40 Tage Persönliches Retreat mit Stille und Meditation in Hoisdorf
Germany Meditation Retreat with Silence
Retreat yourself for 40 days! This retreat is a timeout for people in search of an intense retreat. Join to take a rest and find inner peace, stillness, and/or clarity for your next step in life. This is a retreat for people seeking individual retreats (couples welcome). There will be other people in the house, likewise on individual retreats. According to your demand, qualified retreat supervision will be available.
Die Lehrer
Weiterlesen
Höhepunkte
- Daily meditation sessions
- Your choice of up to five hours of meditation every day
- Customized, individually-crafted schedule
- Recharge in a paradisical, natural hideaway
- Become a part of a unique community
- An optimized environment for people seeking silence and clarity
- Vegan and vegetarian food provided for self or group preparation
- 39 nights accommodation
Level
- Anfänger
- Fortgeschrittene
- Experte
Unterkunft
Ausstattung
- Umweltfreundlich
- Kamin
- Garten
- Küche
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Gepäckaufbewahrung
- Meditationsgarten
- Mehrsprachiges Personal
- Picknickbereich
- Rauchfreies Grundstück
- Terrasse
- Kostenloses Parken
- Kostenloses WLAN
- Bügeleisen / Bügelbrett
- Bibliothek
The home offers three guest rooms, two of which are lower and upper-level duplex suites connected via a spiral staircase with a private bathroom and shower. The third room is a single room with a shower and sink. The lavatory is shared.
The following items will be provided by the center, and you don't need to bring them:
- Towels
- Bedding
- Hairdryer
- Meditation cushions and back jacks
- Blankets
- Yoga mats
All rooms in the center are always booked as single rooms (unless you book the room directly as a couple or for two people).
Duplex room with lake view (31 square meters)
You'll have accommodation in a large duplex room (31 square meters) with a lake view, a shower bath, and a spiral staircase connecting the levels of the room. There is also a beautiful view over the garden, meadows, and bird sanctuary towards the lake.
Duplex room - Sunny Side (31 square meters)
You will be accommodated in a large duplex room (31 square meters) with a shower bath and spiral staircase connecting the two levels of the room.
Single room with shower
This accommodation is for a cozy single room with shower.
Programm
This program is a long timeout for people in search of an intense retreat. It is for people seeking an individual retreat (couples are also welcome). There will be other people in the house, likewise on an individual retreat.
According to your demand, qualified retreat supervision will be available. Little Paradise will suggest a daily schedule encompassing times for meditation or prayer, contemplation, walks in nature, reading, creativity, and small talks to share and reflect upon the inner process.
Guests are free to choose how far they would like to follow the suggested schedule and participate in the activities. It is also possible to (partly or completely) follow your own retreat rhythm or plan.
How do you meditate in the center and what instructions or introductions does Little Paradise offer?
On your arrival day, you can receive instruction on meditation and the possible meditation postures or positions. Beyond this, they can occasionally provide a verbal introduction to some meditation techniques, if this is the demand of some guests. Such introductions usually last 15 to 20 minutes and always end in silence.
During the silence, you can continue the respective meditation on your own or you can practice your own style of meditation.
In general, you can always practice your own meditation or deep relaxation technique or prayer in silence (even with headphones, because others can still always hear it). In this case, you can just disregard the introduction given for the other participants as "background noise."
Antje and Maria personally prefer to practice a certain form of heart meditation that leads to deep trance states. They start the group meditations together and you can choose how long you want to stay.
What is the daily structure of the retreats?
On the day of arrival, the participants and the instructor will usually have a one-on-one talk, in which they discuss what questions or topics are most relevant for the retreat and how Little Paradise can best support them. In this conversation, they will also discuss a possible daily schedule.
Little Paradise has a suggested daily schedule that is suitable for most retreat guests. However, this is only a suggestion, and depending on the goal of your retreat, you can deviate partially or completely from it.
In any case, you will be free to design your retreat according to your own needs and wishes. Only the starting times for the group meditations in the morning at 07:00, and in the evening between 21:00 and 22:00. (depending on the season) are fixed. Participation in these sessions is welcome but always optional.
What does the individual retreat supervision consist of?
The individual supervision starts with an initial meeting on the day of arrival, in which you discuss the goals / wishes / needs for your retreat. In this meeting, you'll also discuss a possible daily schedule.
It is also possible to have one-on-one conversations once a day during the retreat. In these one-on-one conversations, you can talk about your process during the retreat, your meditation experiences, or other questions that you may not be able to deal with on your own. Such conversations might be helpful for beginners as well as experienced retreaters.
