Camp action and contemplation: work out and calm down

Do you need to burn off some energy to calm down? So do we. Recharge your batteries in and with nature? That fits.

At the Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Lower Saxony (ELM), we work with people around the world to make the world a better place. That can be very exhausting. Every now and then we need to recharge our batteries!

We are driven by a Christian commitment to a better world for all. This is also reflected in our methods from Christian sources, deep ecology, wilderness education and exchange with our indigenous partners.

We ground ourselves with meaningful work in lush nature and power ourselves up so that afterwards we can meet ourselves, each other and the world around us in various methods of mindfulness.

Three days of chopping wood, scything, sweating, walking, cooking over the fire, bathing in the river, talking. Come to rest with Taizé songs by the fire, guided meditations, solo time in nature and the "Council" discussion format.

We camp on a meadow. The kitchen and sanitary facilities are cozy and rustic, just like the camp.

You need to bring:
Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat
Crockery, cup, cutlery
Weatherproof clothing
flashlight

Infrastructure:
- Bad Bevensen train station 2 km away
- Barn as a rainproof group location
- Power supply at the barn, not at the campsite

We pay attention to regional food, preferably in organic quality. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or dietary requirements, we will try to make everything possible.

Water, tea and coffee are included in the price.

During the three days of the retreat, our special focus is on doing meaningful things consciously and in peace. Participants can therefore take part in camp life: Making a fire, fetching water, preparing food, ... . According to inclination and spontaneous desire to act.
After breakfast, it's time for action: chopping firewood or working on the undergrowth on the river island with a scythe. On the one hand, it's good to feel the body in meaningful activity. On the other hand, we are allowed to use the river island free of charge and participate in this inspiring project through our work.

Contemplative elements can be found throughout the day: Taizé songs, group discussions, solo time in the forest, guided meditations. These are always offers: A long walk in the forest is always a good alternative.
An appreciative group atmosphere is particularly important to us and is supported by the council discussion format.