We had the great honor of hosting Patrick family to visit LONG Lodge, They were truly wonderful guests—kind, cheerful, and full of positive energy. Every moment with them was filled with warm smiles and joy.
It was inspiring to see such a close and harmonious family enjoying their stay together, from sharing tea and Hanfu to relaxing in the lodge surrounded by nature. We are grateful they chose LONG Lodge for their family gathering, and we hope to welcome them back again in the future.
Thanks to the support and kind reviews from our wonderful guests, our home is now ranked among the top 10% of listings worldwide! A perfect 5.0 rating reflects not only clean and comfortable spaces, but also the unique cultural experiences we create at LONG Lodge – where you can relax, enjoy nature, and embrace the beauty of East-West connections.
This recognition belongs not only to us, but to every guest who has stayed with us and those yet to come. We’ll keep striving to make every stay unforgettable.
Vinieron desde lejos, pero entraron en este lugar con la naturalidad de un sueño familiar. La familia de Christian — dos almas viajeras que siempre están en camino, con sus hijos que hablan alemán y dos gatitos curiosos — llegaron a este valle abrazado por la niebla, al que llamamos LONG Lodge.
Christian llevaba su guitarra al hombro, como si siempre estuviera listo para tocar una melodía para el mundo. Su esposa, serena y sabia, caminaba a su lado. Sus dos hijos, llenos de energía, hablaban alemán y tenían los ojos encendidos por la curiosidad ante todo.
Y lo más sorprendente: ¡los niños trajeron dos gatos en el viaje! ¿Te lo puedes imaginar?
En nuestra charla, supe que también tienen una casa junto al mar. Christian me habló de brisas marinas, playas de arena, música y muchas historias más. Le dije: “Quiero visitarlos, escuchar tu guitarra, ver a los niños y a los gatos corriendo por la orilla del mar.”
Qué vida tan hermosa — como una suave canción folclórica que canta en armonía sobre la libertad, la familia y la naturaleza.
Night falls gently, and the lights sway with the breeze. In the quiet evening at LONG Lodge — a pot of tea, a book, and a moment alone with yourself. Let your heart slow down and your thoughts drift with the light.
A Tasting & Reflection Gathering at LONG Lodge Tea has always been more than a drink. It can be precise—a measured infusion guided by knowledge. Or poetic—a moment of calm, a silent companion to thought. This gathering invites you to experience both sides of tea: its ritual, and its soul.
🍵 Two Ways to Brew ・The Ritual Path: guided by time, water, and utensils ・The Poetic Path: guided by breath, intuition, and verse
🖋 Calligraphy Session Try your hand at a classic tea poem—experience the mindfulness of brush and ink
👉 In China, two representative figures embodied these two pursuits.
Lu Yu vs. Lu Tong|A Dialogue Between the Sage and the Poet of Tea
Amid misty clouds, let us return to the Tang Dynasty China , and listen to a conversation between two legendary figures of tea— One composed The Classic of Tea with rational structure, The other awakened the soul through his Seven Bowls of Tea poem. Is tea about order, or is it about freedom? Is it about precise utensils, or poetic abandon? Join us for a tasting dialogue that spans a thousand years. 🍵 [Dual Tea Ritual Experience] Two brewing styles to experience on site: Lu Yu Style – selected utensils, precise water, timed infusion (rational path) Lu Tong Style – quiet sitting, poetry reading, intuitive steeping (emotional path) 📖 [Calligraphy Experience] Copy the Seven Bowls of Tea poem and connect with a poet across centuries 📍 Location: LONG Lodge, Mindo (A lodge in the cloud forest) 🕰 Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📖 Includes guided tea session in English, Chinese, and Spanish + refined tea snacks + Chinese food 🎁 Free for guests with room reservations