Seoul, South Korea
Glow. Rest. Radiate.
A 7-day beauty immersion retreat · 40 to 50 guests
Hosted by Medinah
Co-hosted by Chi Chi
Beauty
Workshop
Dining
Explore
Day 1
Arrival
Settle in
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All day
Guest arrivals
Most guests expected between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. No scheduled programming. This is a travel and settle day.
3:00 PM
Hotel check-in
Rooms are ready at 3:00 PM. Each guest finds their beauty welcome box waiting for them on arrival.
Beauty Welcome Box — in every room
Curated by Medinah and Chi Chi
Retreat schedule card
Printed full itinerary with daily ritual assignments and group notes
Korean skincare starter set
Toner, essence, and sheet mask — curated by Chi Chi's med spa team
Branded silk pillowcase
Retreat-branded, doubles as a keepsake
Gua sha or jade roller
Pre-chilled on arrival if hotel logistics allow
Beauty journal and pen
For workshop prompts, ritual notes, and personal reflection throughout the week
Welcome note
A personal message from Medinah and Chi Chi setting the tone for the week
Retreat tote bag
For carrying products, journals, and shopping finds throughout the trip
Korean snack or tea
Something local to discover on arrival
Box contents can be customized by budget. Core items: schedule card, skincare set, journal, and welcome note.
7:00 PM
Group Dinner
Casual first-night dinner for guests who have arrived. No formal agenda — a soft landing to meet faces and ease into Seoul. Not a full group requirement.
Day 2
Beauty Ritual Day 1
The real welcome
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8:30 AM
Welcome Breakfast hosted by Medinah
The official retreat opening. Full group seated breakfast. Medinah welcomes everyone, sets intentions for the week, introduces Chi Chi, and walks through the retreat arc. Light warmup activity to open the energy.
10:30 AM
Beauty Ritual Block — Group Split
Guests move into their pre-assigned small groups of 8 to 12 and head to their selected venue across the city.
Beauty Ritual Options — Day 1
Select 1 per attendee · pre-arrival
Scalp Treatment
Korean scalp clinic — deep cleanse, circulation massage, follicle care
Skin Clinic Facial
Medical-grade facial, customized by skin type at a Korean skin clinic
Color Analysis
Personal color consultation — season, palette, and styling guidance
Traditional Korean Spa
Full jjimjilbang experience — exfoliation, soaking pools, steam rooms
IV Therapy
Hydration and glow drip, overseen by Chi Chi's med spa protocols
Groups of 8 to 12 per venue. Assignments confirmed pre-arrival so venues are booked accordingly.
1:30 PM
Lunch — on your own or in small groups
Retreat team provides a curated dining guide by neighborhood so each group has great options near their venue.
3:00 PM
Free time and rest
Optional afternoon walk, nap, skincare journaling, or lobby connection time.
7:00 PM
Group Dinner
Full group Korean BBQ — communal, relaxed, and a great first real night together after a day of beauty experiences. Guests share what they did, loved, and what surprised them.
Day 3
Beauty Ritual Day 2 + Fireside Chat
Go deeper
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8:30 AM
Workshop #1 — Beauty from Within, led by Medinah
Mindset, identity, and the inner work that anchors outer radiance. Journaling prompts and group discussion. Held over breakfast.
10:30 AM
Beauty Ritual Block — Round 2
Groups rotate to their second pre-selected ritual. Venues shift for variety across the city.
Beauty Ritual Options — Day 2
Select 1 per attendee · pre-arrival
Body Treatment
Full body wrap, scrub, or lymphatic massage at a Korean spa
Nail Experience
Korean nail art studio — gel, press-on art, or full nail design session
Makeup Tutorial
K-beauty artist teaches Korean techniques — glass skin, gradient lip
Teeth Whitening
In-clinic whitening session, coordinated through Chi Chi's med spa network
Skin Clinic Deep Dive
Advanced treatment — pore minimizing, brightening, or barrier repair
Groups of 8 to 12 per venue. Pre-registration required before arrival.
