From Trauma to Freedom & Inner Sovereignty - Time in Nature | Cinque Terre

Wir werden auf einem schönen Campingplatz in Zelten schlafen.

Meals are not included in the price. So make sure you take care of yourself and bring your own food for breakfast and lunch. And maybe bring something with you for the first day so you don’t run out. Especially around lunchtime, we’ll be out in nature, where it most likely won’t be possible to buy food. We’ll stop regularly at supermarkets to buy food, so we’ll all be in the same boat. For dinner, we usually go to a restaurant, though everyone can decide for themselves.

What could be more healing than a safe space of trust, connection, and belonging—a place where we can reveal our true selves and feel seen, heard, acknowledged, supported, and accompanied, without anyone trying to change us—so that everything can transform and the best in us can come to the fore?

What we’ll do and what will happen to us

In a world that’s becoming increasingly complex and unpredictable, what is the one thing that can give you true security? Is it money? Power? Fame? Success? Possessions? Control? What good are all these things to you if the next war might be just around the corner? Or if you have to fear for your life just by stepping outside? And you no longer know what’s true amid this sea of information? And with so much misinformation, you can no longer figure out who or what you can still trust? And it’s unclear how and where it will even be safe anymore?

What we’ll do and what will happen to us

In a world that’s becoming increasingly complex and unpredictable, what is the one thing that can give you true security? Is it money? Power? Fame? Success? Possessions? Control? What good is all that to you if the next war might be just around the corner? Or if you have to fear for your life when you step outside? And you no longer know what’s true amid this sea of information? And with so much disinformation, you can no longer figure out who or what you can still trust? And it’s unclear how and where it will even be safe anymore?

The true and only security and stability lie in being aware of your inner impulses at every moment and following them. And to stop focusing on the outside world and letting it guide your decisions. Because we live in times when the mind is reaching its limits. And we must connect with deeper dimensions within ourselves to let them guide us. And that is exactly what this time we’ll spend together is all about.

At the same time, we’ll be out and about in many beautiful natural settings, clearing our minds as we walk. Because only a free spirit is trustworthy and reliable.

Are you ready for the
adventure
and
to encounter
yourself?

What you’ll take away from this event

● The experience of a space filled with connection and trust
● Greater clarity about who or what you truly are
● Greater clarity about your beliefs, coping mechanisms, and survival strategies—and why you are the way you are
● Greater compassion for your own challenging aspects, states, and emotions—and those of others
● A greater ability to hold space and emotionally support others, meeting them with humility, curiosity, and compassion
● Equal opportunities for more introverted participants to speak up and express themselves, and to feel seen and heard without having to compete with more extroverted participants

Accommodations

We’ll be sleeping in tents at a campground in an area under the trees.

Camping Gear for Rent

Sleeping bag: 10 euros
Sleeping pad: 10 euros
Tent: 20 euros

Meals

Meals are not included in the price. So make sure to take care of yourself and bring your own food for breakfast and lunch. You might also want to bring something for the first day so you don’t run out. Especially around lunchtime, we’ll be out in nature, where it most likely won’t be possible to buy food. We’ll stop regularly at supermarkets to buy food, so we’re all in the same boat. For dinner, we usually go to a restaurant, though everyone is free to decide for themselves.

Transportation

I’m offering rides in my car from various starting points in Germany and along the route. Please get in touch with me if you’d like to take advantage of this. The nearest airport is in Genoa. However, you’ll definitely need a ride in a car to get to the starting points in the morning. I’ll also help coordinate rides by matching people with other participants who are offering seats, renting a car, or sharing a rental car.

A video about some of the places we’ll visit

Details
Duration: 6 days
Arrival Friday, September 25, 2026, at the campground
Departure: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from the campground
Meeting point: Campground
Target group: Adults
Participants: Max. 16
Participation fee 460 euros. Please contact me for a discount if you need to watch your budget
Accommodation In tents at a campground
Tour Leader Oliver
Places we’ll visit The Cinque Terre villages and the natural scenery in between

Included

● Leadership and guided tours
● Accommodation
● Train tickets between the villages
● 1-day Cinque Terre Pass
● Boat ride from Monterosso al Mare to Levanto

Not included

● Meals
● Transportation to Italy

Itinerary

Friday, September 25, 2026

We’ll meet at the campground starting at 7:00 PM. There’s no program other than getting settled in. We’ll stay at the same campground the entire time and travel to the respective starting points each morning.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Introduction to “The Language of Connection”—activities to create a safe environment, trust, and connection within the group

1. 10:00 a.m. Gathering in a circle and start of activities
2. 2:00 p.m. Lunch
3. 3:30 p.m. Activities
4. Dinner
5. Additional activities, if necessary

Sunday, September 27, 2026

From Monterosso al Mare to Manarola

1. Morning circle
2. Time in nature (Monterosso al Mare – Vernazza – Corniglia – Manarola)
3. Dinner (we usually go out for dinner, but it’s up to each person)
4. Evening activities

Difficulty level:

Distance: 12.2 km
Ascent: 720 m
Descent: 690 m
Minimum elevation: 0 m
Maximum elevation: 400 m

Monday, September 28, 2026

From La Spezia to Riomaggiore

1. Morning circle
2. Nature time (La Spezia, Porto Venere, Riomaggiore)
3. Dinner (we usually go out for dinner, but it’s up to each person)
4. Evening Circle

Difficulty Level

Distance: 12.6 km
Ascent: 680 m
Descent: 650 m
Minimum elevation: 0 m
Maximum elevation: 520 m

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

From Levanto to Monterosso al Mare

1. Morning circle
2. Nature time (Levanto – viewpoint overlooking Monterosso)
3. Boat ride from Monterosso al Mare to Levanto
4. Dinner (we usually go out for dinner, but it’s up to each person)
5. Evening circle

Difficulty level:

Distance: 10 km
Ascent: 450 m
Descent: 450 m
Minimum elevation: 10 m
Maximum elevation: 360 m

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Closing Circle and Departure

1. Breaking camp and packing up
2. Closing circle
3. Departure

Heart-centered, trauma-sensitive nature time is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric diagnosis, counseling, or treatment!

I’m offering rides in my car from various starting points in Germany and along the route. Please get in touch with me if you’d like to take advantage of this. The nearest airport is in Genoa. However, you’ll definitely need a ride to get to the starting points in the morning. I’ll also help arrange for people to share rides with other participants who are offering seats, or to rent a car together.