Sacred Rest with Nature
a soulful retreat with Youmin Yap and Tania Ho
 
– December 11 to 17, 2026 –

Perfect for anyone who wants to wrap up the current year with gentle rest

And enter the new year with authentic clarity and renewed energy

Welcome to our fourth edition of our annual Sacred Rest with Nature retreat – a deliciously restful time to slow down from all the doing, and tune into your inner rhythm. It is a time to embrace rest as a sacred practice.

Through nurturing your body, mind, and soul in Nature, you can cut through all the noise and start to listen to your inner voice – the voice that matters the most.

This 7-day 6-night retreat is designed to provide wellness experiences to guide you to be in rest, through yoga nidra, forest bathing, and more gentle practices to nourish your soul. The retreat program is also sensitively curated to offer spaciousness – downtime to reflect and integrate, to enjoy the facilities at Museflower Retreat & Spa, or to simply to be.

Why is rest important?

You already carry all the answers within you. This retreat offers you the space and support to rest and listen.

Most of us are addicted to busyness. We push ourselves to create more, to achieve more, and to tick off more boxes from our to-do lists every day.

More and more of us have forgotten the importance of rest, as shown by the rising cases of anxiety, chronic fatigue and burnout all over the world.

Nature is the best teacher for rest. If we look at the seasonal cycle of Nature, the winter season is as important as other seasons. Even though during winter it seems like nothing much is going on the surface, but in the darkness the soil is preparing and replenishing itself to be ready and to support the next cycle of crops.

So when we gently rest to reflect on the current year, we are giving ourselves space to return to our center and to allow clarity arise.

Two Soulful Journeys Through the Year

This summer soulful retreat “Servicing Your Heart” offers a mid-year pause to recenter and recalibrate your energy, while the winter soulful retreat “Sacred Rest with Nature” invites you into deeper rest as you wrap up the year.

While both retreats are deeply nourishing and restorative, each offers a distinct journey, aligned with the rhythm of the season. The summer soulful retreat moves through a heart-led journey of remembering, releasing, receiving, and returning. The winter soulful retreat is guided by the wisdom of the four elements of nature—earth, water, fire, and air. You may choose to join one retreat, or experience both as a complete and cyclical journey through the year.

How Do We Rest?

For each day of the retreat program, you are invited to receive various rest medicine inspired from Nature’s four elements: Earth, Water, Fire and Air,

Every day we will lie down and rest in yoga nidra, a yogic sleep meditation.

We rest in the element of Earth through forest bathing and labyrinth walk.

We rest in the element of Water through cacao medicine and forgiveness practice.

We rest in the element of Fire through fire release ceremony and story circle.

We rest in the element of Air through creative tea blending and kirtan.

Sacred rest is not only the time to practice doing nothing, but it is also a time to tap into your heart and to listen to your soul’s whisper.

Rest is also productive. When we allow ourselves to rest, we are replenishing our inner Earth, Water, Fire and Air. We are then ready for something new to unfold for the new year.

 Retreat Highlights
Sacred Rest with Nature Through:

✔ Experiencing the 7 types of rests: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Creative, Spiritual, Sensory, Social

✔ Daily yoga nidra with the elements

✔ Guided forest bathing

✔ Cacao medicine

✔ Release practices for letting go of the old

✔ Gentle invitations to express your creativity

✔ Discovering your heart’s intention

✔ Group sharing in a safe and brave space

✔ Spacious time for reflection and integration

What others say

  • This is just the rest I needed. I felt held by Youmin and Tania, by the amazing staff, wonderful vegetarian food and mother earth herself. What a great retreat theme! We all need deep, sacred rest.
    Sita K., Singapore
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“The world needs you and what you have to offer.
But it needs the fully alive, well-rested you, not the exhausted you.”
 
~ Karen Brody, founder of “Daring to Rest” program
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(below is a sample flow of our daily program)

Schedule Notes:

  • The above schedule is a sample flow of the retreat program. For more details of the program, please contact us
  • Please note that all session times and topics may be subject to changes (without compromising the fullness of the retreat program). The final schedule will be confirmed upon arrival day of the retreat.
  • Your 90-min signature massage will be scheduled in the afternoon leisure time. If you would like to adjust your spa appointment time, please let Reception know upon arrival.
  • This program does not include any yoga classes, however it is recommended that you continue your yoga practice daily either by yourself or joining our group yoga classes in the morning or afternoon for a complete immersion experience. If you are interested to join our group yoga classes, please inquire at our Reception
“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.”
 
~ Orid
This Retreat Is For You If You Love To…
 
Wrap Up
 
intentionally and gently the current year
Slow Down
 

fo replenish and to recharge your energy

Enter the New Year
 
with an authentic clarity for yourself
Listen to Your Inner Voice
 
by cutting through all the noise
Connect with Nature
 
through restful experiences
Feel Supported in a Community
 
 with like-minded individuals
Inclusions of Sacred Rest with Nature: a Soulful Retreat 2026

 

  • Six nights of accommodation with three lacto/ovo vegetarian meals per room night
  • 1 x 90-min signature massage at Museflower Spa
  • All sessions in retreat program
  • Roundtrip pickup transfer to/from airport or bus terminal in Chiang Rai
  • Complimentary unlimited access to Museflower Spa’s wet facilities (herbal steam + mineral bath)
  • Complimentary use of bicycles
  • Complimentary wireless internet access at public areas
  • Complimentary access to Himalayan crystal salt water swimming pool
What’s Not Included In This Program Price:
 
✗ Yoga classes
 

✗ Other group wellness classes or holistic sessions, and spa treatments apart from the sessions listed in the inclusions

✗ Personal expenses such as transportation, flight, visa, gratuity, etc.

