Monastery Retreats

Monasteries always exude a magical aura and as soon as we enter, we leave everyday trivialities and problems at the door. No smartphones, no television, no pointless distractions. Monasteries are places of contemplation, peace and quiet. Silent retreats, fasting retreats or a temporary stay in a monastery are often offered in this contemplative environment.

  • Spring & Fall Yoga, Hiking & Fasting Retreat at Lehnin Monastery - All Inclusive
  • Spring & Fall Yoga, Hiking & Fasting Retreat at Lehnin Monastery - All Inclusive
  • Spring & Fall Yoga, Hiking & Fasting Retreat at Lehnin Monastery - All Inclusive
  • Spring & Fall Yoga, Hiking & Fasting Retreat at Lehnin Monastery - All Inclusive
  • Spring & Fall Yoga, Hiking & Fasting Retreat at Lehnin Monastery - All Inclusive
  • Spring & Fall Yoga, Hiking & Fasting Retreat at Lehnin Monastery - All Inclusive
  • Spring & Fall Yoga, Hiking & Fasting Retreat at Lehnin Monastery - All Inclusive
  • Spring & Fall Yoga, Hiking & Fasting Retreat at Lehnin Monastery - All Inclusive
  • Spring & Fall Yoga, Hiking & Fasting Retreat at Lehnin Monastery - All Inclusive
  • Spring & Fall Yoga, Hiking & Fasting Retreat at Lehnin Monastery - All Inclusive
13 People interested

Spring & Fall Yoga, Hiking & Fasting Retreat at Lehnin Monastery - All Inclusive

Kloster Lehnin, Germany

$1,369 / 7 Days

  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
6 People interested

"Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)

Petra, Spain

$1,744 / 8 Days

  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
16 People interested

Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery

Streithausen, Germany

$462 / 5 Days

5.0
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
10 People interested

MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)

Holzkirchen, Germany

$304 / 3 Days

4.5
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
6 People interested

Experience the lightness of being

Hünfeld, Germany

$245 / 3 Days

5.0
  • Fasting, Hiking, and Qigong for Women at Lluc Monastery, Mallorca, May 23–30, 2026
  • Fasting, Hiking, and Qigong for Women at Lluc Monastery, Mallorca, May 23–30, 2026
  • Fasting, Hiking, and Qigong for Women at Lluc Monastery, Mallorca, May 23–30, 2026
  • Fasting, Hiking, and Qigong for Women at Lluc Monastery, Mallorca, May 23–30, 2026
  • Fasting, Hiking, and Qigong for Women at Lluc Monastery, Mallorca, May 23–30, 2026
  • Fasting, Hiking, and Qigong for Women at Lluc Monastery, Mallorca, May 23–30, 2026
9 People interested

Fasting, Hiking, and Qigong for Women at Lluc Monastery, Mallorca, May 23–30, 2026

Lluc, Spain

$1,850 / 8 Days

  • Meditation retreat at Gerode Monastery - Finding Stillness
  • Meditation retreat at Gerode Monastery - Finding Stillness
  • Meditation retreat at Gerode Monastery - Finding Stillness
  • Meditation retreat at Gerode Monastery - Finding Stillness
  • Meditation retreat at Gerode Monastery - Finding Stillness
  • Meditation retreat at Gerode Monastery - Finding Stillness
  • Meditation retreat at Gerode Monastery - Finding Stillness
  • Meditation retreat at Gerode Monastery - Finding Stillness
5 People interested

Meditation retreat at Gerode Monastery - Finding Stillness

Gerode, Germany

$840 / 5 Days

  • Acidosis detox treatments at Gerode Monastery
  • Acidosis detox treatments at Gerode Monastery
  • Acidosis detox treatments at Gerode Monastery
  • Acidosis detox treatments at Gerode Monastery
  • Acidosis detox treatments at Gerode Monastery
  • Acidosis detox treatments at Gerode Monastery
  • Acidosis detox treatments at Gerode Monastery
  • Acidosis detox treatments at Gerode Monastery
6 People interested

