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The Miracle Ranch Healing Retreat in Yulong, Yunnan

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Overview

The Miracle Ranch is a place born from love. It is home to retired horses, each carrying their own story of injury, illness, or exhaustion. Here, they are no longer asked to perform, obey, or live up to anyone’s expectations. They wander freely, rest deeply, and heal in their own time—not because they are forced to change, but because they are finally allowed to simply exist. And as you step onto the same land, you are invited to do the same.

This four-day, three-night healing retreat is not built around a fixed schedule. There is nothing you must do and nowhere you must be. Your only task is to be present.

  • No riding, only presence: Walk the same ground as these retired horses, and feel what it is to be at peace.

  • A private room in a secluded land—no outside visitors, only your own stillness.

  • A welcome from the host, who will share the heart of this place.

  • No set schedule. Every invitation is yours to accept or quietly set aside.

Trip Highlights

 

  • Retreat Guide

    Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights / No Riding

    Cost:

    • Vary based on no. of visitor, room type, and season

    Opening Months: All Year Round

    Guide languages: Self-Guided, with English-speaking butler at your service

    Age: Any

    Arrival / Departure: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

  • About the Journey

    We believe that to truly love a horse is not to ride it.

    It is to share, the same field, the same breeze, the same falling sun.

    We believe that healing is not something done to you—it is something allowed.

    To be, exactly as you are.

    Here, nature will heal you the same way as she heals these horses.

    You need not do anything. Only let yourself wander. Let yourself breathe. Let yourself be.

  • About the Ranch

    You will stay at a private ground—a land that belongs only to you, the horses, the mountain, and the sky.

    There is no fixed path.

    Every moment is yours to follow or let go, as your heart wishes.

    The host will welcome you personally.

    A private butler and a driver will be at your call, so that you may truly, fully, let go.

Collage showing rural mountain landscape, hills with trees, horses grazing near water, person with hat near horses, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
Collage of three horses in outdoor settings: a cream-colored horse near a water body, a black horse standing among trees, and a black horse grazing in a grassy field.

Rooms @ Our Stable

A woman in a robe standing in an attic room with large skylight windows, holding a glass of wine. The room has beige curtains, a chandelier, and a view of green fields, trees, mountains, and a snowy peak outside.
A cozy bedroom with large glass windows showing a scenic mountain landscape. The room has a bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a chandelier hanging from the wooden ceiling, and a bathtub near the window. Curtains frame the windows, and a s
View from a bedroom with sloped wooden ceiling and large window, showing a picturesque green landscape with hills, trees, a pond, and mountains in the background.
A bedroom with a sloped wooden ceiling and a large window overlooking mountains and trees at dusk. There is a bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a side table with drinks and snacks, and a woman relaxing in a bathtub next to the window.
A cozy bedroom with a sloped glass ceiling and large windows, overlooking green fields and mountains, decorated with drapes, a chandelier, and a bed with pillows.
A bedroom with large glass windows and an A-frame ceiling, showing a mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks and trees outside.
Bathroom vanity with a black countertop, a rectangular sink, a large arched mirror, and various toiletries including soap, lotion, and towels, with warm lighting and beige tiled walls.
Modern bathroom with beige tiled walls and flooring, featuring a sleek white toilet, a toilet paper holder, a small beige stool, and a black sliding door.
A modern shower with a black rain shower head, a handheld shower head, and a small wall shelf with three bottles, enclosed by an open door, with beige tiled walls.

Hualiu / Sulu Zi [Glass Rooftop, closable] [One bed, up to 2 visitors]

  • CNY 10800/ 1 pax

  • CNY 12500 / 2 pax

A rustic bedroom with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, featuring two large beds with beige and gray bedding, adorned with pillows. A large window offers a view of green fields, trees, and hills. There is a white armchair with a skirt and a small round
A rustic bedroom with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a large bed with white sheets and brown pillows. A framed picture of two horses hangs on the wall. The room has a large window showing a scenic outdoor view of trees, a dirt path, and snow-cap
A hotel room with wooden ceiling and walls, featuring a large bed with white linens and multiple pillows, a small sofa near a window showing a green landscape, a sliding glass door leading outside, and a patterned rug on hardwood floor.
A cozy bedroom with a large window overlooking green fields, a river, and distant hills, featuring a beige bed, a cream sofa, and wooden walls and ceiling.
A view from a balcony of a house with glass railing, overlooking green fields, trees, and snow-capped mountains in the distance. The house interior visible through a sliding glass door features wood walls and a bed.
Split bathroom with a shower on the left and a toilet on the right, separated by a wall, with warm lighting.
A bathroom vanity with a black countertop, a rectangular sink, a large arched framed mirror, and various toiletries and decorative items on the countertop. There is wall-mounted lighting and a mirror on the right side.

