Mandarin Retreat 2027
Pure Immersion.
Join us on a Mandarin Retreat ® in summer 2027 for one or two weeks of pure Mandarin immersion on our unique immersive camp for adults
Takes one minute — survey closes 30 September
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Step into Total Immersion
Taking Chinese lessons is great, but if you want to become truly fluent in Chinese, at some point you have to leave the classroom and take the plunge!
Nice idea, you might be thinking. But finding immersive opportunities in Chinese-speaking countries can be difficult, expensive, and inconvenient. And then there's all those wasted days of jet lag to deal with...
The solution is simple. Attend our immersive camp, Mandarin Retreat®, in the UK. You'll spend one to two weeks totally immersed in Chinese while doing activities under the guidance of professional native tutors and language coaches.
Think, Don't Translate
Classrooms teach rules. Immersion teaches instincts. You'll stop translating in your head and start speaking from the heart.
Zero Jet-Lag Fluency
No expensive flights or wasted days. Get 100% immersive environment in the heart of the UK countryside.
Cultural Connection
Cook dumplings, play Mahjong, and hike -- all in Mandarin. This isn't just study; it's a shared lifestyle.
With exclusive use of a beautiful, large mansion surrounded by acres of stunning gardens -- and even a swimming pond -- we create unforgettable memories together.
It's the only event of its kind in the whole world.
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What's Included?
Pure Immersion
100% Mandarin environment with a zero-English rule. Small groups supported 24/7 by native tutors.
Active Learning
Daily conversational sessions paired with hands-on workshops in calligraphy, mahjong, and cooking.
Luxury Sanctuary
Stay in a private en-suite bedroom within a stunning Somerset mansion featuring acres of gardens.
Holistic Experience
Chef-prepared meals and guided countryside walks -- all conducted entirely in Mandarin.
Explore the Venue
Take a tour of Model Farm Country House and the surrounding gardens.
One Week of a Retreat gets you:
Total Combined Value
£9,483+
Next Summer, You Pick the Dates
We're selecting the 2027 retreat dates around your preferences — please take one minute to fill in this survey. Submit it and you'll be the first to be contacted when we decide the dates.
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You'll be the first to be contacted when we decide the 2027 dates. Plans change? Fill it in again with the same email and we'll use your latest answer.
What Previous Retreaters Thought
Real results from alumni who finally broke through the fluency barrier.
“Having all of those resources in one place in a Chinese environment in one week with specialized teachers, I can't think of anything that's like that.”
“It's a great mix of informal and more structured learning. It's just wonderful and overall great fun.”
“It was a wonderful experience to immerse in the language when I wasn't in the position to travel to China.”
“The tutors are very good at tailoring the conversation to the level that they think fits you.”
“These retreats are the best opportunity to have the experience without going to China.”
Lewys
Marika
Alfie
Bernadette
Ange
Ryan
Ingrid
Peter
Marius
Susan
Ben
And Many More
Frequently Asked Questions
The retreats will take place at Model Farm Country House in Somerset, south-west England. The farmhouse address is Model Farm Country House, Perry Green, Wembdon, Bridgwater TA5 2BA.
We provide pick-up from Bristol train station to and from the farmhouse. If you require pickup please let us know in advance.
Our Summer Retreat lasts two weeks in total. On the bookings page, you will be given the option of booking either one week or two weeks of deep immersion.
Yes, all of the students attending our retreats will have a private bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
We're setting the dates for the 2027 retreat now. Fill in the short dates survey on this page and you'll be the first to be contacted when booking opens.
Your place is confirmed once full payment has been completed. If, due to unforeseen circumstances, we are forced to cancel the event, you will be given a full refund.
We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and Paypal.
On our retreats, we do our best to maintain as close to a 50-50 ratio of learners to fluent Mandarin speakers at all times. Most trips will have around seven learners and six to seven fluent Mandarin speakers. The fluent Mandarin speakers include professional, native Mandarin tutors, native speaker volunteers and fluent language coaches.
At the moment we do not accept children on our summer retreats.
Unfortunately, we do not allow pets on our retreats.
Yes, we have 10 parking spaces available at the farmhouse.
After your immersive retreat, many participants want to keep up their momentum and take their Mandarin to the next level. We offer continuous, year-round coaching through the I'm Learning Mandarin Gym – a personalised coaching programme designed to transform your spoken Mandarin abilities within 12 months. You'll work directly with expert trainers who guide you through structured, high-impact speaking practice that builds real fluency fast.
Many of our students also go on to study in China with our trusted partners at LTL School, who offer homestays and intensive classes in China and Taiwan.