"Path of Change" in the Bavarian Forest National Park

St. Oswald, Germany
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Summary

"Path of Transformation" is a unique 3-day seminar in which participants live, learn, and cook together with the facilitator, just like in a shared apartment... The price includes lodging, full board (primarily vegetarian and using organic ingredients), seminar facilitation, materials, and VAT.
The number of participants ranges from 3 to 6, ensuring that each participant has enough time for an individual conversation with the facilitator.
What it’s about:
Stepping away from everyday life—into a world that can mark the beginning of a deep, gentle transformation of one’s lifestyle.
The few, carefully selected mindfulness and self-awareness exercises are practiced both in the group and in private, and can be easily integrated into daily life.
Our “classrooms” are always wherever we happen to be, e.g., in the forest, in the garden, in the house... The everyday tasks that each participant takes on offer a wonderful setting for putting what has been learned into practice. Mindfulness exercises and self-awareness alternate harmoniously with times when you are simply allowed to BE—without doing anything.
We explore forms of Japanese philosophy and psychology (Morita Therapy, Naikan, and Zen), some of which trace back to millennia-old Asian and Western wisdom (Confucius, Socrates).
By the end of the retreat, you will have gained insight into the possibilities of shaping a contented, self-determined, and constructive life. You will be somewhat more independent of your worries, thoughts, and feelings, and thus able to face certain challenges with greater composure.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Mindfulness, Silence Retreats, Forest bathing, Meditation, Self-discovery, Detox Retreats
Language(s)
English, German
Level
Beginner
Group Size
6
Place
St. Oswald, Germany
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Full board
Types of food
Organic, Vegetarian
Services
  • Full board with mostly organic food

  • Follow-up support by phone at no extra charge

  • Morning physical exercises or meditation, and evening periods of self-reflection to strengthen the body and mind

  • Mindfulness exercises

  • Time, silence, and peace—letting things take their course

  • Exercises on Kaizen (the path of small steps)

  • Transportation to and from Spiegelau Station for a voluntary donation

  • Transfer to/from Munich Airport for an additional €140

  • Drinks, fruit, and sweet treats are always available

  • THE FOREST and the power it holds, right on our doorstep

  • Access to practice materials and books related to the topics covered

  • Classes and workshops on Naikan, Morita, and Zen

  • Community, meditation, games, music, and lots of laughter

  • A beautiful, peaceful setting that provides the perfect backdrop for your self-discovery journey

  • Healthy vegetarian food prepared together

  • You should treat yourself :-)

Accommodation

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.

Environmentally friendly
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Internet access
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Wireless internet
Conference room
Dining area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Library
Garden
Meditation garden
Picnic area

Rooms

  • Dreibettzimmer
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Dreibettzimmer

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Das Zimmer mit separatem Bad (Badewanne, Waschbecken und Toilette) liegt nach Westen und ist großzügig geschnitten. E...

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  • Doppelzimmer
  • Doppelzimmer
  • Doppelzimmer

Doppelzimmer

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Das ca. 22 qm große Zimmer mit separater Dusche, Waschbecken und WC bietet ausreichend Platz für 2 Personen, die jewe...

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  • Einzelzimmer mit Balkon
  • Einzelzimmer mit Balkon
  • Einzelzimmer mit Balkon

Einzelzimmer mit Balkon

from $689 / person

Dieses großzügige Zimmer verfügt über eine separate Dusche mit Waschbecken und WC und hat einen Balkon mit Blick nach...

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  • kleines Einzelzimmer
  • kleines Einzelzimmer

kleines Einzelzimmer

from $642 / person

Das kleinste Zimmer liegt nach Norden, ist für Innenschau perfekt geeignet und hat ein eigenes Bad mit Badewanne, Was...

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Catering

In general, we cook vegetarian meals using mostly fresh, organic ingredients. Fresh herbs from the garden enhance the dishes and also serve as a 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.
In this seminar, we cook together, always in pairs for each meal.

sequence

After you arrive, we’ll meet in the kitchen for a casual dinner together.
Following that, there will be a brief introduction to the program, and the evening will conclude with a short exercise. First thing the next morning, we’ll begin with a meditation... Mindfulness exercises and self-awareness activities will alternate harmoniously with moments when you’re simply allowed to BE—without doing anything.
By the end of the retreat, you will have gained insight into the possibilities of creating a contented, self-determined, and constructive life. You will be a little less dependent on your fears, thoughts, and feelings, and will have discovered tools that you can continue to explore.
To deepen your practice and continue on this path, we plan to offer the 8-day intensive seminar "Path of Transformation" starting in fall 2025. If you are interested in this life-changing seminar, please simply send us a brief note.

Arrival

For a voluntary donation, we’d be happy to pick you up from the nearest train station.
The nearest train stations are:
From Munich, Nuremberg, Dresden, etc.: Spiegelau
From Vienna, Linz via Passau: Grafenau
The transfer to/from one of the airports listed below is charged at €70 (€90 for Nuremberg) per leg (travel times by car = approximate figures for one-way trips):
to/from Munich - 163 km (1:55 h)
to/from Nuremberg - 231 km (2:38 h)
From/to Linz - 153 km (1:57 h)
Simply let us know your arrival time and we’ll be there.
Of course, we’ll also take you back to the train station on the day of departure (after lunch)...

Siebenellen 23, 94568 St. Oswald, Bayern, Germany

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 7 days before arrival, you will receive a 10% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

The reservation is confirmed upon payment of a €150 deposit. For cancellations made up to 14 days before the start date, a €50 processing fee will be charged. For cancellations made after this deadline, we will retain the deposit. In the event of a no-show or cancellation on the day of arrival, up to 100% of the total amount may be charged, depending on the reason (in most cases, we will issue a credit note).

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$525 / 4 Days

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