RECONNECT WITH YOUR ROOTS &
FALL IN LOVE WITH LIFE AGAIN
Yes, Love still lives here.
You wake each morning in the comfort of your home. You’ve never been so connected, yet disconnected at the same time. You’ve never had so much, but yet so little.
Everything is safe, but life still manages to escape you – somehow disconnected from your own humanity.
When you seem to have it all, it’s easy to lose sight of the things that truly matter.
So what if I told you can go right back to the beginning and reawaken those parts in you that make life worth living. You can experience first hand the human spirit in action. To experience what meaning and purpose look like.
Gaining a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be human. What it means to transcend your conditions and live a full human life.
This little piece of land still remains one of the most historically and culturally significant places in the course of human history. It’s God’s country, the intersection of three of the world’s great monotheistic faiths.
But it’s also so much more than that.
Rich in food and culture, music and art, natural beauty and a certain spiritual resonance.
Eat, Pray and YES LOVE – because Love does still live here.
This is a 7-day, 6-night experience and is limited to 10-14 persons only. If this sounds like something you’re ready for, then read on!
Experience the real Palestine, the one you never see on the evening news and then go a little deeper...
MICHAEL DAHDAL
Founder My Chi Journey
YOU WILL LEARN
The significance of establishing roots
and the role culture, identity and community plays in garnering a sense of deep belonging
about transcending your condition
how living a life of ultimate purpose goes beyond your day to day circumstances and finding beauty amidst despair
spiritual connectedness
and the role it plays in offering a view of the world and a certain way of approaching life
how food is something much deeper
that brings people together and tears people apart, the affects of indulgence and appetite on your every day life
traditional views on Love
what it means, how it's expressed and why it's such a powerful force
how to live more simply
differentiating needs from wants and making the most of everything you have
"It isn’t enough to just have an experience; you need to also reflect on it to make the meaning, learn, and grow. My Chi Journey "Palestine" experience did just that. It is indeed a new journey every time with My Chi Journey. Thank you Michael for making it happen..."
AMANI MOUSA
United Kingdom
YOU WILL GAIN
a deeper sense of your own identity
giving you clarity around who you are, where you come from and why that's important
a renewed perspective
on what it means to live with gratitude and the value hidden in embracing your daily challenges
an appreciation for spiritual life
and how it can work to provide your life with structure, order and a deeper sense of connection
an insight into appetite
and it's significance across different parts of your life and how you can temper it to gain a deeper appreciation for every bit of spice.
a different view on Love
and how it's more than just a feeling and is translated and realised in action and intention
an appreciation for what you have
and the little things that sustain life beyond material possession
"I had the opportunity to discover Palestine with Michael and it was a great experience! The perfect way of travelling to an ancestral Nation with wonderful people. I highly recommend
My Chi Journey..."
MARISOL HERRERA
Mexico
6 Night Exclusive Stay at Hosh Al Syrian
A beautifully restored guesthouse hidden down a narrow little lane in the Syriac quarter of the Old City of Bethlehem, owned and managed by renowned Palestinian Chef Fadi Kattan.
Food and Culture
Sample an array of Palestinian foods and eating habits, from contemporary cuisine, to home cooked meals, traditional Palestinian dishes and local street foods.
Jerusalem By Night
Get a sense of the magic of one of the most historically and culturally significant cities in the world, explore hidden Jerusalem as the sun sets over the old city.
Sebastia, Nablus and the Samaritans
Visit Sebastia, Nablus and meet the last of the 'good Samaritans', one of the oldest religious communities in the world still living in Mount Gerizim.
Walk Palestine
Experience the land up close and on foot with guided hikes and walking tours. Kidron Valley, Sebastian, Jordan Valley, Old City of Jerusalem and Taybeh Village. Bring your hiking shoes!
Valley Reflections Over Mar Saba
Afternoon hike into the Kidron Valley with reflections over the Mar Saba Monastary
A Day in the Village
Spend a day in Taybeh village, the home of the famous Taybeh Brewery and Winery. Michael also will guide you through his ancestral village to get a sense of Palestinian village life during spring time.
