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The Quiet Land:3-day Silent Retreat


  • Pingxi, New Taipei City, Taiwan Taiwan (map)
 
 
 

Date: August 5 (Wed) 2:00 PM - August 7 (Fri) 11:30 AM, 2026

Location: Pingxi, New Taipei, Taiwan 

Level: All levels are warmly welcomed

*The retreat will proceed with a minimum of 6 attendees. If there are fewer than 6 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:

  1. Fully Chinese / Fully English

  2. Bilingual option available (If needed, please inform us at least one week before the event)

  3. Mainly English, with slower pacing and occasional simple Chinese

This retreat falls under Category 2 - bilingual (Chinese and English). If you require bilingual facilitation, please let us know at least one week in advance so we can make arrangements.


 

“How are you?”

We say these words easily, yet true connection goes far beyond language—it’s felt through presence, emotion, and quiet understanding.

When was the last time you stopped to truly listen to yourself?

In daily life, words help us connect, but they can also keep us on the surface. Silence gives us space to feel what’s real beneath it all.

This three-day retreat isn’t about avoiding speech—it’s a chance to rest, recharge, and meet yourself again. Through quiet moments in nature, you’ll rediscover calm, clarity, and the strength that comes from within.

When we step away from words, we find who we really are—free, grounded, and at peace.

Join us for this special weekday silent retreat and come home to your truest self.

 

 

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, Mindful Massage and Self-Awareness:Rob

“Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.”

Rob has been a certified movement teacher for twenty years and uses yoga, Pilates, strength training, functional movement patterns and Feldenkrais to help people become more symmetrical and balanced while being more mobile. He also helps people discover how to be more in touch with their unconscious and their bodies through in-depth feeling and sensitivity training.

*This session will be in Chinese

*This session can also be held in English and Chinese. Please contact @soulbarn official LINE account at least one week in advance if you need this service.

 
 

Meditation, Journaling and Eye Gazing:Gina

“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.

Gina believes that listening closely to your heart, and observing every movement can help you gain a better understanding of yourself.

*This session will be held in Chinese.

*This session can also be held in English and Chinese. Please contact @soulbarn official LINE account at least one week in advance if you need this service.

 

 

Space

 
 
 

Located in a quiet town at the foot of the mountains, this wooden house opens onto a grassy lawn surrounded by trees - and sometimes, you might even spot a giant tortoise slowly wandering across it!

The house was built by the owner and close friends, from collecting the wood to hand-finishing every detail. Each season brings its own atmosphere: fresh greens in spring, the sound of cicadas in summer, cool autumn air, and calm winter days.

Inside, warm wood furniture, tatami mats, and soft lighting make the space cozy and comfortable. You can wake up to the morning sun, watch the evening mist roll in, or simply sit quietly and listen to nature.

It’s a place to slow down and enjoy life’s simple things — a cup of tea, fresh air, and a peaceful afternoon.

 
 

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

 
 

At Soul Barn’s dining table, our Chef Roy will prepare nourishing plant-based cuisine that warms both body and spirit.

With years of dedicated passion and curiosity for ingredients, Roy carefully selects seasonal produce from across Taiwan, using the most suitable cooking methods to gently release the honest, authentic flavors of each ingredient.

Drawing on over a decade of culinary experience, Roy has served as head chef at multiple vegetarian restaurants and earned recognition in numerous international culinary competitions. Throughout his journey, he has continuously explored the unique characteristics of ingredients, using the most appropriate techniques to bring out the pure essence of whole foods.

Roy's culinary philosophy centers on transforming people's preconceptions about traditional plant-based cuisine. For Roy, vegetarian food can be refreshing, abundant, and truly surprising. Every dish is prepared with tender intention, as he finds joy in witnessing the moment when diners break into satisfied smiles.His exceptionally delicate and gentle approach to cooking delights in bringing diverse transformations to each ingredient.

Through Roy's artful creations, you'll discover that health and flavor can beautifully coexist, and that plant-based cuisine can deliver such rich, pure, and moving experiences.

 

Day 1

Dinner

| A Quiet Table: Cozy Silent Dinner |

  • Miso Risotto with Sun-dried Tomatoes

  • Cold Noodles with Sesame Sauce and Zucchini

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Satay Sauce

  • Pickled Plum Tomato Salad

  • Bamboo Shoot Soup with Preserved Mustard Greens

Day 2

Brunch

| Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind |

  • Vegetarian Warming Congee

  • Fresh Fruit Platter

  • Comforting Coffee and Beverages

Afternoon Tea

| Joyful Afternoon Tea Time |

  • Taro Sago Soup

  • Handmade Soft Cookies

Dinner

| A Quiet Table: Cozy Silent Dinner |

  • Turmeric Quinoa Rice

  • Thai-style Vegetable Yellow Curry
    (zucchini, pumpkin, cauliflower, carrot, potato, king oyster mushroom, kohlrabi)

  • Green Papaya Salad

  • Lemongrass & Lime Tofu Soup

Day 3

Breakfast

| Healthy Vegetarian 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

  • Silent Breathing Techniques and Deep Relaxation

  • Reset & Restore: Easy Stretches

  • Self-Care and Well-Being: Mindful Self Massage

  • Gentle Bedtime Yoga

  • Awakening with Presence: Morning Meditation

  • Self-Discovery: Emotion Observation and Awareness

  • Reconnecting with Nature: Plant Observation and Connection

  • The Magic of Silent Communication: Eye Gazing

  • Silent Exploration

  • Intention Setting & Journaling

  • Morning Chanting & Meditation

  • Sharing Circle

    Here in Soul Barn, we support and trust everyone around us. Feel safe to share and listen to each other’s story.

  • Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast

  • Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind

  • Joyful Afternoon Tea Time

  • A Quiet Table: 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 (Fully Booked)

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?

  1. 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. 

  2. 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

  3. 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. 

  4. 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.

Add Soul Barn Official LINE

 

Book now and enjoy a journey of self-discovery.


 
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