I enjoyed the yoga everyday, the hikes I was taken on were lovely and the waterfall meditation was amazing! The food that was cooked in the home was delicious and I enjoyed it all, I was never left hungry! Jolie is lovely and will do anything to help you settle in and give you anything you need. It was nice to stay in an old house with Jolie, two dogs and a cat! The area was great as it was in the old area of Dali and very local.

The things I liked the most about this trip was the Qigong - so peaceful and relaxing. I could've done that for every session! Jolie is a Linhai hometown girl, and knows Linhai inside and out!! She really showed me some cool cultural things from this ancient town - we also hiked the "southern" Great Wall - what a great place to visit!!! Not only that, but she also got me signed up for some local sessions like pottery and painting. She took me to the best vegetarian restaurants that I've been to in my life! I will miss that very much.

The retreat was very loosely scheduled which created a nice flow. It was very natural. I enjoyed the fresh food from the gardens, cooking together, walking around the village. We met a lot of local healers and went hiking. The area was beautiful and rich with culture. Jolie was informative in her teachings, and shared stories of her trips to Thailand, and India. I left refreshed. Great retreat for Independent seekers.