3 days just for me! – Recharging my batteries at the monastery

4.9 (17 Reviews) · Wald-Michelbach, Germany
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Summary

Peace & Quiet – Relax & Let Go –
Pause & Connect with Yourself – Recharge & Draw Strength

You don’t have to be a Buddhist or sit cross-legged all the time to join us this weekend. This is all about YOU!
Here, you can just be yourself.

A retreat from your usual surroundings helps restore inner balance and tap into the sources of your own strength for the long term.

Current research confirms the healing effects of meditation on body, mind, and soul. This weekend, we’ll relax together and experience these positive effects firsthand.

Imagine being able to escape everyday life for a weekend to dive deep within yourself and recharge your batteries.
I invite you to experience a fascinating journey toward inner peace, mindfulness, and energy—no prior experience required, just for you!

Amid the picturesque nature of the Odenwald, in a quiet Buddhist monastery and healing center, an oasis of silence awaits you. Here you can detach yourself from the hustle and bustle of daily life, reconnect with yourself, and discover the healing power of nature. It is a unique opportunity to restore your inner balance and tap into the sources of your strength for the long term.

What can you expect? Engaging exercises that are easy to practice: from sitting and walking meditations to mindful walks and scent Qi Gong. You’ll learn how to find more peace, focus, and resilience in your daily life through simple techniques. And best of all: you can integrate the methods you learn directly into your life to stay calm even during stressful times.

This weekend is more than just relaxation—it’s an invitation to rediscover yourself, sharpen your senses, and start anew with fresh energy. Learn how to consciously direct your attention, strengthen your immune system, and promote your mental and physical health. Together, we’ll discover the healing powers of nature and connect with its energy.

And that’s not all: You’ll receive practical tools to permanently integrate inner mindfulness into your daily life. This way, you can go through life feeling stronger and more balanced even after the weekend.

Has this piqued your curiosity? Then don’t hesitate! This experience is open to everyone—whether you already have experience or are simply curious. Treat yourself to this time-out to strengthen yourself and enjoy life more mindfully.

Sign up now and secure your spot in this special community. Let’s embark together on a journey to your true self—full of peace, strength, and inspiration!
No prior experience is required to participate in this workshop. The exercises are practical and easy to integrate into daily life.

The goal of the workshop is to create a stronger foundation for your own balance and for finding your bearings in everyday life. From the group exercises, each participant can put together their own individual “toolkit” that they can use for themselves time and again in daily life. For a more mindful life in the here and now, in every moment where our actual life takes place.

Seminar Leader: Peter Schuth, Mental Trainer/Nature Coach

Additional Events:
4 Days of Mental Fasting at the Monastery
1 Day From Head to Heart – Into the Body
1 Week The Journey to Yourself! Mindfulness Week on La Gomera
1 Week: The geistigfrei Summer Retreat at the OAZE in Hungary
1/2 Day: Power Spot Mindfulness Hike 1/2 Day: Barefoot Workshop and much more...
Dates and information available upon request or on this portal!

Testimonials:

“Dear Peter,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again very much for the wonderful seminar “Time for Me – Recharging at the Monastery,” which I had the pleasure of attending over the weekend. It brought me closer to the topic of meditation and inspired me to dare to try new things in life.

The weekend, combined with the beautiful nature surrounding the monastery, helped me gain clarity and find myself.

My conclusion: I was away for 2.5 days and feel as if I’ve been on vacation for a week!

For that, I’d like to say thank you once again.

Thank you and best regards,

Sandra

Sandra B., Hockenheim
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“Dear Peter,

I never would have thought that meditation could be so easy and that the weekend would be so varied and joyful.

Thank you, and see you next time!

Warm regards, Julia”

Julia H., Berlin
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“Dear Peter,

I’d like to thank you for this wonderful weekend seminar, which unfortunately went by way too fast and which—for me personally—could have easily lasted a few days longer.

It was a truly wonderful time during which you showed us how to positively transform our daily lives, ourselves, our thoughts, and our perspective or attitude toward life; as well as how to (re)discover the things that surround us every day, view them from a different angle, and perceive everything—including ourselves—more consciously again.

The seminar is therefore suitable both for people with no prior experience and for those already familiar with topics such as meditation or mindfulness.

The seminar itself also took place in a very beautiful, peaceful, and inspiring setting, which allows one to step away from daily life and open up to the experience. This makes it ideal for finding oneself and unwinding.

Every participant was able to take something away for themselves and learn from this seminar—whether it was new perspectives, a new perception of their surroundings and/or of themselves, a change in their attitude or thoughts, and, most importantly, finding inner peace and letting go. You provided us with tools and suggestions that allow each participant to decide for themselves afterward whether something suits them and which of these they will use and implement later.

It was very pleasant that you always tailored the flow of the session to the group and its needs, and there was no pressure to do anything. There were also no religious overtones; instead, you always maintained a broad perspective, which I find incredibly important—you conveyed to us what is truly important, and that it works regardless of religion or external pressures.

