2 Days of Meditation and Self-Exploration Near Cologne, Germany

Leverkusen, Germany

Summary

Meditation & Self-Inquiry

“The most important question you can ever ask yourself is, ‘Who am I?’ As long as this question isn’t answered through direct experience, you will always hunger for the answer.”
– John David –

Experience a unique self-inquiry weekend at the Open Sky House near Cologne. This retreat offers you a deep insight into the practice of self-inquiry, inspired by the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi.

The days begin with morning yoga and meditation, followed by exercises in which you’ll learn the practice of self-inquiry and gain a deep understanding of yourself and the nature of life. This powerful, millennia-old tool helps you question the illusory “I”—the root of all our problems—and penetrate to the core of your being, where you’ll find inner peace, love, and clarity.

You can then apply the practice of self-inquiry in your daily life. It supports you in letting go of conditioning and connecting deeply with your true self.

The weekend also includes group meditations, mantra chanting with live music, Heart Dance, reflection sessions, and a film about the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi.

Arrival: Friday at 6:00 p.m.
Start: Friday at 7:00 p.m.
End: Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
(Those who wish may stay for dinner)

Prices:
€280, including accommodation in a shared room and vegetarian meals
€220 (discounted rate)
€190 for students under 27

Single rooms available for an additional fee.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Monastery Retreats, Body & Mind, Meditation, Self-discovery, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Mindfulness, Yoga Retreats, Detox Retreats
Date: 2026-11-13 - 2026-11-15
Language(s): English, German
Level: Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 20
Place: Leverkusen, Germany
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Services: Conscious Breathing

Delicious vegetarian meals, all-inclusive

Q&A Sessions on Mediation

A special, transformative retreat destination

Inspiring encounters and exchanges with like-minded people

Overnight stay in a cozy shared room (single and double rooms available for an additional fee)

Library with a wide selection of spiritual books

Accommodation

Das Open Sky House ist seit über 20 Jahren einem Ort der inneren Transformation. In einer Atmosphäre von Stille, Liebe und Schönheit sind alle herzlich willkommen.

Das liebevoll renovierte Anwesen aus dem 17. Jahrhundert liegt direkt am Rhein und lädt zu Spaziergängen, Fährfahrten und Momenten der Ruhe ein.

Free bicycle

Free parking

Free Wi-Fi

Multilingual staff

Parking lot

Conference room

Dining area

Kitchen

Library

Lounge

Garden

Terrace

Barbeque facilities

Yoga studio

Rooms

Mehrbettzimmer

$313 / person

Unser ruhiger Schlafsaal ist ein Ort der Stille und Erholung. Die friedliche Atmosphäre lädt dazu ein, den Alltag hin...

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Catering

Full board with vegetarian meals. We place a high value on organic food, have our own honey from our local beehive, and cook fresh meals every day with a generous helping of love.

Of course, we’re happy to accommodate vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free dietary preferences as well as any allergies.

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Schedule & Program – Meditation and Self-Exploration at Open Sky House
The retreat takes place over a weekend at Open Sky House near Cologne.
Arrival is on Friday around 6:00 p.m.; the retreat begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. The retreat ends on Sunday around 7:00 p.m.

Friday
Check-in starting at 6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Group dinner
8:00 p.m. Heart Dance
8:30 p.m. Opening session

Saturday
7:30 a.m. Yoga & morning meditation
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:30 a.m. Mantra singing with live music
11:30 a.m. Movement meditation
1:00 p.m. Lunch in silence
3:00 p.m. Self-exploration (“Who am I?”, consciousness, identification)
6:00 p.m. Sharing
7:00 p.m. Dinner in silence
8:00 p.m. Film about Ramana Maharshi

Sunday
7:30 a.m. Yoga & morning meditation
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:30 a.m. Mantra singing with live music
11:30 a.m. Self-inquiry
1:00 p.m. Lunch in silence
3:00 p.m. Original Face
5:30 p.m. Closing session
6:30 p.m. End

7:00 p.m. Anyone who wishes may stay for dinner

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 10 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Dates

2026-11-13

2026-11-15
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