundscape: Silence broken only by the rustle of Sal trees and bird calls.
- Community Integration: Local villagers engaged as guides and cultural contributors.
The site didn’t just host the retreat-it became part of the teaching itself.
Retreat Overview – 2N/3D Immersive Experience
Theme: Awareness, Simplicity, and the Stillness of Being
Participants: 15 individuals (teachers, artists, seekers) from India and abroad
Core Elements Curated by Ocean6 Holidays
- Guided Reflection Circles:
- Discussions inspired by Krishnamurti’s talks and writings, facilitated in open-air settings.
- Nature Meditation Walks:
- Silent morning walks along Murguma Lake, designed to cultivate awareness through movement.
- Observation & Journaling Hours:
- Designated silent periods for introspection and writing.
- Open Dialogues by the Campfire:
- Unscripted group exchanges exploring questions of fear, comparison, and living in harmony.
- Mindful Meals:
- Organic menus tailored to promote clarity, with ingredients sourced from surrounding villages.
- Evenings of Stillness:
- Fireside meditations beneath the stars-a living metaphor for Krishnamurti’s notion of inner quietude.
Experience Design Philosophy
Every element of the retreat-architecture, food, activities, and flow-was intentionally curated by Ocean6 Holidays to mirror Krishnamurti’s teachings.
| Element | Experience Philosophy | Execution |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Simplicity and grounded living | Earth huts, minimal décor, natural ventilation |
| Food | Balance and mindfulness | Organic produce, local cooking methods |
| Environment | Harmony with nature | No artificial sound or light intrusion |
| Engagement | Awareness without effort | Conversations and silence coexisting naturally |
“It is only when the mind is still that beauty can be understood.” – J. Krishnamurti
Impact & Outcome
Participant Transformation
Attendees reported:
- Deeper mental clarity and calmness
- Heightened sensitivity to nature
- Renewed understanding of simplicity as joy
- A sense of belonging to the natural world
For Bon Polashi & Purulia
The retreat positioned Purulia not just as an offbeat destination, but as a spiritual and ecological learning hub.
Local communities benefited through direct participation, fair wages, and cultural exchange.
For Ocean6 Holidays
This collaboration reinforced Ocean6 Holidays’ identity as a curator of conscious travel experiences, capable of blending philosophy, sustainability, and hospitality into a seamless narrative.
Reflections from the Organizers
“Designing this retreat was an exercise in restraint. Every detail had to align with silence and awareness. Instead of adding more, we learned to remove-until what remained was just enough.”
– Ocean6 Holidays Retreat Design Team
The experience demonstrated how travel can evolve into transformation—when destinations are approached as teachers, not products.
Conclusion – A Still Mind, A Living Earth
The Krishnamurti Foundation Retreat at Bon Polashi Eco Hut & Camp stands as a testament to what happens when philosophy and place harmonize.
Through Ocean6 Holidays’ mindful execution, the retreat became more than an event-it became a living inquiry into silence, simplicity, and awareness.
“In oneself lies the whole world, and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti
At Bon Polashi, that door stands open-inviting every traveller to step into the quiet heart of Purulia and rediscover the beauty of being.
Project Summary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Krishnamurti Foundation |
| Experience Curator | Ocean6 Holidays |
| Location | Bon Polashi Eco Hut & Camp, Murguma, Purulia |
| Duration | 2 Nights / 3 Days |
| Theme | Awareness and Simplicity in Nature |
| Participants | 15 (India & International) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Outcome | Enhanced brand positioning for Ocean6 Holidays as a leader in mindful travel design |
