Nice retreats in the Netherlands and Europe
Rest. Sometimes you long for nothing more than to recover. During a Retreat do you have a day, a weekend or a week full-focus on charging or entering into patterns that are not so good for you. Are you looking for a nice retreat in the Netherlands or Europe? These retreats are a great place to take a break tune and also for one workation, yoga retreat or personal development.
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Life is also about finding balance between work and pleasure, enjoyment, healthy living and – howl spiritually speaking – balance between body and mind. The two successful business babes Sophie van der Schaft and Ylva van Wijk set aside their regular business Wholistic World with the aim of changing lives positively and permanently.
The Wholesome 6 Day Retreat takes you to the Portuguese sun, near Lisbon. The program consists of “the standards” such as yoga, meditation, massages, healthy eating and nature. And valuable lessons with 1-on-1 nutritional advice, workshops and healing through reiki and a cocoa and plant ceremony. All this in an incredibly beautiful house surrounded by nature.
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On a life-changing trip to Nepal, get wild in the German forests, or simply relax at home with your laptop. Or spend three or five days exploring and recharging in the Brabant countryside. A Neverending Journey offers a variety of retreats where connection, discovery, and nature are top priorities. A nature walk with a group is a regular feature. likeminded souls. If you are looking for a bigger journey, take a look at the entire A Neverending Journey program.
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Out of bed every day at six o'clock to meditate, no phone, occasional breathwork sessions, and plenty of time spent in nature. At Kaer, it's a regular occurrence. Their retreats are built around the Kaer Method: a holistic, scientifically proven framework that combines modern neuroscience with ancient practices like breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, nature immersion, movement, and personal coaching.
Kaer organizes retreats in beautiful locations, both within and outside Europe. You can join a group to the Dolomites, Mallorca, Menorca, or Botswana, for example.
No stress, ultimate relaxation, and absolutely nothing to do. Sounds like music to your ears. At Thermen Retreats (the sister resort of Thermen Resorts), it's all about deepening, relaxation, and recharging your batteries, because that leads to good health and a greater sense of well-being (yes, a bit vague, but oh so true). Besides relaxing, you can truly... connect with your body and mind through mini & wellness retreats, workshops and retreat programs.
The One Day Retreats from Thermen Retreats are the perfect way to dive into the world of tranquility. Thermen Bussloo You can discover what breathing does for you and learn to connect your head and heart. You do this with exercises and the breathing circle (sounds scary, but it's great). Prefer to meditate? Then you're in the right place. Thermen Bad Nieuweschans, where you'll experience the Nordic atmosphere and return to your source. And yes, that includes a heart meditation in the herbal sauna – which must smell wonderful.
True adventurers can go winter swimming. Here you'll connect directly with nature, and the effects can have an immediate restorative effect on your immune system. Are you brave enough?
You have undoubtedly seen Mandali Retreat Center before. This beautiful house is located in the mountains of Northern Italy Retreat village. The view alone is a retreat in itself. Mandali has different types of weekends or weeks where yoga, meditation, breathing, good food and group sessions always come back. In addition, there are specials such as silent retreats and retreats for relationships, leadership and even families. More about Mandali
Whether you choose a week of yoga in the South of France, a silent weekend in Drenthe, or a creative retreat on a Wadden Island, what you bring is just as important as where you're going. No overstuffed suitcases full of "just in case" outfits, but rather a few favorite basics that give you a sense of freedom. A journal, your favorite tea, perhaps a soothing essential oil, or a comfortable sweater that reminds you of home.
And of course: a handy suitcase from SUITSUITThis Dutch brand not only creates stylish travel gear but also supports female travelers worldwide—with 10% of their net profits going to projects for women in the travel industry. So: pack that suitcase, give yourself a break, and travel light—both inside and out.
Campfire Stories is back. This year the weekend retreat will take place from September 12th to 14th at camping Dijk & Meer – where the rest of the summer is also a good time – in Andijk. Three days full talks and workshops in nature, connection and delicious food. Because besides fire, food also plays a major role. All meals are prepared by chefs over an open fire and are primarily cooked with organic and local ingredients. That it is a Retreat This doesn't mean you have to sit on your yoga mat or butt for three days (although that's certainly allowed), on the contrary. There are plenty of workshops where you can roll up your sleeves, such as eco-printing, trail cooking and make fire.
There are only 100 tickets available and the early bird have already flown, so don't wait too long if you want to be there.
Do you only have a weekend but would you like to go on a retreat? At Casa Moreira Mágica, we offer 3-day retreats full of yoga, breathwork, drunk sessions, nature walks, sisterhood, rituals and nourishing meals organized. All in an intimate setting under the Spanish sun (also check this list of the best of the Costa Blanca) in a group of up to six women.
You will find the country estate De Hoorneboeg on the beautiful heathland near Hilversum. On the site with old farms, the beautiful vegetable garden of restaurant Bij de Tuinman and the gypsy wagons and tiny homes various retreats are organised. The various buildings on the site accommodate small and larger ones retreats and both one-day and multi-day meetings. From a yoga Retreat to a detox weekend and women's weekend to breath work to dawn. The program at De Hoorneboeg varies and if you are ready for a weekend of recharging somewhere central in the Netherlands, be sure to check the De Hoorneboeg agenda.
While the other retreats in this list are more about yoga, mindfulness and personal development, the retreats more about it in this list slow living, femininity and aesthetics. From the wellbeing retreats from SheShe in Mallorca to creativity at Korai.
Read more at: the prettiest slow living retreats
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