Friday, March 6: JAIPUR-DELHI After breakfast, it is time to explore the city and do shopping in one of the historic havelis. After lunch, we will depart by surface to Delhi. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. ASHOK COUNTRY RESORT
Saturday, March 8, DELHI-PARO DEPART. Today, we say goodbye to India and fly to Paro, Bhutan. On the short flight, we will leave the hustle and bustle behind as we enter the quietude of the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan. You will simply be astonished that these two countries are side by side; the tiny hamlet in the Himalayas awaits us. But a piece of India is here as they work together to keep a peaceful border with China.
Cost: $1299 per person in a shared room (single supplement $395).
Early bird for BOTH INDIA and BHUTAN: $6998, shared room; add $788 for single supplement covers both countries. Early bird total single is $7786. Must be paid in full by December 1, 2025.
Inlcude India pre-tour and take 10% off the total price. (see details below) Cost for India pre-tour. $1299 per person in a shared room (single supplement $395).
Cost after December 1, 2025, is for India & Bhutan: $7588 for shared room; $8463 for single.
Rate includes
Accommodation on twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis for total of 6 nights at the hotels mentioned below or similar.
Assistance on arrival/departure at airport/hotels.
All transportation using one air-conditioned vehicle.
Services of a locally appointed English-speaking guide for sightseeing tours.
All currently applicable entrance fees to the monuments.
Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk/Delhi.
Jeep ride to Amber Fort/Jaipur.
Accompanying Royal Indian Voyages Escort in addition to local guides
All currently applicable Govt taxes.
Rates do not include:
Meals other than breakfast.
Camera fees at the monuments.
Tips and gratuities.
Medical & Travel Insurance.
Expenses of any personal nature such as laundry, beverages, telephone calls etc.
Any other services not covered above.
About Susan:
After the extraordinary experience of running my bookstore, Breathe Books, for 10 years, I closed the shop in 2014 to concentrate on my Ayurvedic practice. Little did I know that publishers who once asked me to sell their books would now be asking me to write them! I wrote three books on Ayurveda between 2018 and 2023. That incredible adventure led me deeper into creative writing and I began taking classes, workshops, and retreats. I started with a deep dive into a retreat with Suzanne Kingsbury, founder of the Gateless Writing. My interest in this type of writing (memoir, fiction, non-fiction) was not only sparked – it was set on fire! During and after COVID I took so many online and in-person classes, including with iconic writing teacher and author Natalie Goldberg, best-selling author Laura Munson, and Diablo Writers Workshop, Dani Shapiro, learning craft and structure.
I have spent hundreds of hours learning the art of creative writing and teaching it as well. It’s almost as if I had a mini-MFA and I continue every day to hone the craft and I love teaching others. In April 2022 I led my first writing retreat in West Virginia, which was followed several more in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. In 2023, and 2024 I led groups in Iceland and also in 2024 to Buthan. In August 2025 I will be teaching Writing and Ayurveda at Kripalu in Western MA. (see testimonials below). I have been leading international trips (England, Peru, Bhutan, and India) since 2007.
Additionally, if you are interested in publishing I am happy to talk to you about my path and how you can make it happen. From the query letter to the proposal, finding an agent, going the traditional publisher route, or checking out the incredible new options for hybrid-publishing, I can help you find your way. My books are with Simon & Schuster and Quarto Group, published in the US and foreign language editions. I’ve had great success and I can’t wait to share with you everything I have learned.
Testimonials:
“What a glorious week! I’ve just returned from Casa Om Potomac after a few days of a writing retreat led by Susan Weis-Bohlen. It was a fun, inspiring, and a safe space to be creative. I made new friends and they are all goddess warriors. We laughed, cried, and danced. Share your story. Open your heart. You will find magic!” Alex H.
“Thank you so much for the opportunity to connect with so many creative, special women at the Casa Om workshop. Your facilitation was excellent. Casa om was beautiful, the food was excellent, and just unwinding along the beautiful Potomac river with the birds and the groundhogs and other beautiful nature sounds and beautiful grounds was a real healing for me. The opportunity to share and write about our experiences past, present and future dreams was also a healing for me. I hope to attend future seminars and experiences with you and maybe even a trip to a beautiful place that you and Larry explore with others. I highly recommend your workshops to creative people who want to explore their inner lives, creative writing skills, and express in dialogue their thoughts, experiences and wisdom, as well as, humor and laughter. As an observant Jew I enjoyed the mid week schedule as well.”
Shoshana S.
“I. LOVE. SUSAN'S. WRITING. CLASS and the Gateless method. This class allowed me to discover my writer. If you've ever had an inkling to write, then this is where you can discover your voice. It's encouraging and supportive, inviting your writer to come out and explore. Susan provides a safe environment to express yourself whether it's a list of words, phrases, or sentences.” MR
“My Write-and-Roam trip to Iceland under Susan's enthusiastic leadership was just what the doctor ordered! Great generative prompts, helpful crafts tips, wonderful writing and feedback, amazing sights, and delicious meals in simple but elegant lodging amongst a group of warm, open, intuitive women (and one man). Our Icelandic guide Heida was terrific too. Highly recommend.” DR
“My favorite parts of the trip were having regular writing practice to look forward to, and the restaurants were enjoyable. The trip was well led and planned and well explained, and what was planned was clear. There was enough flexibility and light-heartedness to make it easy and fun. The writing time really helped to break the ice and to get acquainted with each other.” CM