Date: April 3 (Sat) 2:30 PM - Apri 5 (Mon) 11:00 AM, 2027
Location: Xinshe, Taichung City, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
*The retreat will proceed with a minimum of 8 attendees. If there are fewer than 8 attendees, we will notify you and issue a full refund one week before the retreat starts.
*Soul Barn has over 50 instructors from around the world, so the language used in each retreat falls into one of three categories:
Fully Chinese / Fully English
Bilingual option available (If needed, please inform us at least one week before the event)
Mainly English, with slower pacing and occasional simple Chinese
This retreat falls under Category 2.
We're back in Taichung!
Twice a year, we head into the mountains just outside Taichung for a 3-day silent retreat. We put our phones away, step away from the noise of everyday life, and spend three days in silence. You might be curious, or even a little nervous, about going three whole days without speaking. Unlike a traditional Vipassana retreat, Soul Barn offers a variety of guided meditation practices throughout the experience, making it welcoming even for first-timers.
Together, we'll learn to observe our breath, body, thoughts, and emotions without judgment. Why is it so hard to sit still? Where do we hold tension? What's going through our minds right now? Rather than constantly doing, we practice simply noticing.
Through sitting meditation, mindful walking, creative exercises, and techniques for working with difficult emotions, we'll explore different ways to slow down and reconnect with ourselves. Surrounded by trees and sharing silence with others, take these three days to rest, reflect, and discover what comes up when everything gets a little quieter.
And perhaps bring a little of that stillness back into everyday life.
Instructor
Meditation and Mind-Body Connection: Gina
In the realm of sound, we will slowly listen to the natural rhythms of our bodies. Through chanting, we will awaken our ears and throats, loosening the constraints within and bringing awareness back to the present moment.
“Follow your heart and you’ll realize that everything is connected.” Gina has received her yoga qualification in places including Taiwan, Thailand and Nepal. In her experience, she has felt unity with the universe by yoga, meditation, chanting and self observation and has also found a connection with her inner self that she has never felt before as a kid.
*This session will be in Mandarin.
*Available in both English and Chinese. If you prefer bilingual guidance, please contact us via our official LINE account (@soulbarn) at least one week in advance.
Eye Gazing and Peaceful Practice: Neo
Neo is a certified hypnotherapist and a master practitioner and trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, who has also practiced countless energy and healing modalities from Reiki, Seichim Sekhem, Theta healing, Swedish and acupressure massage, emotional freedom technique, kinesiology, pendulum clearing, astrology, tarot, and aura healing.
With an intense passion, Neo has knowledge on different mind-body topics that help people get to know themselves and find balance in their lives through various techniques.
*This session will be in Mandarin.
*Available in both English and Chinese. If you prefer bilingual guidance, please contact us via our official LINE account (@soulbarn) at least one week in advance.
Space
Hidden in a quiet valley in Xinshe, this forest offers a calm escape surrounded by nature.
Trees and plants shift with the seasons, creating a landscape that’s always changing. Step inside and you’ll hear birds, feel the breeze, and notice the scent of flowers — the city fades away almost instantly.
During your stay, the forest is all yours — a private hilltop spot with an outdoor area, a wooden table, a meditation space, and cozy cabins. Every corner reminds you that life can be simple. Sit down, watch the sunlight move through the trees, take a deep breath, and let the forest air refresh you.
At night, you can watch the morning mist lift, or lie under the stars until you fall asleep.
These quiet moments stay with you — calm, real, and healing.
Two types of accommodation is provided:
Shared Room
Mixed Gender Shared Room/ Female Shared Room
*Double Bed: Two participants of the same gender will be assigned to share one bed.
*Why is the accommodation shared? The purpose behind shared accommodation is to create closer bonds between the participants.
Private Room
Prefer a private room? Message us on our official LINE account @soulbarn.
Nourish
At Soul Barn’s community table, our private chefs will prepare warm, heartfelt plant-based meals just for you.
