Fortifying the Path
A Way of Tea & Qigong Retreat

with Jade & Atonka

March 5 - 9, 2026 | Zion National Park

Join us for 5 days (4 nights) at the heart of Zion National Park, UT.

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We Invite You

As the way awakens to Spring, at the dawn of the year of Yang Fire Horse, we invite you to step into a sanctuary of renewal in the landscapes of Zion. “ Fortifying the Path is a five-day retreat devoted to harmonizing somatic body, heart, and spirit through the wisdom of tea, qigong, and the unceasing reflections of inner & outer landscapes. Together, we will explore tea meditations that open presence and soften the heart, qigong and somatic practices that anchor vitality in the body, intuitive dance, healing sounds, and creative expression to awaken the inner landscape, and time with the land, infusing the silent language between sky and earth. Each day will unfold as a passage to Arrive, Attune, Awaken, Activate, and Anchor, guiding you through a journey of remembrance and fortification as you prepare for the year ahead.

This retreat is held in the sacred, intimate space of the Nama-Stay Retreat Village in Zion National Park /UT. Only 20 spots available.

Theme: Spring renewal with tea, qigong and the five spirits

Experience: Tea meditations, qigong & somatic practices, intuitive dance, healing sounds, creative practices to nourish the inner landscape and time on the land between sky & earth, infusing the five spirits. 

Nutrition: All TCM, five-element-based - To support the theme of the retreat

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Retreat Cost & Accommodation

Retreat Location: Nama-Stay Retreat Village / Zion National Park / UT
Accommodation Options: House, Suites & Cabins

(Prices listed below are your total cost for the retreat, including the selected lodging option)
(*Prices include a 13.62% sales tax)

  • A cozy bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with beige bedding, a small desk, a chair, and a door opening to an outdoor deck with trees.

    Fortifying the Path Retreat with Private Room Lodging

    Cost: Starting at $1850

    This package is inclusive of selected lodging and the retreat!

    4 nights accommodation in private cabin lodging at the Nama-Stay Retreat Village in Zion National Park, Includes 4 brunch’s, 4 dinner, fruits and snacks

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  • Modern bedroom with gray bed, wooden nightstands, and decorative lamps, next to a gray sofa and glass-topped table, featuring wooden ceiling and green plants.

    Fortifying the Path Retreat with Private Suite Lodging

    Cost: Starting at $2150

    This package is inclusive of selected lodging and the retreat!

    4 nights accommodation in private suite lodging at the Nama-Stay Retreat Village in Zion National Park, Includes 4 brunch’s, 4 dinner, fruits and snacks.

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  • A house with a red tile roof and large glass windows, surrounded by trees, with red mountains in the background during dusk.

    Fortifying the Path Retreat with Shared Retreat House Lodging

    Cost: Starting at $1,850

    This package is inclusive of selected lodging and the retreat!

    4 nights accommodation in Shared House Lodging at the Nama-Stay Retreat Village in Zion National Park, Includes 4 brunch’s, 4 dinner, fruits and snacks.

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For further questions regarding this retreat please:

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Fortifying the Path Retreat Itinerary

*In addition to the schedule described below, every day will also include brunch, dinner, and 4-5hours of free time to practice and explore nature on your own.

  • Day 1

    March 5, 2026

    ARRIVE

    4 - 6 PM | Check-in at Nama-Stay

    6 PM | Welcome dinner

    7:30 PM | Presentation of retreat, intention, and invitation

    Five Elements Tea Meditation

    9:30 PM | Bedtime

  • Day 2

    March 6, 2026

    ATTUNE

    6:30 AM | Silent morning meditations, walking on the land, and journaling

    7:30 - 9:30 AM | Tea Meditation and Qigong

    9:30 AM | Brunch

    11 AM - 3 PM | Individual meditative time

    3 - 6 PM | Somatic Integration

    6 PM | Dinner

    7:30 - 9 PM | Tea & Sound

  • Day 3

    March 7, 2026

    AWAKEN

    6:30 AM | Silent morning meditations, walking on the land, and journaling

    7:30 - 9:30 AM | Tea Meditation and Kuan Yin Qigong

    9:30 AM | Brunch

    11 AM - 3 PM | Individual meditative time

    3 - 6 PM | Five Elements Creative Tea Exploration, Somatic Integration

    6 PM | Dinner

    7:30 - 9 PM | Candlelight integration

  • Day 4

    March 8, 2026

    ACTIVATE

    6:30 AM | Silent morning meditations, walking on the land, and journaling

    7:30 - 9:30 AM | Tea Meditation and Kuan Yin Qigong

    9:30 AM | Brunch

    11 AM - 3 PM | Individual meditative time

    3 - 6 PM | Lecture Class (Chinese Metaphysics & Inner Landscape Creative Exploration)

