There are phases in life that don't always announce themselves loudly and with a clear break. They often manifest themselves more quietly, with the inner knowledge that something is coming to an end, even if it may still be continuing on the outside. But things can't go on as they have been, yet it's not yet clear exactly how they will continue. Transitional periods are sensitive; they challenge us and unsettle us. It's like hanging between ropes. A relationship ends. The children move out. A job no longer fits. A change of location is imminent. A loss changes your perspective on everything. Or you stand at a quiet but profound threshold such as menopause, a milestone birthday, a new beginning after illness, or the transition to a new role.
In the past, such transitions were accompanied. There were rituals, times of retreat, conscious initiations. Today, we often simply move on without pausing to reflect. But transitions still need to be acknowledged today. Schwellenzeit is a retreat for precisely these in-between spaces.
Three days in the Styrian Murtal valley, nestled in forests, rolling hills, and sky. You sleep in a simple hut, surrounded by nature. No Wi-Fi, no distractions. Instead, wind in the trees, the crackling of the fire, perhaps a clear starry sky above you. An environment that naturally slows you down. I accompany you through this time with mindfulness and clarity. We work together with shamanic and energetic impulses that guide you through your transitions: letting go & threshold rituals, shamanic work & energy work, forest bathing, quiet solo time, spaces for reflection, and physical exercises. The days in nature do not follow a fixed plan, but rather what feels right for you. In between, there is plenty of space for you, for silence, for integration.
This retreat is deliberately minimalistic. No packed schedule, no quick answers, but also no wellness vacation. It is a pause and a conscious step from one chapter of life to the next. I provide the framework, take care of supplies and structure, fire and protection. You are allowed to arrive, let go, sort things out, feel.
Who is this time for? For women and men who • are between two chapters of their lives • feel that a conscious conclusion is important • no longer want to just think, but also feel • are looking for an initiation that is often missing in our modern world • are ready to be honest with themselves
If you feel that you are currently standing at a threshold, then now could be the right moment to consciously give yourself this transition. Feel free to contact us for a non-binding phone call for further information and to get to know us better. Please note the seasonal price options as well as midweek/weekend.