In Chubosamrim (楸步森林), Yeongwol, Gangwon-do, the 'Solitude Retreat – A Gathering for Those Experiencing Autumn – will take place from November 7 (Friday) to 9 (Sunday), for 2 nights and 3 days. Organised by meditation expert Park Kyung-hae (CEO of Therapy Table), this event focuses on singing bowl meditation and forest sound meditation programs, providing participants with time for inner recovery through solitude. This retreat, held in Chubosamrim located at the foot of Taehwa Mountain, is operated in a small group format and includes accommodation, meals, and meditation programs in an integrated form.
Event Overview: November 7-9, Chubosamrim, Yeongwol, Gangwon-do
This 'Solitude Retreat' will take place from November 7 (Friday) to 9 (Sunday) in 2025 for 2 nights and 3 days. The location is Chubosamrim in Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do, providing a meditation experience away from the noise of the city and daily life in the natural forest environment.
Chubosamrim is operated as a dedicated retreat space integrating accommodation, meals, and meditation spaces, allowing participants to fully focus on themselves in the forest. The event is conducted in a small group format to allow for personalised meditation experiences.
Organizer: Meditation expert Park Kyung-hae, connecting language and meditation
The retreat is planned and conducted by meditation expert Park Kyung-hae, CEO of Therapy Table, who holds a master's degree in meditation psychology from Dongguk University. Since beginning practice with Jeongto Society in 2013, he has worked as a singing bowl healer and meditation instructor, and is currently active as a corporate meditation lecturer and psychological counsellor.
Park Kyung-hae has been teaching Korean at universities and corporate entities since 2006, and has developed a unique meditation approach that integrates language and mind. His notable achievements include graduating from Jeongto Society Buddhist University and the scripture course, performing singing bowl at Narada Festival, conducting singing bowl meditation at 2023 Seoul International Buddhist Expo, and leading singing bowl sessions at Won Buddhism Mindfulness in 2025. He has also appeared as a meditation expert on MBC every1 'Welcome to Korea' in 2024, spreading the value of meditation through the media.
Program Content: Exploring the Inner Self with Singing Bowls and Natural Sounds
The 'Solitude Retreat' centres around two signature meditation programs.
The first program, 'Inner Sound Meditation', utilises singing bowls for inner exploration. Participants will have time to face their inner self in silence through the vibrations and sounds of the singing bowls.
The second program, 'Sound Polaroid', is a meditation method that sensitively records and remembers the sounds of the forest. Participants will experience the process of fully listening to natural sounds such as the sound of the wind, rustling leaves, and birds, leaving that moment as an echo within the self.
Both programs aim for 'space instead of words, 'stillness instead of movement', allowing participants to experience solitude and silence at their own pace. The program is designed to allow voluntary participation without compulsion, and is conducted in a way that respects each individual's space while being together.
Operational Method: Small Group Integrated Retreat
This retreat is operated as a package integrating accommodation, meals, and meditation programs. Participants will stay in Chubosamrim for 2 nights and 3 days, completely escaping from daily life to focus on meditation.
Conducted in a small group format, participants are guaranteed sufficient space and time, and the program is structured to respect individual meditation rhythms. Meals are provided by the organisers, and free time is allocated between meditation programs for participants to walk in the forest or have time alone.
Under the concept 'together but not touching, participants will have a unique experience where they can feel the presence of others while fully focusing on their inner journey.
Planning Background: Part of the 'Going Home Project'
This 'Solitude Retreat' is the November program of the monthly meditation project 'Going Home' conducted by Therapy Table. The Going Home project is a series of 'forest retreats' that allow participants to experience the return to the inner self in nature.
Park Kyung-hae stated that he was able to meet the most natural self in the freedom of Chubosamrim. He expressed his intention for this program by saying 'for those experiencing autumn, solitude is the deepest conversation with oneself.' He wants to offer an experience where one can escape the noise of the city and the weight of relationships, and where the silence of the forest speaks and the inner music begins to flow again.
Participant Information and Inquiries
The 'Solitude Retreat – A Gathering for Those Experiencing Autumn will be held from November 7 (Friday) to 9 (Sunday) for 2 nights and 3 days in Chubosamrim, Yeongwol, Gangwon-do, and will be operated in a small group format with limited spots available on a first-come first-served basis.
The program includes accommodation, meals, singing bowl meditation, sound polaroid sessions, and is offered as an integrated package without additional costs. For registration and more information, please check Therapy Table's Instagram (www.instagram.com/therapy.table).
Park Kyung-hae hopes that this will be a time for those who have lost their way in the weight of life to recover their own centre through this journey of return.
┃ Major Achievements of Meditation Expert Park Kyung-hae
▸ Master's degree in meditation psychology from Dongguk University
▸ Graduated from Jeongto Society Buddhist University and the scripture course
▸ Singing bowl healer and meditation instructor
▸ Currently active as a corporate meditation lecturer / psychological counsellor
▸ Currently teaching Korean at universities and corporate entities
▸ CEO of Therapy Table
〈Major Activities〉
- Conducting singing bowl sessions at corporate meditation and psychological counselling centres
- Performing singing bowl at Narada Festival
- Conducting singing bowl classes at Health Healing Culture Centre
- Conducting singing bowl meditation experience at 2023 Seoul International Buddhist Expo
- Hosting 2023 Seoul Relax Week
- Leading singing bowl sessions at Won Buddhism Mindfulness in 2025
- Guiding meditation classes at Yale University Mind Lab
- Conducting meditation classes for leaders
〈Media Appearances〉
- Mindfulness in 2025
- Appearing as a meditation expert on MBC every1 'Welcome to Korea' meditation experience episode
- Numerous media reports including Daehan Economy News and One News