Interview with the Young Owners of Faeries' Retreat
As Cosmic Lighthouse is based in Singapore, we have been to most of the various new age, healing or spiritual centres here. However, there is something different with a place tuck in a corner of Singapore's bustling city centre. Faeries' Retreat stands out as a very young and energetic place. As we stepped through the doors, we felt like we are entering a dream-like space where children would like to run around and play. We joined in, ran around and managed to catch up with the young ladies who run this place for a short and informal interview
1. We understand that you gals are only in your early twenties. You could perhaps be the youngest owners of a new age centre anywhere.What gave you the courage to start a centre at such a young age?
Faeries' Retreat (FR): Actually, we are in our mid-twenties! Maybe the faeries’ energies in our space have kept us looking young haha. The desire to help ourselves & others find fun & happiness in our lives definitely gave us inspiration & determination.
Cosmic Lighthouse (CL) Comments: But the girls look like they are only in their early twenties! 
2. What are the other dynamics between your relationships? How are decisions made?
FR: Mainly through a democratic voting system… plus loads of emotions, opinions, debates etc. Basically, LOUDEST voice reigns!
CL: We hope they mean singing?! And we wonder who has the loudest voice? 
3. What made you decide on the name "Faeries' Retreat"? Are there fairies hanging around your place literally?
FR: Yes of course! In fact, we had a lot of guidance from the faeries in starting up & running the space. Actually, faeries is the original old English spelling for these elemental beings, and by faeries, we include the faeries, elves, gnomes, pixies leprechauns & many more! Faeries are dedicated to fun & joyful love, and ‘Retreat’ was chosen specifically both as a physical space to relax & enjoy ourselves and energetically, it means ‘retreating’/going within to discover ourselves.
CL: We think the faeries really include the four of them as well! 
4. What is the general profile of your clients? Do you happen to attract the younger crowd?
FR: Anyone from 1 – 68 years old. Really!! Children go crazy over our space.
CL: And we thought we were too old when we last visited. (Similing) We are only average in age! 
5. Do you gals find it difficult to manage the expectations of older clients?
FR: Not at all! We treat all clients as friends, regardless of age.
CL: How wonderful! 
6. Why is there not a single male among you?
FR: We were chosen by the faeries.
CL: Hmmm. Are the faeries biased against men? 
7. What are your views on love and romance?
FR: We believe in faerie tales & ‘happily-ever-afters’. Why not? 
CL: We are believers too! 
8. Do you have a general message for people around your age?
FR: Take life seriously, but don’t forget to have fun!
CL: No wonder we are taking life easy. We are already past their age.
9. What do you find most joyous and fulfilling in running Faeries Retreat?
FR: Happy smiles, open hearts and friends telling us how much coming here has changed their lives.
CL: We can vouch for that! 
10. What is the craziest thing you have done?
FR: The craziest thing we have done is to stay until 5am on the night before opening! It was really crazy with many things unpacked and off the shelves. And we all came in the next morning for our official opening on 12th January 2007. What's even more amazing is that we managed to pack in around 200 guests during the reception that evening. Wow!
CL: Wow!!
11. Are you satisfied with what Faeries Retreat has achieved so far?
FR: We would love to touch more souls with our love, but yes, we are satisfied with what we have achieved.
CL: Full marks for these young ladies for their courage and energy!
About the Interviewees
 | Faeries' Retreat Adele (Om Faerie), Audrey (Food Faerie), Gabriea (Heart Faerie) and Saryass (nature faerie) Once upon a time, four lovely faeries got together and decided to create a space where they can bring smiles, love, fun and laughter to the world! Adele has been a yoga teacher for 3 years, and she is dedicated to bring the bliss and love of yoga to all she comes across! Audrey is a self-taught baker who is passionate about bringing joy through her cooking. Gabriea has been healing the hearts of many souls the past few years. Her philosophy is: “As long as we open our hearts, miracles in life will unfold..” Saryass loves nature, and she continues to form a fond relationship with the guardians of nature: the faeries. |