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Sacred Space
Therapy and Wellness
This is an invitation to your homecoming
Many of us feel disconnected. We feel a misalignment in the life that we lead from the life our heart desires. Yet, that voice from within seems silent as we fill our time with things to do, time with our devices, working hard to the point of exhaustion. You may feel unsure how to get out of this cycle, you just know that something needs to change. It's time for a Sacred Pause, a return to yourself. It's time to accept this invitation to your homecoming.
Welcome to
Mui Wo
Close enough to HK Island to feel convenient. Far enough to feel like another world. That is part of Mui Wo's charm. This sleepy, beach town is surrounded by lush verdant hills, calm waves, and a chill vibe that helps melt the stress away from your shoulders. The sunsets are gorgeous and the stillness of the night is magical. It is a perfect setting for a retreat.
A Home Coming: Program
Grounding
Arrive and feel the slowed pace of Mui Wo. Check in, settle down, and be present for the welcoming ritual. Your first meal courtesy Pause Cafe, and your first somatic yoga session.
Good to know
Weather in Mui Wo mid-December is generally mild, cool, dry, and mostly sunny. Expect low to mid-20's during the day, dropping to 14 - 16 early morning and evenings.
Weather
Meals will be catered by Pause Cafe. Snacks will also be available throughout the day. We are also in close vicinity to convenience stores and restaurants.
Meals
The forest bathing session is a slow walk with nature. There will be slight inclines, but generally will not be strenuous.
Time with Nature
The program is gentle, slow, and will go as deep as you'd like. All activities are invitations, feel free to follow your intuition. General physical ability is needed for yoga and forest bathing.
Intensity
Your Facilitators
Meet the team of expert facilitators and guides who are ready to help you to gently return home to yourself.
Co-founder, Sacred Space Therapy and Wellness
Vivian Chan
Ms. Vivian Chan, MMT, MT-BC, MTA, FAMI is a board-certified music therapist in the United States and Canada, specializing in music psychotherapy and trauma-informed care. With extensive experience across children, adolescents, and adults, she supports individuals navigating mental health challenges and life-altering conditions. A qualified Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music therapist, Vivian helps clients explore emotions, inner self, and the unconscious to build coping skills and enhance personal development and well-being through music’s therapeutic benefits.
She serves as Immediate Past-President of the World Federation of Music Therapy, Co-Founder of Sacred Space Therapy and Wellness, a member of the Hong Kong Music Therapy Association’s Ethics Committee, and a Clinical Supervisor at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Founder of Pause Health and Wellness
Jill Marshall
Jill Marshall is a certified Pilates, yoga, and somatic movement teacher with over 20 years of experience in human movement. Her journey through personal trauma and grief led her to deepen her practice with somatic movement training and hypnotherapy —wisdom from which she now shares generously with her clients and audience.
She organises private retreats in Hong Kong and abroad, and oversees operations at Pause Café and Pause Wellness Studio located on Lantau Island, Hong Kong. She also founded the charitable non-proft arm of Pause Wellness, Pause For A Cause that provides wellness to many HK charities’ beneficiaries.
Jill serves on the board of directors of Talk Hong Kong, a charity dedicated to supporting sexual assault survivors and prevention. She also holds monthly peer support groups for the organisation.
Co-founder, Sacred Space Therapy and Wellness
Jerome Bautista
Jerome Bautista is a former corporate employee from Hawai`i turned wellness entrepreneur in Hong Kong. He received his ANFT Forest Therapy certification in 2024 and now guides forest bathing walks, retreats, and nature-based experiences that help people reconnect to themselves through the more-than-human world.
A mindfulness, sound healing, and yoga practitioner, Jerome facilitates small-group wellness events and retreats in and around Hong Kong. He also cohosts the podcast Echoes Among Trees: Reclaiming Your Inner Voice, where he explores nature, healing, and inner voice through conversations with guides, therapists, and wellness practitioners.
Your Stay by the Beach
Imagine...
Your stay is steps away from Silvermine Beach, with Mother Nature's presence all around you. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and quiet. It's secluded, so you have the time and space to do the inner work you've wanted and needed. Simple in solitude.
