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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 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, total up to 7 nights)

Selected slots are up to three adults.

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 as well as solitude;

and if you cherish unrushed, mindful and 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, free from fuss.

Slow down with mindful activities, warm your stomach with seasonal home-cooked meals.

Take a slow exploration of the Ancient Town, and connect with Nature's abundance through plant-based dyeing.


Instead of packing our days with itineraries, let’s embrace unplanned emptiness.

Instead of always doing, let’s notice how we move - the formless essence within our movements.


Let’s awaken our senses.


Let’s cherish moments that can’t be captured on a screen.


Let’s have soulful conversations - and share the comfort of silence, too.

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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2025, Return.

Total 10 slots available.

Duration:

6 Day 5 Nights.

Time:

April-June | September-December

*{Selected slots are up to three adults}

Booking:

April-June fully booked.

September-December bookings open

on 21 February 2025

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

    - an outdoor deck

    - a tea-room

    (Some home activities, such as morning meditation may take place in tea-room.)

  • 3. Home-cooked meals, including local & seasonal specials.

    By Ting's mum.

    *Meals outside home are not included.

  • 4. Mindful participation in daily activities

    Such as:

    - Tea with incense

    - Silent walk along Ting’s favorite paths

    - Sunrise meditation

    - Connecting with plants during garden trimming or weeding

    - Reading and engaging in conversations on selected topics

    - Silent mantra / poetry tracing

    - Exploring local ingredients, everyday items, and tasting regional snacks while visiting the Friday market

    *Type of daily activities depend on the season, time & weather of your visit, and they vary each time for each guest.

    Daily activities cannot be pre-planned.

  • 5. A one-day slow exploration in Shaxi Ancient Town.

    Include:

    - Return transportation

    - Lunch OR dinner


    Flexible timing.

    You may also explore freely, and meet Ting at meal time.

  • 6. A one-day in-depth plant dyeing with Ting.

    Discover the connection between nature, health, and sustainable textiles.


    You’ll gather plant materials from the wild and learn how plant-dyed garments positively impact both our well-being and the environment.


    As part of this experience, you will hand-dye a cotton scarf, creating a piece that is uniquely yours to take home.


  • 7. A cosy courtyard dinner

    BBQ for spring/summer

    Campfire hotpot for autumn/winter
    *This experience is subject to the weather.

  • 8. A gift from your host:

    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

USD1860

(SGD2490)

Per additional person:

USD 1554

(SGD2100)

Extension of stay

{Accomodation per night}

one person: USD175 (SGD234)

two person: USD210 (SGD285)

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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.

2025 Retreat Dates

  • APRIL

    Slot one:

    2-13 (SOLD OUT)

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    Slot two:

    22-30 (SOLD OUT)

  • 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)

  • SEPTEMBER

    Slot six:

    22-29 (SOLD OUT)

  • OCTOBER

    Slot seven:

    8-14 (SOLD OUT)

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    Slot eight:

    24-30 (SOLD OUT)

  • NOVEMBER

    Slot nine:

    14-21 (SOLD OUT)

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    Slot ten:

    29-Dec 6 (SOLD OUT)

We are fully booked for 2025

Booking will be opening again in August, when 2026 March-June slots are released. Please follow @abrightplace__on Instagram for latest updates and mountain daily thoughts/stories.

Thank you so much for being here, my soul friends.

Sending love & light

Ting

Important

Please read the content below -

our House Rules,

a Heads-up about Shaxi Environment,

& Refund Policy -

before placing payment.
Thank you so much for your time and patience! x

House rules & Terms
Refund policy