KIRTI’S NATURE CURE FOOD RETREAT @ MUSKOTIA

30TH APRIL (THURSDAY) TO 4THTH MAY 2020 (SATURDAY)

@ KILBURY FOREST, MUSKOTIA, NAINITAL, UTTRAKHAND

INDIA

FOOD IS THY MEDICINE AND MEDICINE IS THY FOOD- Hippocrates

WE ARE WHAT WE EAT

EAT TO LIVE OR LIVE TO EAT

Nature cure Food iin the midst of The Himalayas, while nature's most potent foods - Ether, Sunlight, Air and Water provides the most beautiful experience to heal your body. We would focus on 5th food ELEMENT that is "Earth” during this FOOD Retreat. Storytelling, discussions, Demonstration and hands on experience are some of the techniques we will use to understand eating SELF HEAL food.

You are not what you eat but what you digest. During the Retreat, you would learn about how positive food can provide you create health and happiness.

While you learn about the positive foods, Clean cooking(that's what KuKClean Focuses on) is accompanied by mindful eating techniques that will help you to break negative habits. KuKclean (initiative by Kirti) teaches the art of meditation and living in present by cooking a nourishing and sustainable meal.

Nature Cure is the teachings about life, the life process and the basic conditions that are necessary for a life of good health and how to regain health in a natural way without the use of medicines. Nature Cure teaches that the body is self-healing. The only power to heal lies within. We are our own Doctor!!

Nature cure is a constructive method of treatment, which believes in the rational use of the freely available elements in nature for removing the basic cause of disease.  

How will the Nourishing & Sustainable food retreat help ?

1.  Change your perception of health and disease.

2.  Lean-to connects with your present self.

3.  Improved productivity Feel the inner calmness  

About the host: 

The journey of norishing & sustainable eating started when Kirti (ex-co- founder Plattershare - A social networking a platform for foodies; in short - the Facebook of food) lost 27 kgs after her baby’s birth and that too without starving, ‘gymming’ or following any other fad diets. She found that positive food when consumed mindfully along with ample exercise; adequate rest and positive thoughts led her weight -loss. She then founded KuKClean and has been on a mission of spreading awareness on healthy plant-based eating ever since. She has transformed eating habits and fitness for ~2500 people so far…..her journey continues for endless sharing of Nature Cure food practices with as many people as possible. Kirti is a computer science graduate and now a full timeTrainer cum consultant to promote sustainable healthy living.

About KIRTI’s NATURE CURE FOOD RETREAT:

There will be :

1. One on One sessions to discuss any specific food issues,

2. Story telling on Kirti’s transformed life and stories by participants, Demonstration, Sessions on understanding the basics of Self Heal food, Food tasting, Hands on exercises, Quiz, Bon fire, Music and more

3. Forest walk

Both tangible and intangible outcomes of healthy food is enhancement of emotional intelligence, being fit, self-confidence and be your own Doctor. It leads to improved happiness and self-realization…….you are the Boss of your own health.

Kirti’s Nature Cure Food retreat is a residential program for 2 days (3 Nights and 4 days with Check in and Check Out). These 2-days journey is scheduled to be conducted in the serenity of Himalayas in May 2020 by Kirti in collaboration with Muskotia @ Kilbury forest, Nainital, Uttarakhand. 

Discover untouched Kilbury forest @ Nainital, Uttrakhand, India.

Place: Muskotia, Kilbury, Nainital

Enjoy the enchanting Himalayas from Muskotia, Kilbury, Nainital. Muskotia cottages is situated on top of the Mountain at a height of 7200 feet/2100 meters overlooking the snow-clad Himalayas and surrounded with thick Oak and Rhododendron Trees. The Kilbury forest area is an International Birding (Naina Devi Bird Conservatory) destination with estimated > 400 species of Birds/Butterflies and Moths. 

Accommodation:

●     Muskotia Resort, Nainital, Uttarakhand is a boutique - family owned property for the discerning holiday traveler. Cottages (Muskotia and Muskotia facilities (500 meters walking distance from main Muskotia) are located in wildscape setting using sustainable methods of construction, contemporary/ethnic style mountain architecture. Hot water for bathing, DIY herbal tea making in suite cottage. Cottages done up very tastefully yet minimalist in living but high on comfort

●     At Muskotia Cottages OR Muskotia facilities Cottages (500 meters away from Muskotia). Room service is discouraged at the property. All meals/beverages are served in Muskotia Main Dining hall or the lawns. Clean bedsheets and towels would be provided at the time of check in. These would only be changed at the discretion of the housekeeping only (help us conserve water).

●     All activities would be at main Muskotia-Yogshala/Lawns/open fields or adjoining Kilbury forest.

