Historical Cuisine in Apulia—From Antiquity to the Present Day
Martina Franca, Italy
$344 / 4 Days
IN HARMONY WITH YOURSELF
A RETREAT for your personal time-out and rejuvenation
Our retreat is your tool for strengthening your inner balance, calming your mind, and deeply relaxing your body. In the natural setting of the Werkhof Bistrica (Carinthia), right at the foot of the Petzen Mountains, we leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind.
Give yourself some loving attention, recharge your inner batteries, and begin your sustainable regeneration.
What to Expect
Sound & Vibration: Deep relaxation with gongs, singing bowls, Ko-Ta-Mo, and other natural sound instruments.
Mindfulness in Nature: Grounding experiences in nature that clear your mind and reconnect you with what truly matters.
Meditation & Movement: Time-tested, sound-based and active meditation, body, and awareness exercises.
Time for Yourself: A safe space for retreat, silence, self-compassion, and the journey inward.
Our Three-Part Harmony for Your Weekend
ARRIVAL: Leave everyday life at the threshold and land fully in the here and now.
LET GO: Gently release pent-up tension through sound, nature, and movement.
BLOSSOM: Return home with renewed vitality, serenity, and deep inner peace
. “There is sunshine within every person; you just have to let it shine.”—
Socrates
We’re designing this weekend with great dedication and love that springs deep from our hearts.
We look forward to accompanying you on this special journey!
With love
Ulrike & Thomas and Verena & Andreas
RETREAT COSTS (excluding lodging):
October 2, 2026 – October 4, 2026
€190 until July 1, 2026 (Early Bird)
€220 starting July 2, 2026 (Regular)
BRING A FRIEND OFFER*
Bring someone along & you’ll both save: €20 per person
Discount code: FRIENDS
*For 2 or more people
The retreat cost includes: 3 days of loving guidance through the “In Harmony with Yourself” RETREAT, plus retreat materials to take home featuring meditation and mindfulness exercises we’ve carefully selected.
The most important facts in a nutshell:
Guided Meditation
Walking Meditation
Mindfulness Exercises
Gong Trips
Sound Bath
Sound Journeys
Fantasy Trip
Yoga Nidra
Fire Ritual at the Fire Pit
Yin Yoga
Experiencing Nature Mindfully
Meditation
Time for Yourself
Active Meditation
Sound Meditation
Forest Hike
Perception and Mindfulness Exercises in Nature
Costs at WERKHOF BISTRICA for the duration of the retreat:
2 nights in the room of your choice, including breakfast, an afternoon snack, and dinner, as well as water and tea. We prepare vegetarian or vegan meals, using regional and largely organically grown ingredients whenever possible.
• Single room with shower/toilet and, in some cases, a balcony, per person: €222
Early Bird price for the retreat from October 2, 2010, to October 4, 2026, for bookings made by July 1, 2026: €200
• Single room with shared shower/toilet per person: €202
Early Bird price for the retreat from October 2, 2010, to October 4, 2026, if booked by July 1, 2026: €182
• Double room with shower/toilet and some with a balcony, per person: €182
Early Bird Price for the retreat from October 2, 2026, to October 4, 2026, when booked by July 1, 2026: €164
Only a limited number of rooms per category are available.
We’ll provide you with all further information upon request.
The “In Harmony with You” RETREAT Daily Schedule:
Friday
• Starting at 2:00 p.m.: Check-in
• Starting at 2:30 p.m.: Afternoon snack
• 4:00–5:00 p.m.: Welcome and introductions
• 5:00–6:30 p.m.: Heart Chakra Meditation with Verena & Andreas
• 6:30 PM: Dinner and time for yourself
• 8:30 – 9:30 PM: Evening meditation with a gong and sound journey led by Verena & Andreas
Saturday
• 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.: Welcome the morning by the stream with Ulrike & Thomas
• 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast and time for yourself
• 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Mindfully experiencing nature with Ulrike & Thomas—a forest hike at the foot of the Petzen with perception and mindfulness exercises that allow us to experience nature in a very direct way.
• 5:00–6:30 p.m.: Time for yourself
• 6:30 p.m.: Dinner and time for yourself
• Starting at 8:30 p.m.: A cozy evening by the fire pit
Sunday
• 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.: Welcoming the morning with Ulrike & Thomas
• 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast and time for yourself
• 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Sound meditation with Verena & Andreas
• 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.: Group closing session
• 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: Lunch and time for yourself
• Starting at 2:00 p.m.: Check-out
Minor changes to the daily schedule are possible.
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