Values & Pathways – Self-Leadership Retreat for Women

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 hearty 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 p.m., we serve a light lunch featuring a warming soup along with spreads served with bread or pastries.
Let the variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes at the evening buffet surprise you. Water and tea are available for free all day. Other beverages (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) are available for purchase on-site. Upon request, we can accommodate lactose-free and gluten-free dietary needs to a limited extent.

“Values & Paths” is an intensive retreat for women who want to pause, reflect, and find a new sense of direction. Barbara Knitter guides you through a period of self-leadership—drawing on insights from coaching, mindfulness practice, and embodiment.

The central question is: What is truly important to me? Through values work, you will develop your very own personal leadership compass—an inner tool for making conscious decisions and finding greater clarity in everyday life.

Each day begins with a morning meditation. Afterward, you will explore a thematic prompt, which you will deepen through journaling, bodywork, and mindfulness exercises. In the evening, meditation and group discussion round out the day.

Through elements such as breathwork, emotional intelligence, and resilience training, you will strengthen your ability to remain clear-headed and calm even in challenging moments. The natural surroundings of the Kleebauer Hof, with its forests, meadows, and quiet retreats, provide the ideal setting for this.

Whether you’re in the midst of life, at a turning point, or simply seeking silence and clarity—this retreat gives you the space to realign yourself and return feeling renewed.

Psychologist and mindfulness trainer Barbara Knitter possesses extensive qualifications and years of experience in psychosocial counseling and executive development, enabling her to create a safe space for mindful leadership insights.

What you’ll take away from the Leadership Retreat:
- A clear inner compass for professional and personal decisions.
- Strengthened emotional intelligence—to act with confidence and mindfulness.
- New resilience resources to help you stay calm even in challenging situations.
- A conscious connection to your values and priorities – for greater clarity in everyday life.

Program details:
One session on the day of arrival, and two two-hour sessions on each full retreat day. On the final day, the retreat concludes after the morning session and a group breakfast.

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 Hauptbahnhof; 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 PM and 3:08 PM (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