In any case, these conversations will remain focused on the topics mentioned above. According to experience, these one-on-one talks normally take a maximum of 15 minutes.
Can you spend the retreat as a silent retreat?
Of course, you can spend the retreat as a silent retreat. It's always quiet in the house, but other guests and Little Paradise, as hosts, will talk a little. Many guests have one day of silence per week.
If you want to do a silent retreat for the entire length of stay, they recommend that you have a short (five to 10 minutes) daily talk to accompany the silent retreat. Experience has shown that this can be very helpful.
Ultimately, however, this is just a suggestion on their part which you do not have to follow. Though, in any case, there will be an initial talk on the day of arrival.
How many people usually take part in the retreats?
A maximum of eight people will take part in the retreats, mostly with differing arrival days. Antje and Maria are, of course, also present in the center as hosts.
Schedule
Little Paradise will suggest a daily schedule with times for meditation or prayer, contemplation, walks in nature, reading, creativity, and small talks to share and reflect upon the inner process.
Guests are free to choose how far they would like to follow the suggested schedule and participate in these activities. It is also possible to (partly or completely) follow your own retreat rhythm or plan.
Suggested retreat schedule for guests of the house
- 07:00 - 07:45 Sitting in silence / meditation
- 07:45 - 08:30 Sitting in silence / meditation (or yoga / Tai chi / jogging single-handedly)
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 10:30 Attentive walk in nature / contemplation or answering self-reflection questions
- 10:30 - 11:00 Creative expression: writing, drawing, etc.
- 11:00 - 12:00 Reading (library books are available in English and German)
- 12:00 - 12:30 15 minutes of one-on-one talk and retreat supervision (according to your demand)
- 12:30 - 13:00 Practicing loving care and kindness
- 13:00 - 14:00 Small lunch
- 14:00 - 15:00 Siesta / nap
- 15:00 - 16:30 Afternoon walk
- 16:30 - 17:30 Contemplation or answering self-reflection questions
- 17:30 - 18:30 Sitting in silence / meditation or garden meditation / attentive walk in nature
- 18:30 - 19:30 Light dinner
- 19:30 - 20:30 Creative expression: writing, drawing, etc.
- 20:30 - 21:00 Brainwave entrainment
- 21:00 Sitting in silence / meditation (open end)
Lehrer
Maria Lefevre
Maria Lefevre is a coach and author and has built up the meditation and retreat center Little Paradise, outside Hamburg, Germany. She is mentoring and supervising people on subjects like self-development, meditation, the spiritual journey, and finding one's true potential. On these topics, she has published a book: "Was die Seele zum Klingen bringt - Eine Reise zu Deinem wahren Potential." She is a long-term meditator and loves her four to six hours of meditation, each day.
Lage
Little Paradise is a small modern monastery and a meditation and retreat center just outside Hamburg, Germany. It is a place for a spiritual retreat, a meditation holiday, or just a relaxing timeout.
The rustic country house has a large meditation room with a fireplace and a cozy, well-equipped kitchen. An idyllic garden with a terrace and garden pond invites you to pause and dwell. The small library of spiritual books is another great place to lounge and retreat in the house.
The house is specially designed for people to find deep peace and stillness and to reconnect with nature and the inner. Many guests participate in shared meditations.
Others simply enjoy the peaceful tranquility of this place by resting and soaking in the amazing view of the garden, the lakes, and the wildlife of the nature sanctuary beyond. It provides the perfect environment for silence, meditation, writing, reading, walking, cycling, and bird watching.
Area
The surrounding nature is truly beautiful. You’ll find fields, forests, meadows, and lakes all around. All of them can be seen from the house at different times of the year.
The number of large and rare birds around the center is quite unique for Germany: eagles, hawks, falcons, buzzards, red kites, marsh harriers, herons, cranes, storks, swans, great owls, woodpeckers, seagulls, kingfishers, bats, flocks of geese, ducks, starlings, and swallows, and many more.
Community and interaction
Inhabitants and guests usually form a loose community. Shared meals in the kitchens, authentic encounters, and deep conversations are part of the daily life. At the same time, it is possible for retreat guests to be just by themselves, whenever and however long they wish.
Individual retreat guests are very welcome. Silent retreats are possible, and group events just as well.
While you are surrounded by nature, the center is located just 25 minutes away from Hamburg City Center. You can also visit the city of Lubeck or the Baltic Sea, a mere 35 minutes away.
