The Nature in SELF
- Suzhou Taihu Dongshan Nature Explore & Tea Picking
“Life is a sacred journey.
It is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation;
continuously expanding your vision of what is possible,
stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition,
taking courageous challenges at every step along the way.
We are on the path… exactly where we are meant to be right now…
And from here, we can only go forward, shaping our life story into a magnificent tale
of triumph, of healing, of courage, of beauty, of wisdom, of power, of dignity, and of love.”
During the weekend try to live the life we want…
Seek the Nature in YOURSELF, feel the growth of harmony in your heart,
And feel harmony with the universe.
Length: 2 days, 1 night
Location: Suzhou Taihu Dongshan
- Suzhou Taihu Dongshan Nature Explore & Tea Picking
“Life is a sacred journey.
It is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation;
continuously expanding your vision of what is possible,
stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition,
taking courageous challenges at every step along the way.
We are on the path… exactly where we are meant to be right now…
And from here, we can only go forward, shaping our life story into a magnificent tale
of triumph, of healing, of courage, of beauty, of wisdom, of power, of dignity, and of love.”
During the weekend try to live the life we want…
Seek the Nature in YOURSELF, feel the growth of harmony in your heart,
And feel harmony with the universe.
Length: 2 days, 1 night
Location: Suzhou Taihu Dongshan
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About the retreat Two days enter an ancient village near Taihu lake, slow down our life to catch the peaceful day and night. Explore nature with lower endurance hike, we will hike up to small hills with the paths in wild, cross village, have a meet to the local culture. With the season of green tea - Biluochun, all the farmers are working all day along in the tea hills, silent but just as the most pleasant music at the fingertips. Itinerary Day 1 07:00 First pick up : School Campus Second pick up : Follow school set up address (a break after two hours drive in high-way service area) 09:30 Arrive at Suzhou Dongshan lakeshore, enter village and have a small walk 12:00 Lunch together 13:30 Hike into nature, follow the path enter nature 17:00 Back guest house, a bit rest 18:00 Dinner together Local dessert workshop: Tang Yuan 19:30 Free time, walk near the lake 22:00 Good sleep Day 2 07:00 Good morning! Stretch 08:00 Everybody gets up, breakfast together 09:00 Tea workshop & tea knowledge 10:00 Another nature walk in Dongshan 12:30 Lunch 14:30 Return 17:00 Back to campus Included: -Transportation From & Back to Campus -Insurance -All meals in the itinerary -Local workshop & equipment -Leader & organization fee -Invoice Not Included: -Small bottle water not provided ( need to bring refilling water bottle for responsible travel ) -Other costs not mentioned in the itinerary Equipment list: - Hiking shoes - Hiking Jacket & Pants depends on season/or rain coat - Quick dry sports gear - Hiking Poles - Drinking bottle (no soft plastic, as often refill is with boiled water and it melts) - Backpack to carry your things during the hike (~20L), waterproof small bag to protect phone, wallet etc - Personal toiletries and towel - Weather protection, according to the season, Fleece in cold season, sun glasses, cap for sunshine etc Some Local Experience/Workshops (we will choose time during the days to conduct ) Hiking Workshop Basic hiking workshop covering: How to dress hiking jackets, How to walk with hiking poles, How to start a hike, What are the key prevention points during a hike. Outdoor disciplines Traditional Dessert Workshop Following the introduction of the local, learn how to make Traditional dessert and hands on to create for after dinner taste. Tea Workshop We will introduce the tea culture featuring Enjoy your vitality, devote to the Present and experience nature with serenity… See you soon! |