Home
The military barracks that once guarded the Xiluo Bridge have now become a
"Secret Garden" that belongs to you and me. Every year, we send out
intentions of goodwill, calling our "family members" back
"home." We call this act—the Art of Living.
Family
The essence of an artistic life lies in sharing, tolerance, and support. There
are no staff members in this home. Family members voluntarily take ownership of
what needs to be done: cleaning, cooking, gardening, buying ingredients,
psychological counseling... practicing mutual understanding and help, and
discovering each other's strengths.
Life
The courses during this period are designed for family members to truly
understand the soil, food, home, listening, health, and one another, building a
bamboo house together Simple living less is more!
The Gift
Letting your body, mind, and soul Let’s start from the simplest way of living.
If you are a family member from past years, it’s time to pack your bags and
come home!
■
Rules
■
●Diet—Cook over a wood fire. Eat
only fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water.
●Seasonings—Olive oil, salt, and soy
sauce (nothing else).
●Waste Management—No plastic bags. Zero
waste.
●Mindful Labor—Tend to and tidy the
surroundings.
●Digital Detox—Turn off phones. Quiet the
cluttered mind.
●Energy Conservation—Conserve water,
electricity, and personal energy.
■
How
to apply ■
■ Event Title: 2026 Simple Life Art Camp
– Bamboo & Slow Living
■ Recruitment: 5–7 participants
■ Eligibility Requirements:
- Rule Abiding: Must happily follow
the camp guidelines.
- Digital Detox: Must be able to
unplug from phones for 10 days (please settle all personal and business
matters beforehand).
- Commitment: Must honor your
commitment and not cancel after your application is accepted.
- Age Limit: Open to all ages
(except for toddlers and individuals with mobility difficulties).
■ Fee: NT$1,500 (Payment is
required only upon receiving your acceptance notice).
※ Cancellation
Policy:
- Full refund for
cancellations made on or before December 06.
- 50% refund for
cancellations made on or before December 12.
- No refunds for
cancellations made after December 12; the fee will automatically be
contributed to the general community fund.
■ Date & Time: Thursday, December 24,
2026, 14:00 to Saturday, January 2, 2027, 14:00 (10 days in total)
■ Location: Xiluo Bridge Art Barracks
(西螺大橋藝術兵營)
■ Accommodation: Individual single-person
tents
■ Registration Deadline: November 30 (Registration
will close early if all spots are filled).
■Application Process
- Await
the admission notice.
- Details
regarding accommodation, transportation, payment, and luggage will be
provided in a follow-up guide upon admission.
…………………………………………………………………………………
■ Scheduled Activities
- Setup: Dec 24, 2 PM onwards.
(Kitchen, clothes drying area and tents).
- Welcome Session: Dec 24, 7PM – 8
PM.
- Bamboo Wall Co-Creation: Every
morning.
- Visits & Cultural Exchanges:
Flexible afternoon schedules (Soy sauce factory, historic old street,
Xiluo Bridge sightseeing, etc.).
- Lectures: Flexible afternoon
schedules (Natural building/bamboo houses, wild edible plants, history
& culture, Meditation, and arts).
- Nightly Fireside Chats: Post-dinner
sharing of life's sweet and bitter stories around the bonfire.
- Eco-Friendly Day: A
community-decided theme (e.g., Day of Silence, Power-Down Day, or
Zero-Waste Day).
- Closing Gathering: Jan 2, 2027,
sharing and reflection after lunch. and departure at 2:00 PM.
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
