Date: 2025／02／13 (Thu) 10:00-17:00
Location: Xinshe District, Taichung City, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
Category: Inspire & Connect
*Inspire & Connect provide retreats that help us pursue inner happiness, peace, freedom, and personal growth through wellness group activities. Here in a safe space, together we discuss ideas without judgment, and share stories we've never told a soul.
*Please note that this is an adult-exclusive retreat available to people 16 years of age and older.
*The retreat will proceed with a minimum of five attendees. If there are fewer than five attendees, we will notify you and issue a full refund one week before the retreat starts.
"An immersive retreat of art, sound, and nature."
After the celebrations of Lunar New Year, filled with joyful gatherings and blessings from friends and family, it’s the perfect time to pause and take a breather.
On a quieter weekday, we invite you to embark on a journey to reset your mind and soul.
In a tranquil corner of Taichung, surrounded by woods, sunlight filters gently through the treetop. Guided by the soothing energy of the space, we’ll reconnect with the purest sounds of nature - Tibetan singing bowls, and rediscover inner peace and harmony.
Letting go of limits we’ve placed on ourselves and welcome new inspiration with the gentle energy of crystals and plants, creating becomes a simple, judgment-free way to connect your heart and art.
As our senses come alive, with the calming energy of crystals and plants, creation becomes a safe, open space where heart and imagination flow freely.
Every stroke of the brush, will be guided by your truest emotions. Instead of focusing on external judgments, we’ll tune into our own feelings, leaving a deeper understanding and appreciation of yourself.
This journey offers a chance to reconnect with your inner self and step back into daily life with a sense of renewal and peace.
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.
Full schedule will be provided after booking is confirmed.
Art and Sound Healing: El & Nina
In this retreat, we will collectively experience the profound healing power of sound and art. El & Nina use diverse methods to guide us in opening our five senses, connecting different sensory experiences with our inner feelings, and bringing healing powers into our lives.
French mentor El has lived in Hawaii, India, Malaysia, London, and the Philippines. With over two decades of guiding experience, he specializes in various techniques such as “Energy Medicine," "Emotional Reprogramming," "Sound Healing," "Inner Dance," "Kundalini Yoga," and more. He has assisted people from around the world in adjusting their physical, mental, and spiritual states, overcoming challenges, including cancer patients.
"The greatest secret to maintaining physical health is to first take care of our emotional well-being." El is a nature enthusiast, a talented chef, a life enthusiast, and a keen observer of beauty in everyday life.
As an art creator and illustration therapist, Nina has navigated through the difficult phases of work-life balance. She is determined to engage in work that nurtures both the body and mind, living the life her soul truly desires.
“I find solace in doodling and creating art as a way to quiet my mind and release inner turmoil.”
Through methods such as "Energy Healing Illustrations," "Mandala Creation," "Crystal Information Reading," "Unicorn Reiki," "Emotional Reprogramming & Energy Medicine," Nina guides people to enhance self-awareness, release accumulated stress, and manage emotions.
El & Nina will gently guide everyone through the healing path.
*This session will be guided bilingually.
Space
In Xinshe, Taichung, there's a peaceful forest surrounded by 400 Cryptomeria trees. It's a place where urban and nature meet, using elements like grass, flowers, and light to create a calming experience. This quiet and untouched area lets us relax among the tall pine trees, enjoying the natural surroundings. Take a breath and feel the warmth of nature around us – every moment here will be a pleasant surprise.
Nourish
Amidst the ecological forest, let’s indulge in a meticulously designed Western vegetarian cuisine. The village's local kitchen blends locally sourced fresh vegetables with plant-based ingredients to ensure that the lakeside isn’t the only scenery.
While you enjoy the meal and the scenery in front of you, absorb the healing power of nature.
Earthy Vegetarian Lunch
Avocado Cheese and Egg with Sourdough Bread
Fresh Salad
Yogurt
Spring Dessert Combo
Chocolate Croissant
French Madeleines
Lemon Pound Cake
Drinks (Choose 1 out of 2)
Black Coffee
Hot Breakfast Tea
*Our private kitchen customizes the dishes according to the season and provides us with the freshest ingredients. Therefore, not all meals will be shown in the photos.
Transportation
Distance from HSR Taichung Station
45 minutes drive
Distance from Fengyuan Station
30 minutes drive
Distance from Kun Shan Elementary School
10 minutes drive
*Transportation details will be informed one week prior to the event
*If you have any questions regarding transportation, please let us know!
Retreat Includes
Sound Meditation and Singing Bowl Meditation
Following simple sound guidance for meditation, let our body and mind be healed by the resonance of singing bowls, releasing all the fatigue and rejuvenating the body.
Plant and Crystal Live in Meditation
Experience the purity of crystals, draw inspiration from nature, and apply common elements in our daily lives through creatively crafted mandalas.
Simple Exercises for Art Healing
Revisit our childhood as an art practice for us — ordinary, simple, intuitive, and integrated into daily life. Follow the guidance to explore the inner light through artistic creation and heal the soul.
Meditation of Water and Ink
Dissolve our inner anxiety and anxiety of pen and ink. Freely enjoy our creative flow energy on the canvas.
Sharing Circle
Lunch
A Great Opportunity to Unplug, Experience and Connect
Music and Snacks
*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
Wellness Club 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.