Cultural Exchanges
Opportunities for cultural exchanges, community meetings and talks drawing on local experiences, teachings, customs and traditions.
The Nomad Life
Enjoy traditional bedouin hospitality and experience what it looks like to live simply, to survive by the fruits of your own labour.
Daily Reflections, Stories and Meditations
Time will be set aside daily to share, reflect, contemplate and explore the meaning embedded in each of your daily experiences, deepening your understanding of everything Palestine and its rich tapestry of cultures and history has to teach you.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Hosh Al Syrian Guesthouse
A PRIVATE SANCTUARY. THE PERFECT HIDEAWAY. QUIET & SECURE.
HOSH AL SYRIAN is a beautifully restored guesthouse hidden down a narrow little lane in the Syriac quarter of the Old City of Bethlehem.
We will have exclusive use of this unique property, boasting 12 rooms, restaurant and cafe, beautiful sun-drenched courtyards lined by lemon trees and roof top chill-out area.
It’s the perfect hidden gem, conveniently located, maintaining its original character and historical charms, whilst providing all the comforts to accommodate the contemporary traveler.
AMENITIES
12 Beautifully Restored Heritage Rooms
Fawda Cafe & Restaurant
Sunset Terrace
Heart of Old Bethlehem
Wi-Fi
enjoy your quiet sanctuary in the heart of old Bethlehem
"I really thought I'd be surrounded by a bunch of hippies that had no idea about the practicalities of the real world, but I was hugely mistaken!"
AMRUTA LELE
United Arab Emirates
The Old City of Bethlehem
AN ANCIENT TOWN DATING BACK TO 1400BC
Sitting atop of a subtle mount, some 775m above seat level is the old city of Bethlehem. Founded in 1400 BC, it has survived many conquests over centuries and maintains its place as one of the most historical significant cities on earth, the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth.
Today it remains as an intersection between east as west, but also between the worlds three great monotheistic traditions in Judaism, Islam and Christianity.
It remains a melting pot of cultures, foods, pilgrims, spiritual seekers, artists and craftspeople alike. With the local population welcoming thousands of people annually with their customary hospitality.
You'll be immersed in the deep historic, cultural and spiritual resonance which still exists here.
"My experience with My Chi journey has been empowering, I highly recommend to anyone who needs to find answers within themselves..."
BETTY BYERS
United States
YOUR HOST
MICHAEL DAHDAL
Founder My Chi Journey
Out of all the experiences we've hosted over the years, this one remains the closest to my heart. I was born in Jerusalem to a family that originates from the small village of Taybeh in the West Bank. I've only recently come to appreciate everything this place has to offer, a beautiful land filled with so many contrasts and contradictions.
Despite my university degrees and all my other accomplishments, the best lessons I have ever learned have always come through my lived experience. Through the sharing of knowledge only to see it transformed to a deeper level of understanding.
And despite being an educator, the role I cherish most, is the one of student - being a close observer of life and drawing on all the wisdom that has gone before me. I have committed my life to walking the path that nature has laid out before me and I now invite you to do the same.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrivals & Introductions
Welcome Dinner at Fawda with Contemporay Palestinian Chef Fadi Kattan
Reflections, Stories, Meditations
DAY 2
Morning Reflections
Classic Palestinian Breakfast
A Day in Taybeh-Ephraim Village (Winery, Brewery, History & Culture)
Dinner Gathering Ramallah
DAY 3
Morning Reflections
Breakfast & Tea in Bethlehem
Jerusalem Speciality Caak Bakery
Jerusalem By Night (Old City & Sunset)
Dinner and Drinks at Jerusalem Hotel
DAY 4
Morning Reflections
Early Departure and Breakfast on the Road
Get to know the Samaritans
Explore Sebastia on Foot (Hike)
Sweet Tooth: Knafeh in Nablus
Dinner Gathering
DAY 5
Breakfast at Hosh Al Syrian
Exploring Bethlehem
Afternoon Talk Q & A (Prayer & Love)
Sunset Over Mar Saba (Hike)
Dinner with Contemporary Palestinian Chef Fadi Kattan
Reflections, Stories, Meditations on the Terrace
DAY 6