Join us for a special day with four esteemed international teachers of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden: Claire Elouard, Colin Campbell, Jhon Kwano and Satish Kumar.
Each of these respected elders brings an important message for our times, offering insights on how to connect deeply with the energy of nature, lessons from indigenous knowledge and the wisdom of living with elegant simplicity while cultivating unconditional love for the Earth.
Guided by the theme 'Awakening of Memory', which underscores KFBG’s 70th anniversary celebrations, this one-day event presents the rare opportunity of these elders not only gathered together for the first time, but also at the sacred mountain of Kwun Yum Shan.
The day features individual sessions with each teacher, combined with shared meals and quiet moments in nature, and concludes with a dialogue among the elders on the theme of Awakening of Memory.
Morning Activities:
Satish Kumar – Meditation and Radical Love Talk on the Summit of Kwun Yum Shan
Engage in a profound meditation session led by Satish Kumar, focusing on radical love and its transformative power in our lives. Experience the serenity of the summit as you reflect on your connection to the Earth.
Claire Elouard – Walking with Trees at KFBG
Join Claire for a guided walk among the trees, where you’ll learn to listen to their wisdom and understand their vital role in our ecosystem. Discover the tranquility that nature offers as you connect deeply with these ancient beings.
Jhon Kwano – Blessing with Song and Dance at KFBG
Participate in a vibrant and joyful blessing ceremony with Jhon, filled with song and dance. Celebrate the rhythms of life and the interconnectedness of all beings, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
Colin Campbell – Storytelling Under the Banyan Tree
Gather with Colin as he shares captivating stories beneath the welcoming banyan tree at KFBG. Through storytelling, he connects us with ancestral wisdom, reminding us of our place in the wider universe.
The flow of the day involves taking part in your choice of one of the four different activities with the elders, from the bottom of KFBG all the way to the top of Kwun Yum mountain. After the morning activities have concluded, we all gather for lunch at Food Hub, to enjoy vegan sustainable food together. After lunch, we have the unique chance to hear these four elders in dialogue for the first time and on the theme Awakening of Memory. They will exchange experiences and inspiration on our deep connection with nature, indigenous wisdom and how to love the Earth unconditionally, nourished by the different experiences from the morning.
KFBG’s 70th Anniversary – Awakening of Memory
The ‘Awakening of Memory: A Day with Four Elders’ is part of the celebrations marking the special occasion of KFBG’s 70th anniversary. It integrates a wider series of activities curated to deepen our connection with the Earth.
Guided by the theme Awakening of Memory, these gatherings call us to remember our place within the greater community of beings. This anniversary is an invitation to return, to remember and to share the stories that bind us to this living landscape of KFBG’s mountain and the Earth itself. It is about how we live in the present and the future we shape together – deepening the dialogue between people and nature, and carrying this shared legacy forward in an ever-changing world.
About the Teachers
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Satish Kumar Satish Kumar is a renowned Indian-British activist, author and speaker known for his lifelong commitment to peace, ecology and social justice. He has been visiting KFBG since 2009 and inspired an education approach with head, heart and hands.
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Jhon Kwano Jhon Kwano is a messenger of the Lani tribe, in the highlands of New Guinea, where he and his people still live as their ancestors have for thousands of years, in harmony with nature. His first visit to KFBG was in 2016.
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Claire Elouard Claire is a French biologist and ecologist, having conducted research across Asia and now leading ‘Energy of Nature’ workshops, teaching intuitive connection and communication with nature worldwide. She has been teaching at KFBG since 2008.
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Colin Campbell Trained by African healers, Colin developed a deep understanding of animism, and his practices aim to take people of all nations into a restored and reconnected relationship with the wider natural world. Colin first visited KFBG in 2024.
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Event Details
Date: 26 March 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
* Please note the starting time and venue for different morning activities may vary slightly.
Morning Activities:
You may choose one of the following activities to join:
Option 1) 10:00 Meditation and Radical Love Talk with Satish Kumar
Option 2) 09:30 Walking with Trees at KFBG with Claire Elouard
Option 3) 09:30 Blessing with Song and Dance at KFBG with Jhon Kwano
Option 4) 10:00 Storytelling Under the Banyan Tree with Colin Campbell
Afternoon Activities:
12:30 - 14:30 Lunch @ Food Hub
14:30 - 16:30 Dialogue with the four elders
Venue: Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Kadoorie Centre
Language: English
Target Audience: Aged 18 or above
Fee: HK$960 per person, including guided sessions and a light vegetarian lunch
Application: CLICK HERE
- Please submit the online application form on or before 13 March 2026 (Friday).
- Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Payment is not refundable, unless the event is cancelled by KFBG or due to bad weather.
Enquiry:
Please email to Ms Jamie Ngai at jamie.ngai@kfbg.org
Terms & Conditions:
Upon submission of your application and payment, you are deemed to have accepted all Terms and Regulations of this retreat, and the guidelines below:
Kadoorie Centre Rules and Regulations
In case of any dispute, the organiser has the right to the final decision.
Related Links
- Kadoorie Earth Programme (KEP) is an initiative co-created by KFBG and its network of collaborators and volunteers. By integrating the various strands of KFBG’s nature conservation, sustainable living and holistic education programmes, it provides life-transforming learning experiences that reconnect people with themselves, each other and the rest of nature and enable them to cultivate resilience in the face of global challenges.
- Nature Art Programmes: Immerse yourself in silent contemplation of nature. Deepen your awareness of beauty and connect with nature through art. KFBG organises a variety of art workshops including Zentangle drawing, sketching and wood art, and exhibitions to guide participants, with or without artistic background, to create nature art.
- Nature Education Programmes: Become animal detectives and explore the mysteries of wild animals. Use different senses to discover the beauty of plants. Learn about the significance of forest, trees and even soils through field visits, experiments and woodwork, to reconnect with nature.
- Group Guided Tours: Led by trained environmental interpreters, the content includes experiential and hands-on activities. We encourage a passion for nature, conservation and ecology by nurturing an appreciation of the natural world.
- Corporate Programmes: Our Holistic Education Department staff can design either half-day or full-day nature education and art programmes for corporate staff or their family members based on specific needs. Leveraging the unique natural landscape and cultural ambiance of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, our activities may include guided tours, farm-to-table experiences, nature-based workshops, talks and art activities, aiming to promote understanding and practice of sustainable living for organisations.