An Introduction to Mindful Silence

Ziehen Sie sich zurück in das Mountain Retreat Center in der Chiemgauer Bergwelt. Das Retreat Center hat 20 Zimmer mit Ausblick in die beeindruckende Naturlandschaft der Alpen. Da kann es schon passieren, dass man aus dem Nichts ins Staunen kommt. Immer wieder aufs Neue. Jedes unserer Zimmer ist für sich ein Rückzugsort der besonderen Art. Klein, fein, gemütlich.

All meals at the Mountain Retreat Center are vegetarian and vegan. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day—at least according to the Chinese. That’s why we place special emphasis on a good, healthy breakfast—always featuring warm porridge. For lunch, you’ll enjoy soup, bread, and spreads, and in the evening, you’ll be treated to a delicious buffet featuring salad, creative vegetarian and vegan main courses, and dessert. Everything is freshly prepared and, whenever possible, made with seasonal ingredients. We can accommodate food intolerances with advance notice.

Meditation, mindfulness, and the powerful tool of silence bring us into contact with our innermost being. Yet, left entirely to our own devices, it is difficult to find this path; we need guidance and support in making sense of our experiences. Only then can we know that we are on the right path toward ourselves. During these days, your program leader Bernhard will accompany you mindfully, attentively, and lovingly through your processes and your journey of self-reflection.

Detailed Program:
May 11, 2025
From 3:00 PM Arrival
From 6:30 PM Dinner
From 7:30 PM Getting to know each other + Introduction to silence

May 12, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Morning meditation (active)
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Breakfast
10:15 – 11:30 a.m. Introduction to meditation
11:30 a.m. Break
11:50 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mindful yoga while lying down
1:00 p.m. Break
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mindful yoga while standing
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lunch and break
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Mindful silence
5:15 PM Break
5:30 – 6:30 PM Mindful silence
6:30 PM Dinner and break
7:45 – 9:00 PM Mindful silence

May 13, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Morning meditation (active)
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Breakfast
10:15 – 11:30 a.m. Mindful silence
11:30 a.m. Break
11:50 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mindful yoga while lying down
1:00 PM Break
1:15 – 2:00 PM Mindful standing yoga
2:00 – 4:00 PM Lunch and break
4:00 – 5:15 PM Mindful silence
5:15 – 5:30 PM Break
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Reflecting on the experiences
6:30 p.m. Dinner and break
7:45 – 8:00 p.m. Reflecting on the experiences
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Evening meditation

May 14, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Morning meditation (active)
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Q&A session + closing session
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Closing meditation
11:00 a.m. Departure

The Mountain Retreat Center is located in the Chiemgau region of Germany, on the border with Austria.

Traveling by car:
Take the A8 highway (coming from Munich or Salzburg) and exit at Frasdorf, then head toward Aschau; from there, it’s a 15-minute drive to Sachrang.

Traveling by train:
Take the train or bus to Aschau or Prien im Chiemgau. From there, you can reach Sachrang either by bus (limited service) or by taxi.
Taxi fare from Aschau to the Mountain Retreat Center is approximately €35.