It was a very nice and intensive break that did me a lot of good :)
Mariella Ettl
—Verified review
On. Off. Maybe. Hopefully. Not really.
You’ve actually known for a long time that this relationship isn’t good for you. Really. And yet there’s a part of you that keeps pretending there’s still something to save or understand. As if you could still do something—just hold on to a tiny bit of hope for a happy ending.
This emotional roller coaster runs through many types of relationships:
* The grueling on-off dynamic that’s lasted much longer than any rational explanation for it.
* The ambiguous “situationship” that, outside of your dreams, never really got off the ground.
* The painful end of a relationship—you’re in the middle of an emotionally draining divorce, or you’ve finally drawn a line under a relationship that was draining your energy—and yet the story keeps popping up inside you again and again.
This whole dynamic is draining your energy and robbing you of sleep while your thoughts merrily go round and round in circles. You wonder why...
* you keep ending up with similar partners
* love keeps hurting you and holding you back
* love just can’t be easy
* your thoughts are still constantly on the other person, while you’re losing sight of yourself more and more.
This isn’t happening because you’re weak.
It’s because your heart and your relationship patterns speak a completely different language than your mind.
But STOP! This is exactly where we’re getting off the ride together.
We’re putting an end to the emotional drama and bringing you back to yourself.
✦ What you can look forward to
In this retreat, first and foremost, we’re putting YOU back in the spotlight.
We’ll sort through your jumbled thoughts and take an absolutely honest—yet loving—look at the dynamics:
* Breaking down your relationship patterns: We’ll examine what it is about unhealthy dynamics that you secretly find so damn sexy—and what keeps you so reliably stuck in them, even when they become illogical or painful. We’ll find the common thread.
* Let go of the old stories: Yes, this will get surprisingly honest at times. But catching yourself in the stories you’ve been telling yourself for years brings an incredible, almost sudden sense of relief. The inner drama quiets down.
* Your new rules of the game: You’ll go home with noticeably more inner strength. With absolute clarity about what you really want and where your boundaries lie. What you’ll never settle for again, guaranteed. You’ll reclaim your pride and your own standards.
And the realization that love is allowed to feel damn good, too.
✦ Your Next Step
If you found yourself nodding while reading this, something is probably ready to shift.
Take this impulse seriously—to pause your daily routine for a moment and give yourself some space.
You don’t have to book anything today. That’s exactly what my no-obligation 20-minute introductory conversation is for.
Together, we’ll explore what’s on your mind right now and what you’re hoping for.
We’ll see if the chemistry is right between us and if my retreat is your next step.
It’s completely confidential, free, and pressure-free.
Afterward, you’ll have a clear sense of direction for your journey.
◆ Your Preferred Date in 2026
The retreats take place only during the warmer months; at the end of October, my natural paradise closes its doors again until next spring. At the same time, I only accept as many retreats as I can guide with my full attention. If you’d like to join me this season, please let me know your preferred date.
The most important facts in a nutshell:
3-Day Safe Space—Nervous System & Neurodiversity-Friendly
Exclusive one-on-one support & coaching (no other participants)
Grounding Experiences in Nature
A lovingly run, peaceful retreat surrounded by forests, mountains, and water
Digital Detox (no Wi-Fi, no TV)
A rustic, cozy wooden cabin for relaxing and sleeping
Good Mood Soul Food—organic, vegetarian, or vegan, including cold and hot beverages
Yoga and Meditation Room
Free parking on the property
Easy to reach by train; the train station is within walking distance
Hiking trails and a natural swimming pool in the immediate vicinity
An introductory phone call before you book
Follow-up Call After the Retreat
Während des Retreats steht dir deine private Holzhütte als persönlicher Rückzugsort zur Verfügung. Ein zusätzlicher Yoga -& Meditationsraum lädt dazu ein, zwischen den Prozessen zur Ruhe zu kommen, nachzuspüren oder einfach still zu werden.
Bettwäsche und Handtücher sind selbstverständlich vorhanden.
Das Bad befindet sich wenige Schritte entfernt im Gartenbereich.
$1,850
$1,619
Midweek
/ person
Während des Retreats steht dir deine private Holzhütte als persönlicher Rückzugsort zur Verfügung. Ein zusätzlicher Y...
