THE FIRE WITHIN ~ An Outdoor Retreat in the Woods

Wir schlafen direkt im Wald - nicht im Zelt, sondern geschützt durch ein Tarp. Wir errichten uns unsere Schlafplätze selbst. (Zur Lagerung der Lebensmittel und für prekäre Situationen haben wir das alte Schloss.)

We’ll cook together in small groups over an open fire. Cooking is part of the group experience, and everything always tastes especially good when cooked over a fire. All costs are included in the retreat price. We’ll, of course, accommodate special dietary needs and allergies.

WHAT ARE THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES OF THE RETREAT?

Nature as a Mirror & Medicine
Fire, Forest, Earth as a Healing Space & Guide

Elemental Connection
Encountering the four elements through the physical senses & rituals

Community & Belonging
Cooking together, sharing circles, being part of something greater

Process & Flow
Allowing the retreat process to unfold naturally and letting yourself be guided by what arises

Ancient & Modern Wisdom
Traditional healing methods & modern therapies for body, mind, and soul

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
You only need to bring the following:
- Appropriate clothing
- Toiletries, mosquito repellent, sunscreen
- A sleeping bag [one can be rented if needed]

I will provide everything else: foldable foam mat; inflatable sleeping pad; tarp & ropes; plate, bowl, cup & cutlery; headlamp.

No hiking backpack required—any bag will do.

PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIALS:
"At first, my goal for Olivia’s Forest Retreat was to slow down, get closer to ‘nature,’ and learn more about it. What I didn’t expect was how emotional the forest experience would be. Olivia provides plenty of space to grow beyond yourself and feel safe, and there were some really wonderful people there."

The retreat will take place near Eberswalde. We’ll be staying in a private forest next to an old castle (where we’ll have basic accommodations and the luxury of a composting toilet). We’ll let you know the exact location after you register.

You can travel to Eberswalde by car, carpool, or conveniently by train. From there, you can take the bus or share a taxi.