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REWILDING YOU is a retreat for chefs, artists, creatives, and food & nature lovers.










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Retreat Dates


8 days 
October 27 to November 3, 2025



Location



Takigahara village in Ishikawa, Japan




About the retreat



This retreat is an invitation to reconnect — with land, with food, and with ways of living that nourish both nature and ourselves. 

We gather to reimagine our relationship with nature: how we tend to it, learn from it, and carry its wisdom into our daily lives. To rewild is not only to restore ecosystems, it’s to remember something ancient within us.

Over 8 days, we’ll move with the land. We’ll forage through autumn’s abundance, visit neighboring farms to learn how ingredients grow in harmony with wild plants, and learn traditional ways of harvesting, hunting, and handcraft. We’ll also cook together, sharing meals that tell stories of place, season, and tradition. 

The theme of the retreat draws inspiration from the concept of rewilding: restoring nature until it can take care of itself and us again. What if we returned to the land and actually learned how to coexist? Rewilding is a journey, where every meal, every gesture, every mindful choice can become a seed for regeneration.








Inclusions


The retreat includes:
 
  • lodging for 8 days
  • breakfast & dinner all days 
  • daily guided foraging trips
  • local farm visits
  • full day workshops (such as natural linen dyeing, hunting & butchering, and plant identification)
  • local excursions (think temple visits, dining at local restaurants, and seeing local handcrafts) 
  • guide and facilitator fees
  • transport to & from the nearest train station 

Evenings will be anchored by nourishing dinners cooked by chef Jocelyn.

The retreat will be led by Jocelyn Ueng, a Michelin star chef and world traveler of 45+ countries. Having cooked at some of the best restaurants in the world, including noma, Satoyama Jujo, and The French Laundry, her approach to cooking draws from her global experiences and roots from Taiwan and China.







Accommodation


Takigahara is a satoyama (里山) - a wild region nestled in the foothills, right next to agricultural lands. Satoyamas are carefully nurtured by humans, creating harmonious ecosystems where nature and people thrive together.

We will be housed at Takigahara Craft & Stay, a restored, 130-year-old farmhouse that’s furnished with some of the greats in contemporary design, including Zaha Hadid, Achille Castiglioni, Eero Saarinen, and Jasper Morrison.

The guest bedrooms are located on the second floor in high ceiling rooms – housing sleeping nooks in bunk beds. Each bunk bed comes with a partition for privacy. There are shared bathrooms in the farmhouse.  

Part of what makes this retreat special is the opportunity to step out of our usual routines — and that includes how we live together. While sharing a room might not be what you're used to, these shared spaces create unexpected moments for connection.

You are also welcome to explore the land around the village — wooded trails, cold mountain streams, and paths shared with the local villagers. A natural wine bar, “Moss Bar,” also sits on the property. Down the road, Takigahara Cafe serves simple meals and coffee, and draws both locals and visitors throughout the day.

    


Cost


$2,500 USD


Flights are not included in the cost. We recommend landing in Tokyo (Haneda Airport or Narita Airport) and traveling by car or train to Takigahara. 

Private rooms are available at an additional cost. These accommodations will be offsite at a local hotel or B&B. Transportation to and from the private accommodation to our daily activities will not be included. 

We will book both the accommodation and taxis for you. While we highly recommend that you stay at Takigahara Craft & Stay for the shared experience, we understand your needs and respect your privacy. Please indicate if you need private accommodation in the application form below. 






Photos by Yolanta C. Siu, Collin Highes & Hiroki Tagawa



~Full program coming soon~

~Only 15 spots available~

~Applications due September 1~

Click here to Apply