Summary

Discover the spiritual community and experience mindfulness and love in everyday life during this transformational week at Open Sky House. This week offers you many opportunities to rediscover yourself and integrate spirituality into your daily life, transforming your life beyond the mind. The next dates are:

March 9–15, 2026 April 13–19, 2026 July 20–26, 2026 What to expect:

Participation in community life: Learn how spirituality can be lived in everyday life and be part of the evening activities. Karma Yoga: Discover the path of selfless giving in the kitchen, in the garden, or in various crafts.
Yoga and meditation: Start the day with movement and inner focus to align your body and mind. Meetings with John David: Learn from an experienced spiritual teacher who has been teaching meditation for over 30 years. Creative and musical activities: Enjoy heart dance, mantra singing, and authentic theater to unleash your creative power.

Practical information: Arrival: Sunday afternoon Program start: Monday 10:00 a.m. End: Sunday afternoon Price: €240 (single rooms available on request at an additional cost) Location: The retreat takes place at the picturesque Open Sky House in Hitdorf, between Cologne and Düsseldorf.

Register now for the Transformation Week to find out if a new way of life full of energy, awareness, authenticity, and vitality is right for you. This week is an opportunity to immerse yourself deeply in the spiritual community and find out if you are ready to take a new step in your life. You are warmly welcome to become part of this loving and supportive group!

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Meditation, Self-discovery, Mindfulness, Body & Mind, Yoga Retreats, Detox Retreats
Date: Mar | Apr | Jul
Language(s): English, German
Level: Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 15
Place: Leverkusen, Germany
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Organic
Services: Daily routines: Start the day with yoga and meditation to align your body and mind.

Diverse activities: Discover how spirituality can be lived in everyday life by participating in evening activities and community life.

Workshops and meetings: Learn from experienced teachers such as John David and take part in workshops and spiritual films.

Become part of the community's energy: Experience what it's like to be an active part of a spiritual community.

Participation in community life: Become part of the spiritual community and bring silence, mindfulness, and love into your everyday life.

Karma Yoga: Experience the value of selfless helping in various areas such as the kitchen, garden, or crafts.

Personal development: Internalize spiritual teachings and explore your authenticity, creativity, and musicality.

Accommodation

Comfortable shared rooms at Open Sky House. Single and double rooms are available at an additional cost.

The idyllic courtyard with its large, old walnut tree, the soothing sound of the fountain, and a chorus of singing birds offers a space to breathe deeply, relax, and simply be. The numerous works of art in the house are a delight: paintings, sculptures, and photographs created by artists from a place of inner silence.

Catering

Full board with vegetarian meals. We are happy to cater for vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free preferences on request.

sequence

Daily schedule 7:30 - 8:30: Yoga, meditation 8:30 - 9:30: Breakfast 9:30 - 10:00: Morning meeting 10:00 - 13:00: Community Flow 13:00 - 13:30: Active break or Heart Dance
1:30–2:00 p.m.: Meditation 2:00 p.m.: Lunch 2:15–4:00 p.m.: Time to rest, go for a walk, or paint in the studio
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Community Flow 7:00 p.m.: Silent dinner Evening program Monday: Mantra singing Tuesday: Meeting with John David Wednesday: Self-exploration Thursday: Authentic Theater with Indira Friday: Film: Grundlos Glücklich (Unexplained Happiness) - Meeting with John David Saturday: Closing Circle