A heritage villa to yourselves
The whole retreat lives at Mansao Curtorim, a restored Portuguese-era home surrounded by South Goa's monsoon greenery.
Retreat · South Goa, India
Monsoon Retreat
Four days, green and quiet.
6 to 9 August 2026 4 days Up to 10 participants
South Goa in the rains, when it is at its greenest and emptiest. Four days of slow travel, local culture and incredible vegetarian food at a restored Portuguese heritage villa, with nowhere to be.
Mansao Curtorim, a beautifully restored Portuguese heritage villa in the heart of South Goa.
Who this trip is for
- Anyone craving slow travel, monsoon greenery and meaningful conversation
- Vegetarians who want every meal handled, start to finish
- Solo travellers, friends and couples alike — there are just ten seats
- People who would rather make something with their hands than tick off sights
Trip highlights
Goan traditions, hands-on
Traditional poi bread making, a live cooking demonstration by the in-house chef and an azulejos tile-making workshop.
Goa beyond the beaches
A heritage tour, sunrise walks or bicycle rides through village lanes, and a monsoon coastline at its quietest.
A small vegetarian table
Every meal is 100% vegetarian, cooked and shared at the villa — from the welcome dinner to the farewell one.
In pictures
The trip, day by day
A short version so you can feel the shape of it. The detailed itinerary comes by email when you ask.
Day 1 · Arrive and exhale
Check in from 2 PM, settle into the villa, then a traditional Goan cultural performance and a welcome dinner.
Day 2 · Made by hand
A leisurely breakfast, traditional poi making, an outdoor lunch, time to enjoy the villa, evening hi-tea and a live cooking demonstration.
Day 3 · Old Goa, slow Goa
A sunrise walk or bicycle tour and a heritage tour, an azulejos tile-making workshop, sunset at the beach and a farewell dinner.
Day 4 · One last breakfast
A slow morning at the villa before checking out by 11 AM.
What's included
- Three nights at Mansao Curtorim
- All meals, 100% vegetarian
- Every experience in the itinerary, entry tickets included
- Private transport to and from experiences during the retreat
- Two hosts from The Veggie Travels throughout
- Flights, airport transfers and travel insurance are not included — we are happy to help arrange them.
- Plan to reach the villa by 2 PM on 6 August; Goa's GOI airport is about an hour away.
- Some experiences involve light walking on uneven paths.
Sound like your kind of table? Ask about this trip.
Costs, the full day-by-day itinerary and the payment schedule come by email, so you can read them properly before deciding anything.