Starting the New Year with Meditation

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 heartwarming 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 2:00 p.m., we serve a light lunch featuring a warming soup as well as spreads with bread or pastries.

These five days at the Kleebauer Hof are entirely dedicated to the transition into the new year. The focus is on meditation: Through guided sessions, you’ll find peace, turn your attention inward, and create space for what may grow in the new year.

Regular meditation can help calm the mind, rediscover your inner center, and look ahead to the coming year with greater clarity—whether you’re setting resolutions or seeking to cultivate a sense of serenity for what lies ahead.

The meditation is complemented by yoga practice, which connects the body and breath, as well as by walks through the snow-covered hills of the Mühlviertel region. In the evenings, there is time for group discussion—sharing the experiences and reflections that the day’s activities have sparked within you.

The program is suitable for both first-time meditators and experienced practitioners who wish to begin the year mindfully. Between sessions, there’s time for rest: whether it’s a trip to the sauna, reading a good book, or taking a walk across the farm’s expansive grounds. Warm clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended for time spent outdoors—the farm’s snowshoes can be borrowed free of charge.

What you’ll take away from the retreat:
- Greater inner peace through regular meditation practice
- Clarity regarding resolutions and goals for the new year
- A deeper connection between breath and movement through yoga
- Time for retreat and connection amidst a wintery natural setting

Program Details
The program begins at 4:00 p.m. on the first day and ends on the last day after the morning session and a shared breakfast. In between, there are two 2-hour sessions each day.

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 Central Station; 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 p.m. and 3:08 p.m. (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.
From Linz Central Station, you can reach Altenfelden Ort via bus lines 215 and 230/231