Back to Inner Strength I Trauma Recovery Retreat in the Vulkaneifel

My clients usually find their own accommodations in the surrounding area. This is simply because everyone has different preferences. Some prefer their own apartment, while others might just want a simple room. Both options are available in the immediate vicinity.

But perhaps you’d prefer a complete package for your retreat? We also have guest rooms at our healing retreat. If available, you’re welcome to stay with us. The guest rooms are located in the adjacent building. They have their own entrance and access to the garden. You’ll share the kitchen and bathroom with your roommates. Please feel free to talk to me about this.

Meals are not included, as everyone’s needs vary greatly. You decide for yourself what’s best for you. Generally, you can prepare your own meals at your accommodations—either you have your own kitchen or at least cooking facilities, or there are options that include breakfast or even an on-site restaurant. In Daun, there are large supermarkets, bars, and restaurants.

The program includes approximately 15 therapeutic hours, spread out over the days of the retreat to allow ample time for integration and rest.

Sample Schedule:

Evening Before I: ARRIVAL AND GROUNDING
Welcome Circle – Getting to know each other, creating a “Safe Space,” and setting a shared intention
Gentle evening meditation to unwind after the day
Tuning into silence

Day 1 I DAY OF SILENCE
Morning: Gentle Awakening – Mindful movement for the body
Morning: Painting in silence I Space for one-on-one conversations
Afternoon: Continued painting in silence I One-on-one conversations
Evening: Meditation I Concluding the silence I Sharing experiences

Day 2 I THE MAP OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Morning: Gentle Awakening – Mindful Movement for the Body
Mid-morning: Psychoeducation (Polyvagal Theory) & the Art of Self-Regulation
Afternoon: Anger Workshop I Alternative: Continuation of Individual Processes
Followed by: Body & Nature Experience: Co-regulation in the Volcanic Eifel Forest

Day 3 I UNCOVERING TREASURES I RESOURCES AND EXPRESSION
Morning: Gentle Awakening – Mindful Movement for the Body
Morning: Resource Work. What sustains me? Working with clay and creative media to externalize inner states
Afternoon: Exploring Our Shame I Individual Processes
Evening: Somatic Release: Guided physical exercises for gently releasing stress and tension

Day 4 I INTEGRATING ONE’S OWN STRENGTH
Morning: Gentle Awakening – Mindful Movement for the Body
Mid-morning: Honoring one’s own life story. Setting boundaries and regaining one’s sense of agency.
Afternoon: The Biography of Pain I Alternative: Continuation of Individual Processes
Evening: Gentle evening meditation to unwind from the day

Day 5 I DAY OF GRIEF
Morning: Gentle Awakening – Mindful Movement for the Body
Morning: Grief Seminar I Bodywork I Breathing Techniques I Free Expression
Afternoon: Grief Ritual in Nature I Alternative: Continuation of Individual Processes
Evening: Gentle evening meditation to release the day’s tension

Day 6 I DAY OF LIGHTNESS I TRANSFORMATION
Morning: Metta Meditation
Mid-morning: Individual Processes | Free Painting
Afternoon: Lightness | Performance: Singing – Dance – Creative Expression
Evening: Closing Circle: Strategies for applying what you’ve learned at home. How do I maintain emotional regulation in everyday life?
Closing Ritual.

On your own. If you’d like to explore the area a bit outside of the retreat program or head to more distant starting points for hikes or walks, we recommend traveling by car.

Traveling by train: The Gerolstein train station is 14 km away from us. From there, you can reach us by bus (advance reservation by phone required) or by taxi. If the timing works out, we can also arrange for a pickup.