For those of you who don't know me yet, my name is Simon 吴可 Sällström, mixed Swedish-Chinese, born and raised in Stockholm.
It took me seven years to go back to China. The years of my 20s as a professional and entrepreneur flew by. Long nights and high stress. But as I approach my 30s, I am reminded of my own mortality and how important it is that we take care of our health — at least one week per year.
I tried to find something but after failing to do that, I decided to put this together.
Dear reader, this is what I believe to be the ultimate rejuvenation, and I hope you will join me on this inaugural trip.
These are the teachers and writers who actually run the days. None of them is a brand ambassador. They are people we have worked with for years.
Shanghai
Content & culture
Julie writes about Chinese food, ritual and the small things that make a place feel like itself. She helps shape the cultural side of the retreats, and she's usually the first person guests meet on tea afternoons.
Find her work →
Anhui
Tai chi & qigong
Fourth-generation teacher. Trains the morning practice at the Anhui retreats. Speaks slowly, in any language.
Hangzhou
Traditional Chinese medicine
Fifth-generation lineage doctor. Leads the TCM week and is on call for any guest who wants a private consultation.