Silence & Meditation Retreat: Time for stillness, connection with the heart, and inner clarity

Accommodation must be booked separately directly through the Niederalteich Monastery. You will receive further information and contact details for room reservations after you register for the retreat.

Accommodation is in a single room and includes full vegetarian board.

The rooms are simple, quiet, and designed to fit the atmosphere of the monastery. Depending on the category, rooms have either a private bathroom or a shared bathroom on the floor. Towels are provided. Some rooms also offer a beautiful view of the greenery or the monastery grounds.

Many participants find the simplicity and tranquility of the rooms to be a particularly soothing part of the retreat—a conscious retreat far from everyday life and constant distractions.

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

When booking your room, full vegetarian board is arranged directly through the Niederalteich Monastery.

Meals are freshly prepared by the monastery kitchen and complement the retreat days in a simple, nourishing, and mindful way. Many participants find that sharing meals in silence is a particularly beautiful and relaxing part of the retreat.

We eat our meals together in silence. A separate area in the dining hall is reserved for our group, which has proven very effective during past retreats.

Please note that at times, other guests or seminar groups who are not part of the silent retreat may also be in the dining hall.

If you have food intolerances or special dietary needs, please contact the monastery directly in advance to inquire whether appropriate accommodations can be made.

Each day follows a gentle, clear rhythm—guided by silence, mindfulness, and presence.

The morning begins in silence with a 60–90-minute guided meditation before breakfast. This is followed by a short spiritual reading or inspiration to deepen your practice and offer new insights. Afterward, we practice gentle Hatha yoga and mindful movement to connect body and mind and deepen the breath.
After the vegetarian lunch, there is plenty of time for rest, journaling, contemplation, or walks in nature.

In the afternoon, you deepen your practice with another meditation session, followed by half an hour of personal practice. Dinner is followed by the daily Q&A session (questions can be submitted in writing). We conclude the day with a meditation on a specific theme or focus.

This gentle alternation between structure and space creates the foundation for deep regeneration, clarity, and connection with yourself.

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

By public transportation:
The monastery is easily accessible 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.