Two types of accommodation are being offered to the participants. Please check the one of your choice and preference:

A. Muskotia Cottages: High class sustainable building with Contemporary-Mountain architecture. Fitted with Infra-Red heaters, Independent water geysers, Towel warmers, Cable television (with most of the popular channels), DIY Herbal tea making and hot water kettle, fully furnished. Price per person Rs.20500

B. Muskotia facilities-Cottages (500 meters walking distance from main Muskotia premises): Ethnic/Vernacular architecture using local sustainable building material, fully furnished with DIY Electric kettle for herbal tea making, Hot water geyser. TV in common dining hall, Electric heaters can be provided on request, with no charge. Price per person Rs.15500

Commercials:

●     INR 20500 per person (@Muskotia Cottage)

●     INR 15500 per person (@Muskotia facilities Cottages -500 meters away from Muskotia)

●     Accommodation on twin sharing basis, only.

Inclusions:

●     Check-in: anytime on 30TH April 2020 last entry @ 6 pm

●     Check-out: By 11 am on 3rd May 2020

●     All meals, from for the said dates of the above Retreats. The food served in simple vegetarian Himalayan and Indian cuisines with unlimited Detox Himalayan detox Tissanes (Hot or Cold) Plus Tasting of food prepared by Kirti 

●     All program activities

●     All program material

Exclusions:

●     Cost is exclusive of travel.

TERMS OF PAYMENT and PARTICIPATION

A. 10% Early discount available till 25.3.2020

B. Advance of Rs.5,000

C. Balance to be paid latest by 15th April 2020.

D. All payment through bank transfers only

E.To confirm your participation and get further details, kindly whats app your name and email to 7599741949 or email to nature@muskotiaretreat.com. You can also speak with Kirti on 9880650049 to know more about this retreat.

www.muskotiaretreat.com

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Frequently Asked Questions:

1.  How to Reach Muskotia?

Nainital is the nearest hill station from Delhi about 270 kms by road. Here is how can travel from Delhi:

By Road: Regular Bus connections from ISBT station or take AC VOLVO Bus till Haldwani from Delhi (various operators, please check net for the one suitable to you). From Haldwani Bus tation/Railway station one can get sharing taxi, full taxi or Buses to Nainital town (35 kms). Check online portals.

By Train: Nearest Rail head is Kathgodam / Haldwani (both are twin towns with a gap of 2 kms)

Popular trains are Shatabadi Chair Car/ Ranikhet express overnight/Kathgodam Sampark Kranti Chair Car. In case travelling by train, advise to book your tickets much in advance (Nainital is a very popular hill station)

Muskotia is situated 17 kms from Mall Road, Main NAINITAL town. Once you are in the main town of Nainital, drive through the beautiful Kilbury forest to reach Village Pangoot (famous birding destination). Keep driving for another 3 kms from Pangoot to reach Village Gugukham where Muskotia Shuttle will be standing for you to take you to Muskotia (last 500 meters of your journey to reach Muskotia on top of the Mountain overlooking the snow-clad Himalayas) on Top of the Mountain.

Please intimate 1 hour is advance to Team Muskotia on your time of arrival by whatsapp on 7599741949 with your name and number of passengers for the Muskotia Shuttle to be there for receiving you.

For taxi services for you/your group call Afsar Bhai on 9758848339 (ask for special rates for MUSKOTIA customers) or choose to hire your own taxi guy at Haldwani/Pantnagar or Nainital. Payment to be made in Cash to the taxi driver.

2.  Can I come for part of a workshop or miss some sessions during the Retreat?

The program is an integrated and immersive in nature, and missing part of the workshop is a sure way of missing out on the self-learning processes that the workshops seeks to trigger in participants. Participating in all sessions is mandatory.

3.  Who can join this event?

People from all kinds of backgrounds can participate. The program is not suitable for children and severely ill individuals. Seekers of every ilk are welcome. No previous experience of being in a Food retreat workshop is required. In case you plan to bring your family with you, please ask them to join you post the Retreat is over.

4.  What should I carry?

●     Yoga Mat

●     Comfortable clothes- avoid sarees, shorts, skirts etc. Wear Pants/Tracksuits Churidar kuta/pyjama

●     Comfortable walking shoes - Normal sneakers are fine. Avoid No flats/stilettos or heels, crocs/slippers for walking.

●     Warm clothes. Always carry a jacket as weather in Himalayas can be unpredictable.

●     Personal toiletries

●     Lunch box

●     Torch & extra batteries

●     Mosquito repellant

●     Sunscreen/Hat/Sunglasses

●     Any prescription medications you are taking.

