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Host your retreat at The Sanctuary.

The original yoga retreat on Koh Phangan. For 36 years we have hosted teacher trainings, workshops and retreats on a beach that you can only reach by boat.

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Your retreat

Your retreat, on our beach.

You can hold a retreat, workshop or yoga teacher training here.

We have hosted retreats for 36 years, on many different subjects. Tell us what yours needs.

  • Yoga teacher trainings
  • Yoga holidays
  • Creative writing
  • Belly dancing
  • Cleansing programmes
  • Self-development
  • Therapy training
A yoga hall with a high thatched roof, a golden mandala on the wall and jungle outside the windows
6 to 25 guestsGroups of 6 to 25, depending on the hall.
April to OctoberThe months we host group retreats.
Boat access onlyHaad Tien bay, Koh Phangan. No roads.
Solar poweredGoing fully solar powered, so no more generator.
Yoga halls

Our yoga halls.

Each hall has a different feel. All of them are built for yoga practice.

  • Mosquito proofed
  • Views of the jungle and the ocean, and plenty of natural light
  • One hall is built around pyramid energy and aligned magnetically
  • Crystal energy in the surrounding rock
  • Details taken from traditional yoga lineages
  • A full range of good-quality yoga props

Choosing a hall for your group

Tell us your group size and dates and we will recommend the right hall. Floor plans are available on request.

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A yoga teacher in a lunge in front of a golden mandala wall, with jungle windows behind
A group class in an open hall with a thatched ceiling and jungle all around
A group class, with jungle views on every side
Two students in a seated twist beside floor-to-ceiling jungle windows
Floor-to-ceiling jungle views
A woman sitting in meditation on a deck with the open sea behind her
A deck above the sea
A woman in cat-cow pose on a mat in a hall with a Buddha statue behind her
A hall with a Buddha statue
A woman in triangle pose in a hall with a golden mandala on the wall
Mandala on the wall, jungle outside
A yoga mat under a small thatched pavilion with a view out to the trees
A small thatched pavilion
Hall sizes

Three halls, sized to your group.

We have four yoga halls. Retreats use three of them, and each is booked by the week for your group alone. The fourth, the Buddha Hall, stays open for our daily classes. The size limit is firm, so the hall we suggest depends on your final numbers, including you.

25people maximum

Prana Hall

Yoga retreats, teacher trainings and larger groups.

12people maximum

Zen Hall

Meditation, sound healing, somatic and breathwork groups.

10people maximum

Shanti Hall

Intimate circles, couples and coaching retreats.

2027 is filling and 2028 is open. Hosts who fill their retreats usually book about twelve months ahead, so their guests have time to save and book flights. Ask now for 2027, or start planning 2028 with us. You can see the retreats already planned for 2027 on our Events page.

Terms

What a group gets.

The terms, before you ask.

25% off accommodationFor any facilitator-hosted group of six or more paying guests. It comes off the room rates for your actual dates.
1 or 2 free placesBring 10 to 14 paying students and one teacher stays free, with group meals included. Bring 15 or more and two teachers do.
1,100 or 750 THBPer person per day. 1,100 THB covers three set meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. 750 THB covers two. Filter coffee, tea and water come with every meal; other drinks are extra.
14+ nightsRunning a yoga teacher training (YTT) or a retreat of two weeks or more? Longer stays get a reduced rate. Ask us for a costing.

Food and facilities for your group

How we help you fill your places

Every confirmed host gets this support at no extra cost.

Your own retreat page

On our website, with your details, images, price and booking link. You publish it yourself in minutes and can change it any time.

Image and video library

Rooms, halls, beach, restaurant and spa, plus short clips made for social media, for your website, ads and posts.

Venue brochure

A PDF of The Sanctuary to email to your students or link from your own retreat page.

Shared on our social channels

We share your reels, stories and posts with The Sanctuary’s followers.

Featured in our newsletter

Your retreat goes to our past guests and subscribers.

A real budget to price from

A spreadsheet costed for your numbers and dates, so you can set your price with confidence.

Already booked with us? Ask us how to put your retreat on our website. It takes about fifteen minutes. Get in touch.

Around your programme

Add any of these to your retreat, or leave your guests to book them in their free time.

Rooms

Where your group sleeps.

Most groups mix levels. Dorm beds can always be added, including a female-only air-conditioned dorm. Our hand-built houses are kept for individual guests, but we can open them up for a retreat on request.

Higher end, air-conditioned

2 options

  • Weeman Aircon Room, The Sanctuary Thailand
    Weeman Aircon RoomRoom
  • Villa Aircon Room, The Sanctuary Thailand
    Villa Aircon RoomRoom

Mid range

4 options

  • Deluxe Aircon Room, The Sanctuary Thailand
    Deluxe Aircon RoomRoom
  • Deluxe Garden Suite, The Sanctuary Thailand
    Deluxe Garden SuiteSuite
  • Garden Suite, The Sanctuary Thailand
    Garden SuiteSuite
  • Superior Hillside, The Sanctuary Thailand
    Superior HillsideBungalow

Budget friendly

4 options

  • Standard Hillside, The Sanctuary Thailand
    Standard HillsideBungalow
  • Basic Garden Bungalow, a wooden bungalow with a hammock on the porch, The Sanctuary Thailand
    Basic Garden BungalowBungalow
  • Mala Bungalow, The Sanctuary Thailand
    Mala BungalowBungalow
  • Thai Style Bungalow, The Sanctuary Thailand
    Thai Style BungalowBungalow

See all our rooms

When you can come

We are honest about the calendar. From mid-December to mid-April the resort is busy with individual guests, and retreat weeks are very limited. Ask us before you plan around those months.

