the ZenCourtyard is a vegetarian guesthouse and residential reteat service for traveling yogis and vegetarians, provided by Beijing Mountainyoga which is a non-profit yoga retreat organization with a holistic approach. the ZenCourtyard has one courtyard and one organic camping site closeby for budget travellers,both in the Fragrant Hill mountains.
At the ZenCourtyard, there is a warm home atmosphere filled with antique treasures and books. There is no television and outside distractions are minimized for a retreat experience. Free Internet access is available though we encourage leaving your phones and e-mail behind as much as possible. With daily yoga, meditation or Taichi sadhna, Chinese classes and calligraphy practices, here you will be able to experience serenity and solitude, away from the trappings of everyday life. There are also Holiday programs ChinaYogaVacation are offered for guests, including activities like hot spring resorts, herbal foot massage and cultural tours.
Homemade vegetarian meals are provided. Tea are introduced in the morning around 10am and afternoon around 4pm.
No smoking, no drugs and no alcohols at any of Mountainyoga's centres.
We have developing sustainability programs which including energy saving, composting, recycling, local procurement, etc. All guests are encouraged to participate.
