AURORA is a small-scale retreat center in the lush green state of Maharashtra, India.
Here, people find rest, go deeper within, and reconnect – with themselves, with others, and with nature.
WHO ARE WE?
We are three women from three different worlds – Pinky from India, Alina from Romania, and Sanne from the Netherlands – united by one dream: to create a place where people can heal, grow, and feel at home, while making a lasting contribution to the local community.
With our backgrounds in yoga, psychology, social work, and international cooperation, we combine our strengths to build a center that brings together heart, mind, and hands.
What drives us? The belief that real change begins with connection – with yourself, with others, and with nature.
INITIATIVES
HEALTH
Health camps, preventive care, and access to natural treatments for people from surrounding regions.
AWARENESS
Yoga, meditation, retreats, trainings, workshops, and inner development for both visitors and locals.
DEVELOPMENT
Training, employment, education, and empowerment for everyone in need, with special attention to vulnerable groups.
COMMUNITY STRENGTH
Local collaboration, farm-to-table food, and knowledge sharing between visitors
and villagers.
MISSION & VISION
Mission – Aurora is a small-scale, holistic retreat center in Shenawali (India), where personal growth, health, and community come together.
We offer retreats, trainings, and educational programs in harmony with nature – while strengthening the local community through education, employment, and accessible healthcare.
Vision – We are building a unique place where people can truly rest, grow, and reconnect – with themselves, with others, and with nature. At the same time, we work on structural change: creating more opportunities for the local population through education, work, and care.
In this way, a center emerges that brings together visitors and locals around development, awareness, and community strength.
GOALS & MILESTONES
BY THE END OF 2026
— Construction of the center
– 1 yoga hall, 4 accommodation units, a kitchen, and a common space
— Training 10 local youth in yoga, massage, or hospitality
— 50 local residents reached through health checks
— First yoga retreat and teacher training hosted for visitors from India and Europe
— First 2 local women employed on a structural basis
— Launch of our own vegetable garden for fresh food
WITHIN 5 YEARS
a sustainable and thriving center (2030)
— Hosting 200+ guests annually for retreats, trainings + stress-reduction programs
— 15–20 people employed on a permanent basis, the majority from the region
— 300+ residents per year reached through healthcare, education and community projects
— Financial independence through profitable activities, with 100% reinvested into the project
— A center known for its impact: inner growth and local development
LOCATION
Aurora is located in Shenawali, a quiet village 130 km south of Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra. The region is rural and green, with mountains, rivers, ancient caves, and authentic fishing villages along the Arabian Sea coast. The 1.5-hectare property offers fertile farmland and more than 70 mature mango trees – an ideal setting for sustainable growth.
To cover the legal and practical aspects of our project, we partner with a local non-profit organization: Association of Social Beyond Boundaries (ASBB). Established in 2016, ASBB is dedicated to healthcare, education, and community development in Maharashtra and beyond. They bring experience, a strong network, and a registered trust structure.
What does this mean for our project? We receive donations through their registered trust. ASBB supports us with guidance and compliance with local regulations.All processes remain transparent and within the proper legal framework.
Would you like to contribute to creating a place where people can heal, learn, and grow together?
We have launched a crowdfunding campaign to make this dream a reality.