Summary

Arrive in silence – be touched in your heart Welcome to a mindful retreat in the impressive Benedictine monastery of Ottobeuren!
Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Allgäu region and carried by the special energy of this historic place, I invite you to a four-day silent retreat – a journey to yourself, where simplicity, presence, and inner peace become tangible. In silence, a space opens up in which you can perceive yourself more deeply again. With professional and warm guidance, you will explore the healing power of the present moment with proven exercises from mindfulness practice (MBSR) and guided meditations. Between sessions, there will be time to enjoy the tranquility of the monastery, stroll through the gardens, or simply be – far away from obligations, close to yourself.
The practice of mindfulness strengthens your inner balance, promotes serenity, and helps you let go of the old and draw new strength. Whether you are new to mindfulness or already familiar with it, this retreat offers you space to encounter yourself on a deeper level.

Throughout the days, I will accompany you with heart, experience, and mindfulness. If you wish, you can take advantage of a personal one-on-one conversation or coaching to explore your individual topics in greater depth. I look forward to accompanying you on this special journey—toward greater clarity, peace, and inner connection. Feel free to register and give yourself this beneficial time for yourself.

- Accommodation & full board in the monastery guest house: approx. €342 gross / to be paid on site - Seminar leadership, seminar room, etc. net €265 / incl. VAT €315.35 gross - Number of participants: max. 12 people, minimum participation 8 people
- Registration deadline: March 30, 2025 Further silent retreats also take place in winter and summer in St. Ottilie – and have already been booked over 100 times – TOP! I look forward to seeing you. Yours, Beatrice from Balancework

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Silent Retreats, Meditation, Silence Retreats, Self-discovery, Mindfulness, Detox Retreats
Date: 2026-04-16 - 2026-04-19
Language(s): German
Level: Beginner, Advanced
Group Size: 12
Place: Ottobeuren, Germany
Accommodation: not included
Catering: No meals
Types of food: Organic, Vegetarian
Services: Certified seminar leader

Guided meditations

Gently gliding into everyday life

Gently slipping into silence

Individual coaching if required

Safe psychological space

Reflect

mindfulness exercises

lectures

Impulses for mindfulness

morning practice

evening practice

Mindful Yoga

Mindful movement

Warm and welcoming atmosphere

Accommodation

The rooms are simply furnished with a window offering a view of the outdoors. Cost of accommodation, meals, and visitor's tax: €342. The room and the monastery grounds offer just the right atmosphere to help you get in touch with yourself and strengthen your connection, whether to yourself or to all of creation.

Catering

Meals at Ottobeuren Benedictine Abbey are usually served as full board in a home-style setting, featuring many products from the monastery garden. They are typically enjoyed together in the dining room of the guest wing, often as a buffet or menu service with vegetarian options and special diets available upon request.

The cuisine is home-style and often vegetarian, with an emphasis on fresh, regional products, some of which come from the monastery itself. In summary: it is hearty, monastic food served in a communal setting, based on tradition and the monastery's own products, often in very beautiful surroundings.

sequence

Thursday: Rooms are available from 3 p.m. Arrival and orientation in the house and the surrounding area. Dinner together with discussion and getting to know each other. Introduction to the retreat and silence. Friday: The day alternates between mindfulness exercises, meditation, and personal time.

Saturday: Mindfulness exercises, meditation, and personal time. Personal coaching is available at any time if needed. Sunday: The day begins with mindfulness exercises and continues until shortly before lunch, when the silence is broken. Group lunch with discussion and conclusion.

If possible, mindfulness practice will also be carried out outdoors. Impulses for the transition from the retreat (protected place) to everyday life. A gentle onboarding into reality in order to maintain relaxation and inner stability for as long as possible. The days begin at 7:00 a.m. and after dinner there is evening practice until around 9:15 p.m.

Arrival

Ottobeuren, a Kneipp spa resort in the charming valley of the western Günz, is located 11 km southeast of Memmingen.

By car: From the A7 (Ulm-Kempten), take the Memmingen-Süd exit and then follow the signs to Ottobeuren. From the A96 (Munich-Lindau), take the Erkheim-Ottobeuren exit and then follow the signs to Ottobeuren.

By train: There are regular bus connections to Ottobeuren from Memmingen station (Ulm-Kempten line) or Sontheim station (Munich-Memmingen line).

Sebastian-Kneipp-Straße 1, 87724 Ottobeuren, Bayern, Germany