Retreat to Thailand
In the Footsteps of Buddha
November 26th-December 1st, 2023
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Everyone is welcome, to come and enjoy a Retreat to Thailand. A six day mindful meditation retreat in Koh Chang. A quiet, tranquil, tropical island, renowned for its quiet beaches, lush jungle trails, elephants, and laid back atmosphere.
Update 9th July 2023: Ten people are currently booked – reserve your place soon to avoid disappointment!
Thailand is known as the ‘Land of the Smiles’. A Buddhist country, with beautiful beaches, friendly people and delicious food. This retreat will be your opportunity to visit this wonderful location, while also deepening your experience of Mindful Meditation. A relaxed meditation schedule. In between sessions you can rest and recharge with the help of all the onsite facilities. A sea- salted swimming pool. Radiance detox restaurant. Kayaking through the mangrove forests. Learn some Thai recipes with a cooking class. Relax with an authentic Thai massage. Keep in shape with the onsite gym. Enjoy a steam-bath or sauna. May your Thai dream come true!
Timetable
Sunday 26th November
Arrival, Supper and Introduction
at 8.30pm.
Monday 27th – Thursday 30th November
7am-8am: Silent Meditation Session (optional for early risers!)
Breakfast
10-11am: Session – Talk and Guided Meditation
11.30-12.30pm: Session – Talk and Guided Meditation
Lunch and Relaxation/Activity Time
(unwind in the retreat or explore the local area)
4.00-5pm: Session – Talk and Guided Meditation
Dinner
8.30pm: Candlelit Meditation (optional for night-owls!)
Friday 1st December
Breakfast
Departure after morning meditation session
All rooms and options are currently available, please book soon to secure your place! Prices includes the retreat, three meals, a daily snack, refreshments and en-suite accommodation. Choose your options below. Booking does not include travel, for travel tips please read.
You can book with one payment or with monthly instalments if you wish to spread the costs. Please let us know your option and we can provide the account details for bank transfer.
Pricing for the retreat ranges from £387pp-£687pp depending on your accommodation and whether you are sharing or single occupancy. Scroll below for room pictures and detail.
Oriental
Lower Hill
Upper Hill Cottage
Private Villa with Pool
Hill Pool Villa
One king-sized double bed in a private villa with balcony and private pool.
See further images, prices and room detail below.
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One Person
Two People
A single villa located at the base of a little slope close to the center. Each room is 60 square meters . including back, front balconies, pool and jacuzzi. The high roof and mosquito screen , a 6ft double bed . There is also a day bed.
Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Desk
Seating Area
TV
Flat-screen TV
Balcony
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Socket near the bed
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Hill Cottage with Bathtub
One king-sized double bed in a stand-alone building with private balcony and bathtub.
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One Person
Two People
Located on the second floor, the double room features wooden flooring and a front and back balcony with panoramic garden and pool views. 484 feet². Air conditioning. Ensuite bathroom. Terrace. One large double bed. Upper floors accessible by stairs only.
Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Desk
Seating Area
TV
Flat-screen TV
Balcony
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Socket near the bed
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Upper Hill Cottage
One king-sized double bed in a stand-alone cottage with private balcony. Located at the base of a little slope close to the centre. Each room comes with the area of 40 square meters. Including back and front balconies with high roof and mosquito screen.
See further images, prices and room detail below.
Three currently available.
One Person
Two People
Located on the second floor, the double room features wooden flooring and a front and back balcony with panoramic garden and pool views. 484 feet². Air conditioning. Ensuite bathroom. Terrace. One large double bed. Upper floors accessible by stairs only.
Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Desk
Seating Area
TV
Flat-screen TV
Balcony
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Socket near the bed
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Lower Hill Cottage
Two single beds in lower cottage room with private balcony. Air Conditioning. Wifi. En-suite bathroom.
See further images, prices and room detail below.
Only one left, book soon!
One Person
Two People
Located on a lower floor, this twin room features a balcony, DVD player, bathrobe and seating area. 431 ft²
Oriental Room
One queen size bed in the retreats Oriental room. Perfect for a single stay although can be shared. Air Conditioning. Free Wifi. En-suite bathroom.
See further images, prices and room detail below.
Seven currently available.
One Person
Two People
Thailand Meditation Retreat 2022
£463.05 – £926.10
Select your options and book swiftly and directly here. Includes a 2.9% booking fee. For a slightly slower process, if you wish to avoid the booking fee, book direct using the contact form (scroll below).
If you would like to buddy up, find a travel companion, and discover flights that other attendees are taking, consider joining the Thailand WhatsApp group. Please send a text to 07908950871 and I can add your details.
Your Journey
Your journey: HOME AIRPORT – BANGKOK – TRAT – MINI-VAN/TAXI TO KOH CHANG PIER – BOAT TO KOH CHANG – MINI-VAN/TAXI TO THE SPA.
If you wish to fly directly to Bangkok, Thailand you can do so from London. Thai Airways fly direct and you can book directly through their website or a third party, flight scanner site. There is also a no-frills, budget flight, called Scoot flying directly to Thailand from Gatwick. If you’re lucky you can find a competitive price!
Flying from Birmingham or Manchester airport you will travel either via the Middle East (such as Quatar or Dubai) or a European airport (such as Frankfurt or Paris).
Upon arriving in Bangkok you could spend a few days visiting the city before taking a short flight to Trat which is the closest airport to the retreat, or transfer directly, depending on your wish. If you wish for recommended places to visit in Bangkok and places to stay, please join the Thailand WhatsApp group (see details below).
When you arrive in Trat it is a 17km drive to the Koh Chang Pier. Here you will take a delightful, short boat crossing to Koh Chang, the tropical island where your retreat will take place.
The transfer to The Spa from Trat airport can be booked when you arrive at Trat airport or pre-booked with the Spa directly for 600 Thai Bhat (£15).
When the boat arrives in Koh Chang your transfer will take you to the retreat which is situated on the very quiet east coast of the island.
Here you can settle into your room, relax, and get ready for your six days of Meditation retreat.
The journey to the retreat, everyone you meet, and everything you learn upon the way, makes the experience even more powerful.
Bangkok Tips
If you’re visiting BKK for the first time i recommend staying in or around the Chinatown (Yarowat Rd) area.
It’s still quite historical, comes alive at night and is quite walkable, there’s a lot of delicious street food to try and it’s not too far from other locations to visit such as:
The main tourist sites in and around the river. Wat Arun, Wat Pho (home of the reclining Buddha), The Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Also there are some impressive shopping centres around the river there is Asiatique and the super modern ICONSIAM
It’s close to Metro/MRT/BTS links which can take you across the city.
It’s by Hua Lamphong station where you can take a train to Ayuthaya (historical Buddhist site) for the day (or even stay the night there and come back the following day.
BKK has some amazing markets and night markets which are well visiting such as Chatuchak.
There is a very good transportation system and the BTS (Skytrain) is well worth riding on to see the city from above.
I would recommend downloading the GRAB Taxi app on your phone. GRAB bought out UBER in Thailand and it functions in the same way. It’s safe and reliable and tells you the cost of the trip before you enter the taxi.
This app will also allow you to order most street and restaurant food to your hotel if you don’t fancy going out!
The one thing that I would advise against on your first trip is not to go in or on a TukTuk tour with a driver that you don’t know or haven’t been recommended or who just stops by you offering travel/tourist advice when you are looking a little lost. This is where the Grab app can come in handy!
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