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Home Retreats

In this cosy village home,

surrounded by gentle mountains that shift with the seasons,

I wish for you to unload what burdens your heart, even just for a while.

Loosen up, hear your inner self,

make peace with all emotions,

and nourish your soul with

calming moments of simple joy and light.

~ Ting

your host

About your host

Duration

6 day 5 nights.

(Extension of stay possible)

Up to two adults each booking.

Age 20 - 58

*Please contact me for customized duration.

Who is this for

Dear nature lovers, open-minded and

free-spirited souls,

if you prefer quietness over crowds, enjoy peaceful company and genuine conversations,

and if you love unrushed, intuitive activities, welcome to my humble space,

A Bright Place.

About the experience

Hosting only one booking each time,

this home retreat is for you to taste and glimpse daily life in an authentic mountain village,

in a safe environment, without fuss.

Join our various daily activities, warm your stomach with seasonal home-cooked food.

Have a slow tour to explore Ancient Town, and hand-dye a piece with plants.

How the days unfold is personal and different for each of you.

I wish for you to create this journey for your own wellness, my soul friends.

Where we are

We are in Shaxi (沙溪), an authentic ancient town in Yunnan, China.

Our home is located halfway up a mountain, in a village 10-minute drive away from old town (where grocery-shops and main tour attractions are at)

Nearest domestic airports:

1. Lijiang (2 hours drive away)

2. Dali (2.5-3 hours drive away)

Nearest international airport:

Kunming

*Please find more info about getting here, & airport pick-up in drop-down menu.

｜Accommodation｜

Your personal space on 2nd floor includes:

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1 5
1 2

2025, Return.

Total 10 slots available.

Duration:

6 Day 5 Nights.

Time:

April-June | September-November

{Each slot is up to two adults}

Booking:

April-June bookings open on

2 August 2024, Friday at 8pm.

September-November slots open

in February 2025 (Date TBC)

6 day 5 night retreat - Return includes:

  • 1. One on one hosting by Ting herself

  • 2. Accommodation with mountain view

    {your personal space is close to 100sqm in total}

    - a bedroom

    - a tea-room

    - an outdoor deck

  • 3. At-home meals, including local / seasonal ingredients
    *Meals outside home are not included

  • 4. Mindful participation in daily activities
    Such as:

    - Tea time with incense

    - Slow morning/evening walk or hike on Ting's favorite paths

    - Sunrise meditation

    - Connecting with plants during garden trimming / weeding

    - Recognizing local ingredients, everyday-items, and tasting local snacks by participating in Friday market shopping

    *Type of daily activities depend on the season, weather, and duration of your visit, and they vary each time for each guest. Daily activities cannot be pre-planned.

  • 5. One-day personalised slow tour in Shaxi Ancient Town.

    Include:

    - Return transportation

    - Lunch OR dinner


    Flexible timing.

    You may also explore alone at your own pace, and meet Ting at meal time.

  • 6. One-day in-depth plant dyeing with Ting.

    You will hand dye a cotton scarf and bring it home.

  • 7. A cosy courtyard dinner

    BBQ for spring/summer

    Campfire hotpot for autumn/winter

  • 8. SPECIAL BONUS:

    Partial photography documentation of your retreat by Ting. (Professional photographer with 10-year experience).

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    You'll receive all unique images, edited and returned in web-resolution, suitable for phone viewing and online sharing.

    >> Optional top-up for full resolution photographs (print quality).

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    **Please note, the content and quantity of photos captured are random and unique to each individual.

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    *Any specific photography sessions required can be discussed and arranged with a     separate charge.

Retreat rate for one person

Spring/Summer - April to June

USD1770

(SGD2369)

Additional person:

USD 1306

(SGD1680)

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Autumn/Winter - September to November

USD1860

(SGD2490)

Additional person:

USD 1338

(SGD1800)

Extension of stay

Spring/Summer

one person: USD138 (SGD186)

two person: USD175 (SGD234)

Autumn/Winter

one person: USD175 (SGD234)

two person: USD210 (SGD285)

*10% off weekly rate, 6 nights

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Including: Breakfast

*Welcome to join our simple meals if you are home, and feel free to use the kitchen.

You may spend some soul-time alone, or continue to participate our daily activities, and have a more in-depth journey.

2025 Slots Timing

  • APRIL

    Slot one:

    2-13 (SOLD OUT)

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    Slot two:

    22-30 (SOLD OUT)

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    *It's a beautiful encounter to see full moon here, therefore slots with a full moon opportunity are highlighted for your reference. xx

  • MAY

    Slot three:

    11-25 (SOLD OUT)

  • JUNE

    Slot four:

    4-12 (SOLD OUT)

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    Slot five:

    22-July 6 (SOLD OUT)

    *A two-week slot, for guests who prefer a longer experience

  • SEPTEMBER

    Dates from September - November are temporary for now. Adjustments may occur.

    Slot six:

    1-6

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    Slot seven:

    16-27 (full moon on 19th)

    **Special period for kakishibu making (fermented persimmon dyes).

    This may be special plant-dyeing focused retreat+workshop, details TBC

  • OCTOBER

    Slot eight:

    5-15

    (Mid Autumn Day i.e. full moon festival on 6th)

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    Slot nine:

    25-Nov 5 (full moon on 4 Nov)

  • NOVEMBER

    Slot 10:

    16-30 (full moon on 16th)

    *A two-week slot, for guests who prefer a longer experience

We are fully booked for 1st half of 2025

Booking will be opening again in February, when Sep-Nov slots are released. Please follow @abrightplace__on Instagram for latest updates and mountain daily thoughts/stories. Thank you, my soul friends.

Sending love & light

Ting