BookTo ensure you’re well taken care of during the retreat, you can look forward to lovingly prepared vegetarian or vegan meals made with fresh, organic ingredients and wild herbs that nourish both body and soul.
In addition to breakfast and dinner, light snacks as well as hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the day.
There is no à la carte dining, but we will, of course, accommodate any individual dietary restrictions.
✦ How I Work
My name is Sabine, and I guide people through life transitions in nature—especially when it comes to reconnecting with themselves, taking their boundaries seriously, and no longer ignoring their own needs.
* With Heart & Clarity: I work in a way that’s sensitive to the nervous system and neurodiversity, but also with an honest, clear approach and a willingness to look with you at the places where things get uncomfortable.
* Undivided Attention: With me, you’ll receive something that’s become rare: plenty of time. During your retreat, I’m there exclusively and one-on-one just for you and your process.
* No “Functioning,” No “Performing”: Many experience their time with me as a safe haven from everyday life. Simply be cared for for a few days, take a deep breath, and explore together with someone the burden you’ve been carrying alone for far too long.
* Nature-based work: Nature is far more than just a beautiful backdrop—it regulates your overloaded nervous system and is an active part of our shared process.
Upon request, nature rituals and subtle energy work can be incorporated into your support. This helps resolve issues where the mind alone often reaches a dead end. Deeply grounded and completely down-to-earth.
The foundation of my work
Training in life and social counseling, couples and sex therapy, bodywork, human energetics, shamanism, and nature and wilderness education.
✦ The Retreat Location
My lovingly maintained place of power is located in the Murtal valley in Styria. Surrounded by lush green nature and nestled between mountains, forests, and water. It’s a place to take a deep breath, completely free of TV, radio noise, or the constant digital buzz that keeps you constantly disconnected from yourself.
Instead, you’ll find: nature’s cinema with the murmur of a stream and a chorus of birds. No Wi-Fi, but a full connection to yourself.
✦ What Your Days with Me Will Look Like
Your retreat follows a clear structure, but isn’t meticulously scheduled down to the minute.
We’ll work with whatever arises and is important at the moment.
• Day 1: Arrival & Sowing the Seed
Starting at 12:00 PM, you can settle in and find your peace. In the afternoon, we’ll get to know each other during a “Walk & Talk” in nature, take a first look at the topic that brought you here, and set the intention for the coming days. Initial prompts and reflection exercises lay the groundwork for your ongoing process. The evening is all about unwinding: a cozy dinner, taking a deep breath, and stargazing.
• Day 2: Deepening & Process Work
Wake up without an alarm clock, and after breakfast, we’ll devote ourselves entirely to your topic. Depending on what your system needs at the moment, we’ll work through conversation, walking in nature, creative activities, or body awareness. In between, there will be plenty of breaks to process, reflect, and rest.
The day ends once again with a nourishing dinner.
• Day 3: Harvest & Integration
Sleep in again and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Afterward, we’ll take time to bring your process to a harmonious close, reflect on what you’ve experienced, and reap the rewards: What has come to light? What has become clearer, and how will you take this new strength and clarity back with you into your everyday life? In between, there will be plenty of breaks and a midday snack. Your retreat ends around 3:00 p.m., and you can depart feeling nourished and at peace.
(If you need to leave earlier, that’s certainly possible.)
Follow-up Call: To ensure the magic of the cabin doesn’t fade away in your daily life, we’ll meet online or by phone two weeks later for a follow-up conversation to help you firmly anchor your new steps in your life.
Sustainable travel by train is possible; the train station is within walking distance.
By car from Vienna Vösendorf and Linz: approx. 2 hours
From Graz and Klagenfurt: approx. 1 hour
From Salzburg: approx. 2.5 hours
Free parking on the property
, 8800 Frauenburg, Steiermark, Austria5.0
1 Review
It was a very nice and intensive break that did me a lot of good :)
Mariella Ettl
—Verified review
If you’d like to stay with me longer, please feel free to talk to me about it.
This retreat is designed to promote personal well-being, self-awareness, and psychoeducation on a voluntary basis. It is not a substitute for psychotherapeutic, medical, or psychiatric treatment or diagnosis, and is not intended as therapy.
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