Summary

Advent invites us to find peace and immerse ourselves in the magic of storytelling—surrounded by the snow-covered hills of the Mühlviertel region. At the cozy Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center, we treat ourselves to a creative break and let our imaginations run wild. With inspiring writing prompts, gentle guidance, and valuable group discussions, we give our thoughts space and bring lively (Christmas) stories to life. Accompanied by the winter silence and creative writing exercises, this Advent will be an unforgettable literary experience.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Active Retreats, Self-discovery, Creative Retreats, Creative Writing, Detox Retreats
Date: 2026-12-16 - 2026-12-20
Language(s): German
Level: Advanced, Beginner
Place: Altenfelden, Austria
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Vegan, Vegetarian
Services: 4 nights at the Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center

Vegetarian-vegan full board

Water, Sonnentor tea, and fruit throughout the day

Program "Writing Stories in Advent"

Use of Swiss stone pine sauna and natural swimming pond

In-house Kleebauer Farm Chakra Path

Free Wi-Fi

Free rental of Nordic walking poles and snowshoes

Pick-up from Altenfelden bus station (at fixed times)

Accommodation

The 800-year-old square farmstead in a secluded location with views over the rolling hills of the Mühlviertel region offers the ideal atmosphere for a sustainable break. Try new things, clear your head, and feel the impulse for change. Find retreat and tranquility at the natural swimming pond, in the woods, and in the vastness of the gently rolling landscape. Enjoy moments of relaxation in the sauna, scented with Swiss pine, and in the evening in a cozy gathering around the fire pit.

Catering

At the Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center, you can expect modern, vegetarian-vegan cuisine. Start your day with a feel-good breakfast featuring breads, jams, cheese, freshly prepared porridge, fruit, a variety of milks, yogurt, fruit juices, spreads, coffee, and various teas. At 2 p.m., we serve a light lunch with a warming soup and spreads with bread or pastries.
Let yourself be surprised by the variety of vegetarian and vegan cuisine at the evening buffet. Water and tea are available free of charge throughout the day. Other beverages (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) are available for purchase on site. Lactose-free and gluten-free diets can be accommodated upon request.

sequence

Advent is a special time—marked by silence, contemplation, and the magic of great stories. In the heart of the snow-covered Mühlviertel hills, at the cozy Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center, we offer you the opportunity to write your own (Christmas) story. In a small, inspiring group, we immerse ourselves in the world of creative writing, let ourselves be guided by writing prompts, and give our own stories room to unfold. Whether you have a Christmas story or another story in your heart, together we will discover the joy of storytelling, listen to each other, and give appreciative feedback.

Program schedule: Day 1: Immersing ourselves in the world of stories (Wednesday) On our first day, we open the doors to our creativity. What story lies dormant within you and wants to be written? Through inspiring prompts and initial writing exercises, we engage in the process and begin to put the stories from within us down on paper.

Day 2: Writing and storytelling with all the senses (Thursday) Today is about bringing our stories to life. Christmas is a celebration of the senses—and that's exactly how we approach our writing. With exercises that engage our senses of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste, we fill our stories with color, depth, and atmosphere.

Day 3: Waiting and expecting (Friday) Advent is a time of waiting for the big celebration. Today, we empathize with the characters in our stories, exploring their desires, hopes, and expectations. Through this inner journey, we connect even more strongly with our stories and give them emotional depth. Day 4: From the beginning (Saturday)
Our writing process is coming to an end, and today we take the time to put the finishing touches on our work. We draw on our tools, reflect, edit, and polish the stories that have moved us. Day 5: The Grand Finale (Sunday)
On the last day, we celebrate our stories! In a festive atmosphere, we share our texts, read aloud, and enjoy valuable exchanges. With mutual feedback and the impressions of our days together, we conclude the retreat and gift ourselves with an unforgettable experience of creativity and community. What to bring: - Your favorite notebook and a pen or pencil for writing.
- Optional: a laptop if you prefer to type your story. - Colored pencils or oil pastels in your favorite colors for creative accents. - Optional: your favorite story or poem to read aloud and share. These things will help you feel comfortable and immerse yourself in your creative writing time.

Arrival

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 Travel by train to Linz Central Station, from where there are regular bus connections to Altenfelden. Pick-up from the Altenfelden Ort bus stop is included at fixed times: Pick-up from the bus: 2:08 p.m. and 3:08 p.m. (registration 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 with bus lines 215 and 230/231.

Mairhof 5, 4121 Altenfelden, Oberösterreich, Austria

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 30 days before arrival, you will receive a 80% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 20 days before arrival, you will receive a 70% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 10 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 4 days before arrival, you will receive a 30% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 3 days before arrival, you will receive a 15% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

You will receive the current cancellation conditions with the offer upon request.