Rameelo Retreat Recapped · Jan 2025
What Is Rameelo?
Rameelo is a non-profit organization founded in 2021 by Heran Patel (HP Maharaja) and Bhrugesh Desai.
Now in our 5th consecutive year, our mission is simple yet powerful:
To preserve, grow, and modernize India’s ancient cultural traditions through immersive Raas Garba experiences.
At the January 2025 retreat, we brought together a portion of our core leadership for three days of:
- strategic discussion
- vision alignment
- personal rejuvenation
- team bonding
- creative exploration
Retreat Attendees
- Heran Patel — Founder & CEO
- Bhrugesh Desai — Co-Founder & COO
- Parth Rana
- Suchit Desai
- Rohan Chadha
- Mukund Gharmalkar
Meet the Retreat Team
Below are the leaders who joined this transformative experience:
Heran Patel — Founder & CEO
Visionary leader driving innovation and cultural excellence.
Bhrugesh Desai — Co-Founder & COO
Oversees all operational execution and cultural integrity.
Parth Rana — Director of Operations
Ensures smooth logistics and operational flow for every event.
Suchit Desai — Director of Transactions
Manages financial systems, sustainability, and transparency.
Rohan Chadha — Technical Director
Leads technical innovation, tools, and attendee-enhancement platforms.
Mukund Gharmalkar — Director of Logistics
Coordinates logistics between teams, venues, and experience delivery.
Retreat Objectives
The purpose of the retreat was clear:
reflect, realign, and rebuild stronger for the next era of Rameelo.
We analyzed:
- what worked
- what didn’t
- how to elevate our events
- what systems we must fix
- how to build a stronger culture
- how to lead with purpose
Despite the challenges of 2024, we walked away energized, aligned, and more capable than ever.
2024 Challenges
- Poor financial outcomes
- Venue spacing & parking issues
- Lack of accurate attendee counts
- Underperformance in experience delivery
- Overspending in unnecessary areas
- Missed execution of Vivah matchmaking
2024 Successes
- Top-tier celebrity artist experiences
- Premium decor & unforgettable photo ops
- Strong food vendor options
- Expansion into new markets (Seattle)
Our Adventure
This retreat wasn’t only work — it was rejuvenation, team bonding, and growth.
Thursday (Jan 16)
- Drive to Joshua Tree
- Basketball
- Mexican dinner
- Jacuzzi + Sauna
Friday (Jan 17)
- Ice plunge
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Work session
- Pickleball
- Golf
Saturday (Jan 18)
- Drive to Vegas
- Watch NFL games
- Explore the Vegas Strip
Why Retreats Matter
Retreats are essential for:
- strengthening team culture
- realigning goals
- building trust
- resetting energy
- preparing for the upcoming year
This retreat symbolized gratitude, reflection, and the collective drive to achieve bigger and better milestones in Rameelo’s journey.
Retreat Photo Gallery
A visual journey through our retreat:
