DAY 1
Arrive and become still
Meet the group, complete your first wellness check-in and understand the shape of the retreat. A light welcome dinner and orientation prepare you for the fast.
You do not need to arrive calm. You only need to arrive.
WHO THIS IS FOR
You keep work and family moving.But where is the space for you?
An Retreat is for busy professionals, business owners and people others depend on. Your days are full of decisions, messages and responsibility. You want to protect your health and age well, but you also need enough distance to ask whether the life you are sustaining still reflects what matters to you.
- You carry responsibility for a business, a team or a family and rarely switch off completely.
- You have tried diets, spa breaks or short holidays, but the effect disappears when work resumes.
- You want to act before exhaustion, poor habits or preventable health problems become your normal.
- You want a structured physical reset and the clarity to decide what comes next.
Five protected days to hear what your normal life has made difficult to hear.
You return with more than physical lightness: a quieter mind, clearer priorities and a practical intention for how you want to use your time and energy after the mountain.
An
THE WORD
You already know the feeling.You may simply have forgotten how to reach An.
An (安) is the Vietnamese word for peace, safety, a settled inner state. The character is a picture: a roof over a person, shelter not as comfort but as structure. It is the peace that comes when the conditions of your life finally allow you to stop bracing.
Most of us look for an escape. We take a break, unplug for a while, then return to the same demands. But An is not escape. It is the mind and body standing firmly inside your own life again.
Five days here create the conditions for An to return. Not through force or discipline, but through fasting, meditation, the stillness of a centuries-old mountain, and the space to reconnect with what matters most.
SOMETHING HAS SHIFTED
From the outside, everything still works.Inside, the direction feels less clear.
You are still functioning.
You answer messages, solve problems and remain dependable for staff, clients and family.
Because you are still performing, there never seems to be a legitimate moment to stop.
Rest has become distraction.
A weekend away helps briefly, but your mind stays occupied with staff, family, plans and unfinished decisions.
You return rested enough to continue, not clear enough to change.
You feel disconnected.
You keep meeting expectations, but feel increasingly absent from your own life.
Long working days leave little room to ask whether your choices still reflect what matters to you.
It is not motivation.
You may already know what needs attention. The problem is creating enough distance from obligation and habit to see it honestly.
An Retreat creates those conditions through fasting, reflection and protected time away.
Why people choose An.
You are not waiting for a crisis.
You want to protect your long-term health, examine old patterns and decide what deserves your energy before another year disappears into routine.
The spiritual focus helps turn a physical reset into clearer direction.
THE SETTING
A mountain people have come to for centurieswhen they needed perspective.
Legacy Yên Tử MGallery sits within the UNESCO-recognised sacred Yên Tử landscape, shaped by pilgrimage, meditation and the cultural heritage of the Trúc Lâm Zen tradition.
The resort draws on 13th-century Trần Dynasty architecture. Stone, timber, courtyards and mountain mist slow the visual rhythm before the programme even begins.
UNESCO settingLegacy Yên Tử stands in the heart of the Yên Tử UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
Living heritageHandcrafted interiors and courtyards draw on 13th-century Trần Dynasty architecture.
Wellness spacesThe resort includes the Am Tue Tinh Wellness Centre and an outdoor Zen Pool for quiet restoration.
Sacred mountainPagodas, historic ruins and contemplative paths place the retreat within a centuries-old pilgrimage landscape.
This is not simply a beautiful hotel. The location supports the spiritual dimension of fasting: fewer distractions, deeper attention and an environment that has held contemplative practice for generations.
The hotel also has its own restaurant, lounge and standard guest services. During An Retreat, however, your daily nourishment and use of wellness spaces follow the published fasting programme. Hotel meals, spa treatments and separate MGallery offers are included only when they are explicitly listed in your retreat package.
WHY AN EXISTS
You cannot hear what matters whileeverything around you stays loud.
Your body may need a reset. Your mind may need rest. But when you spend every day responding to other people, the deeper need is often to hear your own direction again.
The problem is not motivation. It is finding enough time, space and distance from obligation to notice what is underneath the noise.
Fasting simplifies the physical rhythm. The mountain reduces distraction. Meditation and values work give form to what begins to surface.
That is what An is designed to provide.
Not another programme to fit into your schedule, but five protected days outside it. A place to support the body, steady the mind and reconnect your actions with what you value most.
Benefits many guests begin to notice
What it can feel like when your body finally slows down again.
