Date: May 4th (Sun) 10:00-18:30, 2025
Location: Shimen, New Taipei, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
Category: Holistic Wellness
*Holistic Retreats that offer a wide range of workshops with a holistic wellness approach, for example, Reiki, Xi-Gong, Ceramics, Sound Healing, Tea Ceremony and so on. Holistic Wellness emphasizes more on the connection with yourself.
*The retreat will proceed with a minimum of 5 attendees. If there are fewer than 5 attendees, we will notify you and issue a full refund one week before the retreat starts.
*Please note that this is an adult-exclusive retreat available to 16-year-old and over.
Have you ever tried spending an entire day in complete silence?
In our daily lives, we’re constantly engaged in conversations—talking with family, replying to messages, attending meetings—continuously adjusting ourselves to meet others’ expectations. As we navigate through bustling streets, our thoughts become cluttered, and our inner voice gets drowned out by the noise of a fast-paced world. It’s only in moments of solitude that we realize how truly exhausted we are.
Let’s put down our phones and take a break from the daily chaos. Spend an afternoon in a space in silence where you can reconnect with yourself.
During these hours of introspection, you’ll follow the gentle guidance of an instructor, awakening the senses, recharging the mind and body, and aligning with the rhythm of nature. In this tranquil space, you’ll be able to listen to your inner voice.
What To Expect
Wear your most comfortable clothes and bring environmentally friendly tableware.
Put down your phones and communicate with the world attentively.
Stay weird and stay unique.
One-Day Silent Retreat: Karina
During a one-day introspection, Karina will guide you through a series of practices to help you experience deep mental and physical rejuvenation to cultivate a solid connection between your inner self and the world around you.
Karina was born in Argentina, South America and moved to Taiwan in 2006 to study Chinese. Her love for travel and yoga led her to countries like Austria and India to pursue her yoga training. Karina has practiced yoga for more than 22 years and has more than 17 years of teaching experience around the world such as Spain, Portugal, France, England, Austria, Germany, Poland, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, India, Thailand, Canada, Italy and Lebanon.
For the last few years, Pranayama and meditation has become Karina’s passion, as she realized her main purpose in life is to pass on the yoga teachings she has received.
Her spiritual name given by the acharyas of the Sivananda School is “Prema”, which means “Divine Love” - not expecting to receive anything in return. Karina believes that no matter what culture, age, gender, or social condition, it all contains love. Through yoga, Karina hopes to spread this divine love to everyone around her.
*This session will be held in Bilingual
Space
As you look out the view from the window, the nature surrounds the house that is filled with cozy wooden furniture, you suddenly remember your youthful memories. Those times where happiness was simple and easy.
Come on in, and let us bring you back to those moments.
Nourish
Soul Barn Private Chef loves exploring ingredients in its purest form and bringing out each ingredient’s specialty through different cooking techniques.
He believes that each ingredient is a gift from Mother Nature, and it is important to understand its benefits to our body and incorporate it into our meals.
Earth’s Bounty Lunch
Kenyan Butter Vegetable Rice Pasta
Pan-seared Zucchini with Fleur De sel de Guerande
Edamame Vegetarian Shrimp Floss
Candied Lime Salad
Creamy Celery and Spinach Soup
*Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or specific dietary requirements.
*The private kitchen will customize the dishes for us, which will change with the seasons and provide you with the freshest ingredients. Therefore, it may not be all as shown in the photo.
Transportation
Distance from Tamsui MRT Station
30 minutes drive
Distance from Baishawan Beach
10 minutes walk
Distance from North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration
3 minutes drive
10 minutes walk
*Transportation details will be told one week prior to the event
*If you have any questions regarding transportation, please let us know!
Retreat Includes
The Ocean Retreat: Walking Meditation and Earthing Practice
Let's walk slowly together on the beach, feeling the earth's support rising through our feet.
Yoga Nidra and Relaxation
Following lunch, you’ll engage in a 90-minute deep relaxation yoga practice, allowing your mind and body to fully unwind in the state of profound relaxation.
Breathing Techniques to Experience the Inner Silence
Follow every step in the Pranayama Practice to feel your inner peace.
Guided Meditation on The Four Infinite Thoughts
Through quietly observing our inner emotions and thoughts, we learn to accompany ourselves with gentleness.
Sharing Circle & Closing
Music and snacks
A Great Opportunity to Unplug, Experience and Connect
*Full schedule will be provided after booking is confirmed.
*The Internet is required to be turned OFF during the event, yet photos are allowed to be taken during the entire time. (Please let us know if you need internet access, and we will arrange it for you.)
Retreat Price
Early bird tickets are limited, only 2 spots available.
Early Bird - 4,200 TWD per person
Standard - 4,880 TWD per person
Exclusive Members - 4,140 TWD per person
(Learn more about our Wellness Club Members)
Soul Barn will provide our Stay Grounded and Flow & Balance yoga mat for attendees to use in the retreat.
If you wish to purchase your own yoga mat, please select “Add-on Stay Grounded Yoga Mat” or “Add-on Flow & Balance Yoga Mat” in our Reservation Form.
How To Book?
RESERVATION FORM:
Reservations are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please click the “Book now“ button to fill in the reservation form, and wait patiently while we process your request.REQUEST PROCESSED:
You MUST add us on LINE (@soulbarn) and send a message providing the following information :Full Name:
Event date:
Reservations are taken on a first come first serve basis, and they do get sold up really quickly. Our team will provide our bank account information as soon as we receive your message.
P.S. If you do not have a LINE account, please contact us through Facebook @soulbarn.
PAYMENT PROCESSED:
Please proceed with the payment at your earliest convenience no later than 3 days after you receive our bank account information. Without receiving your payment, the booking system will cancel your reservation automatically. Don’t forget to provide the last five digits of your bank account number and the total amount you have transferred.RESERVATION COMPLETED:
Please wait patiently as our team members contact you shortly. The reservation is completed once the payment is received.
* The Pre-Departure Notice (including the venue's address, the detailed schedule, and the recommended packing list. ) will be sent through our Official LINE one week prior to the event.
* To ensure the accuracy of information, please make sure all companions fill out the form as well.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a 70% refund.
Cancellations made between 2 - 13 days of the event will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations made within 2 days of the event will receive a 10% refund.
Cancellations made on the day of the event or during the event are non-refundable unless an emergency occurred and is provided with proof.
However, the booking can be transferred to a different person if you’re unable to attend.