Qingsu @ 1/F [W/ Balcony] [Two bed, up to 4 visitors]

  • CNY 12000 / 2 pax

  • CNY 12800 / 3 pax

  • CNY 13700 / 4 pax

Living room with large windows overlooking trees and a mountain, tan leather chair, curtains, and wooden ceiling.
A modern bedroom with large windows showing trees and blue sky outside, a bed with white linens and decorative pillows, wooden ceiling and wall panels, and a small kitchenette area with a sink and dark cabinetry.
A hotel room with a wooden ceiling and large windows showing a scenic outdoor view, two beds, and a sitting area with a woman sitting near the window.
A bedroom with large windows showing a mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks, green hills, and trees. There are two beds, a person sitting in a chair near the window, and a wooden ceiling.
Bathroom vanity area with a black countertop, rectangular mirror with rounded top, wall-mounted copper light fixture, soap dispensers, a small mirror, and folded towels.
Split view of two bathroom stalls; the left side has a walk-in shower with a ceiling showerhead, shampoo bottles on a shelf, and black fixtures, while the right side has a modern toilet with a bidet feature and a remote control on the wall.

Chitu @ 1/F [Overlooking Stable Stalls] [Two bed, up to 4 visitors]

  • CNY 12000 / 2 pax

  • CNY 12800 / 3 pax

  • CNY 13700 / 4 pax

A cozy bedroom with a large window overlooking a grassy horse pasture with a barn and horses, a white curved sofa with pillows, a small round table with a cup and remote, wooden walls and ceiling, and curtains on either side of the window.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling and walls, a bed with white bedding and pillows, two nightstands with lamps, artwork of a white horse and a person with a hat, a bookshelf, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.
Cozy bedroom with a wood-paneled ceiling and wall, large bed with multiple pillows, a curved white couch by the window, a small side table, and large glass sliding doors leading to an outdoor deck with a scenic view of green fields and trees.
Interior view of a bedroom with a large window looking out onto a green field and a barn, featuring a bed, a sitting area with a curved sofa and throw pillows, wooden ceiling, and a kitchenette with a sink and mini fridge.
Bathroom vanity with a rectangular mirror, gold wall-mounted light fixture, black countertop, white sink, and various toiletries.
Split view of two bathroom stalls with beige tiled walls; one side features a shower with a black showerhead and a shelf with toiletries, the other side has a modern toilet with toilet paper and a phone holder.

Tiaoliang @ 1/F [W/ Balcony] [One bed, up to 2 visitors]

  • CNY 9800 / 1 pax

  • CNY 12000 / 2 pax

Bedroom with wood-paneled ceiling and wall, large window showing green landscape, cream-colored sectional sofa, bed with brown and white pillows, side table with lamp, framed artwork, and potted plant.
A bedroom with a large window displaying a mountain landscape, a bed, a beige armchair with a side table holding a cup, and wooden walls and ceiling.
Bedroom with large window overlooking a green outdoor landscape, wood-paneled wall, bed with white linens and brown pillows, side table and bookshelf, potted plant, and wooden ceiling.
A cozy bedroom with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, featuring a large bed with a dark headboard, white bedding, and decorative pillows. There are wall-mounted lamps, framed artwork of a horse and an abstract piece, a small wooden nightstand, a booksh
Modern hotel suite with a view of a green lawn and a small barn outside, featuring a sitting area with a white sofa and a bed in the background, wooden ceiling, and large windows.
Bathroom vanity with a black countertop, a white sink, and a large arched mirror. There are two small blue bottles, a soap dispenser, and a black box on the right side. On the left, there are two rolled white towels, soap, and small containers. A wal
Image of two adjacent bathrooms separated by a wall and door. The left side shows a modern shower area with a showerhead and shelves with toiletries. The right side shows a toilet with a wall-mounted toilet paper holder and a control panel. The centr

Bai Ti Wu @ 1/F [Overlooking Stable Stalls] [One bed, up to 2 visitors]

