Meditative self-reflection in nature

Unser kleines Retreat-Zentrum liegt idyllisch zwischen dem Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald und dem Naturschutzgebiet "Klosterfilz" mit nur wenigen, versträut liegenden Nachbarn. Das Haus ist dreigeschossig (Souterrain mit Terrasse, EG und OG), wobei für Innenschau-Retreats nur die Gästezimmer im OG genutzt werden, während bei den sonstigen Angeboten das EG mit benutzt wird.

In general, we prepare vegetarian meals using mostly fresh, organic ingredients. Herbs picked from nature enhance the dishes and also serve as garnish (depending on the season). If you have any special requests or cannot tolerate certain foods, we’re happy to accommodate you. So you’re in good hands with us even if you have gluten and/or lactose intolerances or other allergies.

The retreat begins on the very first evening, after dinner.
Following a detailed introductory session with all participants—during which you’ll have ample opportunity to ask questions—the retreat will be officially opened with a gong, and you’ll begin your practice. After the first or second “Mensetsu” (= short conversation, interview), your first evening gong will signal the start of the night’s rest.
The next morning, the same gong will gently wake you—now is the time to wake up calmly, get up, and continue with your practice.
After the first conversation, breakfast will be served.
Later in the morning, the gong will call you to a roughly 15-minute walking meditation.
Afterward, you’ll practice meditative walking: you’ll get dressed, join the line, and be guided slowly through quiet forests. As you walk, you’ll practice introspection at your own pace.
Depending on the weather, lunch will be eaten along the way or served in your room.
Throughout the day, you’ll receive about 9 mensetsu (short conversations).
By the end of the week, you’ll have practiced for about 90 hours and had approximately 60 conversations.
In our context, “practice” means that you’ll be practicing Naikan (=introspection). It is a form of self-exploration in which you work with three questions, each of which is applied to the most important people in your life. You will learn the details during the introductory session.

Our nearest train station is Spiegelau. Participants find the ride on the Waldbahn to be very relaxing and pleasant.
We’d be happy to pick you up from the nearest train station, Spiegelau, for a voluntary donation, or—for an additional fee of €200—from the nearest airport, Munich.
And of course, we’ll take you back there on the day of your departure...