Date: September 9th (Fri) 14:00, 2022 - September 11th (Sun) 12:00, 2022
Location: Yangminshan, Taipei, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
Category: Inspire & Connect
*Inspire & Connect provides retreats that help us pursue inner happiness, peace, freedom, and personal growth through wellness group activities. Here in a safe space we discuss ideas without judgement, and share stories we've never told a soul.
*Please note that this is an adult-exclusive retreat available to people 18 years of age and older.
It is often easy to forget to spend some time with yourself in such a busy and fast paced society. However, self care allows us to give ourselves a break and observe what we need in the moment.
We invite you on our three day retreat to fully recharge yourself and regain your inner peace.
What To Expect
Put down your phones together and communicate with the world attentively. Please do not disturb the environment, do not litter, do not maliciously attack others. Wear your most comfortable clothes and bring environmentally friendly tableware. Stay weird and stay unique.
Full schedule will be provided after booking is confirmed.
Zen Meditation Instructor: Justin
In this retreat, Justin will offer us a glimpse of traditional Korean Zen meditation practice. Through chanting, sitting and walking practice, this style of meditation brings us into intimate contact with the workings of our own minds. From this contact, we can learn to understand and accept ourselves and our circumstances just as they are; just this. Come and join us as we engage with the serene discipline of traditional temple-style Zen practice.
Justin has been following the Zen Buddhist path for more than 20 years. After struggling with his own history of childhood abuse and trauma, he found a deep sense of solace and acceptance from his meditation practice. This led him to pursue a degree in East Asian studies and subsequently move to South Korea. While living and practicing there for a decade, he led the International Zen Group at Hwagyesa Temple for 3 years, participated in numerous retreats, and engaged in 5 months of residential monastic practice at Musangsa Temple, in Gyeryong. It is his pleasure to share the healing, ‘bittersweet medicine’ of this practice with all who are interested.
*This session will be held in English
Facebook: Just This Zen Group
Eye Yoga Instructor: Marx
Our five senses serve as tools that help us observe our world, with sight serving as the most dominant tool. Through our eyes, we can see and understand our surroundings.
In this retreat, Marx will lead Eye Yoga that helps relax our eyes and adjusts it to a better condition.
Marx has received training with Dr.Amarjith who specialized in Eye Yoga in 2018. In the beginning of the training, Marx’s shortsightedness was 400 degrees and his astigmatism was 225 degrees. After the training, his shortsightedness went down to 150 degrees, and his astigmatism went down to 120 degrees.
Eye Yoga taught Marx to be more mindful of our body and bring it to a stable stage. Once we can control our body, we will be able to enjoy the happiness that follows.
Experience and Certifications
Amar Eye Yoga Certified Yoga Instructor
Hatha Yoga Teacher (Trained with Dr. Amarjith)
*This session will be held in Mandarin
Facebook: Amar Eye Yoga
Space
Located in a corner of Yangminshan, our space is surrounded by nature. Sounds of birds chirping wakes you up in the morning, as the morning breeze sweeps across your face.
Here in our space, we invite you to take a deep breath and let go of all your worries.
Two types of accommodation are provided:
Mixed Gender Shared Room
*Mattress will be provided, need to bring your own pillow and comforter or sleeping bag.
Private Room
(Only One Double Room available, perfect for attendees coming in pair)
Single Room*1
Double Room*1
*Why is the accommodation shared? The purpose behind shared accommodation is to create closer bonds between the participants.
*Came to the retreat alone but still wishes to book a private room? Please contact official LINE @soulbarn and let us know!
Co-Cooking Lab
*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.
Cass and Eva love exploring ingredients in its purest form and bringing out each ingredient’s specialty through different cooking techniques.
They believe 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.
Day 1
Dinner | Earth |
Tofu Salsa
Fresh Vegetables
Nutritious Soup
Beetroot Pickled with Lemon
Japanese Styled Rice with Burdock
Kyoto Styled Koji Stew
Fennel Potato Salad
Day 2
Brunch | Mother Nature |
Hummus
Fruit Jam
Vegetable Roll with Nuts
Sourdough Bread
Gluten Free Porridge
Organic Salad
Organic Carrot Soup
Dinner | Co-Cooking Lab: Love & Sharing |
Wild Vegetables
Borscht Soup
Turmeric Tofu
Satay Tempeh
South Indian Spiced Curry
Moroccan Style Tomato Stew
Spiced Ten Grain Rice
Day 3
Breakfast | Mother Nature |
Handmade Bread
Moroccan Salad
Lemon Jam with Nuts
Steamed Pumpkin with Cinnamon
Mushroom Corn Porridge
Vanilla Fruit Salad
Matcha Soymilk with Nuts
*Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or specific dietary requirements.
Transportation
Distance from Shilin Station
20 minutes by bus
*Transportation details will be told one week prior to the event
*If you have any questions regarding transportation, please let us know!
Retreat Includes
Zen Meditation Introduction
Morning Zen Meditation Sitting
Eye Yoga
Serene Afternoon
Co-Cooking Lab
Light Vegetarian Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner
A Great Opportunity to Unplug, Experience and Connect
*Sessions will be held indoors due to weather conditions.
*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.
Mixed Gender Shared Room
Early Bird - 12,800 TWD per person
Standard - 13,800 TWD per person
Exclusive Members - 11,730 TWD per person
Private Room
(Single Room*1 / Double Room*1)
Early Bird - 13,800 TWD per person
Standard - 15,000 TWD per person
Exclusive Members - 12,750 TWD per person
(Learn more about our Wellness Club Members)
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 100% refund. Cancellations made between 10 - 13 days of the event will receive a 40% refund. Cancellations made between 3 - 9 days of the event will receive a 10% refund. Cancellations made less than 48 hours are non-refundable unless there’s an emergency. However, the booking can be transferred to a different person if you’re unable to attend.
If cancellation is needed due to the pandemic.
Announced Level Three: Event will be canceled and there will be a full refund.
Announced Level two: Event will continue and there will be partial refund. We will also follow the following procedure according to the government:
Wear masks indoor at all times
Masks can be neglected on occasions like “eating and drinking”.
Record temperature, sanitize and manage STAFF’s health condition.
