"Just be" retreat: discover - experience - relax - enjoy

"Just be" in peaceful community
Our annual summer retreat "Just be - everything may, nothing must" offers a two-week "space of possibility" for all people who long for peaceful community, cooking in a group, self-awareness, peace, closeness to nature and evenings together around the campfire and who want to give themselves this gift. Apart from a few small fixed points, the schedule and duration of the stay can be freely chosen. Whether you want to meditate, swim, read, talk, try out musical instruments, discover the many exciting corners of KULTURGUTLEBEN, work in the garden or simply observe nature, everything is allowed, nothing is a must.

Welcome to the possibility room
We offer you the opportunity to leave your everyday world behind for up to two weeks between three overnight stays and, if you wish, to decouple yourself from the digital world to a large extent or completely. surprising encounters with other people, animals, plants and with yourself. In the paradisiacal KULTURGUTLEBEN you enter a space of possibility in which you can move freely - free from judgment, time pressure, free from limitations in exploring and living out your own self, free for happy coincidences. All this, of course, with a prudent, considerate concept of freedom, as formulated by Oliver Wendell Holmes (1841 - 1937): "The right to swing my fist ends where the other [being's] nose begins."

Please also bring sturdy shoes and a warm jacket, as some activities may require this. If you are interested, swimming in one of the many lakes in the area is possible - don't forget your swimming gear and possibly a large bath towel.

We buy organic products as far as possible. Other food preferences (vegetarian, vegan) or allergies will be taken into consideration - please let us know in good time.

Do you find yourself in these statements:

"Your possibility space is a great idea! Here's a book that appeals to me, I'll read it."

"This place is perfect for setting up a sweat lodge. Shall we do that?"

"Where can you hike here? I'd like to do a bit on my own. Do you have any tips or maps?" "Of course I would. We have maps for hikers and cyclists and you can also borrow a bike from us."

"Oh, a guitar, I've always wanted to try that. And what's that?" "A handpan, that's a spherical-sounding metal drum, listen..." "It sounds wonderful! Can I have a go?" "Yes of course, I'd love to!"

"I'd like to get to know the surroundings. Shall we go on an excursion?"

"What, you're also working on [topic] right now? What a coincidence! Would you like to talk about it?"

"Wow, an easel. Do you have any paints? I'd love to paint."

"Anyone up for a walk in the forest?"

"Shall we make a campfire today?"

"Some of the bathing spots here are particularly beautiful early in the morning. Would you like to?"

"The plums are ripe. If you help me pick them, you can take a jar of 'plum jam à la Laila' home with you."

"I've got a recipe for a super tasty summer salad. Who can help me chop it?"

"I enjoyed the sunrise in the garden today and was able to watch deer and foxes."

"Would you like to find out which totem animals, according to the tradition of North American indigenous peoples, accompany you on your journey through life and what medicine they have in store for you?"

"I'm looking for a place to meditate. It's so wonderfully quiet here."

The journey is organized by yourself, if you need help, please contact us. Nearest train station: Blankensee (Meckl). Pick-up possible by prior arrangement, alternatively from Burg Stargard, Neustrelitz or Neubrandenburg. By car: approx. 2 hours from Berlin, approx. 3 hours from Hamburg. You can find more information and maps on our website.