Summary

Creativity, experiencing nature and personal development
- with Christine Gräbe and Johanna Katzera from einfachachtsam -

In this seminar, you are invited to explore writing as a path to more mindfulness in everyday life and a deeper connection to yourself:
How can beginner's mind, value freedom and compassion be practiced on paper?
Which writing techniques help you to relax and reflect?
Which writing routines can you use to focus better on the essentials in everyday life?

During guided walks and guided writing sessions, you will train your inner and outer perception and discover your mindful, creative self alongside the island of Sylt.

If you have any questions, please send us a message.
We look forward to getting to know you.

*The seminar is aimed at interested people with and without writing experience. The focus is on mindful writing, regardless of the quality of the text or the professionalism of the writing.

What you can expect:
- Five days
- Island walks
- Impulse lectures on the topics of 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: Relaxation, Meditation, Nature Vacation, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Mindfulness, Creative Writing, Communication, Hiking, Wellness, Creative Retreats, Active Retreats, Detox Retreats
Date: 2026-03-09 - 2026-03-14
Language(s): German
Level: Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 12
Place: List auf Sylt, Germany
Accommodation: not included
Catering: Full board
Services: Handout "Writing with care" - a summary of the most important points

4 Mindful starts to the day with exercise, meditation or a climate walk

3 guided hikes across the island of Sylt with mindfulness exercises in nature

Introduction to various writing techniques and practical writing exercises

Guided meditations

Keynote speeches on the topics of mindfulness, personal development and mindful writing

Principles of mindfulness: Understand and experience the mindful attitude and practise it in nature, on paper and with others

Intuitive writing: Try out different writing techniques and get to the bottom of your feelings and thoughts through writing

Beginner's mind: Practice encountering things and other people without judgment and describing your perception

Internalize compassion: Discover how to be appreciative of yourself and others through writing

Hikes and meditations: Enjoy Sylt's nature and reflect on the essentials

Accommodation

The seminar will take place at the Akademie am Meer on Sylt.
Accommodation is available in 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 located in the middle 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, so that the sound of the sea can be heard in some of the accommodation. Only a footbridge leads over the dune directly to the often deserted beach.

sequence

Arrival day (Monday)
from 15:00 Arrival and room allocation in the Klappholttal administration building
16:00: Welcome and first writing exercise on intuitive writing: From the head to the hand
evening meal

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 am: Mindful start to the day
Breakfast (also possible before the morning impulse)
10:00 am: Island hike with elements from mindfulness practice
Lunch in the afternoon
Afternoon: Interactive workshop & guided writing exercises
Evening meal

Seminar day 3 (Thursday)
Individual writing of the morning pages after waking up (optional for about 10 to 20 minutes)
8:15 am: Mindful start to the day
breakfast
10:00 am: Interactive workshop & guided writing exercises
lunch
Afternoon at leisure
Dinner

Departure day (Saturday)
Breakfast and then departure

Arrival

From the train station in Westerland to the Akademie am Meer:
- By car: Coming from Kampen, turn left shortly after the Vogelkoje into the private road to Klappholttal.
- By bus: Line 1 goes to the Akademie am Meer. Get off at the Vogelkoje / Klappholttal stop. From here it is about 700 meters on foot. Simply follow the path to the left in the direction of travel into the dunes.
- Alternatively, cabs are available at the station.

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