They bring a quiet passion for seasonal ingredients sourced from across Taiwan and cook it simply, letting its natural flavors shine.
With over a decade of culinary experience, Roy as the former head chef at several plant-based restaurants and a winner of multiple international culinary awards, he has spent years exploring the unique nature of each ingredient — and discovering the gentlest way to bring out its true flavor.
Nicki likes to keep things simple. Honest ingredients, no fancy garnish, and food that feels warm and comforting, the kind of meal that sits well with both body and mind. Her kitchen is always full of new experiments, and over time they’ve shaped a style that’s distinctly her own.
Every ingredient gets the same careful touch, and Nicki loves finding new ways to bring out something different in it. Her cooking proves that healthy and delicious can go together, and that plant-based meals can be varied and truly satisfying.
Day 1
Dinner
Lemon & Seasonal Vegetable Orzo
Tomato Basil Chickpea Stew
Roasted Spiced Cauliflower with Yogurt Sauce
Candied Lime Salad
Green Pea Soup
Day 2
Brunch
Vegetarian Warming Congee
Fresh Fruit Platter
Comforting Coffee and Beverages
Afternoon Tea
Handmade Cinnamon Rolls
Roasted Barley Tea
Dinner
Mixed Mushroom Cream Risotto
Pan-Seared Zucchini with Sea Salt
Potato & Edamame Cakes
Cinnamon Apple Salad
Celery & Spinach Soup
Day 3
Breakfast
French Soft Baguette Sandwich
Fresh Fruit Platter
Comforting Coffee and Beverages
*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 Pingxi Station
5 minutes by Car/Taxi
10 minutes by Walk
Distance from Jingtong Station
2 minutes by Car/Taxi
10 minutes by Walk
*Transportation details will be told one week prior to the event
*If you have any questions regarding transportation, please let us know!
*A week before the event, we’ll open a carpool chat to help everyone connect and share rides with ease.
Retreat Includes
Afternoon Relaxation: Easy Stretch
Emotion Observation
Guided Meditation
In silence, we move our attention slowly through each part of the body.
A Quiet Place: Morning Relaxation
Being in Nature: The Mind-Body Connection
Time outdoors in direct contact with the ground, breathing slowly and letting the body feel supported.
A Journey into your inner forest
Through meditation, writing, and drawing, create a peaceful inner forest of your own. Let it refresh your mind, ease your breathing, and bring you back to a place of calm and safety.
How to Take Your Peaceful Balance into Daily Life
In moments of shared guidance, learn how to extend the power of mindfulness into the details of everyday living.
Eye Gazing Meditation
Through focused gazing, experience the steadiness of the mind and the strength of the present moment.
Transforming Chaos into Peace
Observe, accept, and gently transform heavy emotions into resilient inner strength—this silent strength becomes the root of your inner stability.
Relaxation Relaxation
At night, let your breath gently guide awareness into relaxation—gathering the day’s feelings and leading you into restful, steady sleep.
Morning Mantra
Begin a new day with simple meditation and chanting. As breath and sound intertwine, energy flows through the body—opening a soft and clear beginning.
Sharing Circle & Closing
A Quiet Table: Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast, Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind, Cozy Silent 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
Shared Room
Early Bird - 14,000 TWD per person
Standard - 15,000 TWD per person
Private Room
Private room pricing ranges from NT$20,000–30,000 per person, and may vary depending on the number of guests and room type. Feel free to message us on official LINE (@soulbarn) for more details!
Here's what else you might want to know 💭
- Early bird tickets are limited, only 2 spots are available.
- All fees include: 10+ guided meditation & healing sessions, accommodation, private chef meals, photography, all-day tea & snacks, on-site staff support, digital detox experience, and everything else throughout your journey!
- Wellness Club Member - Exclusive Price, message us! (Learn more about our Wellness Club Members)
Soul Barn will provide our Stay Grounded 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.
* For full details on registration and cancellation policies, please refer to Soul Barn’s Registration Agreement.
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