Calligraphy in the Mühlviertel Hills

Der 800 Jahre alte Vierkanthof in Alleinlage mit Blick über die Hügellandschaft des Mühlviertels bietet die ideale Atmosphäre für eine nachhaltige Auszeit. Neues ausprobieren, den Kopf frei bekommen und Impulse für Veränderung spüren. Rückzug und Ruhe finden Sie am Naturbadeteich, in den Wäldern und in der Weite der sanft-hügeligen Landschaft. Genießen Sie Momente der Entspannung in der nach Zirbenholz duftenden Sauna und abends in gemütlicher Runde rund um die Feuerschale.

At the Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center, you can enjoy modern cuisine that is primarily vegetarian and vegan. Start your day with a hearty breakfast featuring breads, jams, cheese, freshly made porridge, fruit, a variety of milk options, yogurt, fruit juices, spreads, coffee, and a selection of teas. At 2 p.m., we serve a light lunch featuring a warming soup along with spreads served with bread or pastries.

Immerse yourself in the fascination of Shodo! This Japanese art of writing with brush and ink, known to many as calligraphy, is at once philosophy, meditation, and the art of writing. Mind and soul come into harmony. Experience tranquility and concentration, freedom and discipline.
Although the characters and the order of the strokes are strictly prescribed, each Shodo artist expresses their own personality through brush technique and varying ink intensities—much like a musician who creates a connection between printed notes and the sounds they produce.
Shodo is built upon four treasures: the brush, the ink, the inkstone, and the paper. The process of preparing the liquid ink by hand is a preparation for unifying body and mind. Conscious breathing brings inner calm and respect for the artwork.
Beautiful calligraphy ultimately stems from proper posture. You sit upright and at the correct distance from the table. The way you hold the brush is equally crucial. You write not only with your wrist, but with your entire body.

Program Details:

The course teaches the basic techniques of writing with a brush and ink that you mix yourself. Beyond the basic techniques, you will also be able to interpret the script within a specific framework.

The program begins in the afternoon on the day of arrival with an initial session and ends after the morning session on the day of departure.

Japanese artist and lecturer Junko Baba is one of Europe’s most prominent and active performance artists in the field of Japanese calligraphy. It is a great honor for us to have her lead this workshop.

By car
From Linz: via Ottensheim on the Rohrbach federal highway to Altenfelden
From Passau: via Oberkappel or Engelhartszell to Altenfelden

By train
To Linz Central Station; from there, there are regular bus connections to Altenfelden. Pickup from the Altenfelden bus station is included at fixed times:

Pickup from the bus: 2:36 p.m. and 3:36 p.m. (registration required at least 24 hours before arrival)
Transfer to the bus: 9:50 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.