Silent Retreat: Setting Intentions & Finding Focus [4 Days Near Berlin]

The costs for lodging* and meals** are paid directly to the hotel (the invoice will be sent by email; payment is by bank transfer) and vary depending on the category:

98 €/night/person for a bed in a shared double room with a private bathroom
118 €/night/person for a single room with a private bathroom
98 €/night/person for a single room with a shared bathroom

* Please bring your own bed linens or rent them for 8 €.
** Full board with three meals per day, plus tea, coffee, and fruit. Meals are vegetarian, wholesome, and organic; vegan options are available upon request—please specify when booking.

You can look forward to delicious cuisine that will keep you well-fed throughout your stay. Meals are provided on a full-board basis, with three meals a day, as well as tea, coffee, and fruit. The meals are vegetarian, wholesome, and organic; vegan options are available upon request—please specify this when you book.

Please note: See the section on “Accommodations”—meals are paid directly to the hotel and are included in the prices listed above.

Like everything else, my program is constantly evolving: I’m learning new things, coming up with new ideas, wanting to try something out, and continuing to grow. That’s why nothing is certain—the only constant is that the program is always changing. It’s shaped, not least, by what I’m currently reading, what I’m exploring, and what’s on my mind. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to see the programs from past retreats.

Generally speaking, you can expect a well-rounded, varied program consisting of different meditations and gentle yoga, along with other activities (e.g., short talks, journaling, integration exercises, group walks, breathing exercises...).

The program is only an example—subject to change:
Friday
4:30–5:00 p.m. Welcome & Organizational Matters
5:00–6:30 p.m. Yin Yoga & Meditation
7:30–8:15 p.m. Group walk | Talking about silence
8:30–10:00 p.m. Meditation, check-in session, clarifying questions

~ Beginning of silence ~

Saturday
7:00–7:25 a.m. Silent Meditation
7:30–8:30 a.m. Morning Practice & Meditation
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Therapeutic Yoga & Meditation
3:00–4:00 p.m. Meditation, Inspirational Talk & Yoga Nidra
4:00–5:00 p.m. Optional: Opportunity for one-on-one conversation
5:00–6:30 p.m. Yin Yoga & Meditation
7:30–8:30 p.m. Optional: Opportunity for one-on-one conversation
8:30–9:30 p.m. Meditation & Storytime

Sunday
7:00–7:25 a.m. Silent meditation
7:30–8:30 a.m. Morning practice & meditation
10:00–11:00 a.m. Group walk & meditation

~ End of Silence ~

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Meditation, integration exercise & closing session
1:00–2:30 p.m. Optional: Sharing & fellowship

By Car
In Götz, follow the signs for the Rosenwaldhof. Some GPS systems direct you down rough forest roads.
There are always free parking spaces available on the Rosenwaldhof grounds.

By train
The nearest train station is Götz, Groß Kreutz (Havel).
Please DO NOT get off at Groß Kreutz. Be sure to continue all the way to Götz.
From the Götz train station, you can either walk (about 1 hour), ride a bike (about 20 minutes), take the bus, or have the Hotel Rosenwaldhof pick you up by shuttle

Shuttle from the train station to the hotel
Shuttle prices vary depending on the number of passengers.
1 passenger: 12 euros
2 or more passengers: 5 euros per person
In any case, the shuttle fare must be paid in cash at check-in.