A Lakeside Camping Retreat
Campfire Convos
Camp. Cook. Connect.
Strangers arrive. Tents go up. A fire is lit. By morning, you'll wonder how you went this long without this.
This isn't a break from real life. It's a soft return to the parts of you that thrive on simple things: firelight, shared food, and the kind of conversations that don't need a filter.
— Amit Chilka
What is Campfire Convos
Connection by design,
not by accident.
A small-cohort camping retreat where strangers arrive, pitch tents together, cook together, and become friends around a campfire — through guided, unfiltered circles and zero-judgement sharing.
This is not an outdoor adventure. It's a human experience that happens to take place outdoors. No experience needed. Just show up.
1
Unfiltered conversations, designed
The circle format turns small talk into real talk — safely and with skill. Something rarer than therapy, rarer than networking.
2
Cook-together bonding
Food is the social glue. Menu planning, marinade squads, grill crew. Nothing breaks the ice like making dinner together at the water's edge.
3
Belonging by design
Max 15 seats. Roles, rituals, and prompts that make strangers feel like a group — fast. You'll leave with a WhatsApp group you actually use.
15
max seats
per cohort
per cohort
The Programme
The Weekend
Flow
Day 1 — Saturday
Arrive · Cook · Connect
Meet-Point Intro Circle → Convoy
Quick hellos at the meeting point, then we drive together to the site
Arrive & Tent-Pitching Circle
Everyone owns a role — who sets up what, together
Cuppa Circle
Chai + sunset intentions — the first real conversation of the evening
BBQ Planning → Dinner Prep & Cook
Marinade squads and grill crew take over the camp kitchen
Campfire Convos Main Circle
Music, stories, unfiltered shares — the heart of the experience
Stargaze Whisper
Quiet night lines under open sky before turning in
Day 2 — Sunday
Rise · Walk · Carry It Home
Sunrise Stretch
Gentle movement as the lake catches the first light
Walk-and-Talk Pairs
One-to-one walks with a prompt — conversations that don't happen in groups
Breakfast Planning & Prep
Cook together one more time — the best mornings start with shared food
Journaling Circle
Guided prompts to capture what shifted, what you want to carry forward
Closing Circle — Letter to Self + Bead Ritual
A letter sealed and posted to future-you. A bead keepsake to take home. Leave the site better than you found it.
Lakeside · Sunset
Hosted by Amit Chilka
Camp · Lakeside
Who Is This For
Come as you are.
Leave as a group.
Solo travellers
Coming alone is ideal
The circles and cook-together format are designed so "strangers" feel like a ready-made group of friends within hours. Solo is how most people come.
Urban professionals
Long overdue for a real conversation
If you haven't had an honest conversation in months — not because you don't want to, but because the format never existed — this is for you.
First-time campers
No experience needed
If you can walk a few km on easy terrain and like trying new things, you're completely set. We guide everything from tent-pitching onwards.
Seasoned campers
Here for the human design
You know how to pitch a tent. What you're here for is the circles, the facilitated conversations, the intentional structure around the fire.
Introverts
The structure does the lifting
Every circle is designed so introverts feel invited, not pressured. The format protects you — and often surprises you.
Anyone who just needs this
No category required
Sometimes you don't have a reason. You just know you need a fire, some real talk, and a night under stars. That's enough to show up.
What's Covered
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Included
✓
Twin-sharing tents, air mattresses & bedding
✓
Strictly vegetarian BBQ + cook-together dinner & breakfast
✓
All guided circles — Cuppa, Campfire Convos, Journaling, Closing
✓
Tent-pitching, short hike, soft acoustic music, stargazing, sunrise stretch
✓
Basic first-aid kit and on-ground support throughout
✓
Water station, pit-toilet tent, common area lighting
✓
Letter-to-Self and bead ritual keepsake to take home
Not Included
—
Travel to the meet-point / personal transfers
—
Personal blanket & pillow — bring your own
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Device charging — carry a power bank
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Personal expenses or extras not listed above
—
Alcohol — not permitted, no exceptions
Investment
Simple pricing.
No surprises.
Price per person
₹4,999
Twin-sharing tent
All inclusions covered
All inclusions covered
₹500 off — first 5 seats per cohort
Format & timing
Saturday arrival → Sunday close
1 Night · 2 Days
Multiple weekends per season
Season: October through March
1 Night · 2 Days
Multiple weekends per season
Season: October through March
Cohort size
Max 15
Intimate and curated.
Every seat is deliberate.
Booking confirms your place.
Every seat is deliberate.
Booking confirms your place.
Common Questions
Everything you
want to know
Is this beginner-friendly?
Completely. If you can walk a few km on easy terrain and like trying new things, you're set. No prior camping experience needed — we guide everything from tent-pitching to fire safety.
I'm coming solo — will it be awkward?
Solo is actually ideal here. The circles and cook-together format are specifically designed so "strangers" feel like a ready-made group within the first few hours. Most participants come alone.
Food? Veg / non-veg? Alcohol?
Strictly vegetarian. No alcohol — zero exceptions. Acoustic music only, no loudspeakers. These boundaries exist to protect the vibe and make everyone feel genuinely safe.
Where exactly do we camp?
Beautiful lakeside and riverfront spots around Dehradun and Uttarakhand. The exact location is shared privately on WhatsApp after booking — for safety and to protect the sites from overcrowding.
What are the facilities like?
Twin-sharing tents with air mattresses and bedding, a pit-toilet tent, water station, and lighting for common areas. Carry your own blanket, pillow, and power bank for device charging.
What's the safety setup?
First-aid kit on site throughout. Clear briefings for fire safety, tools, hygiene, and Leave-No-Trace practice. Amit has led outdoor adventure events for thousands of people over two decades.
What if the weather turns bad?
We camp in fair conditions. If severe weather forces a cancellation, your seat is rescheduled to a future cohort — no penalties and no fuss.
What's the refund policy?
50% refund up to 7 days before the start date. No refund within 7 days. Weather cancellations by us are fully rescheduled at no cost to you.
How to Register
Three steps.
Then just show up.
1
WhatsApp to register
Send "I'm in for Campfire Convos" with your preferred weekend to +91 84840 72490. No forms, no portals — just a message.
2
Get cohort confirmation
Amit confirms your spot and shares the cohort details. The exact location is sent privately. Early-bird discount auto-applies to the first 5 seats.
3
Pay to lock your seat
Payment confirms your place. You'll receive a full packing list and all logistics well before the day.
Reach Amit directly
₹4,999 per person · Max 15 seats · Weekends, Oct–Mar
50% refund up to 7 days before the event