LONG Lodge 龍隱居

Long Lodge – Where nature meets soulful living.

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A Decade-long Dream, A Home in the Forest — Our Story

One misty morning in 2009, I arrived at a guesthouse tucked among the mountains.
Outside, trees whispered through fog, birds called from afar, and the air carried the scent of coffee and wood.
That night, the host played the piano, while a dancer moved softly with the music.
In that quiet mountain evening, sound and motion became a dream that lingered—
and something stirred within me.
I realized then: a home on the road could be soulful, still, and alive.

So a seed was quietly planted:
One day, I would build such a place—
a refuge for travelers,
a pause for the soul.

Time flowed like a gentle stream, until in 2015, the dream took shape on paper.
It was not just a house I envisioned,
but a way of life I longed to share—
with mist and birdsong, tea and music,
a space where the inner self could meet the natural world in quiet harmony.

That same year, I met her—my wife.
She was a beam of light through morning fog,
bringing color to my once-simple life,
and breath to the dream we now held together.
I began learning the xiao and shakuhachi, following the voice of the wind.
She devoted herself to the art of tea and classical Chinese dance,
moving with stillness and grace.

Except for the structure of concrete and steel,
everything was built with our own hands—
woodwork, wiring, lighting, and care.
From dawn until starlight, we shaped this dream stone by stone.

Ten years have passed.
The dream is no longer a sketch or longing—
it has become a living place.
And here in these mountains,
we also quietly celebrated our tenth year of marriage.
As the house came to life, so did the journey we’ve walked side by side.
Love, like wood, holds its shape through time;
tea and light move together.
This home is our shared memory in form,
awaiting you, with all its stillness and warmth.

LONG Lodge rests gently in the misted forest.

Here, the bedding and furnishings were chosen by our hands,
so that every guest may sleep deeply, softly, and well.
Here, under stars and among birdsong,
tea and music from the East rise into the silence,
resonating with the mountains’ breath.

This is not just a guesthouse—
but a chapter of our lives, now open to you.

[LONG Lodge 龍隱居 @LodgeLong33547]

Long Lodge – Where nature meets soulful living.
Carefully crafted for families and groups seeking both comfort and serenity.

[LONG Lodge 龍隱居 @LodgeLong33547]

We did it!
LONG Lodge is now an Airbnb Superhost!
Thank you to every guest who shared smiles, stories, and trust with us.
Your love turns our cloud-forest retreat into a true home away from home.

[LONG Lodge 龍隱居 @LodgeLong33547]

My home is your home!

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At LONG Lodge, mist swirls beyond the windows while the fragrance of tea fills the room. Guests in elegant Hanfu create a warm, harmonious atmosphere. Suddenly, a few hummingbirds sweep by, their wings quivering like visiting sprites. In that moment, it feels as though we’ve stepped into a fairy-tale world.

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Only three months, We’re honored to be recognized as an Airbnb “Guest Favorite”
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 is more than just clean and comfortable spaces – it reflects the care and dedication we put into creating an experience where you can relax, enjoy nature, and embrace cultural 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. 💛

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At LONG Lodge, we had the joy of welcoming a lively and cheerful group of young guests. They have a deep love for nature and a genuine appreciation for good food, with smiles as warm as the morning light in the mountains. Throughout our time together, they were friendly, kind, and each radiated their own unique beauty, filling the space with a vibrant atmosphere of youth and joy. Meeting travelers like them is truly our blessing and delight.

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The warmth of tea fills the air, accompanied by smiles and laughter.
The sound of the shakuhachi flows gently, like mountain mist lingering in every guest’s heart.
The fragrance of tea and fruit blends with the music, slowing time and softening the world into something vast and serene.

At the LONG Lodge, it is more than a meeting—it is a journey where hearts resonate through tea and music.

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Tea steams gently, laughter lingers.
This moment blossoms quietly along the corridor of time,
like figures from an ancient painting—graceful, serene.
They are today’s most beautiful scene.

At LONG Lodge, stillness reveals beauty, and hearts find home.

