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THE RETREAT

Thailand

A barefoot sanctuary in the jungle where detox rituals meet divine feminine fire

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WILDLY PLACED: Hidden on the less-trodden east coast of Koh Chang, tucked between palm forest and turquoise tides.

EDITORIAL VIBE: Hot girl healing meets island mysticism. Think raw coconut water at sunrise, breathwork by the sea, and wildflower elixirs poured like prayer.

CORE PILLARS: Fasting detox, plant-based nourishment, somatic movement, Thai wellness rituals.

MUSE MOOD: She’s barefoot, bronzed, journaling her rebirth with salt-streaked hair and sandalwood in her pocket. A woman on a soul sabbatical.

BEST TIME TO GO: November to April for optimal cleansing energy, cooler nights, and ocean swims with purpose.

THE LOOK: Simple Thai bungalows shaded by coconut palms, open-air yoga decks, hammocks slung beside jungle paths.

WHO’S IT FOR: Burnt-out creatives, slow wellness travellers, seekers on the threshold of transformation.

INDULGENCE SPECTRUM: Stays from USD$180 per night including full detox programme, daily movement and plant medicine ceremonies.

The Retreat Koh Chang isn’t a resort, it is a rite of passage carved into coastal jungle. A barefoot pilgrimage of sorts, calling in those brave enough to turn down the noise of the world and turn inward. This is a quiet but potent outpost for transformation, nestled between swaying palms and a tide that rises like breath. It draws in a global constellation of yogis, fasters, herbalists, startup founders in burnout, spiritual seekers, and women on the verge of profound self-remembrance.

Days move gently but with crystalline purpose. The morning begins with sacred cleansing rituals like tongue scraping, herbal tonics poured into hand-thrown cups, and dry brushing under rustling leaves. Then it is time for breathwork, fasting supplements tailored to your body’s blueprint, and hours of journaling, reading, hammock time, and rest. There is no need to perform here. No schedules to chase. Just real healing, held within the embrace of unfiltered nature.

Guests drift softly between the herbal steam room, the shala that breathes with the ocean, the shoreline that invites silence, and their rooms that feel more like sanctuaries than suites. There is a rhythm of restoration at play, a slow remembering of what it feels like to live attuned. Conversations are long and tender. Eye contact feels like a ceremony. Food, when taken, is sacred, prepared with full presence. The plant-based kitchen crafts juices charged with sunlight, Thai herbal broths passed through generations, and slow-crafted nourishment aligned with Ayurvedic and Eastern principles.

This is not a space for curated Insta fantasies. It is for seekers ready to dissolve, to dig deep, and to rise lighter. A raw, elemental return to truth, rhythm, breath, and the self that waits underneath it all. It is a place where your nervous system is no longer in fight or flight, and your soul is no longer on mute. It is not just a retreat. It is a return.

THE RETREAT’S BEATING HEART

A quiet detox sanctuary rooted in ancient Thai wisdom where stillness, sweat, and surrender work in divine collaboration.

The SLOJOURN spark

FIRST. Earth-fast cleanse - A 5–7 day juice or water fast guided by naturopaths, complete with daily colonics, herbal support, and personalised wellness consultations.

SECOND. Morning flow by the sea - somatic movement classes overlooking the water. Breath-led, heart-focused.

THIRD. Thai rebirthing ritual - a guided bodywork and energy session rooted in Thai massage, womb healing, and sacred sound.

Where you dwell

Garden cottages, simple Thai-style rooms and handcrafted bungalows designed with intention, prioritising healing, not performance. Interiors are pared-back and peaceful, adorned with natural fibres, reclaimed wood furnishings, and soft linen sheets that breathe with the jungle air. Mosquito nets drape like delicate veils around each bed, framing the space like a sanctuary. The scent of lemongrass wafts through open windows, mingling with hints of woodsmoke and salt air. Outside, the soundtrack is a soothing symphony of frogs in chorus, wind in the palms, waves against the shore, and the occasional gecko call echoing through the stillness. It’s temple meets treehouse, a sacred fusion of nature and nurture, simplicity and serenity.

DON’T SLEEP ON THESE ROOMS (BUT DO SLEEP IN THEM)

LOVED UP COUPLES or LONE RANGERS
Deluxe Rooms

GROUPS OF FRIENDS & FAMILY
Entire Island Buyout

The art of living

Time dissolves. You rise with the sun, journal with intention, nourish your body with herbs and breath, and release old stories with the tide. Each day is a ceremony of self-return.

The forever lens

ENERGY: The Retreat Koh Chang sources a significant portion of its daytime electricity through rooftop solar panels, with plans underway to further expand its off-grid capacity. Energy-efficient appliances are used throughout, and double-glazed insulated glass panels help naturally regulate indoor temperature, reducing the need for artificial cooling. The open-air design, guided by nature’s rhythms, encourages airflow over air-conditioning.
WATER: With fresh water being a precious island resource, The Retreat has developed a comprehensive water system that converts various sources into safe, potable water. Low-flow fixtures minimise overuse, and advanced leak detection systems are in place. Treated greywater is recycled for non-consumptive use, ensuring water cycles are respected and closed wherever possible.
WASTE: Composting and recycling are deeply embedded. Organic waste is processed in an on-site compost facility, transforming kitchen scraps into rich soil for the gardens. Glass, paper, plastic, and metals are all separated and recycled. Biological controls, not chemicals, are used to manage pests and maintain harmony with the land.
DESIGN: The Retreat’s spaces are built with sustainability at heart. Hundred-year-old reclaimed teakwood, salvaged from heritage homes in Northern Thailand, has been given new purpose in bungalows and common areas. This approach preserves resources and weaves generational beauty into the resort’s design language.
BIODIVERSITY: The gardens are strictly pesticide-free and fungicide-free. Rare plant species and native Thai flora are intentionally planted to preserve ecological balance and attract local pollinators. Biological controls protect from disease while maintaining soil vitality, echoing nature’s own methods. The result is a living landscape that feeds body, spirit, and biodiversity.

The together lens

COMMUNITY: The Retreat actively supports its local Thai community through employment, education, and economic contribution. Many of its team members are from the Koh Chang region, and the retreat’s programmes often include collaborations with Thai therapists, healers, and herbalists who bring traditional knowledge into modern practice.
CULTURE: Guests are introduced to ancestral Thai healing modalities including herbal steam therapy, nuad boran (traditional massage), and natural detox techniques rooted in Thai medicine. The retreat encourages respectful immersion into Thai wellness traditions, bridging cultural learning with personal transformation.
ACCESSIBILITY: In addition to keeping many of its wellness programmes affordable, The Retreat offers scholarships and work-trade options to Thai nationals and travellers from underrepresented communities. Healing is positioned as a universal right, not a luxury.

The take it with you

• A lighter body, clearer skin, and softer nervous system
• A daily ritual you will protect like gold
• A journal of realignment moments and small, sacred truths

WE SLOJOURNED HERE

“This retreat wasn’t (just) cute. It was moving, cleansing, and deeply clarifying. The most myself I’ve felt in years.”

The ways you can move

SLOJOURN is a members-only platform for the new vanguard of conscious travellers. That’s you.

In that vein, we support a multitude of ways to book your travel.

Book directly with SLOJOURN’S travel team (we just don’t book flights, friend).
Book via our preferred travel partners that we can connect you with.
Use this as your guide and DIY your way through the world (love that for you, just take note of the destinations that prohibit this such as Bhutan, Socotra… etc.)