Starts 1 January 2027 · The first month
A quiet January: the January 2027 month.
Start the year away from the noise. One calm month with up to three other guests: no alcohol, no smoking, no drugs. Shared low-carb meals with intermittent fasting, daily exercise, meditation and long talks.
Why January
A month off alcohol, away from home.
Many people want a dry January. Fewer manage it at home, with the same fridge, the same friends and the same evenings. The Quiet Month takes the whole routine away for a month, not just the drinks.
You live in your own private flat, a short walk from Sami. You spend the days together: an early, quiet morning, exercise, simple shared meals, an afternoon to explore or rest, and coffee and conversation in the evening.
At least one month. Stay into February or March if you like. Longer stays follow the same steps.
Planning your Dry January? See Dry January 2027, somewhere quiet, with a small money calculator and free tools for a month at home.
The dates
From application to arrival.
Apply any time. It helps to apply at least two weeks before 1 January, so there is time for the call, the agreement, your doctor's letter, insurance, visas and flights.
- Apply. A short form, about five minutes. Sami reads every application himself and replies by email within 48 hours.
- A free 20-minute video call on Google Meet. Book your free 20-minute call straight away if you like. No pressure, no payment.
- Country and city. If we both want to go ahead, you are told where the month will be, before you sign anything.
- A written agreement, then the deposit. You get Sami's full legal name in writing and sign. Then a US$1,000 deposit by bank transfer or Western Union. Only then, never before.
- The address, then your flat. You get the exact address and book your own flat nearby. Your doctor's fit-to-join letter and travel insurance are ready before you travel.
- 1 January: arrive. The balance is paid in two halves, on day 1 after you arrive and see everything, and on day 15.
Price
US$10,000 for the month.
- Included: all shared meals, daily exercise, meditation, activities and local transport during the month.
- Not included: your own flat (Sami chooses it and sends you the listing; you book and pay it yourself), flights, visas, travel insurance and personal spending.
- Nothing is paid before a video call and a signed agreement. Bank transfer or Western Union only, invoiced in Sami's legal name. No card form on this site.
The same price as every other month. No early-bird tricks. See the price page and the terms.
Places
Up to four guests.
Four is the true maximum for every month, January included. It is what keeps the table small and the days calm.
There is no countdown on this page, and there never will be. If January fills up, we tell you honestly and suggest a later month. See all dates.
Food and fasting
Intermittent fasting is part of the month. Sami sets the daily eating window and adjusts it to each guest. If you feel unwell, you eat. Nobody is pushed.
Safety first
After the holidays, stop safely.
If you drink heavily or every day, stopping suddenly can be dangerous. Please stop safely with your doctor's help first, then apply.
Fasting is not offered to anyone who has diabetes or takes glucose-lowering medicine, is pregnant or breastfeeding, has had an eating disorder, is under-weight or has kidney disease. They need their own doctor first.
Every guest brings a doctor's fit-to-join letter and travel insurance with medical and evacuation cover. This is a healthy-living month: not therapy, and not medical or psychological treatment. How we keep guests safe.
Can't go away in January?
Try the rhythm at home first.
The free 31-day quiet month planner is a printable daily checklist for a month at home: mornings, walks, simple food, a few quiet minutes and calmer evenings. No sign-up.
Questions about January
When does the January 2027 month start?
On 1 January 2027. It is the first month of The Quiet Month. After that, a new month starts on the 1st of every month. The stay lasts at least one month, and you can stay longer if you like.
How many places are there in January?
Up to four. That is the true maximum for every month of The Quiet Month, not a sales trick. There is no countdown. If January fills up, we tell you honestly and suggest a later month.
When should I apply for January?
Any time. It helps to apply at least two weeks before 1 January, so there is time for the video call, the written agreement, your doctor's fit-to-join letter, travel insurance, visas and flights. Later than that? Email us anyway, and we will tell you honestly if there is still a place and enough time.
How much does the January month cost?
US$10,000 per guest for one month. That is the programme fee: shared meals, daily exercise, meditation, activities and local transport during the month. Your own nearby flat, flights, visas, travel insurance and personal spending are not included.
When do I pay?
Nothing is paid before a video call and a signed agreement. Then a US$1,000 deposit by bank transfer or Western Union, which is part of the fee. The balance is paid in two halves, on day 1 after you arrive and on day 15. There is no card payment on this site.
Where will the January month be?
The location is never published. After the video call, if we both want to go ahead, you are told the country and city before you sign anything. The exact address comes after your deposit.
Is this Dry January?
No. Dry January is a campaign run by the charity Alcohol Change UK, and the name is their registered trademark. The Quiet Month is a separate, paid, one-month stay, and we are not linked to them in any way.
I drink a lot over the holidays. Can I still come?
Please see a doctor before you stop. If you drink heavily or every day, stopping suddenly can be dangerous. Stop safely with your doctor's help first, then apply. Saying yes to a health question is not an automatic no; we talk about it on the call.
Dry January is a registered trademark of Alcohol Change UK. The Quiet Month is not linked to Alcohol Change UK.
The Quiet Month team
The next step
Want one of the January places? Apply any time.
Sami reads every application himself and replies by email within 48 hours. Applying costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Or email info@thequietmonth.com. Please don't send health details by email.