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 in your mind over and over again.
The 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 can’t just 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 “type”: 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.
* Putting an end to 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. About what you’ll never settle for again. You’ll reclaim your pride and your own standards.
And the realization that love is allowed to feel damn good, too. .
✦ The Next Step
✦ Your Next Step
If you found yourself nodding while reading because this sounds just like you, then the problem has been identified and the first step has already been taken. Take this feeling seriously, even if it’s often not easy to give yourself permission to pause your daily routine for a moment and do something for yourself.
You don’t have to decide anything just yet.
That’s exactly what the no-obligation introductory call is for.
Let’s have a relaxed phone conversation and see what’s on your mind, whether this retreat is a missing piece of the puzzle for you, and get a feel for whether we click.
The conversation is completely confidential, free of charge, and lasts about 15 minutes.
Afterward, you’ll have a clear sense of which next step feels right for you.
> Good to know: Preferred dates for 2026
Since my retreats are deeply connected to nature, the doors to my cabin open exclusively during the warmer months from May through October.
Because my personalized one-on-one guidance requires my full presence and undivided attention, I only accept a limited number of guests each month.
If you feel that this year is your time to finally take a deep breath and realign yourself, feel free to reach out, and we’ll see which days work for both of us.
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 quaint, cozy wooden cabin—the perfect place to retreat and sleep
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.
$1,476
$1,134
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, we’ll be serving you 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
I’m Sabine, a psychological counselor and the woman behind “The Green Couch.” 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, humor, and clarity: I take a nervous-system- and neurodiversity-friendly approach, but I also bring an honest attitude and a willingness to explore with you 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 are incorporated into your support. This helps resolve issues where the mind alone often gets stuck—in a deeply grounded and utterly down-to-earth way.
The foundation of my work
Training in life and social counseling, couples and sex therapy, bodywork, human energetics, shamanism, and nature and wilderness education. Over the years, this has evolved into my very own style: psychologically grounded, nature-based, and deeply grounding.
✦ The Retreat Location
My lovingly maintained place of power is located in the Murtal valley in Styria. It’s 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 birdsong. No Wi-Fi, but a full connection to yourself.
✦ What Your Days Will Look Like Here
Your retreat follows a clear structure, but isn’t meticulously scheduled down to the minute.
We’ll work with whatever arises and feels important at the moment.
• Day 1: Arrival & Sowing the Seed
Starting at 2:00 p.m., you can settle in at your own pace. Afterward, we’ll get to know each other during our first “Walk & Talk” in nature, take a first look at the topic that brought you here, and set the intention for the coming days. The evening is all about winding down: a cozy dinner, taking a deep breath, and stargazing.
• Day 2: Deepening & Process Work
The heart of your retreat. After breakfast, we’ll focus entirely on 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 regular breaks to process, reflect, and rest.
The day ends once again with a delicious dinner.
• Day 3: Harvest & Integration
Sleep in again and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Afterward, we’ll take time to reflect on the experience and reap the rewards: What has come to light? What has become clearer, and how will you bring this new strength and clarity back into your everyday life? Your retreat ends around 12:00 p.m., and you can depart feeling nourished and at peace.
Follow-up Call: To ensure the magic of the cabin doesn’t fade away in your daily life, we’ll meet online two weeks later for a follow-up conversation to help you firmly anchor these 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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