Date: 2023／3／18 (Sat) 14:00 - 2023／3／20 (Mon) 12:00, 2023
Location: Shigang District, Taichung City, 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, 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 16-year-olds and over.
As we welcome the start of Spring, let us gather together in the mountains.
This retreat incorporates Taichi that readjusts our body’s energy and balances our organs. Every movement of the stretch wakes up every cell inside our body, and slowly releases all our burdens.
As we move into the afternoon, enjoy an artistic session of painting and meditation. Feel your emotions and senses, and portray them onto your canvas.
During this retreat, allow yourself to practice being mindful of the present. Feel every breath, listen to every heartbeat, and observe every emotion.
Slowly, find yourself back in 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.
Mindfulness Instructor: Hua
In this retreat, Hua will be leading “Mindful Living” that teaches attendees how to use small steps in life to stay mindful in every moment.
Before moving back to Taiwan, Hua has spent many years as a model in New York. This experience also allowed her to learn how to stay peaceful in a busy city.
After moving back home, Hua has spent her days promoting mindful practice, and allowing more people to benefit from these practices.
In this session, you will learn that you can be mindful no matter where you are, and whatever you’re doing.
Insta @huaever
*This session will be guided in Chinese.
Yoga and Art Therapy Instructor: Coco
In this retreat, Coco will help attendees regain their inner balance through “Afternoon Mindful Stretch”, “Artistic Meditation: Elevating Inner Power”, and “Morning Mindfulness Practice”.
“The two things that I love most: Art and Yoga, incorporated so well in ways I have not imagined before.”
When Coco discovered her passion for yoga in Canada and how it connects her with the people around her, she also felt discouraged by the reality of her job. This struggle prompted her to go on a journey to India to seek who she really is.
In India, Coco practiced yoga, meditation and Ayurveda, which allowed her to understand herself through every perspective.
When she came back to Taiwan, the pandemic was a turning point for Coco to devote herself into combining Art with meditation. While she can heal herself during the process, she could also help others.
Follow Coco’s instructions and embrace yourself on a journey of art creation and meditation. Open up your five senses and find back the connection of your inner and outer selves.
Insta @artwithco
*This session will be guided in Chinese
*This session can be held bilingual, send your request to our official LINE @soulbarn at least one week before the retreat if you need.
Meditation Instructor: Rich
In this retreat, Rich will guide us to explore the body-mind-spirit connection through “Warmup Exercises and Breathwork”, “Guided Meditation - Visualization”, and “Warmup Exercises and Organ Activation”.
“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
Space
The moment you step inside the retreat, you will be surprised how close you are to nature.
The space is surrounded by tall trees and green grasslands. Often, you would hear birds chirping above you and small animals passing by your feet.
Allow yourself to go on a little getaway while you embrace yourself under the sun and lay down on the soft grass.
Two types of accommodation is provided:
Shared Room
Mixed Gender Shared Room/ Female Shared Room
Maximum of 4 people in a room, attendees of the same gender will be assigned in the same room.
Attendees will share a double bed with another attendee of the same gender.
*Single Bed Mattress will be provided.
Private Room
(Only One Room available, perfect for attendees coming in pair)
*Why is the accommodation shared? The purpose behind shared accommodation is to create closer bonds between the participants.
Nourish
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.
In this retreat, Roy 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.
Day 1
Dinner
| Slow Living |
Mushroom Cashew Cream Orzo Pasta
Fried Broccoli with Balsamic Vinegar
Tomato Basil Chickpea Stew
Red Wine Radish Salad
Green Pea Soup
Day 2
Brunch
| Mindfulness Brunch |
Fried Garlic Orecchiette Pasta with Mushroom
Texan Spiced Chickpea
Rosemary Flavored Brussel Sprouts
Caramel White Wine Lime Salad
Miso Pumpkin Soup
Day 2
Dinner
| Slow Living |
Bell Pepper Vegetable Risotto
Baked Pea with Cream
Steam Fried Beans
Mixed Berries Salad
Truffle Mushroom Soup
Bread Pudding with Nutella
Day 3
Breakfast
| Mindfulness Breakfast |
Guacamole and Fried Mushroom Sandwich
Fried Potatoes
Fruit Salad
Corn Chowder
*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 Shigang District Office
8 minutes drive
Distance from Fengyuan Station
20 minutes drive
Distance from HSR Taichung Station
40 minutes drive
*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
Alone Time - Silent Hours
Warmup Exercises and Organ Activation
Mindful Living
Afternoon Mindful Stretch
Artistic Meditation: Elevating Inner Power
Morning Mindfulness Practice
Delicious Spring Dinner
Vibrant Healthy Brunch
Sharing Circle
A Great Opportunity to Unplug, Experience and Connect
*Full schedule will be provided after booking is confirmed.
Retreat Price
Early bird tickets are limited, only 2 spots available.
Shared Room - Female / 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
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 within 2 days of the event will receive a 5% 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.
If cancellation is needed due to the pandemic.
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.
