5-day silent retreat with creative self-expression on the island of Santo Antão / Cape Verde

I do not offer a structured program, methods, techniques or readings, but rather a protected space with the opportunity to hold and express yourself with what is. My concept is an alternative to rigid retreats with therapeutic and group-dynamic methods. You design your own daily program - apart from meal times. You remain silent. You feel. You live from moment to moment like a 3-year-old child and do what comes into your head. You are free. That is the essence. You are with yourself, in yourself, in silence. You observe. You can express yourself creatively for a maximum of 2 hours a day, by 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, convictions, theoretical knowledge or therapeutic experience is required to take part in the silent retreat - just the courage to be honest, patience and the willingness to really look and open up to what is.

Single rooms in traditional stone houses with full board
The spacious grounds provide ample space for retreat and reflection without the distraction of other hotel guests
The swimming pool with a view of the mountain landscape also offers the opportunity to relax in the water
The food is offered as a buffet, so there is something for every taste

Please indicate your dietary preference when booking

Day 1: Arrival, individual discussion, if desired including introduction to various forms of meditation, house rules, dinner together
Day 2-4: Silence, short walks, gentle physical exercises, creative forms of self-expression as outlets for regulating inner processes, maximum 2 hours per day
Day 5: Breakfast together, individual discussion

Allowed:
Media for creative self-expression: diary, painting utensils, music (independent of cell phone)
Gentle forms of exercise such as yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong etc.
Medication that you should take on medical advice

Not allowed:
Mind-altering drugs (alcohol, cannabis etc.)
Hikes and sports
Communication and cell phones

You can organize your arrival, departure and onward journey with cooperating travel agencies in Germany and Switzerland or organize it yourself.