MORE THAN JUST FUNCTIONING: 1:1 MEN'S RETREAT IN NATURE · Who am I without achievement?

Während des Retreats steht dir deine private Holzhütte als persönlicher Rückzugsort zur Verfügung. Ein zusätzlicher Yoga -& Meditationsraum lädt dazu ein, zwischen den Prozessen zur Ruhe zu kommen, nachzuspüren oder einfach still zu werden.
Bettwäsche und Handtücher sind selbstverständlich vorhanden.
Das Bad befindet sich wenige Schritte entfernt im Gartenbereich.

To ensure you’re well taken care of during the retreat, we’ll be serving you lovingly prepared vegetarian or vegan meals made with fresh, organic ingredients and wild herbs that nourish both body and soul.
In addition to breakfast and dinner, light snacks as well as hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the day.
There is no à la carte dining, but we will, of course, accommodate any individual dietary restrictions.

✦ How I Work
I’m Sabine, a psychological counselor and the woman behind the “green couch.”
I support people through life transitions, especially when it comes to reconnecting with themselves, taking their own boundaries seriously, and no longer ignoring their own needs.

My approach is nervous-system-friendly and neurodivergent-friendly—I work with heart and humor, but also with a clear, honest stance and a willingness to explore with you even the places where things get uncomfortable.
With me, you’ll find a safe space when a lot is going on inside—things you may have been carrying alone for far too long—and something that’s become very rare: plenty of time and undivided attention, because during your retreat, I’m there exclusively for you to guide you one-on-one through your process.
Many experience this time with me as a safe haven from everyday life: finally not having to “function,” not having to “perform,” and not having to prove anything to anyone. Simply being cared for for a few days, taking a deep breath, and being able to reconnect with yourself.
That’s why I deliberately work with only a few women and men per season (June–October), as this kind of support requires time, presence, and attention.

My foundation is built on training in life and social counseling, couples and sex therapy, bodywork, human energetics, shamanism, and nature and wilderness education. Over the years, this has evolved into my own style: psychologically grounded, nature-based, and—if desired—supplemented with rituals and energy work.

✦ The Location
My lovingly run retreat is located in the Murtal valley in Styria, nestled among mountains, forests, and water, which I open to guests in the summer. A place to take a deep breath—no TV, no radio noise, and no constant background noise that pulls you back into the world when you’re actually trying to unwind. Instead, nature’s own movie theater with the murmur of a stream and a chorus of birds. No Wi-Fi, but a full connection to nature and to yourself.

But in my retreats, nature is more than just a backdrop—it not only regulates the nervous system but is also an important part of the process.

✦ What Your Days Will Look Like Here
Your retreat follows a clear structure but isn’t meticulously scheduled down to the minute.
We work with whatever arises and is important at the moment.

Day 1 – Arrival
Check-in starts at 3:00 p.m., and you’re welcome to take some time to settle in.
Afterward, we’ll get to know each other during a “Walk & Talk” in nature and explore together the topic that brought you here.
The evening is intentionally quiet: settling in, unwinding, a cozy dinner, and stargazing.

Day 2 – Deepening
The second day is the heart of your retreat.
After breakfast, we’ll create space for your topic. Depending on the process, we’ll work through conversation, in nature, through movement, creatively, or via physical awareness.
In between, there will be regular breaks to process your thoughts and rest.
The evening winds down peacefully over dinner.

Day 3 – Integration
After breakfast, we’ll take some time together to reflect on what we’ve experienced.
What has come to light, what has become clearer, and what aspects of this should accompany you back into your everyday life.
Your retreat ends around 10:00 a.m.

Sustainable travel by train is possible; the train station is within walking distance.

By car from Vienna Vösendorf and Linz: approx. 2 hours
From Graz and Klagenfurt: approx. 1 hour
From Salzburg: approx. 2.5 hours

Free parking on the property