Date: October 24 (Sat) 2:00 PM - October 26 (Mon) 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.
*Please note that this is an adult-exclusive retreat available to 16-year-old and over.
Do you remember what it feels like to simply be with yourself—quiet, calm, and at ease?
City life fills us with noise, messages, and endless to-dos. Our minds rarely stop running, and true stillness becomes a luxury.
This three-day, two-night silent retreat invites you to pause and return to nature. Surrounded by mountains, you’ll leave behind words and roles, keeping only breath and presence.
Each day begins with gentle breathing and movement to bring clarity and calm. You’ll explore sensory meditation, intuitive journaling, and mindful creative practices like zentangle drawing—all ways to listen within and let emotions flow naturally. Evenings end with gratitude and chanting, easing the mind into peace.
Silence here isn’t about isolation, but connection—to yourself, to nature, and to the quiet strength that’s always been within you. You’ll return to daily life lighter, clearer, and more grounded—carrying a sense of stillness you can always come back to.
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.
Body-Sound Awakening, Zentangle Drawing and Gratitude Meditation: Eyes
“ You become an instructor not only to heal yourself, but to heal others too.”
As a student, Eyes questioned the essence of being a human, which led her on a journey of self discovery. Through sound, body, words and art, it allows us to see things using different perspectives.
Slowly, you will be able to become an instructor that can heal others too.
*This session will be held in Chinese.
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 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.
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 |
Tomato & Seasonal Vegetable Pasta
Cauliflower, Edamame & Potato Cakes
Enoki, Asparagus & Tofu Rolls
Sun-dried Tomato & Mushroom Salad
Pumpkin Soup
Day 2
Brunch
| Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind |
Vegetarian Warming Congee
Fresh Fruit Platter
Comforting Coffee and Beverages
Afternoon Tea
| Joyful Afternoon Tea Time |
Handmade Soft Cookies
Sweet Red Bean & Purple Rice Soup
Dinner
| A Quiet Table: Cozy Silent dinner |
Truffle Cream Risotto
Tomato Stew with Red Kidney Beans
Roasted Spiced Cauliflower with Yogurt Sauce
Confit Pepper Salad
Corn 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
Afternoon Guided Meditation
At the beginning of the journey, gently enter a state of silence. Through guided grounding practices, body and mind gradually settle into calmness and stability.
Creative Flow: Zentangle and Intuitive drawing
Relax into creativity through drawing—no technique, no logic required, only lines and shapes flowing freely. This becomes a dialogue with the subconscious, releasing thoughts and opening the door to intuitive creation and self-healing.
Sleep Relaxation
At night, let your breath gently guide awareness into relaxation—gathering the day’s feelings and leading you into restful, steady sleep.
Morning Awakening: Cross Breathing Technique and Warm-Up Activation
On the next morning, begin with breathwork and gentle warm-ups. Through alternate nostril breathing, experience balance and steadiness of mind. As the body awakens, so too does the intention to carry this silence back into daily life—preparing you for the journey home.
Eye Gazing Meditation
Through focused gazing, experience the steadiness of the mind and the strength of the present moment.
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.
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.
Silence Q&A
Movement Exploration Flow ＆ The Connection Between Voice and Emotions
Use the body as a vessel for emotions to find their way out. Through simple movements and free-flowing sounds, experience how emotions shift within the body, learning to release what is held and restore the natural flow of energy.
Gratitude Meditation
End the day with gratitude, resting in silence and chanting. This gratitude embraces not only the past two days of experiences, but also yourself—a tender act of self-acceptance and peace.
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
Early bird tickets are limited, only 2 spots available.
Shared Room - Female / Mixed Gender Shared Room
Early Bird - 14,000 TWD per person
Standard - 15,000 TWD per person
Wellness Club Member - Exclusive Price, message us!
Private Room
For private room bookings, please message us on our official Line (@soulbarn) to inquire about pricing.
(Learn more about our Wellness Club Members)
Soul Barn will provide our Stay Grounded 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.