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Retreat Rates 2026
 

Rates Per Person Per Retreat Package (6 Nights):

*All rates are quoted in Thai baht per person per retreat package (6 nights), inclusive of government taxes and are subject to change without prior notice.

Please note that no service charge is applied. If you are happy with our service, kindly leave a gratuity by the reception.

Special Offers and Payment Terms:

  • All remaining payments to be settled upon arrival.

Booking & Cancellation Policy:

50% deposit is required upon booking to secure your spot, and all deposits paid are refundable up till Sep 30, 2026. The remaining 50% will be paid upon arrival. Should you cancel your booking after Sep 30, 2026, all deposits paid are non-refundable.

Super Early Bird Rate (7,000THB off) is limited to the first 5 guest bookings (first come first serve) with a 10,000THB non-refundable deposit paid by April 30, 2026. The remaining amount will be paid upon arrival.

Early Bird Rate bookings must be paid with a 10,000THB non-refundable deposit by August 31, 2026. The remaining amount will be paid upon arrival.

The center reserves the right to release non-guaranteed reservations at anytime with notification given to our guests.

In the exception case of extraordinary events, such as COVID-19, medical emergencies, travel restrictions, and natural disasters, all deposits paid can be used as credit towards any future bookings, valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation.

Should any of the facilitators have any emergencies and would need to postpone or cancel the retreat program, and replacements cannot be found, all deposits paid to Museflower Retreat & Spa will be refunded 100%.

Retreat Facilitators
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Youmin Yap
 
Rest Coach,
Forest Therapy Guide / Trainer
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Tania Ho
 
Intuitive Soul Guide & Museflower Retreat & Spa Owner
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Watchararat Srichamroen (A)
 
Yoga Teacher
& Wellness Practitioner
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Not sure if this program is right for you?
Let us help!
 

Contact us for any other questions or information needed to help make your decision.

Optional Extras
 
  • 10% discount at The Museflower Boutique (except consignment products)
  • 20% discount for additional spa treatment, holistic therapies by resident practitioners including Tania Ho, and private or group wellness activities from spa menu
  • 20% discount for additional room night from regular room rate
  • 15% discount for private holistic wellness sessions offered by You Min Yap during the retreat
  • Cycling around our natural surroundings and visit our big lake
  • Sightseeing excursions to the famous Chiang Rai attractions, such as the White Temple or tour the Night Bazaar
  • Car transport to Chiang Mai
Common FAQ

Our Sacred Rest with Nature Retreat is designed to provide wellness experiences to guide you to be in rest, through yoga nidra, forest bathing, and more gentle practices to nourish your soul. The retreat program is also sensitively curated to offer spaciousness – downtime to reflect and integrate, to enjoy the facilities at Museflower Retreat & Spa, or to simply to be.

This summer soulful retreat “Servicing Your Heart” offers a mid-year pause to recenter and recalibrate your energy, while the winter soulful retreat “Sacred Rest with Nature” invites you into deeper rest as you wrap up the year.

While both retreats are deeply nourishing and restorative, each offers a distinct journey, aligned with the rhythm of the season. The summer soulful retreat moves through a heart-led journey of remembering, releasing, receiving, and returning. The winter soulful retreat is guided by the wisdom of the four elements of nature—earth, water, fire, and air. You may choose to join one retreat, or experience both as a complete and cyclical journey through the year.

This retreat is absolutely suitable for beginners and anyone else! You do not need any experience of anything to join. All you need is an open mind and an open heart.

Please book through our contact form below or call or whatsapp us at +66-(0)-93-137-0414 to check for room availability directly. A deposit is required to confirm your reservation and you can pay via Paypal, credit card, cash or bank transfer.

Yes, you would need to stay at Museflower Retreat & Spa to join this retreat, as our rate is already inclusive of accommodation. There are some classes of the retreat program that are open to outside guests. You can refer to our wellness activity schedule here for the classes available to join.

Yes of course. Feel free to email Tania and team through the contact form below or whatsapp us at +66-(0)93-137-0414 to chat or setup an appointment.

We offer delicious, organic lacto/ovo vegetarian Thai/Asian set meals (or buffet depending on number of guests), three meals a day.

Fresh produce is picked straight from our own on-site Aquaponics system and organic garden, and we source locally as much as possible.

We offer complimentary ozonized, chemical-free pure drinking water, herbal tea and healthy fruit snacks throughout the day.

Vegan or gluten-free option is available upon request. Please let us know upon reservation if you have food allergies or special dietary requirements.

For more information about our food as part of the retreat experience, visit our page here.

Complimentary wireless internet access is only available in the following public areas: the lobby and our restaurant Soul Food Corner. Please ask for the password.

However, we recommend our guests to turn off their electronic gadgets as much as possible during your stay to fully enjoy and engage in the natural surroundings and the present moment.

Visit our complete FAQ page for more information about the Museflower Retreat & Spa experience.

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