Date: April 3 (Fri) 2:30 PM - April 5 (SUN) 12:00 PM, 2026
Location: Wulai, New Taipei, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
*This retreat is designed to be open to participants aged 16 and above.
*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's start date.
*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
When was the last time you ended your day in real quiet—without a screen, without distractions?
Soul Barn’s Silent Retreat in Wulai is a rare three-day experience designed for deep rest and reconnection.
Through simple breathing practices, meditation, and deep rest sessions, participants are guided into a steadier rhythm—learning tools that support calm, clarity, and emotional balance long after the retreat ends.
Silence allows awareness to deepen, making space for honest self-reflection and a more compassionate relationship with one’s inner world.
In the stillness of the mountains, time feels slower and more open. These days are an invitation to truly rest, reset, and return to daily life carrying a quiet sense of ease.
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.
Meditation, Yoga and Pranayama: Karina
Karina, born in Argentina, has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and teaching for more than 20 years. In 2006, she moved to Taiwan to study Chinese, where daily practice of asana, pranayama, meditation, and a vegetarian lifestyle deeply transformed her outlook on life.
She is an E-RYT500 and YACEP certified teacher with the Yoga Alliance (USA), having completed both basic and advanced teacher trainings at the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers in Austria and India. She further trained in Pranayama at Kaivalyadhama, India, and has studied with renowned teachers including Swami Durgananda, Swami Sivadasananda, David Swenson, Sharon Gannon, David Life, Patrick Creelman, Shri O.P. Tiwari, and Richard Freeman.
Karina has taught thousands of students around the world, including in Spain, France, the UK, Austria, Portugal, Germany, Poland, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Canada, Italy, and Lebanon. She also continues her learning at the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers in Europe and India.
In recent years, her passion for pranayama and meditation has grown even stronger, inspiring her to share yoga’s essence across cultures, ages, and backgrounds, with the belief that love lies at the heart of every being.
Certifications & Trainings:
Yoga Alliance USA certified E-RYT 500
Yoga Alliance USA certified YACEP (Continuing Education Provider)
Pranayama Teacher Training at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, India
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with David Swenson
Yin & Yang Yoga Teacher Training with Sarah Powers
Advanced Yoga Teacher Training at the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers
Additional trainings including Universal Yoga with Andrey Lappa, and intensive workshops with Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor
*This session will be conducted bilingually in both English and Chinese.
Space
Nestled in the mountains of Wulai, Fusen Banzhi rests quietly beside the forest — a hidden retreat often wrapped in mist.
Surrounded by lush greenery and fresh mountain air, the space carries the gentle sounds of nature - birdsong, rustling leaves, flowing water — a melody that welcomes you home.
“You can feel the forest breathe here.” Follow the moss-covered steps and winding paths to a space where you can release the weight of daily life and simply be.
Time moves slower here, giving your heart a chance to return to calm and stillness.
*Note: The venue includes stairways. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via our official LINE account (@soulbarn).
Space
Within this mountain sanctuary, participants can choose between two nighttime experiences:
Shared night experience / Private night experience
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
*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 |
Sun-Dried Tomato Miso Risotto
Tomato Basil Braised Chickpeas
Oven-Roasted Cabbage with Garlic Butter Sauce
Caramelized Grapefruit Salad
Cauliflower Bisque
Day 2
Brunch
| Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind |
Plant-Based "Fish" Chickpea Sandwich
Roasted Sweet Potato
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Soy Milk
Dinner
| A Quiet Table: Cozy Silent Dinner |
Asparagus "Crab Roe" Risotto
Spiced Chickpea Balls with Kumquat Vinaigrette
Roasted Cauliflower with Yogurt Sauce
Oil-Confit Sweet Pepper Salad
Golden Beet Mint Bisque
Day 3
Brunch
| Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind |
Pesto Mushroom Cuban Sandwich
Roasted Sweet Potato
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Soy Milk
*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 Wulai Old Street
6 minutes drive
Distance from Xindian MRT Station
25 minutes drive
Fusen Banzhi Shuttle Bus
Suggested Departure: 9:30 AM / Board at Xindian MRT Station
Suggested Return: 6:00 PM / Arrive at Xindian MRT Station
If you wish to take the shuttle bus, please make a reservation with the venue at least 2 weeks ahead. (Tel: (02) 2661-6688)
The shuttle fare is NT$50 per trip, to be paid directly to the Fusen Banzhi staff.
Pick-up location: At the bus stop on the left-hand side after exiting Xindian MRT Station (in front of Starbucks). Please arrive at the pick-up spot at least 10 minutes before departure. The shuttle will depart on time.
*If you have any questions regarding transportation, please let us know!
Retreat Includes
Breathing Techniques to Experience the Inner Silence
Through simple breathing exercises (Pranayama), regulate your energy flow and nervous system, shifting from restlessness to calm.
Guided Meditation on The Four Infinite Thoughts
Embark on a profound meditation journey of "emotional awareness." In this intimate dialogue with your authentic self, cultivate boundless love, compassion, joy, and equanimity. With gentle eyes, observe the flowing patterns of your thoughts and emotions, nurturing inner clarity and tenderness.
Yoga Nidra and Relaxation
Engaging in a 60-minute deep relaxation yoga practice, allowing your mind and body to fully unwind in the state of profound relaxation.
Morning Meditation and Earthing Practice
Breathing with each gentle step, we walk as part of the living forest, touching the Earth with gratitude. Every breath and footprint becomes a quiet smile, bringing peace to body and mind.
Opening up the Chakras Meditation
Using mindful movements and meditative practices, we awaken and harmonize the energy centers, enabling Prana to circulate freely while cultivating profound spiritual consciousness.
Bija Mantras for each Chakra
Through chanting the mantras for each chakra, experience inner stillness, vitality, and deeper insight.
Morning Mantra
Through resonance, let every chant become a prayer and an expression of gratitude.
Sharing Circle
Here in Soul Barn, we support and trust everyone around us. Feel safe to share and listen to each other’s story.
Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind
A Quiet Table: Cozy Silent Dinner
Music and Snack
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
Early Bird - 14,000 TWD per person (Fully Booked)
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 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.
