Mountain Hiking and the Inner Mountains
Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany
$826 / 5 Days
I offer a silent retreat without a set program or group dynamics—a safe space to be with yourself and express yourself, just as things are. My approach is an alternative to rigidly structured retreats that use therapeutic methods and group dynamics. You yourself are the program—aside from mealtimes. You remain silent. You feel. You live from moment to moment and do whatever comes to mind. You are free. That is the essence. You are with yourself, within yourself, in silence. You can express yourself creatively for up to 2 hours a day—through writing, painting, or dancing—if you feel like it. You don’t have to achieve anything, prove anything to anyone, or fit into a group setting. No prior knowledge, beliefs, theoretical knowledge, or therapeutic experience is required to participate in the Silence Retreat—just the courage to be honest, patience, compassion, and the willingness to truly look within and open yourself to whatever arises.
The most important facts in a nutshell:
A free phone call is available before the retreat begins
Individual sessions lasting 60 minutes each on the day of arrival and the day of departure
Organization, Supervision, and Support
The charming Wave Maze apartment complex, with its panoramic ocean views, is the perfect place to give yourself some space in a low-stimulus environment. Here you’ll find a peaceful atmosphere, enhanced by a breathtaking infinity pool. Wave Maze is just a few minutes away from Ponta Preta, one of Cape Verde’s most beautiful beaches. There, you can feel the fine sand beneath your feet and let the endless expanse of the ocean move you.
Meals are not included in the price.
Day 1: Arrival, individual consultation, including an introduction to various forms of meditation upon request, house rules, group dinner
Days 2–4: Silence, short walks, gentle physical exercises, creative forms of self-expression as outlets for regulating inner processes, up to 2 hours per day
Day 5: Group breakfast, individual conversation
Permitted:
Media for creative self-expression: journal, art supplies, music (not on a cell phone)
Gentle forms of movement such as yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong, etc.
Medications you are required to take on medical advice
Not permitted:
Mind-altering substances (alcohol, cannabis, etc.)
Hiking and sports
Communication and cell phones
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