You may first come to lose weight, improve your energy or feel better in your own body. As the pace slows, you may also notice how much accumulated stress, unhealthy routine and mental clutter you have been carrying. At An, the physical reset creates space for a direct question: what deserves my energy now?
Steadier Energy
Many guests arrive feeling exhausted even after sleeping.
Afternoon crashes, constant tiredness and the feeling of running on empty often begin to soften once the body settles into a calmer rhythm.
Calmer Relationship With Food
Some guests arrive with constant cravings, emotional eating or too many thoughts around food.
As the body slows down and eating becomes simpler, many guests begin to feel more calm and in control around hunger again.
Physical Lightness Again
Many guests arrive feeling heavy, bloated or physically overloaded.
After several days of digestive rest, the body often begins to feel lighter, calmer and less weighed down.
Clearer Thinking
Mental overload often feels like constant thinking, inner noise and difficulty focusing.
When the pace slows down, many guests notice clearer thoughts, calmer focus and more space in their mind again.
Feeling More Like Yourself Again
Some guests arrive disconnected from themselves, emotionally tired or stuck in stress mode.
As the retreat rhythm settles in, many begin to feel calmer, more grounded and more present again.
You do not need to wait until something is seriously wrong. An is for the point when your energy, habits or daily rhythm no longer feel sustainable and you are ready to respond. The physical reset creates space to decide what matters and how you want to live.
Individual experiences vary. An Retreat is a preventive wellness programme and not medical treatment.
HOW YOUR BODY IS NOURISHED
Fasting is not going without.It is being supported differently.
Fresh vegetable juices, warm fasting broth, mineral water and selected fasting teas provide a clear daily rhythm while digestion rests.
This is a guided modified fast inspired by the Buchinger approach, not a zero-intake water fast. Dieter explains what is happening and the programme balances nourishment, movement and rest.
The welcome dinner prepares you to begin. Refeeding guidance helps you return to solid food carefully after the retreat.
You leave with a clear refeeding plan and practical guidance for carrying the fasting experience safely into the first days at home.
I want to begin
THE PROGRAMME
Five parts hold the retreat together.Each one helps you return to An.
The programme supports your body while giving your mind room to step out of work, family roles and constant decision-making. Community and careful refeeding help turn those five days into something useful when you return home.
Open each part below to see how fasting support, understanding, spiritual practice, shared experience and the return home work together.
PHYSICAL
Fasting and body support.
A carefully guided rhythm of nourishment, movement, check-ins and rest.
PHYSICAL
Fasting and body support.
A carefully guided rhythm of nourishment, movement, check-ins and rest.
- Pre-arrival preparation
- Welcome dinner and fasting orientation
- Juice, broth, tea and mineral water
- Wellness check-ins
- Morning exercise, Yin Yoga and massage
MENTAL
Understanding and clarity.
Know what is happening and create space from habitual thought.
MENTAL
Understanding and clarity.
Know what is happening and create space from habitual thought.
- Health education with Dieter
- Breathing practices
- Short meditation techniques
- Personal reflection and journalling
SPIRITUAL
Values and intention.
The defining dimension of An Retreat.
SPIRITUAL
Values and intention.
The defining dimension of An Retreat.
- Values clarification workshops
- Intention-setting sessions
- Contemplative mountain walks
- Meditation and mindfulness
COMMUNITY
Shared experience.
Connection without pressure or performance.
COMMUNITY
Shared experience.
Connection without pressure or performance.
- Small-group sharing circles
- Participation at your own depth
- Support from the retreat team
- Time with like-minded guests
REFEEDING & RETURN
The work continues when you leave.
Practical guidance protects the transition home.
REFEEDING & RETURN
The work continues when you leave.
Practical guidance protects the transition home.
- Departure wellness check
- Personal refeeding guidance
- Return-home practices
- A written intention to carry forward
IMAGINE
You become quiet enough to ask a better question.
What do I want my life to be organised around, beyond the next deadline or responsibility? At An Retreat, the spiritual dimension is approached through accessible practices, not belief or performance.
Meditation, breathing and reflective exercises are introduced in short, accessible forms. You do not need a spiritual practice or prior meditation experience.
Values clarification helps you identify what matters beneath obligation and habit. Intention-setting turns that awareness into something you can carry home.
Contemplative walks connect this inner work with a landscape shaped by centuries of pilgrimage. Nothing is imposed. The mountain offers context; you decide what the experience means.
This is not about withdrawing from life. It is about returning to it with direction.
