Summary

Welcome to an enchanting 3-day silent retreat at the monastery! Find the essential in simplicity—here, surrounded by the outer silence of this special place, I invite you to explore and experience inner silence. With loving guidance and professional support, you can embark on a journey to yourself that will touch you deeply.

Be inspired and guided by a variety of mindfulness exercises, meditations, reflections, sensory experiences, mindful yoga, body scans, and walking meditations. Mindfulness based on the MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) program. Enjoy plenty of time to take in the beauty of the surrounding nature and find peace.

The practice of mindfulness leads to inner peace, serenity, and well-being—and you are warmly invited to be part of this wonderful journey to yourself, whether you are just starting out or already have experience.

Throughout the retreat, I will be there for you with an open heart, and if necessary, I will be happy to offer you personal one-on-one coaching. I look forward to accompanying and supporting you during this magical time-out. Register today and experience how these days will touch your soul and leave you feeling strengthened and fulfilled.

Seminar costs, seminar room, etc.: €255 net / €303.45 gross incl. VAT Accommodation with full board: €315 gross The retreat takes place in a pleasant atmosphere with a maximum of 12 participants. The retreat can take place with a minimum of 8 participants. Registration deadline: March 30, 2025 - I will also be offering the same retreat in November (winter retreat) as well as a 3-day retreat at the Benedictine Abbey in Ottobeuren in April 2026.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Silence Retreats, Mindfulness, Silent Retreats, Monastery Retreats, Meditation, Detox Retreats
Date: 2026-07-07 - 2026-07-10
Language(s): German
Level: Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 13
Place: St. Ottilien, Germany
Accommodation: not included
Catering: No meals
Types of food: Vegan, Vegetarian
Services: Encounter with the heart

Safe guidance out of silence

Allow yourself to be yourself

Good introduction to silence

morning practice

Lecture and evening practice

Mindful exercise session such as qi gong

Individual coaching as needed

Follow-up care after 4 weeks as needed

Reflect

3 days of intensive mindfulness

Mindful Yoga

Psychological safety during the retreat

Letting go in a safe space

Guided meditations

Certified seminar leader

Accommodation

The single rooms with bathroom and toilet are pleasant and simply furnished. This helps you to concentrate on the inner process. Bed linen and towels are included. All rooms have windows offering a view of the outdoors.
Seminar costs, seminar rooms, etc.: €255 net / €303.45 gross incl. VAT Accommodation with full board: €315 gross

Catering

Wholefood and vegetarian cuisine, mainly from our own cultivation, our own livestock, and regional sources. Vegan meals are also available. Full board includes a generous breakfast buffet with bread baked in our own bakery. Lunch is a three-course menu. Dinner is a varied buffet.

Guests with allergies can of course receive specially adapted meals.

sequence

Tuesday: Rooms are available from 3 p.m. Arrival and orientation in the house and the surrounding area. Dinner together with discussion and getting to know each other. Introduction to the retreat and silence. Wednesday: The day alternates between mindfulness exercises, meditation, and personal time.

Thursday: Mindfulness exercises, meditation, and personal time. Personal coaching is available at any time if needed. Friday: The day begins with mindfulness exercises and continues until shortly before lunch, when the silence is broken. Shared lunch with discussion and conclusion.

If possible, mindfulness practice is also carried out outdoors. Impulses for the transition from the retreat (protected place) to everyday life. A gentle onboarding into reality in order to maintain relaxation and inner stability for as long as possible. The days begin at 7:00 a.m. and after dinner there is evening practice until around 9:15 p.m.

Arrival

- By train from the north and south: St. Ottilien station on the Augsburg-Weilheim line. Regular service to Weilheim, all trains stop in St. Ottilien. - By train from the east and west: Geltendorf station on the Munich-Buchloe line. Geltendorf is also the terminus of line 4 of the Munich S-Bahn. From there, the monastery can be reached on foot in 20 minutes: turn right in front of the station and walk to the underpass, behind which a pedestrian avenue leads to St. Ottilien. There are (usually) also taxis or a connection to the regional train towards Weilheim. The first station after Geltendorf is St. Ottilien station. By car: - Coming from the east: A96 towards Lindau - Exit 28 WINDACH, towards Eresing / St. Ottilien. The turnoff to St. Ottilien is between Eresing and Geltendorf. -Coming from the west: A96 towards Munich - Exit 27 SCHÖFFELDING - towards Eresing - towards Geltendorf until the turnoff to St. Ottilien.

Exerzitienhaus , 86941 St. Ottilien, Bayern, Germany

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6 months ago

They were wonderful days of silence for me and I say thank you very much!

Gigi Pfundmair

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6 months ago

A great experience with others. Mindfulness in many ways. Great accommodation. Won't be the last time!

Janine Wohlrab

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about 2 years ago

I really enjoyed the silent retreat. The seminar leader, Beatrice, led the seminar very well and I felt very well looked after and cared for. Thank you :-)