[LONG Lodge 龍隱居 @LodgeLong33547]

In stillness, we observe; in observation, we find stillness.
A bouquet of wild ginger from the mountain forest glows in the light of the setting sun.
At LONG Lodge, no words are needed—only quiet contemplation, and the heart naturally returns to peace.

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At LONG Lodge, a hummingbird dances gracefully beside a wind-chime-style feeder, while sunlight catches the crystal beads in a quiet symphony of light. It’s not a coincidence—it’s a tenderly awaited encounter between nature and art.

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He said that while sipping tea, listening to the music, and gazing at the Chinese landscape before him, he felt such peace that he wished he could walk into the painting and dance with nature.

This photo is his way of remembering the moment. The next morning, with teary eyes, he thanked us for the experience and promised to return soon—with his family.

This wasn’t just a stay, also not a show. It was a meeting of hearts.

[LONG Lodge 龍隱居 @LodgeLong33547]

At LONG Lodge, every morning holds a little magic.
With the soft chime of glass windbells, a hummingbird pauses mid-air at our feeder—like a living poem in flight.
Here, it’s not just a stay. It’s a gentle embrace of nature’s quiet beauty.

[LONG Lodge 龍隱居 @LodgeLong33547]

Morning mist drifts in gently as our hummingbird feeder dances like a wind chime, playing nature’s quiet symphony.
At LONG Lodge, even feeding hummingbirds becomes a poetic ritual.

[LONG Lodge 龍隱居 @LodgeLong33547]

At LONG Lodge, I play the shakuhachi for guests from around the world. We gather around tea, sharing quiet moments and heartfelt resonance. So simple, yet profoundly touching.

[LONG Lodge 龍隱居 @LodgeLong33547]

Slip into the warmth of our heated night pool —
a tranquil escape under the stars, only at LONG Lodge.

[LONG Lodge 龍隱居 @LodgeLong33547]

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.

🌿 LONG Lodge — Rediscover inner peace in the heart of nature.
#LONGLodge #SlowLiving #TeaAndBooks #SoulRetreat #HiddenGemInMindo

[LONG Lodge 龍隱居 @LodgeLong33547]

Welcome to LONG Lodge — where every pause is a piece of peace.

#LONGLodge #TeaAndStillness #MindoMoments #SimpleLiving

[LONG Lodge 龍隱居 @LodgeLong33547]

I'm simply sharing my way of life.
A quiet moment, wrapped in warmth, surrounded by trees and tea.
Here at LONG Lodge, stillness is a celebration.

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茶文化：在儀式與詩意之間

一場茶與靜心的午後聚會｜LONG Lodge

茶，不只是飲品。
它可以是儀式：嚴謹精準、循規蹈矩；
也可以是詩意：內觀靜思、因心而動。
這場茶聚，邀請您從兩個角度認識茶——
理性的，與感性的。

在中國，兩位代表人物分別體現了這兩種追求。
陸羽 vs. 陸仝｜茶聖與詩人的對話
雲霧繚繞中，讓我們重回唐朝，聆聽兩位茶道傳奇人物的對話——
一位以理性的架構譜寫《茶經》，
另一位則以七碗茶喚醒心靈。
茶關乎秩序，還是自由？
茶是關乎精準的器皿，還是詩意的放縱？
加入我們，開啟一場跨越千禧年的品茗對話。
🍵【兩種茶道體驗】
現場體驗兩種沖泡方式：
陸羽式－精選器皿、精準用水、定時沖泡（理性之路）
陸同式－靜坐吟詩、感性沖泡（感性之路）

🖋 詩句書寫體驗
用毛筆抄寫經典茶詩，感受筆墨與茶香交融的靜心時刻

📍 地點：LONG Lodge Mindo（雲霧森林中的靜居）
🕰 時間：6月14日（週六）3:00–6:00 PM
🎟 35美元/人｜5–12歲兒童半價｜住宿者免費
🌏 中英西三語導覽 + 茶點分享