YOUR FIVE DAYS
You are not receiving another schedule.You are entering a journey.
Each day takes you further from constant responsibility and closer to a calmer body, a clearer mind and a direction you can take home.
DAY 2
The body begins to simplify
The fasting rhythm begins. Movement, juice, broth, rest and explanation help you understand the transition rather than fight it.
When the physical rhythm becomes simpler, attention has somewhere else to go.
DAY 3
Listen beneath the noise
Meditation, breathing and values work create distance from work problems, family roles and the thoughts that normally occupy your day.
Clarity often begins as quiet, not as an answer.
DAY 4
Set an intention
Reflective practice and sharing help translate what you have noticed into a direction that feels honest and useful.
The question changes: what do I want to live by?
DAY 5
Return with direction
Your final check-in, refeeding guidance and closing reflection prepare you to leave the mountain without leaving the experience behind.
You carry home a clearer sense of what deserves your energy.
Your journey does not end on Day 5.
You leave with preparation for refeeding, practical habits and an intention you can return to when life becomes noisy again.
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEYYOUR GUIDES
Guided by Vietnam Detox together with the Legacy Yên Tử team.
Dieter Buchner
Certified Buchinger Fasting Coach
Dieter guides the fasting process, health education, preparation and wellness check-ins. He makes the physical changes understandable so guests can focus on the deeper experience without uncertainty.
Trương Tấn Hoàn
Retreat Manager
Hoàn coordinates the retreat flow and works with the venue team to keep the experience grounded, organised and personal.
Dang Lam Phuong
Retreat Guest Services and Interpretation
Phương supports both An and Yên Retreat group sessions and interprets between English and Vietnamese so guests can follow the guidance and take part fully in the shared experience.
Tuyền
Retreat Guest Services and Interpretation
Tuyền is a Huế native and trained English teacher who ensures Vietnamese-speaking guests have full access to every part of the programme. A practising student of mindfulness herself, she listens carefully so nothing you want to say is ever lost.
Meditation and Movement Facilitators
Daily practice support
The facilitation team guides meditation, breathing, Yin Yoga and gentle movement in ways suited to guests who are fasting.
STAY & PRICING
A quiet room to return toafter the mountain has done its work.
Every package includes the complete five-day An Retreat programme and four nights at Legacy Yên Tử MGallery, Thuong Yen Cong Commune, Uông Bí, Quảng Ninh. Prices are per person and include service charge and tax.
Buchinger-inspired fasting · 4 nights · complete retreat programme · Legacy Yên Tử MGallery, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
40 m² bedroom plus a 13 m² sofa-lounge area, with a mountain or festival-field view. Official Superior inventory includes accessible variants and may permit one extra bed, but the bed configuration, view and retreat allocation are confirmed by Vietnam Detox during booking.
Room description and photograph checked against the official Legacy Yên Tử MGallery accommodation information.
Single Occupancy
Standard package
Early Bird · 10% off
Shared Occupancy
Standard · per person
Early Bird · 10% off
Best possible · both offers
The 53 m² Deluxe retreat allocation combines a 40 m² bedroom with a 13 m² outdoor balcony. Official Deluxe inventory also includes 49 m² village-view variants. Forest, village, garden or pool views and king or twin beds depend on the room allocated. Deluxe rooms do not permit an extra bed. Vietnam Detox confirms the exact room before booking.
Room description and photograph checked against the official Legacy Yên Tử MGallery accommodation information.
Single Occupancy
Standard package
Early Bird · 10% off
Shared Occupancy
Standard · per person
Early Bird · 10% off
Best possible · both offers
How to receive the best price
The lowest displayed price is VND 28,899,000 per person in a shared room when both current offers apply.
- Standard shared rate: VND 33,800,000 per person.
- Early Bird: 10% off when registration and deposit are completed at least 45 days before the retreat, reducing the shared rate to VND 30,420,000 per person.
- Join with a Friend: an additional 5% when two guests register in one booking and share a room. This 5% is applied after the Early Bird reduction, resulting in VND 28,899,000 per person when both offers apply.
- Single occupancy can receive the 10% Early Bird reduction, from VND 38,600,000 to VND 34,740,000. Join with a Friend does not apply to single occupancy.
Prices are per person and include service charge and tax. VND is the primary and final booking currency.
USD, EUR and AUD are reference values based on the planning exchange rates used for this page. The final amount is confirmed in VND using the applicable exchange rate on the day of booking. Reference values must be updated manually when exchange rates change.
