Venue

For over 80 years, Fenn Hall has stood quietly in the heart of Kottayam, watching the world change around it. The house, built in 1942, was never just a structure of limestone and mortar—it was, and remains, a home. A place where four generations of the Fenn family have lived, laughed, and gathered around long conversations that stretched into the night. If you listen closely, you might still hear echoes of those stories in its walls.

This is not a hotel. It is a living space, a home that welcomes you—not as a guest, but as a friend. Rooted in Wabi-Sabi, we embrace the beauty of timeworn imperfections, where old furniture, uneven floors, and the gentle creaks of history are not flaws, but whispers of the past. The home breathes with the rhythm of slow living—where mornings begin with the sound of birds, coffee is meant to be savored, and conversations have no rush to end.

Here, we step away from the hurried pace of modern life. Fenn Hall is an invitation—to pause, to reflect, and to find meaning in simplicity. Perhaps this is why it is the perfect setting for our workshop, where we will explore not just new ideas, but new ways of seeing the world.

I, Mathai Fenn, will be your host. Though my work has taken me across the world—from academia to consulting—I always find my way back here, to the house that shaped me. While I am often traveling, Shyja, who manages Fenn Hall, ensures that every visitor is cared for with warmth and attentiveness.

Whether you come for the workshop, for inspiration, or simply for a break from the world outside, know that you are welcome here. Fenn Hall is not just a place—it is an experience.