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Anxian Getaway 

   

 Due to the recent earthquake disaster in Sichuan our Anxian Getaway is suspended until further notice

       Hidden in rural Sichuan is the quaint village of Anxian. Locally it is noted for its Hot Springs and it is often used by Chinese business people for retreats. It is far from the developed areas and sits beneath a small mountain peak where a 1200 year old monastery rests. It is here that we invite you to rest and revitalize soaking in the hot Springs and experiencing Chinese culture in its less developed state. Every day you will have the opportunity to join a Chinese Tai Chi lesson from a local Chinese elder. Massage will be waiting for you after a day of venturing into the surrounding countryside. Volunteer visits to local schools which cannot afford a Western English teacher will put you right in the middle of Chinese children. They will be excited for the chance to communicate with a true foreigner probably for the first time. Most people find the excitement and affection of the rural children heart warming and rewarding just spending a couple hours with them in their school. The surrounding countryside and area holds lots of chances for walks and interactions with locals in their daily life. Some performances of local musicians and dances will be arranged along with some visits to local sites. For those who are health conscious a health assessment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner can be arranged. Flexibility and individuality are our focus and we try to find something unique for everyone! 

The Anxian Getaway is designed for people who are health conscious but not health obsessed. We introduce natural health techniques and environments but we recognize individuality. Each person has their own personal health approach and needs. We let you choose what suits you best and find your own balance. Also this is not just a retreat for health minded people. It is a cultural and spiritual adventure that will give you lots of activities to entertain and excite you.

 

    

 

  

 

What is included?

 

Air transportation from Shanghai to Sichuan

Accommodations, food and local transportation for included activities.

Two nights total in a 3 star hotel in Shanghai for arrival and departures with dinner and breakfast.

 

    This rural Getaway provides simple Chinese style accommodations normal to rural China (a developing country) with two people to a room, heated during the winter months and free unlimited access to the local hot springs. The rooms have two single beds, usually a bathroom with sink and toilet and a night table. Sorry no HBO or MTV.

 

Three meals a day are also provided, which will be simple Chinese foods with lots of variety served at set times (not necessarily vegetarian unless requested).

 

A quiet room for meditation will be available daily but the Getaway may have other guests so we cannot guarantee indefinite solitude. There will be several common areas for people to relax and visit and we will hold some evening activities which will include some local musicians and cultural performances as available.

 

A health evaluation from a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner is included but treatments or medicines if required are paid by the individual.

 

 All activities will have one or more  English speaking translators on hand and any of our team can be contacted 24 hours per day. When possible we arrange individual Chinese/nglish speaking partners for walks and local exploring can usually be arranged for small groups and sometimes individuals.

 

Dates-October 12- 22, 2008 (Postponed)

Price- $1990.00 US

 Note due to currency fluctuations prices are subject to change without notice.

 

Due to the small local population this retreat location will be limited to keep the cultural impact to the local community low. Only 2 retreats for 2008.

 



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