Experience Slow Travel and Soulful Retreats with Secret Retreats
In an era where burnout has become a global epidemic, the need to pause, reflect, and truly rest has never been more urgent. Secret Retreats, a curated collection of independent boutique hotels, lodges, cruises, and restaurants across Asia, invites travelers to rediscover balance and inner peace through mindful journeys that nourish both body and soul.
Asia—long revered for its deep-rooted traditions in wellness, spirituality, and nature—offers more than a change of scenery. It offers transformation.
Here’s how a journey with Secret Retreats can support a real recovery from burnout:
- Embrace Slow Travel: One Place, Deeply Felt
Rushing from one attraction to the next won’t help a weary mind. Instead, choose a single destination and settle into its rhythm. At Jing’s Residence in Pingyao, China, guests stay in a restored 18th-century courtyard home within a UNESCO World Heritage city—perfect for slow walks and quiet evenings. Or find peace in Satri House, a graceful Lao colonial residence in Luang Prabang, where slow mornings unfold to the sounds of temple bells and river life. - Stay Where the Soul Feels at Home
The places we stay shape our journey. Secret Retreats’ properties are not just accommodations, they are sanctuaries. Find tranquility at Lchang Nang Retreat with views of snow-capped peaks. Or retreat to the verdant hills of Bali at Asa Maia, a wellness-focused hideaway near the ocean and sacred temples. - Let Nature Be Your Guide
Nature heals in ways that modern life forgets. Cruise along the Brahmaputra aboard Cruises on the Brahmaputra, where each bend in the river invites contemplation while Utsav Camp in Sariska National Park near Jaipur offers silent walks, stargazing, and meditative solitude in the Aravalli Hills. - Nourish Through Local, Honest Cuisine
Food can be both comfort and cure. Savor the depth of Ayurvedic cuisine at Neeleshwar Hermitage in Kerala, India, or discover the art of mindful eating with plant-based temple food in Japan’s ancient capital while staying at The Junei Hotel Kyoto. - Choose Wellness, Your Way
From forest bathing to herbal compress massages, Asia is a cradle of centuries-old wellness traditions. At Koh Jum Beach Villas in Thailand, guests can join private or group yoga sessions guided by an experienced yoga expert, all set against a serene beachfront backdrop. Or venture into the highlands of Java and discover MesaStila, a coffee estate turned wellness retreat, surrounded by volcanoes and jungle. - Rediscover the Art of Doing Nothing
Rest is not laziness—it’s medicine. Whether swinging in a hammock at La Maison d’Indochine in Hoi An or watching the sunset over Nam Song River at the Riverside Boutique Resort, Secret Retreats encourages travelers to let go of agendas and simply be.
Secret Retreats: A Collection with a Purpose
Each property in the Secret Retreats collection is handpicked not only for its charm and hospitality but also for its commitment to sustainability, culture, and community. With over 200 independent properties across Asia, from heritage homes and island escapes to jungle lodges and city hideaways, Secret Retreats offers meaningful alternatives to conventional travel.
“Burnout isn’t fixed by escape—it’s healed by connection,” says Stephane Junca, Co-Founder and MD of Secret Retreats. “We invite travelers to slow down, root themselves in Asia’s cultural rhythms, and rediscover what truly matters.”
