Silence and Meditation Retreat at the Monastery: Three Full Days of Silence, Reflection, and Clarity

Accommodations are booked separately directly through the Niederaltaich Monastery. You will receive further information and contact details for room reservations after you register for the retreat.

Accommodations are in single rooms and include full vegetarian board. The current cost is €351 for the entire retreat period (4 nights, including 3 meals a day).

The rooms are simple, quiet, and designed to complement the monastery’s atmosphere. Depending on the category, rooms have either a private bathroom or a shared bathroom on the floor. Towels are provided.

Please book your room directly through the Niederaltaich Monastery after registering for the retreat and then let me know so I can add you to the participant list.

As part of the room reservation, full vegetarian board is booked directly through the Niederaltaich Monastery.

Meals are freshly prepared by the monastery kitchen. During the silent retreat, we eat our meals together in silence. A separate area in the dining hall is reserved for our group.

Please note that at times, other guests or seminar groups who are not part of the retreat may also be staying at the monastery.

If you have any food intolerances or special dietary needs, please check with the monastery directly in advance to see if appropriate accommodations can be made.

December 29 – Arrival, Retreat Introduction & Entering Silence
You may arrive starting at 2:00 p.m.; the latest arrival time is 5:00 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., we’ll begin with a group introduction to the retreat, get to know one another, and discuss the schedule for the coming days.

After dinner, we’ll enter into silence together and begin our retreat.

December 30 through January 1 – Three Full Days of Mindful Silence
At the heart of the retreat are three full days of mindful silence. This time is dedicated to meditation, inner reflection, and a conscious withdrawal from everyday life.

The days follow a peaceful rhythm of guided meditations, gentle Hatha yoga, breathing and mindfulness practices, spiritual reflections, and ample time for rest, reflection, journaling, or walks in nature.

Silence creates a safe space where thoughts quiet down and attention can be turned inward once more.

January 1, evening – Emerging from Silence Together
In the evening, we end the silence together. In a mindful setting, there is an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and reflect on the past few days together.

January 2 – Closing & Departure
The final day begins with a group morning meditation, a closing circle, and breakfast. Afterward, there will be time for a mindful conclusion before check-out at 9:30 a.m. and departure.

The Niederalteich Monastery is located directly on the Danube in Lower Bavaria, about 10 km from Deggendorf.

By public transportation:
It is easy to get there by train and bus. The nearest train stations are Plattling or Deggendorf. From there, you can reach Niederalteich by bus or taxi.

By car:
The monastery is easily accessible via the A3. Parking is available on site.