Solo Retreat in Madeira—Clarity. Silence. Your Next Step.
Prazeres, Portugal
$2,070 / 8 Days
Get back to what really matters to you:
4 days for inner clarity and realignment—through mindfulness, values exploration, and embodiment, guided by certified psychologist Ariane Schmidt.
April 8–11, 2027, in Binz on Rügen.
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What’s it all about?
This retreat is for you if...
...your job is going well—but it doesn’t fulfill you. Every day feels the same; your calendar is full, but inside you feel empty. Life seems to be rushing past you. There’s a lack of depth. And a lack of vitality, too.
...or something has happened: a breakup, a move, a major career change. And you realize that somewhere along the way, you’ve lost your sense of direction.
...or nothing dramatic has happened at all: You’re meeting all the demands—those of your job, your family, your children. And in the midst of it all, for months or even years, you haven’t had any space left to ask yourself what you actually want.
It’s not because you don’t have enough time or because you’re too stressed. It runs deeper: You’re not currently living in alignment with what’s truly important to you—and you may not even know exactly what that is anymore.
Does this sound familiar?
We’ll create some distance from your everyday life and clarify what’s truly IMPORTANT to you—through meditation, imaginative time travel, and embodiment, guided by me as a licensed psychologist.
The group is intentionally limited to 8 people so that I can address your needs personally.
After 4 days, you won’t go home with just inspiration, but with a clear, inner sense of direction—and with concrete steps to take in your life back home.
No marathon of activities. Deep insights—and space to let them sink in.
I’ll guide you through this as a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience in values clarification and emotion-oriented group work. The group is intentionally limited to 8 people—so that I can truly focus on you.
This isn’t a typical wellness retreat
But: The sea carries us along. We’re at the Mariandl am Meer in Prora, right on the coast of Rügen—on the beachfront. You can hear the sound of the sea in the seminar room. Time is intentionally set aside between sessions: for long walks on the beach, for the open space that clears your mind. For evenings by the fireplace in the lobby. For the spa area with a sauna and pool—to let your thoughts linger, far away from home.
Depth requires space. And Rügen in April gives it to you.
The most important facts in a nutshell:
Full schedule for all 4 days
Meditations-, Imaginations- und Embodiment-Einheiten
Small group with a maximum of 8 participants
Retreat led by a licensed psychologist
All materials and worksheets
Free preliminary consultation before registration
Optional: Follow-up session after the retreat (€149)
Optional: One-on-one support for three months following the retreat (upon request)
You choose and book your own accommodations, regardless of the retreat fee.
I recommend the Mariandl am Meer—the venue where our retreat takes place. You don’t have to travel in the morning, and between sessions, everything is right on your doorstep: the beach, the lobby with a fireplace, and the spa area with a sauna and pool, which is included when you book an apartment.
A block of rooms has been pre-reserved for our group there up to 8 weeks before arrival. There are various apartment sizes, so you can choose based on your budget. Meals are also provided by the hotel.
Of course, you’re free to choose another place on Rügen. Binz and the surrounding Baltic Sea resorts offer many options—from hotels to vacation rentals.
I’ll send you all room categories, prices, and the booking reference after you submit your request. Then you can book directly with the hotel.
Meals are not included in the retreat fee—they are arranged separately through Mariandl am Meer and must be booked and paid for directly there.
Full board is offered for the days of the retreat: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We eat together—this is a deliberate part of the retreat—and there’s time for conversation between sessions.
Vegetarian and, upon request, vegan options are available. Please let me know about any food intolerances or special requests when you book, and I’ll make sure they’re accommodated.
I’ll send you the meal package fee and all the details after I receive your inquiry.
Thursday, April 8 – Immersion
The journey itself is part of the experience. Binz is accessible by train all the way from both Berlin and Cologne—use the trip as a transition. Let everyday life fade away bit by bit as you travel.
Arrive at the seaside, settle into your room—time for yourself. Please be there by 4:00 p.m. at the latest. At 5:00 p.m., we’ll open the circle together—with an arrival meditation and a small ritual to help you let go of the past week.
Friday, April 9 – Turning Inward
We’ll take a step back and look at your life—through a deep meditation and an imagined journey through time. We’ll clarify the values you’ve lived by so far.
In the afternoon, there’ll be time for a walk along the coast and to let the experience sink in.
Saturday, April 10 – Focus and Embodiment
For the areas of your life that need attention, we’ll find a clear direction—embodiment-oriented and deeply rooted in your body. This feels incredibly clear and unleashes a drive to take action.
Plus: concrete steps for your everyday life. What needs to be done now—and what should you let go of?
Sunday, April 11 – Taking It With You
A morning ritual and meditation bring together what you’ve experienced—afterward, we’ll have breakfast together. The retreat ends around 11:00 a.m., and you’ll take home everything you need to continue on your path. With a clear new direction.
The Rhythm of the Days
No marathon schedule. We intentionally leave time between sessions: for walks on the beach, for the spa, for conversations with others—or simply for silence. For whatever you need at the moment.
Binz is accessible by train without any transfers—there are direct IC and ICE connections, for example from Berlin, Hamburg, and Cologne. From the Binz train station, it’s just a few minutes by bus or taxi to Prora.
The journey itself is part of the experience: use the trip as a transition. A book, a window, time for yourself. Let everyday life fade away bit by bit as you travel.
By car, you can reach Rügen via the Rügendamm near Stralsund. Parking is available at the house for a fee.
I’m happy to help arrange carpooling—just let me know if you’re looking for a ride or can give someone a ride.
Please plan to arrive by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at the latest. We’ll start at 5:00 p.m.
Nordstrand 400, 18609 Binz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, GermanyUp to 9 weeks before the start of the retreat, I will refund the retreat fee minus a flat processing fee of €100. From then until 4 weeks before the start, 50% of the fee is due; starting 4 weeks before the start, the full amount is due—unless you find a replacement participant. In that case, you will incur no costs.
Accommodations and meals are handled separately—the cancellation policy of the hotel where you made your reservation applies.
The retreat will take place with a minimum of 6 participants. If this number is not reached by 9 weeks before the start, I will cancel the retreat and refund all payments made in full.
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