Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg

The relaxation exercises were very motivating. The course instructor responded personally to each individual and provided assistance with painting. Everyone was able to realize their motif, whether in acrylic or watercolor. The theory lessons were very informative.

Bernried Monastery is beautifully situated. A place of peace and contemplation. Wonderful to swim in the lake every day. Excellent cuisine, especially the cake in the afternoon was heavenly. The room was simple, small, clean and the view of the lake very beautiful. The instructor Tanja Gnatz has a warm-hearted charisma and picks up everyone where they are. She gave a lot of good artistic advice. The overall "Bernried" package was very harmonious and I felt very comfortable.

Hello dear retreat team, I am completely enthusiastic, the 5-day course was varied and I have taken home a lot of things I learned. I can highly recommend Tanja Gnatz. I immediately felt at home in the wonderful, quiet monastery. I have already registered for the September 2024 course. Best regards Susanne

Super course! Very nice, sympathetic and competent course instructor.

They were wonderful days in Bernried. As an inexperienced painter, Tanja took me along well and took away my fear of brushes and paint. Through short theory units you quickly understand how it can succeed. The monastery is a wonderful place. Directly on the lake, everyone can jump in the water in the morning, at noon and in the evening, some even in the rain ;-). The lake inspires one, with its colors, to bring them on paper. I was certainly not the last time there. The beginning is made. Thank you Tanja and all participants. When I think of mango, I taste yellow.