August 2026 · Session 1

Light turning honey

August settles — sunsets stretch past 19:30, the meadow grass goes amber at dusk, a Perseid tail crosses the sky.

Agustus 8–12, 2026Starts in 52 days

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$1,899$2,230/ person · USD

10 guests max · 100% halal · prayer-friendly

Seasonal highlights

What makes August 2026 different

Every Salamjeju retreat shares the same backbone — villa, halal meals, group activities. These are the moments tied to this time of year.

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Moment 1

Pyoseon Beach golden-hour welcome walk

Day 1 17:30 — the welcome chat moves down to Pyoseon Beach and lingers through the full golden hour, sunset around 19:30, basalt pools holding warm light. Right at the villa, no drive needed.

Moment 2

Jeju watermelon hwachae table at the villa

Mid-August is local watermelon peak. A farm-fresh Aewol watermelon is delivered to the villa — we make hwachae (Korean watermelon punch with rice cake and milk) together late on Day 1, the night air finally cooling, no farm trip needed.

Moment 3

Perseid meteor watch from the villa roof

Mid-August is the Perseid meteor shower's build-up to peak (Aug 12–13). We set out mats and tea on the villa roof on cleared nights — the show picks up after 23:00 and runs until just before dawn, rates ramping all week.

Full itinerary

August 2026 — five days, hour by hour

5 seasonal moments this week

Curated stops

Café picks, day-of

1–2 hand-picked, hijabi-friendly cafés between activities — no rush.

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Flexibility note

Schedule may shift

Weather, sea, prayer times, and group pace can reshape the day. Nasir adapts in real time.

Times indicative

15:00

Check-in at Base Camp

Shuttle from Jeju Airport at 9AM / 1PM. Nasir personally welcomes you with drinks, room assignments, and Ajwa dates.

16:30

Ice Breaking & Orientation

Tour rules, self-introductions, and a welcome gift ceremony — Nasir presents each guest with a custom embroidered cap featuring their Korean name.

Your Korean name on a custom-embroidered cap!

17:30

Welcome Chat at Pyoseon Beach

First outdoor gathering on the beach — Nasir-hosted recreation games, slow conversation, the sea breathing in front of you. Maghrib at the villa as we head back.

19:30

Welcome Dinner

Grilled and braised whole hairtail — halal-friendly Jeju seafood at its finest.

21:00

Seasonal moment

Jeju watermelon hwachae table

We make hwachae (Korean watermelon punch with rice cake and milk) together on the villa veranda — a farm-fresh Aewol watermelon delivered for the occasion. Soft start to the week.

Isha prayer at accommodation — all prayer times honored throughout the day