Messengers of Joy and Wretches I: Year-End Series in the Vulkaneifel
Daun, Germany
$639 / 3 Days
The Frida Retreat is a biographical project. We explore our life stories, focusing especially on the breaks in our biographies. The retreat is open to anyone whose daily life is affected by pain—regardless of the nature of that pain. To what extent does our pain hold us back? Where can we start to regain control?
Painting to Combat Pain...
Inspired by Frida Kahlo, who processed her physical and emotional pain into wonderful and striking paintings, thereby making it a little more bearable...
The Frida Retreat takes place in the safe space of our healing retreat in the Vulkaneifel. It’s a great place to find peace and reflect on what truly matters.
The program is offered both in one-on-one sessions and in small groups of up to 6 people and lasts 15 hours. Upon request, additional individual sessions can also be booked.
Perhaps you’d also be interested in a package deal that includes overnight accommodations? Please feel free to contact me.
The most important facts in a nutshell:
EXTRA Heilhof: Complete Package Including Accommodations, Retreat, and Supporting Activities
15 hours of art therapy and self-awareness
In-depth preliminary consultation and personalized support
EXTRA Individual Art Therapy I Psychotherapy
EXTRA Online Support for the Rest of the Process
EXTRA Meditation, Tai Chi, Qigong
Biography Theme Day - Frida Kahlo
Work Materials
Sculpting with Clay
Sculpture
Collage
Land Art
Pain Diary
Creative Writing
Painting with acrylics, charcoal, chalk, and watercolors
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.
Every retreat is unique, which is why the program is tailored specifically to you. Even though we work in a small group, there is plenty of space for your personal journey. We meet for 3 hours each day over 5 days—the times are coordinated with the participants.
Day 1
What issues am I bringing with me? What pain is robbing me of my joy of life / vitality?
Day 2
FRIDA: Biographical Theme Day
Who is Frida Kahlo? Her life—her art
Day 3
My biography.
Where do I come from, who am I, where do I want to go?
Day 4
Painting to Combat Pain
Releasing Blockages | Taking Back Control of Our Lives from Pain
Day 5
Applying Insights to Daily Life
How can I incorporate my insights into my daily life?
Upon request, additional individual therapeutic sessions are available—art therapy or psychotherapy. You can also sign up for parallel activities, such as painting afternoons, morning meditation, or a day of walking or hiking in the surrounding area.
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 a pickup.
Neunkirchener Straße 29, 54550 Daun, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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