The Story
A destination. A philosophy. A community.
The Philosophy
SAGE was born from a simple belief — that the most important conversations happen in spaces that earn them. Nestled in Haridwar, where the Ganga meets the mountains and ancient rhythms still hold time, SAGE is a curated gathering space designed for those who seek depth over distraction.
"Not everyone will understand SAGE. But the right people will immediately feel at home."
We do not host events. We hold space. We do not run programmes. We create conditions — for reflection, for dialogue, for the kind of growth that only happens when the noise stops.
SAGE attracts thought leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, professionals, creatives, community builders and families seeking meaningful experiences. Not everyone finds their way here. Those who do usually knew they were looking for something like this.
The Founders
Co-Founder
A Chartered Accountant, leadership practitioner and social impact strategist, Shelly brings two decades of work at the intersection of finance, community and purpose. A philanthropy partner with the Delhi Half Marathon and founder of CASM & Associates, she created SAGE as the space she always wished existed — for people who think deeply and act with intention.
Co-Founder
An educator, researcher and practitioner in experiential learning, Dr. Deepa Sharma has spent her career in the belief that the deepest learning is always personal. Her work spans curriculum design, community education and immersive pedagogy — and at SAGE, she is the quiet architecture behind every experience that asks you to slow down and pay attention.