●     Optional-Camera/Binoculars

●     A small day packs.

Tip: Visit Decathlon for reasonable and good mountain gear.

5.  Weather in Kilbury forest, Nainital during the retreat?

May 1st week is Summer months @ Muskotia. We expect Maximum temperature 26-27’C and minimum 16-18 ‘C. Himalayan weather can some time get unpredictable, please come prepared with a light jacket. Evening (post sunset) do tend to get a little nippy.

6.  Can I smoke or drink during the program?

Drinking is strictly prohibited. It is recommended you avoid smoking as much as possible. If you need to take a smoke that will have to be outside the venue perimeter and should not inconvenience any fellow participant.

7.  Will my cellphone/mobile work at the venue? Is wi-fi available.

Some cellphones (BSNL and JIO) work, while others don't.

In any case best to give your phone a little holiday while you attend the program. You will be required to keep your phones switched off during the program activities. For any urgent calls, there would be a BSNL telephone available to call anywhere in India, free of charge to the Retreat participants, you can make as many calls as you want. Reliance JIO has reasonably good connectivity for the WIFI, please carry your own dongle in case you desire to be connected in WIFI post Retreat timings.

8.  Will the program be tiring?

The activities in the program involve listening, observing, discussions, story telling. Forest walk requires little walking technique in the hills. It is not high on endurance. The agenda is designed to give you enough gaps to soak in nature, contemplate and rest between each activity.

In case you plan to extend your stay at Muskotia, please inform us in advance so that necessary bookings can be made by you.

9.  How to I implement what I learnt in NATURE CURE FOOD RETREAT once I am back?

That is the most important question. Participating in a wellness retreat can be revolutionary but the real test begins after the retreat. Will this positive energy and techniques you gathered sustainable? That is where we are different from other similar programs. 

●     The program teaches you that you don’t have to run to a Food Retreat every time you are stressed, need weight loss or are losing your inner peace. We share with you practical techniques that you can implement in your daily modern metro lives.

●     Most importantly Kirti can be contacted through her facebook page or whats app phone for counselling and queries.

10.              I have attended Food Retreat in the past, can I join again. How will the repeat retreat benefit me?

Think back to when you learned to ride a bike, drive a car or play a new sport. First, you needed to learn the essential skills. Then it was all about practice and more practice until you increased your confidence, improved your speed and became skilled. Have you found a deeper meaning in a book you read more than once? Some profound meaning percolating in your being each time you read the book.

If you have attended Food retreat like these before, we encourage you to repeat it as much as you like for strengthening and deepening your practice of learing How to keep yourself and your family fit and happy. How to Self heal and be your own Doctor by knowing SIMPLE food princiles and techniques of cooking.

11.              Any other perks?

Well, if what we said above is not enough as a cherry on the cake there are some free-bees too!

●     One copper water bottle per participant (this copper water bottle is for your water drinking during the stay at the Retreat). Please keep it filled and carry along during the entire stay/course of the Retreat.

●     One Steel Glass with meenakari work (this glass to be used for all your drinking requirements. You are expected to use this Glass for all beverages Hot/Cold)

●     20% Discount on personal fitness Food programs by Kirti

●     10% Discount of Muskotia Farms: Herbs and Herbal Tea (Tissanes, caffine free. Check for products on Amazon.in)

●     In case you plan to extend you stay at Muskotia, you would get 10% of the rack rate available at Muskotia or Muskotia facilities, please independently check with Muskotia for same for availability of accommodation

12.              What should be my dress code

We recommend wearing normal fit clothes (not too tight or too loose) for your normal day to day activities at the retreat. Wear good walking shoes at all time while at the retreat to make your movement in the hilly region comfortable. Wear pants, normal fit (no tight fit)jeans, track suits, Cap/Hat, sun glasses. Do avoid Skirts, high heels, flats, rubber chappals, sarees, hotpants ( normal length shorts or bermudas are ok in April to July month retreats), avoid spaghetti tops. Suggest to carry jacket and woollens as per the climate/temperatures prevailing @ Nainital during the month of the year.

   11. What would be my daily schedule

                  Kindly note that the schedule for the Retreat would be explained

                 and shared with you at the time of check in at Muskotia

   12. Cancellation of the Retreat:

Possible scenarios:

Scenario 1: Retreat being cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances. Your money would be adjusted to your choice of future similar Retreat without any deduction, subject to availability of seats and applicable terms and conditions. No refund.

Scenario 2: You cancelling your participation: Your money can be carried forward to similar retreats, subject to availability of seats and applicable terms and conditions. No refund.

Scenario 3: Organisers cancelling the Retreat. You will receive a full refund without any deduction