Set amid lush greenery overlooking the still water of Vaitarna Lake near Nashik, this is a farm stay and wellness retreat rather than a resort, and it is built for people who want a genuine break from city noise. Programmes cover yoga, meditation, energy healing, Ayurveda, sound healing, detox therapies, sattvic living and time spent outdoors. Sachin Pitale is one of the driving forces behind SiddhaDham Wellness Retreat, with a deep appreciation for nature, mindful living and what happens when people genuinely slow down. His view is that true wellness is not about escaping life but about learning to live it with greater awareness, balance and presence. At the retreat Sachin shapes the guest experience, building an environment where people can step away from the pressure and overstimulation of ordinary life and reconnect with themselves. He sees wellness as more than physical health, taking in mental clarity, emotional balance, conscious food choices and inner stillness. The work here is aimed at physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing together rather than one at a time. Panoramic views over the lake and hills, fresh air and long quiet stretches carry a good part of the healing on their own, which is exactly what the founders intended.