Date/Time
Date(s) - 24/12/2026 - 03/01/2027
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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• workshop

24 December 2026–3 January 2027

10 nights | Private villa in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Hosted and facilitated by Dr Martha Tara Lee

HTHT is a curated year-end community retreat in JB: free-and-easy days, with a shared two-hour guided evening programme.

It is for introspective people who want to step back from everyday routines, reconnect with themselves, and begin 2027 with more clarity and intention. There will be room for rest, laughter, reflection, learning and meaningful time with a genuine, good-natured group.

The retreat is limited to 10 participants. Singles, couples and friends are welcome.

What HTHT is about

HTHT takes a whole-person approach. It is an opportunity to take stock of 2026, notice what is working in your life, consider what needs attention, and decide what you want to make room for in 2027.

Through guided conversations and practical activities, we will look at relationships, emotional wellbeing, health, work, rest, fun, purpose and growth. The Wheel of Life will be one of the tools we use along the way.

Dr Martha will stay on-site throughout as host and facilitator, guiding the group process and offering emotional support.

Your days and evenings

Mornings and afternoons are free-and-easy. You may sleep in, swim, explore JB, get a massage, work, read, go out for lunch, spend time alone or make plans with others.

Selected mornings will include optional guided practices, including meditation, laughter yoga, water-based activities and an emotional-release session.

The group comes together each evening.

Time	Programme
Morning	Optional activity or free time
Daytime	Free-and-easy
7 p.m.	Group dinner
8–10 p.m.	HTHT circle and facilitated activity
From 10 p.m.	Karaoke, mahjong, swimming, games, movie, conversation or downtime

The evening programme is the shared heart of HTHT. It will include year-end review, journalling, communication, connection, rest, play and setting intentions for 2027. The rest of the evening remains open for you to enjoy the villa and one another’s company.

The villa

HTHT will take place in a private six-bedroom villa in Johor Bahru. The villa has 3.5 bathrooms, three living areas, a private swimming pool, a karaoke/theatre room, mahjong, BBQ facilities, a full kitchen and generous shared dining space.

There will be space to come together for meals, karaoke, mahjong, swimming, games and conversation, as well as quieter corners to read, rest or spend time alone.

What your stay includes

• 10 nights’ accommodation in the villa.
• Basic breakfast and dinner every day. Depending on the day’s plans and the group’s energy, dinner may be at the villa or out together.
• A scheduled group transfer from Johor Bahru to Singapore on 24 December. Return transport is not included.
• The nightly HTHT programme, facilitated by Dr Martha Tara Lee.
• Selected optional morning activities.

Lunches are free-and-easy and at your own cost.

Key moments

• 24 December: Arrival, settling in, welcome dinner and opening HTHT circle.
• 25–30 December: Open days, optional morning activities and nightly HTHT programme.
• 31 December: Year-end review and welcoming in 2027 together.
• 1–2 January: Intention-setting, connection and closing reflections.
• 3 January: Check-out and farewells.

Who this retreat is for

HTHT is for thoughtful, open-minded and emotionally responsible people who are willing to be part of a respectful group experience.

You do not need to be extroverted, highly expressive or spiritual. You do need to be willing to respect other people’s boundaries, identities, life experiences and ways of being.

HTHT is LGBTQIA+ inclusive. The group will be selected with care through an expression-of-interest and screening process, to create a group with mutual respect and compatibility.

Investment

The standard participant rate is S$1,200 for the full 10-night retreat.

Couples applying together pay S$2,200 per couple for the full retreat.

A limited flexible-stay option is available at S$170 per night, with a minimum three-night stay, subject to availability. Priority will be given to people able to stay for the full duration.

FAQs

1. Can I come with my partner or a friend?

Yes. You may apply alone, with your partner, or with a friend. Couples will be allocated to the same room.

2. Will I have my own room?

Accommodation may involve shared bedrooms and bathrooms. Please come with flexibility and a willingness to share space considerately. Couples will be allocated together; other room arrangements will depend on the final group composition.

3. Do I need to stay for the full retreat?

No. A limited flexible-stay option is available, subject to availability. However, priority will be given to people able to stay for the full duration.

4. What is included if I am joining for a shorter stay?

Your rate includes accommodation, breakfast, dinner, the evening programme and any activities taking place during your stay.

5. Are all meals included?

Basic breakfast and dinner each day are included. Lunch is free-and-easy and at your own cost.

6. Do I need to attend every evening?

Yes. The shared dinner, HTHT circle and facilitated evening programme are a core part of the retreat, and participants are expected to attend. You will always be able to honour your own boundaries within an activity, and no one will be pressured to disclose more than they wish to.

7. What should I bring?

Please bring a journal and pen, your own bedsheet, toiletries, swimming costume, comfortable clothes, any personal items that help you feel settled, and an openness to the experience.

8. Is this therapy?

HTHT is a facilitated retreat, not individual therapy. Dr Martha will be on-site to support the group emotionally and help create a thoughtful, contained experience.

9. How do I apply?

Please complete the expression-of-interest form. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a short screening conversation before places are confirmed.

Register your interest

Email me your questions here!

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Led by Dr. Martha Tara Lee