Mindful Writing on Sylt

5.0 (1 Review) · List auf Sylt, Germany
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Summary

Creativity, Experiencing Nature, and Personal Development
- with Christine Gräbe and Johanna Katzera from einfachachtsam -

In this workshop, you are invited to explore writing as a path to greater mindfulness in daily life and a deeper connection with yourself:
How can you practice beginner’s mind, non-judgment, and compassion on paper?
Which writing techniques help you relax and reflect?
What writing routines can help you focus better on what matters most in your daily life?

Through guided hikes and writing sessions, you’ll train your external and internal awareness and, alongside the island of Sylt, discover above all your mindful, creative self.

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message.
We look forward to meeting you.

*The seminar is open to anyone interested, with or without writing experience. The focus is on mindful writing, regardless of the quality or professionalism of the text.*

What to expect:
- Five days
- Island hikes
- Short talks on mindfulness, personal development, and mindful writing
- Introduction to various writing techniques and practical writing exercises
- Meditations
- Accommodation and full board at the Akademie am Meer in Klappholttal on Sylt

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Detox Retreats, Creative Retreats, Active Retreats, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Mindfulness, Creative Writing, Communication, Hiking
Date
2027-05-10 - 2027-05-15
Language(s)
German
Level
Advanced, Beginner
Group Size
12
Place
List auf Sylt, Germany
Accommodation
not included
Catering
Full board
Services
  • 3 guided hikes across the island of Sylt with mindfulness exercises in nature

  • Handout "Writing with Simplicity" – Key Points Summarized

  • Start your day mindfully 4 times a week with exercise, meditation, or a nature walk

  • Keynote presentations on mindfulness, personal development, and mindful writing

  • Principles of Mindfulness: Understand and experience the mindful attitude, and practice it in nature, on paper, and in our interactions with others

  • Intuitive Writing: Try out different writing techniques and use writing to explore your feelings and thoughts

  • Beginner's Mind: Practice approaching things and other people without judgment and describing your perceptions

  • Introduction to various writing techniques and practical writing exercises

  • Guided meditations

  • Cultivating Compassion: Discover how to treat yourself and others with kindness through writing

  • Hikes and Meditation: Enjoy Sylt’s natural beauty and focus on what truly matters

Accommodation

The seminar will take place at the Akademie am Meer on Sylt.
Accommodations include small cottages for single or double occupancy, as well as rooms in shared houses. There is a dining hall and a variety of seminar rooms.

The Akademie am Meer is situated in the midst of the beautiful dune landscape, about three kilometers north of Kampen. There are few places where you can live as close to nature as here; in some accommodations, you can even hear the sound of the sea. A single boardwalk leads across the dunes directly to the often deserted beach.

sequence

Arrival Day (Monday)
From 3:00 p.m.: Check-in and room assignment at the Klappholttal administration building
4:00 p.m.: Welcome and first writing exercise on intuitive writing: From your head to your hand
Dinner

Seminar Days 1, 2, and 4 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday): Same daily schedule
Individual writing of the morning pages after waking up (optional, for about 10 to 20 minutes)
8:15 a.m.: Mindfully starting the day
Breakfast (also possible before the morning session)
10:00 a.m.: Island hike incorporating elements of mindfulness practice
Lunch
Afternoon: Interactive workshop & guided writing exercises
Dinner

Seminar Day 3 (Thursday)
Individual writing of the morning pages after waking up (optional, for about 10 to 20 minutes)
8:15 a.m.: Mindfully starting the day
Breakfast
10:00 a.m.: Interactive workshop & guided writing exercises
Lunch
Afternoon at leisure
Dinner

Departure day (Saturday)
Breakfast followed by departure

Arrival

From the train station in Westerland to the Akademie am Meer:
- By car: Coming from Kampen, turn left shortly after Vogelkoje onto the private road leading to Klappholttal.
- By bus: Line 1 goes to the Akademie am Meer. Get off at the Vogelkoje / Klappholttal stop. From there, it’s about a 700-meter walk. Just follow the path into the dunes on your left as you head in the direction of travel.
- Alternatively, taxis are available at the train station.

Klappholttal , 25992 List auf Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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This was a precious time for me. The island of Sylt with its wonderful landscape, the long walks in the group by the sea, in the dunes, and in the Braderuper Heide, the seminar content, and the very competent, empathetic, and likeable seminar leaders have greatly enriched and delighted me. I continue to practice mindfulness.

Kristin Brandt

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Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 42 days before arrival.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

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