Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg
Bernried, Germany
$340 / 5 Days
5.0
RADICAL REST RETREAT - Deep stillness, powerful grounding, connecting with what truly matters.
A new world is not only possible; it is already emerging. On a quiet day, you can hear it breathing. - Arundhati Roy
In a world marked by hustle and bustle, pressure to perform, and constant activity, Radical Rest offers a new and innovative approach. A balance of relaxed silence, guided practice, and inspiring insights supports you in finding deep stillness and making space for new realizations.
The retreat not only provides you with a safe space of silence and connection but also offers you the opportunity to experience yourself on a deeper level and realign yourself.
Meditation, self-compassion, creative self-exploration, and mindful experiences of nature come together to form a powerful path of inner and outer transformation.
The concept of Radical Rest is rooted in the Buddhist tradition and draws on the essence of Wiebke’s many years of experience as a trainer for Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), leading retreats, and her own decades-long meditation practice.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Effortless Mindfulness
Guided meditations while sitting, walking, lying down, and in motion. Mindfulness can be effortless—you explore your personal path to being present without pressure or strain. This approach can enrich your life in a gentle and sustainable way and give you new inspiration.
Lying Down Meditation/Deep Rest
While traditional meditation is often practiced while sitting, lying down meditation opens up a new path to deep relaxation, clarity, and presence.
Self-Compassion as the Key to Transformation
You’ll learn effective meditations from the MSC program. The foundation for change is a loving connection to yourself. Adopt a gentle yet powerful attitude—perceive your own needs, recognize your boundaries, and discover inner sources of strength.
Guided nature walks and creative expression
Expand your perspective through contemplation and meditation in nature, gain new insights, and deepen your experience through creative expression. No prior artistic experience is necessary.
The retreat takes place in a relaxed atmosphere of silence, which supports your personal process and allows you to experience a sense of connection with the group even without words. There will be group sessions addressing questions about the practice, as well as the opportunity for one-on-one conversations with Wiebke.
Radical Rest as a Path to Collective Awakening
Radical Rest goes beyond personal transformation. When we pause, find stillness, and connect with ourselves, a space for clarity and authenticity emerges. From this inner strength, we are able to bring the change we desire into the world. Transformation is possible—and it begins with you.
Everyone is welcome, and I look forward to the diversity—whether in terms of culture, ethnicity, background, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.—that each of you brings to our group!
Voices from Retreat Participants:
"Above all, the silence was very supportive for me. And also the clear structure of the daily routine, as well as the constant reminder to explore and honor one’s own needs."
Participant of the Radical Rest Retreat in August 2025
"I am so glad to be back in my body and to have put down roots. Resting rooted within oneself! It’s great that there’s a lake and plenty of places to pause and find peace."
Participant of the Radical Rest Retreat in August 2025
"This was my first time at a retreat, and I found it truly supportive and inspiring. I felt safe and well taken care of!"
Participant of the Radical Rest Retreat in August 2025
"Wiebke is absolutely authentic. Everything she conveyed to us with great warmth and calm, careful choice of words, and humor, she embodies herself. A great inspiration!"
Participant of the Radical Rest Retreat in June 2023
"I really enjoyed the location, the peace, the silence, and the food! The whole concept really speaks to me. The exercises in nature, the free time, and the one-on-one conversations were very helpful for me."
Participant of the Radical Rest Retreat in June 2021
The most important facts in a nutshell:
Opportunity for brief one-on-one conversations with Wiebke
Radical Rest - Deep Rest
Walks in the nature reserve
Delicious meals
A lovingly decorated retreat center nestled in a quiet, relaxing natural setting
Experience nature with all your senses
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
Inspiring talks
Creative expression
Quiet
Forest bathing
Plenty of time for yourself
Self-Compassion Practice
In addition, there are costs for lodging and meals at the seminar center. These vary depending on the room category and availability. Below you will find the various room options with their prices. Participants will receive their invoice on the day of arrival. This must be paid on site, by debit card or in cash, with no discount applied.
Simple, bright rooms without distractions—you can choose between a single, double, or shared room.
Single room: €630.00
Double room: €537.50
Shared room: €510.00
Meal costs are paid separately.
Delicious vegetarian or vegan meals are served three times a day.
Food intolerances are taken into account.
Hot beverages such as tea and coffee are available in unlimited quantities around the clock.
Daily Schedule (subject to change)
7:15 Mindful Movement
8:00 Morning Meditation
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Inspiration for the Day / Morning Practice
1:00 PM Lunch
REST PERIOD
4:00 PM Nature Meditation / Group Practice
6:30 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Evening Meditation
9:00 PM Rest Period
By plane to Memmingen or Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance
By train to Immenstadt Station
By car to Immenstadt / Long-term parking lot P2
(P2 is signposted throughout Immenstadt; for GPS: P2 is located between Schützenstraße and the street “Ob der Aach”)
FROM IMMENSTADT TO RIEDERALP
The Riederalp is a former low-altitude alp, located in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park and accessible via a single-lane forest and hiking trail that is closed to public traffic.
We would be delighted if you hiked up to us. At a leisurely pace, it takes a good 30 minutes to reach us from the city center / train station / long-term parking lot P2.
DIRECTIONS
Near the train station, cross the railroad tracks via the pedestrian bridge. Immediately turn left after the pedestrian bridge. Then cross the Steigbach Bridge and follow the signs for “Mittagbahn.” From the Mittagbahn, turn left and follow the mountain path to the end of the dead-end road. Welcome to Riederalp!
If you can’t or don’t want to hike, you can take a taxi up.
If you cancel up to 8 weeks before the retreat begins, a €50 processing fee will apply. After that, 100% of the cost of room and board will be charged.
If the retreat is canceled by the organizer, the full amount will be refunded. It may be a good idea to purchase travel cancellation insurance for the retreat.
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