Room Options
There are four room options to select from at your beachside getaway.
Shared Room
A room for two people to share. The beds are separate. Bathroom is shared with other retreat goers. For people who'd like to connect deeper with another person. May come with a balcony.
Standard Room
Your own space to yourself. Bathroom is shared amongst other retreat goers. May come with a balcony.
Larger Room
A slightly larger room than the standard. You have a larger space for your things, to spread out, to reflect. May come with a balcony.
Room with Ensuite Bathroom
A room for yourself that has an ensuite bathroom. Your privacy is maintained. Subject to availability. First come first serve.
Cost
What's Included
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2 Nights Accommodation
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Meals -
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Day 1: Dinner
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Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
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Day 3: Breakfast
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Program and Facilitator Fees
Fees support our local, small business partners. They also help sustain our businesses so we can continue to curate exceptional retreat experiences.
What's Excluded
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Transportation to and from retreat venue
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Personal purchases
This retreat is for
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Running-on-fumes: Depleted souls in need of rejuvenation. Over-stressed, burnt out, needing permission for time and space to themselves.
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Lost Navigator: Struggling to find direction in life
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Self Explorer: Seeking self-awareness and personal growth
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Inner Worker: Passionate about the journey home and the different ways to go inside
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Inspiration Seeker: Looking for new sources of motivation and enthusiasm
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Stuck Mind: Feeling trapped in a rut with no clear path forward
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Nature Lover: Finds joy being with nature and are curious about forest bathing
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Community Builder: Wanting to connect with like-minded souls.
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Stay-cationer: Are not traveling over the holidays, but would like to treat themselves to something good
Benefits of a Return to Self
Return to Self
Re-establish your connection to yourself through stillness and silence, somatic movement, renewed relationship with nature, and an opened pathway to your subconscious.
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FAQ's
No experience needed. Come as you are. Feel safe in Jill's hands as she guides you through gentle, somatic yoga poses designed to help restore connection back to our bodies.
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Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is a practice that involves spending time in nature to promote relaxation and well-being. It’s not about rigorous hiking or exercise; instead, it’s about immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of the forest to help reduce stress and improve your overall health.
Yes, generally forest bathing is safe. It is not a strenuous hike, nor do we ask you to do anything dangerous. It is a gentle walk with a focus on your senses and slowing down.
Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) is a therapeutic technique that combines music and guided imagery to help individuals explore their inner world and promote healing. Developed by Dr. Helen Bonny, this method uses specially selected classical music to guide the listener through a series of visualizations and reflections. The goal is to help you access deeper levels of consciousness, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being.
The fastest way to get to Mui Wo is via the ferry from pier 5 from Central. You can also catch the 3M bus Mui Wo Ferry Pier from Tung Chung.
Whether from the ferry pier or from the last bus stop, it is a 10 - 15 minute walk to the retreat center right off of Silvermine Beach. We will provide more instructions on how to get there should you sign up.
The retreat site is located a short uphill walk from the beach walk. The retreat will include yoga as well as forest bathing. These activities require some amount of physical ability and mobility. Of course, each activity is an invitation and you can opt out voluntarily. If you start to feel out of breath, light headed, or having heart issues, please notify the instructor/guide immediately. Access to the retreat site as well as many of the activities are wheelchair friendly.
For those with clinical psychological conditions, please consult with your psychologist or therapist in terms of your suitability for this retreat. You can also have emotional first aid measures prepared.
While the retreat stay is within a religious space, the retreat itself is conducted in a secular manner. The retreat and all retreat activities are open to people of all faiths. Please inform your retreat guides of any religious needs you may have and we'll work with you to accommodate them.
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While a cool and crisp day with sunshine would be optimal, Mother Nature operates on her own schedule. We will have back ups planned for our activities. It is also an opportunity to shift our perception and relationship with rain. If conditions are still safe, we will do the forest bathing with rain. Come prepared for the rain with clothes or an umbrella just in case.
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The retreat serves as an invitation and opportunity to do a digital detox. That being said, it is an invitation. We will not confiscate your devices, though we will highly encourage to spend your time in reflection and connection.