April to JuneTypically hotter.
July to OctoberVery pleasant. When most groups choose to come.
November to early DecemberMonsoon season. Can be rainy, with big waves.
Mid-December to mid-AprilHigh season. Very limited retreat weeks.
Why host here

Why groups come here.

Everything your group needs is in one place, right on the bay.

01

Remote, by boat only

We sit in Haad Tien bay on Koh Phangan, and you arrive by boat. Your group is away from everyday noise, and we can arrange ground and boat transport for you.

Getting here
02

A quiet bay

Locals have long called Haad Tien a place of benevolent spirits and healing energy. It is mostly quiet, with some music nearby at weekends, not on our beach.

03

Going fully solar

We are going fully solar powered, so no more generator. We also have free water refill stations and no plastic straws.

Our sustainability promise
04

Rooms for every budget

From dorms and huts to villas, houses and bungalows. Many have open-plan layouts, so your group hears the jungle at night.

See where guests stay
05

Spa, detox and wellness on site

Our Wellness Center, spa, steam room, infrared sauna and natural spring plunge pool are here on the bay, so your group can rest and recover between sessions.

See wellness
Open-air beach restaurant with floor cushions around a low wooden table, the bay and rocks behind
06

Food made here

Meals from our beach restaurant, with a home-made bakery and local ingredients. We can cook around specific dietary needs.

See the restaurant
A staff member working at the reception desk, with a large orange painting on the wall behind
07

Staff who handle the details

Our team handles the details of your retreat, from ground and boat transport to menus, so you can focus on teaching and inspiring your students.

08

Activities for your group

Cacao ceremony, Five Element Dance, meditation, Tai Chi, private boat trips and jungle hikes. Group rates are available, and we can arrange private sessions just for your group.

09

Guests say it best

Many guests say the people are the reason they return. Read what they tell us below.

Read guest words
Aerial view of Haad Tien bay with turquoise water, white sand and jungle down to the shore
In our guests’ words

They say it better than we can.

“Everyone makes you feel so welcome; as if you’re part of the Sanctuary Family.”

Charlotte · Google review

“helping my mum and kids feel at home in foreign country with genuine affection”

Noah · Google review

“no jet skis at the beach, wonderful calm and chilling atmosphere. You can only reach by boat.”

Antje · Google review

“one of the only places on planet earth I can truly switch off and just be”

Nat · Google review

“never in my life have I arrived to a place that made me feel so grounded and home”

Maja · Google review

“No trash anywhere - just pristine”

Payments and cancellation

The same terms for every group.

PaymentAmountWhen
Deposit30%At booking, to secure your dates
Second payment30%Two months before the retreat starts
Final payment40%One month before the retreat starts
24 months of creditIf plans change, what you have paid is held as credit for 24 months from the original arrival date, to rebook or rearrange.
2,500 THB admin feeApplies to cancellations and is taken from the credit. Credit cannot be exchanged for cash.
If we cancelYou choose a full refund or full credit, with no admin fee.
Your guests’ roomsAccommodation for retreat participants is booked and paid separately, under our standard terms.

Paying a deposit means you have read and agree to our full booking policy. Ask us for a copy at any time. We strongly recommend travel insurance for you and your guests.

How it works

  1. You tell us two things. How many people are coming, and which level of accommodation. We cannot check anything until we know those.
  2. We talk it through. A video call, in your timezone, about the shape of your retreat and what you want around it.
  3. You get a real budget. A spreadsheet costed for your actual numbers and dates: rooms, meals, hall and extras. Not a brochure price.
  4. We hold your hall. We hold it for one month while you decide. A hold is not a booking, and we tell you before it is released.
  5. Your deposit confirms it. 30% secures the dates. We send our image library and venue brochure so you can start promoting straight away.
  6. Your retreat goes on our website. Fill in our listing form and your page goes live. We share it on our channels too.
Questions hosts ask

Before you get on a call.

How do my guests get to The Sanctuary?
Most come by taxi boat from Haad Rin. It takes 5 to 15 minutes depending on the sea and costs about 500 THB per person. To reach Haad Rin, take the Haad Rin Queen ferry from Koh Samui. We can arrange group boat transfers, and there is also a steep walking path over the hill. See the Getting here page.
Is meat served?
No. No meat is served anywhere on site. The menu is vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian (fish) and raw, served family style from a set group menu. Your host signs off the menu a week before arrival. Tell us about allergies and dietary needs when you book.
How far ahead should I book?
Hosts who fill their retreats usually book their dates about twelve months ahead, so their guests have time to plan. Asking about the year after next is normal.
Can my group stay in different room types?
Yes. Most groups mix budget, mid range and air-conditioned rooms, and dorm beds can be added. Your budget spreadsheet shows every option.
Do I have to show my prices on your website?
No. Your retreat page can show your price or say “price on request”. Guests always book directly with you.
Can I use your photos to promote my retreat?
Yes. Once your dates are confirmed we send you our image and video library of rooms, halls, the beach, restaurant and spa.
Are pets or smoking allowed?
Pets are not allowed. Smoking is allowed in designated areas only.
Bring your group

Let’s host your retreat.

Tell us how many people are coming and which level of accommodation you want. Add your dates and what you run. We usually come back the same day with availability and a budget. You can also use our retreat hosting form.

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