1:30 PM
Lunch — on your own or in small groups
3:00 PM
Rest and free time
7:00 PM
Girls Night In — Fireside Chat
Intimate full-group conversation with Medinah and Chi Chi. Beauty standards, confidence, self-image, and moving through the world in your body. Wine, snacks, no rigid agenda — just honest talk.
Day 4
Seoul Day
Explore and breathe
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8:30 AM
Breakfast at hotel — unhosted
Relaxed morning. Guests move at their own pace. This day belongs to the city.
10:00 AM
Seoul Experience — Groups by Interest
We select from this list of activities (feel free to add other experiences). A retreat guide is present.
Touristy Options
Mix and match
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Joseon Dynasty palace — optional hanbok rental for photos
Starfield Library
Iconic COEX library — architectural beauty and a great photo moment
Traditional Tea House
Quiet tea ceremony in Insadong or Bukchon neighborhood
Cherry Blossom Walk
Seasonal bloom stroll — Yeouido or Changdeokgung gardens
Bukchon Village Store
Hanok village browse — handmade goods, ceramics, local gifts
Morning Hike
Namsan or Bukhansan trail — short, scenic, great for photos
5-story matcha tea house is a great late afternoon add-on for any group — reserve a floor section in advance.
1:00 PM
Lunch out — groups choose their spot
Free
Afternoon and evening — unstructured
No group dinner tonight. Guests explore, rest, or gather on their own.
Day 5
Beauty Ritual Day 3
The full expression
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8:30 AM
Workshop #2 — External Beauty, led by Chi Chi
Chi Chi walks through what you can do externally to protect and enhance your beauty — treatments, routines, professional tools, and the science behind Korean skincare. Held over breakfast. Q&A included.
10:30 AM
Beauty Ritual Block — Final Round
Last rotation of pre-selected beauty experiences. Groups of 8 to 12 at curated venues across the city.
Beauty Ritual Options — Day 3
Select 1 per attendee · pre-arrival
Facial (Clinic)
Second round — different modality or deeper treatment than Day 1
Body Treatment
Firming, detox wrap, or full-body exfoliation session
Traditional Korean Spa
Return jjimjilbang visit or a different spa entirely
Makeup Glam Session
Full K-beauty glam by a Korean artist — timed for the group dinner
IV Therapy
Second drip or a different blend — glow, immunity, or energy
Glam session is timed to finish before dinner. Book this if you want a polished look for the evening.
1:30 PM
Lunch — on your own
7:00 PM
Group Dinner
Full group seated dinner. Medinah leads a brief share-out — each guest names one thing she is taking home from the week so far.
Day 6
Beauty Shopping Day
Bring Seoul home
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8:30 AM
Breakfast at hotel
10:00 AM
Beauty Shopping — Curated District Tour
Groups explore Seoul's best beauty districts. Retreat team provides a curated shopping guide with product picks by skin type, budget filters, and categories — skincare, makeup, tools, and supplements.
Recommended Shopping Destinations
Mix as preferred
Myeongdong
K-beauty central — Innisfree, Laneige, Cosrx, Etude House flagships
Olive Young
Korea's top beauty pharmacy — extensive selection, great prices
Hongdae
Indie and boutique brands, trendy finds, nail art supplies
Dongdaemun Market
Wholesale and retail beauty tools, skincare devices, accessories
1:30 PM
Lunch out
3:00 PM
Free time
More shopping, rest, or a matcha tea house visit. A good window for last-minute gift finds before the farewell dinner.
7:30 PM
Farewell Dinner
Full group, elevated Korean dining experience at a special venue. Medinah and Chi Chi close out the retreat with words, gifting, and a full celebration of every woman in the room.
Day 7
Farewell Day
Take it with you
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8:30 AM
Final Breakfast + Closing Circle
Full group breakfast. Medinah leads a closing circle — what you arrived with, what you are leaving behind, and what you carry home. Optional group photo moment to close.
10:00 AM
Optional — final ritual or last-minute shopping
A small window for one last treatment or a quick Olive Young run before checkout.
11:00 AM
Hotel checkout
Luggage hold available for guests with later flights. Retreat team on-site through noon.
Afternoon
Departures at own pace
Airport transport guidance provided for all guests.