Summary

Being there for everyone is a matter of course for most women! Children are raised with care, colleagues are helped, and a few extra hours are worked for the boss. As self-employed people, we make it work for everyone, keep everyone happy, say yes when we sometimes want to scream no, and do everything for our clients. And we enjoy doing it! But where does that leave us? When was the last time we said "yes" to ourselves with all our hearts? Self-care is an issue that many women neglect. It is much more socially acceptable to take care of others than to take care of ourselves. But self-care has nothing to do with selfishness! We have to make sure that we are well before we can be there for others. That's not so easy! With this monastery weekend exclusively for women, I would like to provide inspiration on how to be a good mother to yourself. In the relaxed atmosphere of the Nikolauskloster, far away from everyday life, it is easy to let go of everyday life completely. This weekend is all about you and the topic of self-care. Qigong, with its centered, meditative movements and targeted breathing, helps you relax and optimize your energy flow. Mindful walking through nature and the monastery garden promotes mindfulness and directs your attention to the essentials. The weekend retreat is rounded off with silent and guided meditations, which can have a special effect in a group setting. In between, there is still enough time to process your impressions and deepen them in conversation with the other participants. With numerous exercises, we repeatedly direct our attention to the moment and pure perception, so that the practice of mindfulness is deepened. The trainer, Kerstin Wessel, is a certified Qigong teacher recognized by the German Taiji-Qigong Association, a communication trainer, and a trained TCM therapist. A Qigong health course (€210) is included in the weekend, which is subsidized by statutory health insurance companies.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Wellness, Handpan Workshops, Detox Retreats, Creative Retreats, Relaxation, Qigong, Monastery Retreats, Meditation
Date: 2026-06-04 - 2026-06-07
Language(s): German
Level: Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 12
Place: Jüchen, Germany
Accommodation: not included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Services: self-care

Delicious monastery cuisine

monastery shop

cake buffet

Good conversations

Meet like-minded people

monastery garden

Bed linen and towels provided

Walks in nature

Coffee, tea, and snacks included

Chilled beverages available at reasonable prices

Qigong health course with 10 sessions

Calm your mind with meditation.

Silent meditation in a group

Partial reimbursement from statutory health insurance or subsidy

Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance

Accommodation

The rooms are simply and comfortably furnished. Each room has its own sink. The very clean and modern toilets and showers are located in the hallway on the first floor. Including full board, the total cost of accommodation is EUR 210. Rooms are reserved directly upon booking, and payment is made on site.

Catering

Coffee, tea, and snacks are included in the price. Cold drinks can be purchased on site at reasonable prices. Meals will be as follows: - Breakfast buffet with rolls, bread, cold cuts, fresh fruit and vegetables, yogurt, and muesli
- Lunch consisting of soup, main course, dessert, and salad - Dinner consisting of bread and cold cuts, various salads, and a hot dish If vegetarian or vegan meals are desired, the monastery kitchen crew will be happy to accommodate you. The food is tasty and plentiful. Schedule

sequence

Thursday from 4 p.m.: individual arrival, check-in and welcome from 5 p.m. Introductions 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Mindful walking in the monastery garden 7:45 p.m. Qi Gong together Joint conclusion with meditation

Friday/Saturday from 7:30 a.m.: 7:30 a.m. Silent meditation 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Keynote speech on mindfulness and self-care 10:30 a.m. Qi Gong (theory and practice)
12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. Self-care inspiration/card drawing 3:00 p.m. Group qi gong 4:30 p.m. Guided meditation 5:30 p.m. Group qi gong 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meditation and qi gong 8:00 p.m. Mindfulness meditation

Sunday from 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Silent meditation 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Opportunity for one-on-one conversations, depending on the weather, in the park or a monastery room 11:00 a.m. Silent Qi Gong (breathing meditation)
11:30 a.m. Group qi gong 12:00 p.m. Group lunch 1:00 p.m. Guided meditation 1:30 p.m. Qi gong 2:00 p.m. Closing session 3:00 p.m. Individual departure Arrival

Arrival

You are responsible for your own travel arrangements. The easiest way to reach the Nikolauskloster is via the A46 motorway, exiting at Grevenbroich-Kapellen. Then turn right onto the L 361 and follow it for about 2 km until you see the sign for Nikolauskloster. Turn left onto the L32 and after about 1 km you will see the monastery on your left. Parking spaces are available directly on the street.

Nikolauskloster 1, 41363 Jüchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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9 months ago

The weekend was wonderfully good for body, mind and soul. Thank you.

S. Boterham

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9 months ago

I was able to reflect a lot on myself during this monastery weekend and developed a new strength and calmness for myself. The community with the other course participants was very pleasant and Kerstin did a great job leading the group. It was definitely worth it and I would like to do it again. Thank you very much Kerstin.

Renate Hochhäuser

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10 months ago

It was a wonderful weekend in a great atmosphere.

Birgit Bacha

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10 months ago

A very well run, very inspiring seminar in wonderful surroundings. I can only recommend this time-out for women.

Simone Meuth

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Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 360 days before arrival.
If you cancel up to 14 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

In case of cancellation or no-show, 50% of the course fee is payable if the cancellation is made up to 14 days before the start of the seminar, and 100% is payable if the cancellation is made later than 14 days before the start of the course or in case of no-show.
The course fee may be waived if a replacement participant is found.
If the participant who cancels provides a replacement participant, no processing fee will be charged. If a replacement participant can be found through the efforts of the organizer, a processing fee of 20% will be charged and deducted from the refund amount.