Golden October: Your Inner Radiance

Arrive, breathe a sigh of relief, feel at ease

Okelmann’s is the perfect place to escape the daily grind for a few days. Surrounded by nature, you’ll find a lovingly run hotel with a cozy atmosphere, regional cuisine, and plenty of space to relax and recharge.

After a fulfilling day at the retreat, you can unwind here, enjoy nature, and simply be. 🌿

Important: Accommodations at Hotel Okelmanns are not automatically included in the retreat booking. Please book your room separately directly through the hotel’s website.

"We...
...source our food almost exclusively from regional suppliers and farmers, opting for organic products whenever possible.
...support the idea and philosophy of Slow Food: Good, Clean, Fair for everyone.
...offer you lovingly selected fair-trade products for a sustainable lifestyle in our concept store.
...bake using old family recipes and with a deep love for our craft.
...use towels and bed linens made from organic cotton and produced fairly.
avoid waste wherever possible.
use water-saving faucets.
...provide high-quality natural cosmetics in the hotel rooms.
...supply the entire hotel with Grander water, which you can use to refill the carafe in your room at any time.
...use biodegradable cleaning and laundry detergents and change bed linens and towels during your stay only upon request.
...we arrange bike and e-bike rentals (by advance reservation)
...and provide cycling tour tips.

Your Retreat with Angi & Tasja
Enjoy daily yoga and relaxation sessions. Find peace and delight in the beauty of nature.
Every day, you’ll gain new insights and connect with other women.
You’ll leave this retreat not only with inner peace and serenity, but also with techniques to help you rekindle this state within yourself time and again.
October 5 at 4:00 p.m. (Check-in starting at 3:00 p.m.)
Sample daily schedule:
7:45 – 9:15 a.m. Meditation, Pranayama, Yoga
9:30–10:15 a.m. Activating body memory
10:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Breakfast & time for walking, relaxing, and connecting
12:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Improvisation sessions/role-playing
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Break
3:45 PM – 6:00 PM Yoga / free afternoon + sauna / meditative walk
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Dinner together
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Free evening + sauna/yoga/meditation/satsang
9:00 PM – 9:45 PM Deep relaxation (varying practices)
On October 9, we’ll wrap up with a group breakfast and a special event

1. By Car (Most Flexible)
Since Warpe is located in a rural area, a car offers the greatest flexibility once you’re there:
From the north / Bremen: Take the B6 toward Nienburg/Hannover, exit at Syke or Asendorf, and take the country roads (L330/L351) directly through Bruchhausen-Vilsen or Hoya to Warpe.
From the south / Hannover: Take the B6 to Nienburg (Weser), then continue on the B215 toward Verden/Hoya, and follow the signs toward Warpe/Bücken.
From the east / Verden: Drive via Hoya/Weser—it’s just a few minutes’ drive to Warpe.

2. By Train & Bus
Warpe itself does not have its own train station, but it is easily accessible via the surrounding stations:
Destination stations:
Eystrup (on the Bremen–Hanover rail line)—from here, it’s only about 10–12 km.
Nienburg (Weser) or Syke as major transit hubs.
Continuing by bus: From the Eystrup or Nienburg train stations, regional bus routes operated by the VLN (Nienburg District Transportation Authority) run to the Grafschaft Hoya municipal association and to Warpe. (Tip: On weekends or during off-peak hours, it’s a good idea to check for shared-ride taxis or community bus services in the region).

3. By Bike (For Nature Lovers)
If you’re already exploring the region, Warpe is easily accessible by bike:
The well-known Weser Bike Path runs just a few kilometers east along the Weser River (near Hoya/Eystrup). From there, quiet, well-signposted country roads and bike paths lead directly to Warpe and along the popular Warpe Sculpture Trail.
We’d be happy to connect you with each other in advance to help arrange carpooling opportunities.