And there is magic in every beginning... Workshop on Lanzarote

A contemplative workshop - not just at the end of the year.... Find peace in the rural ambience of an old Canarian finca... Letting words flow without censoring ourselves.... Playing with language... Finding our own expression... Feeling the happiness of writing...

Well then, heart, take your leave and be healthy! (Hesse, 1941)

As every blossom withers and every youth
Gives way to age, every stage of life blossoms,
Blooms every wisdom and every virtue
In its own time and must not last forever...

Inspired by Hermann Hesse, we trace our personal stages. We listen to ourselves, feel our way carefully, let words melt in our mouths. In free writing, we then try to bring these feelings to life.

The course is offered both in an individual setting and in small groups of up to 6 people and lasts 15 hours.

If you would like to delve deeper into the content of your levels and perhaps work through one or two topics, you can consider combining it with the soul-cleansing workshop. The two workshops can be booked as a combined offer with a corresponding discount.

As far as accommodation is concerned, I usually make sure that my clients find their own accommodation in the local area. This is simply because everyone has different requirements. Some want their own apartment, while others may just want a simple room. Both are available in the immediate vicinity. I live and work on a finca in La Vegueta, a small Canarian village in the center of the island. Just have a look at Airbnb or Booking. They will show you all the available options for your dates and you can also look at photos. I will also be happy to help you with a few tips.

Or perhaps you would like a complete package for your retreat? There are also accommodation options at my finca. You can either choose your own cottage or share a cottage. Please do not hesitate to contact me.

Meals are not included, as there are also very different needs here. You decide for yourself what is good and right for you. As a rule, you can cater for yourself in your accommodation - either you have your own kitchen or at least cooking facilities. There is a small supermarket in the village where you can buy the essentials, while a larger supermarket is in the next town. On Sundays there is a small farmers' market where local farmers sell their produce. There are also several bars and restaurants in the surrounding area.

Day 1
Attunement I Self-awareness
Personal confrontation with the poem 'Steps' by Hermann Hesse

Day 2
Recognizing and overcoming writer's block
Mess Painting I Mess Writing
Free writing

Day 3
Impulses for creative flow
Free writing

Day 4
The happiness of writing
Free writing

Day 5
Rites of passage
Farewell and new beginnings

If you would like to delve deeper than just language, you could consider combining this workshop with the soul cleaning workshop. Both workshops take place in the same week.

10-13:00 h Levels
16-19:00 h Soul cleaning

Soul cleaning program:
Day 1
Situation analysis
What do I bring with me

Day 2
Reflection on the end of the year...
What happened?
What touched me?
What was nice?
Did I achieve what I set out to do?
What unfinished business needs to be closed?
What should be changed?

Day 3
Vision for the new year...
What do I want to change?
What do I no longer want, what do I want more of?
What dreams do I want to realize?

Day 4
Farewell and new beginnings
Preparing for the transition

Day 5
Rituals of transition...
Consciously letting go
Creating space for new things

Arrive on your own. If you would like to explore the island or go to the beach outside of the retreat program, we recommend booking a rental car. There are bus connections, but the buses do not run very often and the connection from village to village often involves changing buses. A car gives you more flexibility and you can make much better use of your free time. If you book a car in advance, it will be waiting for you at the airport and you can drive straight to your accommodation.