  • CNY 9800 / 1 pax

  • CNY 12000 / 2 pax

A bedroom with a large bed, beige upholstered headboard, and multiple pillows. There is a bench with a book and an orange fruit at the foot of the bed. The wall behind the bed is wood-paneled, with a painting of a field and trees. To the right is a d
A cozy bedroom with wood-paneled ceiling and built-in wooden wardrobe, large window with curtains showing a mountain and green valley view, bed with a tray holding a book, mug, and small fruit, and a window seat.
A modern bedroom with a wooden accent wall, bed with multiple pillows, bedside lamps, and large window with curtains on the left side, and a glass door on the right side.
A modern bedroom with a large window showing a scenic mountain view, wooden ceiling, a beige sofa, a wooden closet with folded towels and a robe, and a glass-enclosed bathroom in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, multiple pillows, a tufted bench at the foot of the bed, and large windows with beige curtains, wooden ceiling, and wall paneling, with a scenic outdoor view.
Bathroom sink vanity with beige tiled walls, a black countertop, a rectangular mirror with rounded top, a modern black faucet, two small blue bottles, a small black box, a tabletop mirror, and bathroom toiletries including soap and towels.
A modern bathroom with a separated shower area on the left and a toilet on the right, both featuring beige tiled walls and minimalistic design.

Zhaoye Bai @ G/F [Next to Stable] [One bed, up to 2 visitors]

  • CNY 9200 / 1 pax

  • CNY 10800 / 2 pax

Each room is named after a horse we have worked closely with.

Fringe Activities

  • Tea at Cliffside Cafe

  • Golden Sunrise at Cliffside Cafe

  • Stroll around the Ranch

  • Plant Scavenging

  • Plant Scavenging

  • Souvenir Making

  • Kayaking

  • Kayaking

  • Bonfire Night

  • Bonfire Dance

  • Tibetan Butter Tea making

  • Tibetan Butter Tea making

  • Person wearing a white hat and sunglasses arrow shooting in outdoors near trees and a body of water, with a forested hillside in the background.

    Arrow Shooting

A schedule of activities titled 'Four Days, Three Nights, A Gentle Suggestion'. Day 1 includes arrival, check-in, afternoon tea, a walk, dinner, and rest. Day 2 includes sunrise, breakfast, outdoor activities, lunch, kayaking or arrow shooting, dinner, bonfire/karaoke, and tamp making, with rest periods. The schedule also lists opening hours and activity times.
A schedule or itinerary titled 'Four Days, Three Nights, A Gentle Suggestion' listing daily activities including meals, horse hanging out, photoshoot, plant scavenger hunt, souvenir making, star gazing, and rest, along with specific times. The schedule also includes opening hours and additional activity times for a photoshoot, plant scavenger, breakfast, afternoon tea, and restaurant hours.

What’s Included

  • Transfers to and from the airport

  • 3 sets of: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and afternoon tea at the cliffside café

  • Every experience offered:

    • kayaking, archery, fireside gatherings with warm wine, karaoke, tsampa making, gathering plants and crafting your own souvenir

    • A quiet photography session, with five images gifted to you

  • A welcome by the host

  • A private butler, and a driver to carry you through the land

What Is Yours to Bring

  • Your flight

Registration Guideline

  • This a healing retreat designed for those seeking quiet, stillness, and a space free from the noise and demands of everyday life. If you are seeking rest, presence, and gentle solitude, you are most welcome.

  • This journey is entirely self-guided. There is no fixed schedule, no set timetable. You may choose to participate in our fringe activities as you like, or simply not. Your time here belongs only to you.

  • The Miracle Ranch is a sanctuary for retired horses. They are not here for riding or performance. Please approach them slowly, quietly, and from the front or side. Avoid approaching from behind. If they walk away, let them. Their peace is as important as yours.

  • The ranch is an intimate and private place with limited capacity. Please enquire in advance with your preferred dates, number of guests, and bed requirements. We will recommend the room type that best suits you.

We welcome:

  • Those who come not to ride, but to truly understand horses

  • Owners searching for a forever home for their horses

  • Licensed therapist who wish to work with our horses to provide therapy services

  • Kindred spirits who dream with us of creating more sanctuaries like this one

Customized packages are available for corporate team building, photography groups, family activities, and group travel.

Essential Packing List

  • Comfortable clothes for moving around in — soft, loose layers you can lounge, stroll, and nap in.

  • Clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty — you'll be walking on grass, and lying on the grassy hillside is always welcomed. Grass stains are a small price for a quiet afternoon under the sky.

  • Sun protection — the UV at Yulong Snow Mountain is strong, even when the air feels cool. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.

  • Warmer layers for nighttime — temperatures drop at high altitude. This is especially important if you'd like to go stargazing or watch the sunrise. A cozy jacket, warm socks, or a blanket will keep you comfortable.

  • Lighter clothes for midday — when the sun is high and bright, you'll want something breathable and cool.

  • The ranch is an intimate and private place with limited capacity. Please enquire well in advance with your preferred dates, number of guests, and bed requirements. We will recommend the room type that best suits you.

  • Sign up and full upfront payment is required upon booking to reserve your spot and secure the proceeding of the trip.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Travel Essential with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from Lijiang as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

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