Arrive, unwind, relax, grounding stable and paddock care, community, organize campfires, cook together with preparation and cleanup, various exercises on trust/intuition/perception/connection/sensory gifts... Experiences: time with the herd and consciously in nature in peace and quiet, quiet time in the evening with the horses, by the water, by the fire... Perception: feeling energy, working with horses, encountering nature, honest communication... For the body: grounding, walking, spinal awareness, micro-yoga, meditation, breathing, touch, flow
No horse experience necessary, fear of horses is not a problem! Our Vanilla Horses are professionals ;) Program: Wednesday 31: Arrival – unpack, take a deep breath, cozy coffee/tea round with delicious cake 6:00 p.m. Outdoor time: Bring in the horses, get to know them and take care of them
8:00 p.m. Dinner together with campfire, bread on a stick & mulled wine, fun games, lots of fun and fine sparkling wine Thursday 1: 9:00 a.m. Winter yoga in the fresh air 9:30 a.m. Breakfast together 11:00 a.m. Paddock & stable care followed by outdoor activity time
1:00 p.m. Lunch 3:00 p.m. Outdoor time: Active time together – short, beautiful hike in the countryside, followed by an afternoon break for retreat and private time, coffee/tea & cookie bar in the lobby 6:30 p.m. Meditation session, followed by bringing in and caring for the horses, special quiet time with the herd
8:00 p.m. Snack with cozy game night Friday, 2: Sleep in 10:00 a.m. Breakfast together, followed by a nice card ritual, conversations, and shared reflection time
12:30 p.m. Check out 1:00 p.m. Lunch in the restaurant (at your own expense) and farewell These times are flexible, of course, and will be decided intuitively according to the situation and how everyone is feeling. Participation is also optional. For those staying longer, additional nights can be booked (without the program).
The special feature of our retreats is not their luxurious qualities, but the extraordinary opportunities they offer with plenty of space throughout the Vanilla Hof complex. It's all about encounters, joie de vivre, community, retreat, beautiful experiences, nature, authenticity, and soul wellness. See the following page for the schedule.