You conveyed this in an authentic and engaging way, so that it was immediately clear that you yourself live what you taught us, and that’s exactly what you radiate.

I am very glad that I was able to experience this seminar with you. And although I was already familiar with some of the concepts beforehand, you still showed me, in your own way, how to find inner peace and provided inspiration for the path ahead—thank you for that!

This will certainly not be the first or last seminar!

Thank you and warm regards,

Doreen „

Doreen W./Hanau
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Hello Peter,

Here are a few lines about the seminar “Recharging at the Monastery”:

By nature and because of my job, I’m a realistic, rather down-to-earth person, so I attended your workshop with low expectations.

It was therefore a huge surprise to me how, through pleasantly simple activities—or rather, doing nothing—I was able to experience relaxation and “time just for myself.”

I was able to let go of and process many things during my time there.

– One of those workshops that could easily have lasted a few days longer. I will certainly continue to reflect on this experience.

See you soon, take care!

Best regards, Swen

Swen P./Alzey – Sales Manager
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“Hi Peter,

I’m having a hard time putting into words what went through my mind during the workshop…

I am/was a newcomer to this field; I do yoga now and then, but you can’t compare that to this!

At first I was skeptical; I didn’t believe I could manage to calm down in such a short time, to shut off the whirlwind of thoughts in my head for a while or at least quiet them down… what can I say, it worked!

At the end of the mindfulness walk on Sunday, I felt as “clear-headed” as I haven’t in a long time!

The atmosphere of the monastery, the forest, the meditation, the mindfulness—these three days left a deep impression on me!

Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!

Best regards, Sabrina”

Sabrina H./Weiterstadt

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Meditation, Monastery Retreats, Self-discovery, Resilience training, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Detox Retreats
Language(s)
German
Level
Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Place
Wald-Michelbach, Germany
Accommodation
not included
Catering
No meals
Types of food
Vegan, Vegetarian
Services
  • Relaxation exercises

  • Gentle physical exercises

  • Morning Meditation

  • Keynote presentations

  • Meditation

  • Theory + Practice

  • Intuition Training

  • Experience nature with all your senses

  • Reignite your zest for life

  • Keynote speeches

  • Practical tools for everyday use

  • Stress-Release

  • Coaching

  • Mental training

  • Self-discovery

  • Self-love

  • Personal Development

  • Keynote speeches

  • Preventive healthcare

  • Burnout Prevention

  • Refuel

  • Energy Management

  • Mindful Exchange

  • Self-awareness

  • Daily schedule with meditation

  • Mindfulness Walk in Nature

  • Evening program

  • Aromatherapy Qi Gong

  • Body Scan

  • Guided Body Tours

  • Walking meditation

Accommodation

Event registration fee: Early bird rate: 347.00 EUR up to 8 weeks in advance; thereafter 397.00 EUR (VAT and the monastery’s seminar fee of 23.00 EUR/day are already included)
Accommodation must be booked separately!
approx. 55 EUR (single room) approx. 25 EUR (shared room) per day
+ full vegetarian board for approx. 43.00 EUR/day (subject to price changes)
Please make your own reservation in a timely manner, referring to the geistigfrei event

Exception: For events at the Höchst Monastery, a single room with full board (93 EUR) featuring a sink in the room and a shared shower is automatically included in the booking. (Prices subject to change)

Catering

Meals are served from the vegetarian buffet (preferably as full board) and can be booked in advance at the monastery.

Testimonials:
Dear Peter,
I haven’t felt this close to myself since I was about 18 years old.
Thank you for everything!
Warm regards – Nadine (Nadine S./Neukirchen January 2026)
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“Dear Peter,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for the intense yet utterly relaxing weekend of indulgence.
In what felt like 6 weeks, you reawakened my inner, silenced child with your wonderful, light, and playful manner. The gentle and loving guidance toward stillness and opening up to what is there, during our “week-long” walks by day and in the dark of night through the forests of the Odenwald, has become one of the most beautiful experiences for me.
Walking barefoot on the soft moss, smelling, feeling, and experiencing the forest. Feeling connected to the universe as a molecule (merging with other participants to become a molecule). You showed me that meditation isn’t only possible in a quiet little room—no, it’s possible everywhere.

A day after your 24-hour meditation retreat, I still feel deeply connected to myself, to you, and to the wonderful other participants.
I hope I can hold onto this wonderful feeling of relaxation, detachment from worries, and love and connection to nature for a long time to come.

Warm regards, Bea from the beautiful Black Forest”

“After almost two years, I returned to recharge with Peter at the monastery. I had fond memories of the first time; I had incorporated some of the insights from the workshop into my daily life, and this repeat experience did me a world of good and opened up new facets that weren’t quite accessible to me the first time around.

And I think it’s wonderful how a group of strangers can become a close-knit group in such a short time. The people I had the pleasure of meeting will remain fond memories for me, and I hope to see one or the other again at a future workshop.
Thank you so much, Peter—this won’t be the last time we see each other…:-)”

Michael S., Bad Honnef

Dear Peter,

I’d like to say THANK YOU again for the wonderful time last weekend with you and this amazing “family” made up of such wonderful people. I felt very, very cared for, supported, and at ease! It was simply “wonderful” and certainly not my last visit to this “magical place” with so many great moments, silent walks, hugs, and so much more.

