OPEN YOUR ART

Writing at the Top of the World:
A Creative Pilgrimage to the Heart of Your Book

 with Nancy Stohlman and The Himalayan Writing Retreat

April 1-10, 2026 * there are 3 spots left

Imagine yourself high in the mighty Himalayas, in a place lovingly designed for contemplation, creativity and community. Feel the profound silence as you take in the 360-degree views, the towering peak of Nanda Devi, second highest peak in India, in the distance. Sip afternoon chai and watch the shadows drifting between the pear orchards and the pine trees as you write. Here, there is no traffic–only birdsong.  There is no television, only you, your manuscript, and a Book Lounge in the clouds.

Creative work is visionary work. 
The creative journey is a spiritual journey. And in every project there comes a moment of reckoning, a time to embark on a creative vision quest to the heart of your book.

India has long been regarded as a place for seekers and mystics—the artists and the sages have always found their answers on the top of the mountain. Together we will follow in their footsteps—holding hands with our muses, our mentors, and our community in an inspiring, secluded location on the top of the world.