A sanctuary where culinary tradition, mindful living, and the natural world meet — offering transformative experiences that inspire conscious eating, deeper connection, and a slower, more intentional way of life.
KinnSoul was born from a belief that food is not simply something we consume — it is a living bridge between the land, the body, and the soul. Each retreat is designed for wellness-driven individuals seeking a balanced and immersive journey into mindfulness, movement, and holistic nutrition.
Whether beneath the oaks of the British countryside or among the pines of Northern Thailand, our gatherings hold one quiet promise: that you will leave feeling more rooted, more nourished, and more yourself than when you arrived.
With 25+ years as a businesswoman across North Devon, Cornwall, and London — owning restaurants, founding companies, working as a freelance chef and cooking instructor — Lhong brings a grounded, heart-led approach rooted in creativity, leadership, and care.
From a Thai family with generations in food and catering, she was raised understanding that cooking is an act of love, balance, and healing. After 19 months cheffing in Chiang Mai and Bangkok, her cuisine honours Thai philosophy while embracing mindfulness and energetic awareness.
Vicky's role is to support guests through the retreat experience — educating, inspiring, and empowering them to understand how food, herbs, and lifestyle choices support long-term health. Through practical demonstrations and gentle teaching, she helps guests reconnect with food as nourishment, enjoyment, and healing.
Her philosophy is simple: health begins in the gut, is deeply influenced by the nervous system, and flourishes when we work in harmony with nature.
Choose a gentle weekend reset in the UK countryside, or a full twelve-day immersion in the forests and kitchens of Northern Thailand. Both rooted in the same philosophy — food, nature, rest, return.
A gentle immersion into Thai herbal wisdom, food as medicine, nutrition and the kind of stillness that lets you rest.
Twelve days of intentional living in Chiang Mai — rooted in Thai Buddhist mindfulness, Lanna culinary wisdom, and the herbal traditions that have healed this region for centuries.
We celebrate cuisine born of the land — where local ingredients, regional traditions, and community wellness meet. Each retreat connects you to the people, practices, and places behind every meal.
"Cooking is an act of love, balance, and healing — a harmony between body, mind, and spirit passed from one generation to the next."
A glimpse into the experiences, landscapes, and culinary creations that await you on a KinnSoul retreat.
A small sample of the words, reflections, and quiet transformations shared at the end of each retreat.
I came feeling exhausted and disconnected. I left with a whole new relationship to food, rest, and my own body. The herbal workshop alone was worth the entire trip.
Lhong's cooking is more than food — it's storytelling. Every dish felt like an invitation to slow down and really taste, really be present. I've carried that home.
Chiang Mai changed something in me. The village day, the foraging walks, the quiet mornings — I finally understood what rest actually feels like. Already planning my return.