Think Clearly, Breathe Freely: Mental Training in Nature

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.

The spring and summer months bring life to the fore and invite you to discover new perspectives. During this restorative retreat with Gertraud Engleder, you’ll combine mental strength with the power of nature. The mindful setting of the Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center—with its own natural swimming pond, fire pit, and 230,000 square meters of meadows and forests—creates space for reflection and personal growth.

Mental training is at the heart of this retreat. Within the safety of the group, you’ll learn effective techniques to strengthen your self-efficacy. You’ll practice consciously directing your thoughts, setting goals, and gaining mental clarity.

The program gains particular depth through nature-based exercises such as the “Sit Spot”—mindfully spending time at a specific spot in nature—or mirroring techniques using plants and landscape elements. These are complemented by creative methods such as intuitive writing or guided visualizations. All of this helps you to consciously perceive inner processes and make well-aligned decisions.

With its warm atmosphere, vegetarian and vegan cuisine, and animals such as alpacas and ponies, a loving setting to recharge—whether hiking through the rolling hills or relaxing in the Swiss stone pine sauna followed by a refreshing dip in the natural swimming pond—with a view stretching far across the countryside.

Look forward to:
- Daily sessions on mental techniques & self-efficacy
- Outdoor mindfulness exercises (e.g., Sit Spot)
- Creative activities: writing, visualization, reflection
- Group discussions & individual time in nature
- Use of the sauna, natural swimming pond, and hiking trails

Program Structure:
The program is intentionally structured in a rhythmic way, with ample space for integration: On the day of arrival, the retreat begins at 4:00 p.m. with an initial group session. On the following days, you can expect a two-hour morning/early afternoon session as well as another session in the afternoon—always with a focus on mental clarity, awareness of nature, and personal reflection. On the day of departure, there will be a final morning session before the retreat concludes with a group breakfast and a closing session.

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