Promotion eligibility and the final price will be confirmed before payment.
4 nightsAt Legacy Yên Tử MGallery in the sacred mountain setting.
AccommodationYour selected single or shared room is part of the package.
Wellness programmeFasting guidance, meditation, movement, massage and reflection.
Juices & brothDaily fasting nourishment, tea and mineral water.
WHAT IS INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
Everything held clearly, from arrivalto reflection and return.
What is included
Education, rhythm and materials
Dieter and the team guide you before, during and after the retreat.
- Pre-arrival preparation and consultation
- Arrival and departure wellness check-ins
- Fasting orientation and health education
- Meditation, breathing and sharing circles
- Personal fasting journal and workbook
- Access to the retreat wellness library and learning resources
- Programme materials including fluoride-free toothpaste and an enema kit with guidance
Accommodation
Four nights at Legacy Yên Tử MGallery in your selected room category.
- 4 nights’ accommodation
- Welcome dinner on arrival evening
Daily fasting support
Simple nourishment is provided throughout the fasting days.
- Fresh vegetable juices
- Fasting broth, tea and mineral water
Movement and massage
Gentle physical support helps the body settle into the fasting rhythm.
- Morning movement and Yin Yoga
- Nature walks
- Massage according to the published programme
Spiritual practice and return
The defining An elements connect reflection with practical life after the retreat.
- Values clarification and intention setting
- Contemplative walks and meditation
- Personal refeeding and return-home guidance
What is not included
- Flights and visa fees
- Travel and health insurance
- Airport and regional transfers unless selected during registration
- Additional spa treatments beyond the programme
- Personal shopping, temple donations and incidentals
IS THIS FOR YOU?
You are ready to step out of responsibility and give your own life your full attention.
AN RETREAT MAY BE FOR YOU IF...
- You carry responsibility for work, staff or family and need protected time for yourself.
- You are open to fasting, meditation and reflection.
- You want clarity about your health, values or the next phase of your life.
- You value small groups and authentic connection.
- You can step away from work for five complete days.
THIS MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT IF...
- You require continuous medical supervision.
- You are pregnant or have a condition incompatible with fasting.
- You plan to work remotely during the programme.
- You want only a conventional luxury break.
- You are not willing to take part in the core retreat rhythm.
If you manage a chronic condition or take regular medication, discuss it with Vietnam Detox before booking so suitability can be reviewed.
AN RETREAT GUEST VOICES
What guests carry home fromtheir journey towards An.
Original reflections from guests who joined An Retreat at Legacy Yên Tử in May 2026. Vietnamese originals can also be read in the language in which they were written.
Raymond Joseph M. Quilendrino
An Retreat guest
ORIGINAL WRITTEN REVIEW
Mindfulness made me realise how often I was not truly mindful in everyday life, and how important it is.
I was amazed by how fasting can support life and by the effects I felt during these days at the retreat.
Phạm Thị Huyền
An Retreat guest
ORIGINAL WRITTEN REVIEW
During this detox retreat, I was deeply impressed by how well the programme at Legacy was organised and how naturally it suited this sacred place.
New experiences, including offering incense to King-Monk Trần Nhân Tông and taking part during Vesak, brought a great deal of energy.
Qua đợt detox lần này tôi cảm nhận thấy việc tổ chức tại Galaxy rất ấn tượng phù hợp với vùng đất linh thiêng, tạo cho dấu ấn được trải nghiệm nhiều hoạt động mới như dâng hương cho Phật Hoàng Trần Nhân Tông và dịp lễ Phật đản mang lại nhiều năng lượng.
Hồ Huỳnh Thiên Trang
An Retreat guest
ORIGINAL WRITTEN REVIEW
Drinking broth while blindfolded is the moment I remember most because it made me realise that I had never before focused all of my senses on eating and drinking.
Bịt mắt ăn soup (uống nước hầm) là khoảnh khắc mà tôi nhớ nhất vì nó giúp tôi nhận ra trước đây chưa bao giờ tôi tập trung toàn bộ giác quan cho việc ăn uống.
Phan Minh Thu
An Retreat guestORIGINAL WRITTEN REVIEW
The whole journey. You created an atmosphere of freedom and trust as the foundation for change and transformation in both my body and mind.
Cả một hành trình. Các Bạn đã tạo dựng bầu không khí tự do & tin tưởng làm nền tảng cho sự Thay đổi & chuyển hóa của cả Thân & Tâm tôi.