    6 PM | Dinner

    7:30 - 9 PM | Candlelight integration

  • Day 5

    March 9, 2026

    ANCHOR

    7:30 AM | Spring Element Tea Meditation

    8:30 AM | Kuan Yin Qigong

    9:30 AM | Brunch

    11:00 AM | Departure

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    • All teachings offered by Jade & Atonka

    • A 4-night accommodation at the Nama-Stay Retreat Village in Zion National Park

    • Includes 4 brunches, 4 dinners, fruits, and snacks

    • Transportation to Zion National Park, UT 

    • Does not include the National Park entry fee

    • Personal expenses not listed in the itinerary

  • You can cancel for free up to January 31, 2026. After January 31, 2026, your booking is NON-REFUNDABLE.

    We highly encourage travel insurance for your event, as this is a significant investment. If weather or other circumstances prevent your arrival, we cannot offer refunds unless you or we are able to refill your space.

    • No previous tea or meditation experience required

    • Interested in self-growth, fortifying harmonious conscious living

    • Open to learning and growing with others

    • Willing to be humbled by nature

    • Best to arrange travel plans to check in at Nama-Stay by 4 PM on March 5, 2026

    • Best not to plan to depart Springdale, UT, before 1 PM, March 9, 2026

    1. Comfortable stretchy clothes for hiking and meditating

    2. 1 Liter Thermo bottle for hot water for outdoor tea exploration (we provide amazing 800-year-old spring water)

    3. Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen for daily hikes/walks

    4. Small daypack for water, snacks, blanket, personal journal, and favorite pen

    5. Comfortable light footwear for walks, PLUS footwear for trail hikes, and slippers are beautiful to have during this time of year

    6. Rain Jacket, and a personal blanket if you like

    7. Warm layers for evenings and possible cool weather (fleece, puffy jacket, hat, gloves)

    8. Yoga mat and meditation cushion (optional - we have plenty)

    9. Camera for photos during outings

    10. Daily Temperatures during the event could range from 40˚F | 4.4˚C at night to 75˚F | 23.9˚C during the day. Please pack accordingly. If you need further recommendations for packing, please let us know.

How to get to Nama-Stay | Zion National Park, UT 

Airfare or ground transport to/from Springdale, UT:

We suggest flying in/out of Las Vegas (LAS). They tend to have the best flights and inexpensive car rentals. Then it is a 2.5-hour car drive from LAS to Nama-Stay/Springdale. Closer, but it is often more difficult to find the right scheduled flights and price at Saint George Municipal Airport (SGU). The main carrier is Delta and connects out of Salt Lake City (SLC) and Denver (DEN). From SGU, it is a 1-hour car drive to Nama-Stay/Springdale. If you DO NOT want to rent a car, there is transport available via the Saint George Shuttle. If none of these options work for you, send us an email, and we will try to help ease the logistics and help you arrive!

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Jade is the founder of WAOTEA, author of the book "Tea, Remembering the Essence of Life”, and a facilitator of meditative, somatic and creative experiences. 

Through the primordial language of nature, tea ritual, Daoist mysticism, mindfulness, and the healing arts — she supports her community in navigating life’s transitions, continually infusing, creating, transmuting, and transforming with it all.

Since 2010, Jade has been sourcing tea for her community from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Japan, where she has also spent time studying and immersing herself in tea culture. Over the past 15 years, she has studied a variety of practices and systems — including qigong, mindfulness meditation, biodynamic psychology, chi nei tsang, somatic movement, creative writing, and Daoist astrology (BaZi). These studies inspire and shape her approach to healing, encouraging deeper intimacy and coexistence with all parts of life.

Jade offers online courses, in-person retreats and immersions, and tends an online store where her book and curated tea offerings can be found.

More info: jadebrunel.com / waotea.com

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A deep desire penetrates Atonka’s passion for helping strengthen the Great cosmic females and bright Wuji warriors. Divine humans that are willing and able to grow their souls to bring pure Light of original vibrations to life: Qualities that she believes to be essential to fully appreciating the precious life given. Atonka serves as a Guide with a background in TCM, Tao Holistic Healing, Brain Education, Qigong, Kundalini Yoga, and Mantra Medicine. She has been offering classes, workshops, lectures, and retreats for the last 30+ years. It is her sincere wish to share a library of movements with you - to help build stamina, illumination, and boundless love. Atonka is the founder/owner of the Nama-Stay Retreat Village in Zion National Park.