Date: 2025/04/03（Fri.） 14:45 - 04/05（Sun.） 11:00
Location: Xinshe, Taichung, 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.
In a world flooded with language and information, we often overlook the deeper emotional needs within us. Language is not just a tool for communication; at times, it becomes an obstacle to expressing our true emotions.
We habitually rely on language to convey thoughts and feelings, but have you ever considered how profound the change could be when we let go of language and instead listen to our inner voice?
Silent Retreat is not about complete silence but about focusing on "non-verbal" communication. It allows us to free ourselves from the constraints of everyday language and experience a true connection of body, mind, and spirit.
Through practices such as breathwork, mindfulness meditation, and physical expression, we can explore communication beyond words, deepen self-awareness, and release suppressed emotions.
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.
Breathing Practice and Meditation Instructor: Rich
In this retreat, Rich will be awakening every muscle and joint in our body, while we let go of all the tension in us. Slowly, you will feel your body and mind reaching balance.
“Relaxing the body and re-balancing our brain activity leads to a calm state of mind. Then, exploring the nature of mind, emotions and internal energies. Finally, expanding our awareness outside of the body gives us insight into the nature of consciousness.”
Rich began practicing Martial Arts at the age of 7 and discovered the art of Tai Chi (Taiji Quan). Training in Tai Chi allowed Rich to better understand his body, mind and spirit connection and led to exploration of meditation.
Teaching Chen, Yang and Tsun Style Tai Chi since 2014, Rich has also trained extensively in different meditation styles with Masters around the world. Now, he has developed his own synthesis of movement, relaxation and meditation that is useful in everyday life and for spiritual cultivation. In the following years, Rich has also developed into the instructor of Universal Healing Tao System & Meditation and Qigong.
*This session will be held in English
Body and Sound Awakening Instructor: Eyes
During this retreat, Eyes will guide us before the lifting of silence, leading us through practices of writing, bodily movement, and vocalization, enabling us to perceive the changes unfolding from within in silence. This will allow us to reconnect with the link between our voices, bodies, and hearts, and rediscover ourselves.
“ You become an instructor not only to heal yourself, but to heal others too.”
As a student, Eyes questioned the essence of being a human, which led her on a journey of self discovery. Through sound, body, words and art, it allows us to see things using different perspectives.
Slowly, you will be able to become an instructor that can heal others too.
*This session will be held in Chinese
Space
Our space is located in a forest excluded from the outside world. The nature around us allows us to quietly observe every detail next to us. Feel the purest power that nature can bring us, and feel your mind slowly relaxing.
Two types of accommodation is provided:
Shared Room
Mixed Gender Shared Room/ Female Shared Room
*Single Bed Mattress will be provided.
*Why is the accommodation shared? The purpose behind shared accommodation is to create closer bonds between the participants.
Private Room
(Only One Room available, perfect for attendees coming in pair)
*Want to live alone in a private room? Please send a private message to the official LINE @soulbarn.
Nourish
In this retreat, Soul Barn Private Chef will cook Western Styled vegan meals that aim to break people’s stereotypes on vegan food through the ingredients and cooking method.
For this retreat, only whole-food ingredients are used because at Soul Barn, we want to provide a healthy and balanced diet for everyone.
*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 Xinshe Community Office
25 minutes by car
Distance from Dongshi Bus Station
40 minutes by car
Distance from Taichung High Speed Rail Station
50 minutes by car
*Transportation details will be told one week prior to the event
*If you have any questions regarding transportation, please let us know!
Retreat Includes
Warmup Exercises and Breathwork
Guided Meditation - Visualization
Guided Meditation - Expanding Our Consciousness
Warmup Exercises and Organ Activation
Creative Flow: Zentangle and Intuitive drawing
With just a pen and a sheet of paper, you can bring your attention to the present moment. Through a creative method called "Zentangle," allow yourself to express creativity and explore your potential and emotions.
Movement Exploration Flow
The Connection Between Voice and Emotions
Morning Awakening: Cross Breathing Technique and Warm-Up Activation
Sharing Circle
Here in Soul Barn, we support and trust everyone around us. Feel safe to share and listen to each other’s story.
Fresh and Abundant Brunch
Vegan Cozy Dinner
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.
Shared Room - Female / Mixed Gender Shared Room
Early Bird - 13,800 TWD per person
Standard - 14,800 TWD per person
Exclusive Members - 12,580 TWD per person
Private Room
If you want to sign up for a private room, please send a private message to the official Line (@soulbarn) to sign up and inquire about the price.
(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.
