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. Fresh herbs from the garden enhance the flavor of our dishes and also serve as a garnish (depending on the season). If you have any special requests or dietary restrictions, we’re happy to accommodate them. 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” (a brief conversation or 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.
In the course of the morning, the gong will call you to an approximately 15-minute walking meditation.
Following this, you will practice meditative walking: you will get dressed, line up, and be guided slowly through quiet forests. During this time, you will practice introspection at your own pace.
Depending on the weather, lunch will be eaten on the way or served in your room.
Over the course of the day, you will have around 9 mensetsus.
By the end of the week, you will have completed approximately 90 hours of practice and had about 65 conversations.
In our context, “practice” means that you will be practicing Naikan (=introspection). This is a form of self-exploration in which you work with three questions, each applied to the most important people in your life. You will learn the details during the introductory session.

The 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 in Spiegelau for a voluntary donation, or—for an additional fee of €180—from the nearest airport in Munich.
And of course, we’ll take you back there on the day of your departure...