Thank you so much for this time during which I was able to recharge, absorb, enjoy, and feel so much.
You are a wonderful person—I’ve taken many of your thoughts with me, and I can no longer say the words “I hope that I …………..” because I am doing it—I have a different perspective—I take time to meditate and draw strength from it to understand things better …..

THANK YOU!
With love and best wishes, Simone”

Simone K., Fulda

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Schedule

This weekend, you will receive guidance on how to:

· Consciously direct your attention
· Cultivate mindfulness for intense and sensory awareness
· Train your concentration
· Strengthen your inner resilience

Content and sample daily schedule:

Active and silent meditations
Body scan
Walking meditation
Mindfulness walk
Aromatherapy Qi Gong
Morning meditation
Evening meditation
Reflection time

In addition to the practice, we will also explore some theory, learn about the positive effects of meditation, and use small exercises to discover how we can be more mindful of ourselves and our bodies.
Please bring a pen, paper, a blanket, comfortable clothing, slippers, and weather-appropriate clothing for outdoors.

No prior experience is required to participate in this workshop. The exercises are practical and easy to integrate into daily life. The goal of the workshop is to create a stronger foundation for your own balance and for finding your bearings in everyday life.

The workshop takes place in a small group so that we can focus entirely on ourselves.

Arrival: Friday from 3:00 p.m. Departure: Sundays (or on the last day) from approx. 4:00 p.m. (Extension until dinner is possible)

Make yourself and others happy!
GIFT CERTIFICATES are available for these events!

“Dear Peter,

The ‘Time for Me’ weekend at the monastery was something truly special!

I arrived on Friday feeling stressed and with no expectations. I left on Sunday feeling deeply relaxed and enriched by many wonderful experiences.
It was as if you could see into my soul—your suggestions and exercises were that spot-on.

I especially liked that everything was so concrete and “practical for everyday life.”
We were a great group, and you perfectly understood how to create the right conditions from the very beginning for a very personal and open interaction.

Thank you so much for this intense experience!

Warm regards, Isabell”
Isabell J., Mainz

Arrival

Arrival

Check-in and room assignment begin on Friday at 2:00 p.m.

Take the train to Weinheim, then continue by bus for about 30 minutes to Siedelsbrunn (the bus stop is right below the monastery)

or to Höchst im Odenwald (for events at the Höchst Monastery)

, 69483 Wald-Michelbach, Hessen, Germany

4.9

17 Reviews

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Peter is the best! I will definitely come back…!!!

Fabian Höferlin

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A time in which I had the opportunity to experience silence and find peace. Everything is possible, nothing is necessary. I will integrate some of this into my daily life. A valuable time!

Birte S

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What an inspiring and conscious seminar with dear Peter Schuth. I was so touched by the three days - or maybe it felt like three weeks - that I can still feel the after-effects very intensely. I clearly realized how much I had lost my space and found myself again. I hadn't really noticed nature either. This morning I went straight to the forest for 1.5 hours to give myself even more energy. I also managed to meditate intensively, it's so good to be with yourself. Dear Peter, 5* is not nearly enough, because your seminar and especially your company brought me back to myself. Thank you very much for this. Many thanks also to the monastery community, the delicious food and our harmonious seminar group.

Thomas Mörschler

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The retreat was a valuable time-out for me, where I was able to calm down and find myself again. The atmosphere in the monastery, the silence and the clear daily routine helped me to switch off completely - both mentally and physically. It was exactly what I needed to recharge my batteries. An all-round enriching experience that I can highly recommend.

Joé Wollmering

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Coach very friendly. Knows what he's talking about. Too many hikes for beginners. 1x 3 hours at a stretch. 1x 1 hour. Too many participants 16 at a time. Too little involvement of the participants in the workshop. Was more of a monologue. Too tightly timed. Exercises were very good. Excellent food in the monastery. Area very beautiful.

Xenia König

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A really great seminar! Peter's warm and cheerful, but also welcoming and wise manner makes it easy for both men and women to open up to the content, find themselves and then connect with his energy in the here and now. This could also be clearly felt by the other participants. I'll be back, then with my wife. Thank you so much, dear Peter!

Alexander Strecker

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Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 119 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 35 days before arrival, you will receive a 25% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Other events:
3 Days of "Me Time"! Recharge at the Monastery
4 Days of "Me Time"! "Mental" Detox at the Monastery
1 Day From Head to Heart – Into the Body
1 Week The Journey to Yourself! Mindfulness Week on La Gomera
1 week: The geistigfrei Summer Retreat at the OAZE in Hungary
1-day seminar: Mentally Strong + Healthy
1/2-day Power Spot Mindfulness Hike 1/2-day Barefoot Workshop and much more...
Dates and information available on this portal and upon request.

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