Acidosis detox treatments at Gerode Monastery

Gerode, Germany

$2,201 / 11 Days

  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
15 People interested

Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey

Niederalteich, Germany

$345 / 5 Days

  • Monastery week with mindfulness and Qigong (recognized as educational leave)
  • Monastery week with mindfulness and Qigong (recognized as educational leave)
  • Monastery week with mindfulness and Qigong (recognized as educational leave)
  • Monastery week with mindfulness and Qigong (recognized as educational leave)
  • Monastery week with mindfulness and Qigong (recognized as educational leave)
  • Monastery week with mindfulness and Qigong (recognized as educational leave)
  • Monastery week with mindfulness and Qigong (recognized as educational leave)
  • Monastery week with mindfulness and Qigong (recognized as educational leave)
  • Monastery week with mindfulness and Qigong (recognized as educational leave)
  • Monastery week with mindfulness and Qigong (recognized as educational leave)
15 People interested

Monastery week with mindfulness and Qigong (recognized as educational leave)

Jüchen, Germany

$527 / 5 Days

  • Mindfulness training and forest bathing at the origin of Shinrin Yoku in Japan
  • Mindfulness training and forest bathing at the origin of Shinrin Yoku in Japan
  • Mindfulness training and forest bathing at the origin of Shinrin Yoku in Japan
  • Mindfulness training and forest bathing at the origin of Shinrin Yoku in Japan
  • Mindfulness training and forest bathing at the origin of Shinrin Yoku in Japan
11 People interested

Mindfulness training and forest bathing at the origin of Shinrin Yoku in Japan

Tokyo, Japan

$4,801 / 10 Days

  • 10-day silent retreat in the Vipassana tradition
  • 10-day silent retreat in the Vipassana tradition
  • 10-day silent retreat in the Vipassana tradition
  • 10-day silent retreat in the Vipassana tradition
  • 10-day silent retreat in the Vipassana tradition
  • 10-day silent retreat in the Vipassana tradition
  • 10-day silent retreat in the Vipassana tradition
  • 10-day silent retreat in the Vipassana tradition
  • 10-day silent retreat in the Vipassana tradition
  • 10-day silent retreat in the Vipassana tradition
14 People interested

10-day silent retreat in the Vipassana tradition

Mondsee, Austria

$1,049 / 11 Days

  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
14 People interested

New Year's Eve - Inner reflection

Gerode, Germany

$911 / 5 Days

  • Yoga retreat at the monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Yoga retreat at the monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Yoga retreat at the monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Yoga retreat at the monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Yoga retreat at the monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Yoga retreat at the monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Yoga retreat at the monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Yoga retreat at the monastery on Lake Starnberg
12 People interested

Yoga retreat at the monastery on Lake Starnberg

Bernried am Starnberger See, Germany

$760 / 3 Days

  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
16 People interested

Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!

Jüchen, Germany

$351 / 3 Days

  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
9 People interested

🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy

Altheim, Germany

$347 / 3 Days

  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
12 People interested

Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness

Gerode, Germany

$1,439 / 10 Days

  • BenefitYoga® annual group - getting closer to the essentials
  • BenefitYoga® annual group - getting closer to the essentials
  • BenefitYoga® annual group - getting closer to the essentials
  • BenefitYoga® annual group - getting closer to the essentials
  • BenefitYoga® annual group - getting closer to the essentials
  • BenefitYoga® annual group - getting closer to the essentials
  • BenefitYoga® annual group - getting closer to the essentials
  • BenefitYoga® annual group - getting closer to the essentials
  • BenefitYoga® annual group - getting closer to the essentials
  • BenefitYoga® annual group - getting closer to the essentials
15 People interested

BenefitYoga® annual group - getting closer to the essentials

Gerode, Germany

$911 / 5 Days

  • Painting and drawing at the Sant'Andrea monastery in Italy
  • Painting and drawing at the Sant'Andrea monastery in Italy
  • Painting and drawing at the Sant'Andrea monastery in Italy
  • Painting and drawing at the Sant'Andrea monastery in Italy
  • Painting and drawing at the Sant'Andrea monastery in Italy
  • Painting and drawing at the Sant'Andrea monastery in Italy
  • Painting and drawing at the Sant'Andrea monastery in Italy
  • Painting and drawing at the Sant'Andrea monastery in Italy
  • Painting and drawing at the Sant'Andrea monastery in Italy
  • Painting and drawing at the Sant'Andrea monastery in Italy
12 People interested