Distances
- Swimming lakes - 5 minutes
- Hamburg - 25 minutes
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) - 30 minutes
- Ostsee and Lübeck - 35 minutes
Ausstattung
Allgemeines
- Umweltfreundlich
- Kamin
- Garten
- Küche
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Gepäckaufbewahrung
- Meditationsgarten
- Mehrsprachiges Personal
- Picknickbereich
- Rauchfreies Grundstück
- Terrasse
Services
- Kostenloses Parken
- Kostenloses WLAN
- Bügeleisen / Bügelbrett
- Bibliothek
Verpflegung
During this retreat, you will be provided with organic vegan / vegetarian food (for self-preparation in the shared eat-in kitchen). Little Paradise does not offer prepared meals. Guests take what they need and want from the kitchen shelfs in the community kitchen, where a wide variety of organic food is provided.
Food preparation is the responsibility of the individual guest. Yet, guests sometimes team up and cook together and / or share food and meals. Sharing meals in the kitchens, authentic encounters, and deep conversations are part of daily life in Little Paradise.
What does "food for self-preparation" mean?
When staying for a retreat, each participant will be responsible for his / her own food preparation. This is done individually, or guests can also join together in a group.
Little Paradise provides a wide variety of organic vegetarian food on the shelves of the community kitchen. This is the most effective way to provide for the many varying food preferences and possible intolerances.
Folgende Mahlzeiten sind inbegriffen:
- Frühstück
- Mittagessen
- Abendessen
- Getränke
Die folgenden Getränke sind enthalten:
- Wasser
- Kaffee
- Tee
Die folgenden Ernährungsweisen stehen zur Verfügung und/oder berücksichtigt werden:
- Vegetarisch
- Ovo-Lakto-Vegetarier
- Vegan
- Glutenfrei
- Biologisch
- Rohkost
- Frutarier
- Laktosefrei
- Vollwertkost
- Weitere ernährungsspezifische Anforderungen auf Anfrage
Freizeitaktivitäten und Sehenswürdigkeiten (optional)
Birdwatching
From the house and garden, you can observe many rare birds: White-tailed eagles, cranes, great white herons, grey herons, swans, storks, various sorts of geese and ducks, red kites, buzzards, falcons, kestrels, hobbies, hawks - among many others.
Hamburg
The city of Hamburg is a mere 25-minute drive away - or one hour by public transportation.
Lakes and Baltic Sea
Discover seven lakes within a five-kilometer radius. Enjoy swimming and beaches at three of the lakes. Explore restaurants with stunning sunset views over the waters. Or drive 35 minutes to the Baltic Sea with all its tourist attractions.
Walking and Hiking
The area around Hoisdorf is home to many walk paths. Enjoy hourly walks around the nearby lake and into the forest or extended walks to some of the many lakes, forests, fields and forests that can be found all around - you will find endless opportunities.
Was ist im Preis inbegriffen?
- Group meditations
- Retreat supervision
- 39 nights accommodation
- Organic vegetarian / vegan food for self-preparation in the shared eat-in kitchen
Was ist nicht im Preis inbegriffen?
- Flights
- Airport transfer
- Food preparation
- Non-vegetarian or especially expensive food ingredients
Anreise
Empfohlene Flughäfen
Hamburg Airport
22 km
Transfer nicht inbegriffen
Arrival by car
- Take Highway A1
- Exit at Ahrensburg/Siek
- Turn east on Verlängerter Ostring
- At the first roundabout, take Hoisdorfer Weg
- Turn right on Krütz
- Look out for the big fire department on the left
- From there it is 100 meters; the house can be found to the left
Traveling by car or taxi will take about 35 or 25 minutes, respectively.
Arrival by bus
It is easy to arrive at the house from Hamburg Airport (HAM), Hamburg Central Train Station, or Hamburg bus hub. Little Paradise will provide you with more detailed information upon reservation of the retreat.
Take bus 369 to Alte Schmiede, Hoisdorf. There is a bus stop in front of the house. The retreat center is 30 meters away from this bus stop. Public transportation (metro and bus) will take about one hour from Hamburg Airport (HAM), Hamburg Central Train Station, or Hamburg bus hub.
Stornierungsbedingungen
- Eine Reservierung erfordert eine Anzahlung von 50% des Gesamtpreises.
- Die Anzahlung wird nicht erstattet, wenn die Buchung storniert wird.
- Der Restbetrag ist 14 Tage vor der Ankunft zu zahlen.
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