Silent Retreat in the Mühlviertel Hills

Der 800 Jahre alte Vierkanthof in Alleinlage mit Blick über die Hügellandschaft des Mühlviertels bietet die ideale Atmosphäre für eine nachhaltige Auszeit. Neues ausprobieren, den Kopf frei bekommen und Impulse für Veränderung spüren. Rückzug und Ruhe finden Sie am Naturbadeteich, in den Wäldern und in der Weite der sanft-hügeligen Landschaft. Genießen Sie Momente der Entspannung in der nach Zirbenholz duftenden Sauna und abends in gemütlicher Runde rund um die Feuerschale.

At the Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center, you can enjoy modern vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Start your day with a hearty breakfast featuring breads, jams, cheese, freshly made porridge, fruit, a variety of milk options, yogurt, fruit juices, spreads, coffee, and a selection of teas. At 2 p.m., we serve a light lunch featuring a warming soup as well as spreads with bread or pastries.

Silence retreats are a healing way to bring order to the mind. Embark on a journey into silence. Research supports our goal of calming the mind through silence and, above all, freeing our brains from past burdens. The program leader will guide you through the process of silence. You will learn about Jon Kabat-Zinn’s method of stress reduction, MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction), and gain insight into the structure of Zen meditation. Led by the highly experienced program director Bernhard Hötzel.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Schedule of the Silent Retreat

Day 1
Arrival, dinner, and getting to know each other

Day 2
8 – 9 a.m.: Morning meditation (active)
9 – 10:30 a.m.: Breakfast and break
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Introduction to the process of silence
12:30 – 3 p.m.: Lunch, break
3 – 4 p.m.: Explanations of the meditations for the days of silence
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.: Meditation and start of the silent period
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.: Evening meditation

Day 3
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.: Morning meditation (active)
9:15 – 10 a.m.: Breakfast
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Zen meditation structure
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.: Lunch, break
2:30 – 4 p.m.: Break and individual one-on-one sessions
4 – 4:20 p.m.: Ritual tea drinking
4:20 – 6:30 PM: MBSR meditation session
6:30 – 8:00 PM: Dinner, break
8:00 – 8:30 PM: Walking meditation
8:30 – 9:30 PM: Evening meditation
9:30 PM: Lights out

Day 4
8 – 9 a.m.: Morning meditation (active)
9:15 – 10 a.m.: Breakfast
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Zen meditation structure
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Lunch, break
3:30 – 3:50 p.m.: Ritual tea drinking
3:50 – 6:30 PM: Meditation
Lifting of silence
6:30 – 8:00 PM: Dinner, break

Day 5
8:00 – 9:00 AM: Morning meditation (active)
9:00 – 10:00 AM: Breakfast
10:00 – 11:00 AM: Closing session
Departure

By car
From Linz: via Ottensheim on the Rohrbach federal highway to Altenfelden
From Passau: via Oberkappel or Engelhartszell to Altenfelden

By train and bus
Take the train to Linz Hauptbahnhof; from there, there are regular bus connections to Altenfelden. Pickup from the Altenfelden Ort bus stop is included at fixed times:
Pickup from the bus: 2:08 PM and 3:08 PM (registration required at least 24 hours before arrival)
Transfer to the bus: 9:50 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.
These are approximate times.