Painting and drawing at the Sant'Andrea monastery in Italy

Collevecchio, Italy

$761 / 8 Days

  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
9 People interested

Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda

Hünfeld, Germany

$696 / 3 Days

  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
13 People interested

Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage

Alterode, Germany

$345 / 5 Days

  • Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat - Your time out in a monastery for more joy, fulfillment and lightness
  • Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat - Your time out in a monastery for more joy, fulfillment and lightness
  • Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat - Your time out in a monastery for more joy, fulfillment and lightness
  • Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat - Your time out in a monastery for more joy, fulfillment and lightness
  • Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat - Your time out in a monastery for more joy, fulfillment and lightness
  • Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat - Your time out in a monastery for more joy, fulfillment and lightness
  • Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat - Your time out in a monastery for more joy, fulfillment and lightness
  • Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat - Your time out in a monastery for more joy, fulfillment and lightness
  • Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat - Your time out in a monastery for more joy, fulfillment and lightness
  • Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat - Your time out in a monastery for more joy, fulfillment and lightness
11 People interested

Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat - Your time out in a monastery for more joy, fulfillment and lightness

Jüchen, Germany

$644 / 3 Days

  • Soulful Retreat 2026, with Clara Morgenthau at Donndorf Monastery
  • Soulful Retreat 2026, with Clara Morgenthau at Donndorf Monastery
  • Soulful Retreat 2026, with Clara Morgenthau at Donndorf Monastery
  • Soulful Retreat 2026, with Clara Morgenthau at Donndorf Monastery
  • Soulful Retreat 2026, with Clara Morgenthau at Donndorf Monastery
  • Soulful Retreat 2026, with Clara Morgenthau at Donndorf Monastery
  • Soulful Retreat 2026, with Clara Morgenthau at Donndorf Monastery
  • Soulful Retreat 2026, with Clara Morgenthau at Donndorf Monastery
  • Soulful Retreat 2026, with Clara Morgenthau at Donndorf Monastery
  • Soulful Retreat 2026, with Clara Morgenthau at Donndorf Monastery
11 People interested

Soulful Retreat 2026, with Clara Morgenthau at Donndorf Monastery

Kloster Donndorf, Germany

$991 / 8 Days

  • KRAFT-QUELLE-NATUR as a weekend retreat in a monastery—the path to yourself!
  • KRAFT-QUELLE-NATUR as a weekend retreat in a monastery—the path to yourself!
  • KRAFT-QUELLE-NATUR as a weekend retreat in a monastery—the path to yourself!
  • KRAFT-QUELLE-NATUR as a weekend retreat in a monastery—the path to yourself!
  • KRAFT-QUELLE-NATUR as a weekend retreat in a monastery—the path to yourself!
  • KRAFT-QUELLE-NATUR as a weekend retreat in a monastery—the path to yourself!
  • KRAFT-QUELLE-NATUR as a weekend retreat in a monastery—the path to yourself!
  • KRAFT-QUELLE-NATUR as a weekend retreat in a monastery—the path to yourself!
  • KRAFT-QUELLE-NATUR as a weekend retreat in a monastery—the path to yourself!
  • KRAFT-QUELLE-NATUR as a weekend retreat in a monastery—the path to yourself!
11 People interested

KRAFT-QUELLE-NATUR as a weekend retreat in a monastery—the path to yourself!

Wald-Michelbach, Germany

$363 / 3 Days

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Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a monastery retreat?
During a monastery retreat, you'll experience a structured daily routine with set prayer or meditation times, silence, simple meals, and often the opportunity to participate in monastic life. It's about finding peace and gaining distance from everyday life. You'll currently find 76 monastery retreat offers at Retreat Vacation.
How much does a monastery retreat cost?
Monastery stays are often surprisingly affordable. Prices range from €115 to €4.797, with an average of €625. Many monasteries also work with suggested donations or self-assessment pricing.
Do I need to be religious to do a monastery retreat?
No, most monasteries welcome people of all faiths as well as non-religious guests. The focus is on silence, inner reflection, and personal contemplation. Of course, respect for monastic traditions is expected.
How long should a monastery retreat last?
For a first visit, 3–5 days is recommended to truly absorb the monastic rhythm. However, there are also weekend options for a short retreat or longer stays of one to several weeks for a deeper experience.
What should I pack for a monastery retreat?
Pack comfortable, simple clothing (no bright colors), sturdy shoes for walks, toiletries, and optionally a book or journal. Many monasteries deliberately avoid electronics – check the house rules in advance.
Is there a fixed daily schedule during a monastery retreat?
Yes, monasteries typically follow a fixed daily rhythm with prayer times (e.g., Lauds, Vespers), communal meals, and rest periods. As a guest, depending on the monastery, you can participate in all or selected activities.