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Home Retreats

In this quiet village home,

surrounded by mountains that 
shift gently with the seasons,


You are invited
to meet yourself 

as life,
tending with care.

Our days are simple —

eating, breathing, walking,
and making by hand,

with tea, fire, plants. 

Unhurried.

Arrive as you are,
without needing to sort anything out.

This is a gentle space

to return to,

and just be.

Through living, 
we tend to the body.

And through the body,
we tend to the heart.


Welcome home.

Duration

6 Day 5 Nights

Who we host

Women, and couples.

Age

21 to 56

*If you are travelling with someone outside this age range, kindly let Ting know in the booking form.

Capacity

2 adults.

A few solo and 3-guest slots are
also available, as marked in the
retreat dates section.

Who is this for

Anyone who wishes for a quiet pause
without filling up the days.


And for those who wonder
what becomes possible

when everyday moments
are attended to differently.


You don’t need a reason to come.

Sometimes, the wish to arrive
is already enough.

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About the experience

Privately hosted by Ting, 
one group at a time

Your days here unfold in a personal way.


During your stay,

there is no rigid plan,
no fixed itinerary to follow.

Time is held for togetherness, 
as well as solitude.


You will spend your days
at home and around home —

and you are invited to live with 
the everyday rhythm 
of the season you arrive.


Daily moments are
quiet paths,

for a tired body to rest,

a noisy mind to anchor,

and for a heart to have space.


You don’t need to prepare.
Leave expectations behind.


Let life do the rest.

And may peace be enough.

Where we are

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

Our home sits halfway up a hill,
in a village about a 10-minute drive from Shaxi Old Town,

where daily groceries and essentials are available.


Nearest domestic airports:

- Lijiang

- Dali
(both are approximately a 2-hour drive away from A Bright Place)

Nearest international airport:

Kunming
(about 2.5 hours by train to Dali.)


* More details on getting here,
including airport pick-up,
can be found in the drop-down menu.

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2027 
Meet

.. Togetherness at Home ..

Total 12 slots available. 

Duration: 

6 Day 5 Nights.

Time:

April - June 
September - December

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What's included:

  • 1. Private hosting by Ting

    This retreat is hosted personally by Ting,

    with care and presence, during our days together.

  • 2. Accomodation -
    the entire second floor of the home, including:

    - a tea room

    - a private bedroom
    - an outdoor deck


    *Some shared moments, such as tea sessions,

    may take place in the tea room.

  • 3. Home-cooked meals & tea

    prepared with local and seasonal ingredients. 

    *Meals outside the home are not included, unless specified.

  • 4. Everyday moments for resting 

    Such as:

    - Tea time with incense & treats
    - Slow picnic by the river
    - Mindless drawing
    - Touching trees and grass
    - Walks along the open filed
    - Conversations after meals
    - Open time for solitude 

    *Everyday moments vary with each retreat and individuals.
    They shift with the weather and the seasons.

    You’re gently invited to move with the flow,
    and with your body’s pace.

  • 5. A slow day in Shaxi Ancient Town.

    Flexible timing.

    It includes:

    - round-trip transportation
    - lunch     

    And Ting may also share a few unique places run by dear friends, such as

    handmade tea, 
    homemade cakes, 
    silversmithing,
    and live acoustic music;

    each shaped by their own rhythm.

    You are also welcome to wander the old town at your own pace,
    and let connections unfold as they are.

  • 6. A day creating with plants

    You’ll spend a day playing with plants,
    dyeing together with Ting. 

    Through a simple and safe process —
    one that can be repeated in a home kitchen, even in the city —

    you’ll come to know a way of being with plants, and of giving old fabrics at home a new life.


    With Ting, you will dye a cotton shawl —

    a piece shaped by your own hands,

    and yours to take home.

Rate per person

SGD 2950 
(first guest)

SGD 2310 
(per additional guest)
...

*Usually 2 guests,
up to 3 guests per group.
Hosting
one group at a time.

2027 Dates

  • APRIL

    Slot one:

    6 - 11

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    Slot two:

    20 - 25 

  • MAY

    Slot three: 

    11 - 16 
    (also available for solo traveler)

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    Slot four:

    25 - 30 

  • JUNE

    Slot five: 

    15 - 20 

    .................................

    Slot six:

    29 - July 4 
    (also available for solo traveler)

  • SEPTEMBER

    Slot seven: 

    21 - 26

  • OCTOBER

    Slot eight: 

    5 - 10 (also available for solo traveler)

    .................................

    Slot nine:

    19 - 24

  • NOVEMBER

    Slot ten:

    9 - 14

    .................................

    Slot eleven:

    23 - 28

  • DECEMBER

    Slot twelve:

    7 - 12

Booking Form | 2026

Thank you for being here, my dear friends. 

This home retreat is for adults only (ages 21–56),
women, or couples.

Please fill in the write-in form below,
if you have decided on your visit.

If your preferred slot is available,
you will receive a welcome email
with payment details within 2-3 days


*A gentle note:

Submitting a write-in may not guarantee a slot,
as there may be more than one request for the same retreat date.

Thank you for taking the time to write in,
and for your very kind understanding. 

Important

Before placing payment,
please read -

our House Rules,

a Heads-up about Shaxi Environment,

& Refund Policy.


Thank you.

House rules & Terms
Refund policy