Julie F. Camesa
An Retreat guestORIGINAL WRITTEN REVIEW
First of all, I would like to thank you and everyone on your team for an excellent retreat. I could not have asked for more.
What struck me most was the care, attention, passion, originality, creativity and knowledge you all gave us to reawaken our senses. I came out of An Retreat closer to experiencing An. Mindfulness is what I remember most.
Estrella Quilendrino
An Retreat guestORIGINAL WRITTEN REVIEW
Fasting showed me that I can optimise my body's condition and that I can do it.
The vision board helped us visualise our hopes, goals and aspirations.
Peter Quilendrino
An Retreat guestORIGINAL WRITTEN REVIEW
The final meditation was the perfect conclusion. It anchored the idea that fasting and health can be taught in an interesting, wonderful and positively memorable way.
Great and cheeky idea, Dieter.
Annissa Poon
An Retreat guestORIGINAL WRITTEN REVIEW
I really enjoyed the orientation sessions because I learned something new each time.
The vision board and mask-painting activity helped me put my thoughts into writing in a concrete way. I could tell that the journal had been prepared very meticulously because the questions were so intentional.
FAQ
What first-time fasting guests usually want to know.
Do I need previous fasting or meditation experience?
No. The fasting process and short meditation practices are explained step by step. Many guests are new to one or both.
What do I consume during An Retreat?
The guided modified fast includes fresh vegetable juices, warm fasting broth, selected fasting teas and mineral water. A light plant-based welcome dinner prepares you to begin, and refeeding guidance supports your return to solid food.
How is An different from other Vietnam Detox retreats?
All Vietnam Detox retreats combine physical, mental and social support. An places particular emphasis on the spiritual dimension through meditation, values clarification, intention setting and contemplative walks in the Yên Tử mountain setting.
How do I travel to Legacy Yên Tử?
Legacy Yên Tử is in Thuong Yen Cong Commune, Uông Bí, Quảng Ninh. Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport is approximately three hours away by private transport. Cat Bi Airport and Ha Long Bay are each approximately one hour away, while Uông Bí railway station is about thirty minutes from the resort. Transfer options can be selected or requested during registration. Private indoor parking is also available at the hotel.
Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality and can change. Some travellers qualify for visa-free entry, while others need an e-visa. Check the current requirements through Vietnam’s official e-visa portal before travelling, and ask our team if you need help planning your arrival.
Why is An Retreat held at Legacy Yên Tử?
Yên Tử has been a place of pilgrimage, meditation and reflection for more than seven centuries. Its sacred mountain landscape and Trúc Lâm Zen heritage give the fasting process a distinctive spiritual context that supports values work, intention setting and inner clarity.
Which hotel facilities are part of the An Retreat experience?
Legacy Yên Tử includes the Am Tue Tinh Wellness Centre, an outdoor Zen Pool, meditation spaces, a fitness centre and landscaped mountain grounds. The An Retreat programme uses selected spaces according to the published daily schedule. Standard hotel meals, additional spa treatments and separate MGallery offers are not automatically included unless they appear in your confirmed package.
Can I choose my room view and bed configuration?
Superior and Deluxe rooms are available in several view and bed variants. Tell the team whether you prefer a king or twin room and whether accessibility support is needed. Vietnam Detox will confirm the exact room, view and bed configuration according to the retreat allocation and hotel availability before booking.
What happens when I register?
First, choose your retreat date, room and any transfer requirements. You then complete a short health and goals questionnaire, speak with the team during a preparation call and confirm your place with the required deposit. Your room, arrival details and preparation steps are confirmed before the retreat.
What are the next retreat dates?
The currently supplied dates are 23–27 September 2026 and 25–29 November 2026. Availability should be confirmed before booking.
What should I bring?
Bring layered clothing for changing mountain weather, a warm layer for mornings and evenings, comfortable walking shoes and any personal meditation items you use.
Is An Retreat a medical programme?
No. It is a preventive wellness retreat for generally healthy adults. Relevant health conditions and regular medication must be discussed before booking.
Can I come alone?
Yes. Many guests attend alone. The small group and shared daily rhythm create natural connection without requiring you to arrive with someone.
BOOKING
Ready to return to An?
If you know you need protected time away from work and responsibility, reserve your place for the next An Retreat. If you are unsure whether fasting or the programme is right for you, speak with Dieter first.
Choose the next step that feels right for you.
