About the Location
Andong’s the heart of Korean tradition, a city wrapped in history with rolling hills and old-school charm. Known as the “capital of Korean spirit,” it’s home to ancient villages and shamanic traditions that go back centuries. Our retreat’s set in a quiet traditional village just outside Andong, where you’ll stay in a hanok—those classic Korean houses with wooden beams, paper windows, and heated floors that feel like a warm hug. The ritual space is a nearby pavilion, open to the night sky, perfect for moonlit ceremonies. You’re close to Andong’s famous Hahoe Folk Village (a UNESCO site), but the village feels like a step back in time, with starry skies and zero city noise.
All About the Retreat
This retreat’s a rare chance to dive into Korean shamanism with real mudang, the shamans who channel spirits and heal souls. It’s intense, transformative, and tied to the moon’s cycles, with astrology and rituals that hit deep. Here’s what’s up:
What You’ll Do
You’ll join gut ceremonies, the heart of Korean shamanism, led by mudang who dance, chant, and call on spirits under the moon—it’s powerful stuff, like nothing you’ve seen. Personalized natal chart readings with a Korean astrologer show how lunar cycles shape your destiny; you’ll get a 1:1 session plus group workshops to dig into the lunar calendar. Energy healing sessions use mugwort smudging, sound baths with gongs, and hands-on techniques to clear your aura. Meditative drumming, guided by the mudang, lets you trance out and connect with your inner self. Daily meditations blend shamanic visualizations with quiet reflection, often by a stream or under the stars. Meals are vegan, with Andong’s famous jjimdak (soy-braised veggies) and fresh mountain greens, served in the hanok’s cozy dining room.
