2025
23 – 29 May 2025 (5 days)
STILLNESS IN THE FOREST
Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat
27 September – 3 October 2025
DEEPER IN THE FOREST
5 – day Group Darkness Retreat
23 – 29 May 2025 (5-day)
SILENCE IN THE FOREST
Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat
In this retreat we combine Silence, Contemplation and Harmonious Communal Beingness by combining the retreat in complete noble silence with a day of integration, chanting, kirtan celebration, Finnish sauna and gentle return preparation.
You are invited to immerse yourself in the teachings & practices of Advaita Vedanta, the non-dual tradition of India through the pathway of the Spiritual Heart (Hridaya) and Self-Inquiry and enjoy an integrative conclusion of chant & movement during the last day of this retreat.
Designed as a non-dogmatic process aimed to benefit people from diverse backgrounds, this retreat is comprised of multiple sessions of meditation each day, guiding you gently through a number of techniques from Advaita Vedanta, Kashmiri Shaivism, Zen and Tibetan Buddhism as well as Middle Eastern Mysticism, complemented by a daily Hatha Yoga session, dharma discourse and delightful Sufi poetry to inspire all to go deeper.
This retreat is open to both, beginners and seasoned practitioners on any path and is held in complete noble silence after the introductory session upon arrival until the closing session on the last practice day.
* INCLUDES *
– Small retreat group environment
– Accommodation in our 200 year-old Tuscan retreat home
– Two daily yummy vegan meals + daily fruit & tea evening break
– Communal dinner on arrival day and integration day
– Breakfast on departure day
– All your spring water/tea
– Integration day with Finnish sauna session
– Kirtan session with world-famous Guatemalan Ceremonial Cacao on integration day
– pick-up & drop-off at the nearest train station
– Post-retreat integration follow-up
* INVESTMENT IN YOUR GROWTH *
SUPER EARLY BIRD RATES UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2024
5-day: From €597 (Full Price from €1111)
Arrival Day 23 May | Departure Day 29 May
8-day: From €848 (Full Price from €1444)
Arrival Day 1 September | Departure Day 10 September
* Daily Flow (subject to change) *
7h Wake Up Bell
7.30h Sitting Meditation with breaks
9.30h Breakfast
10.45h Morning Discourse on supportive Yogic & Meditation Topics
11.45h Meditative Traditional Hatha Yoga
13.30h Lunch, Integration & Rest
16.30h Guided Sitting Meditation with breaks
18.30h Individual practice time
19h Fruit & tea time
19.30h Q&A and Metta Bhavana/ Loving Kindness Meditation
FREE BONUSES for DIRECT BOOKINGS
- Book list for continued studies & inspiration after the retreat
- Guided meditation recordings to support continued practice
10 – 16 June
INSIGHT IN THE FOREST
5-day Intro to Vipassana
Silent Meditation Retreat
Are you looking to deepen your meditation practice & discipline? Do you feel called to explore a strong practice that has been around for thousands of years and brings forth time-proven results?
We warmly invite you to join us for this Introduction to Vipassana, also known as ‘Insight Meditation’, which has been our trusted companion for all of our adult life so far. Through the incredible methodology of Anapanasati (breath awareness) and Vipassana (insight meditation) one is invited to see reality exactly as it is in the present moment, to tame the mind’s pendulum, endlessly undulating between desires & aversions, past & future and anchor it powerfully in the only moment that truly matters: right now.
This retreat is for everyone looking to cultivate a deeper sense of awareness, wisdom, contentment and fulfillment in the present moment through continuous & dedicated practice.
Suitable both for beginners and already experienced meditators.
* INCLUDES *
– Small retreat group environment
– 6 nights of accommodation in our 200 year-old Tuscan retreat home
– 12 yummy vegan meals + 6 fruit & tea breaks
– all your spring water/tea
– Post-retreat integration follow-up
– pick up & drop off at the nearest train station
* INVESTMENT IN YOUR GROWTH *
It is our desire for this retreat to be accessible to all, so until 31 December 2024 the contribution towards accommodation and food is:
Dorm: €555 (€888 regular rate)
Twin rooms: €655 (€997 regular)
Traditionally the teachings of the Buddha are considered so precious, one cannot put a price tag on them. Hence the Vipassana teachings themselves are held by an additional loving donation accepted at the end of the retreat.
Please note that this retreat is limited to 12 people.
Arrival Day 10 June | Departure Day 16 June
* Daily Flow (subject to change) *
4.00h Wake Up bell
4.30h Sitting meditation
5.15h Mindful QiGong
6.15h Sitting meditation
7.00h Breakfast & 15min Karma Yoga
8.30h Instructions & Discourse
9.30h Walking meditation
10h Sitting meditation
11h Lunch & Rest
14h Sitting meditation
14.45h Walking meditation
15.30h Sitting meditation
16.15h Walking meditation
17h Sitting meditation
17:45h Walking Meditation
18.30h Tea & Fruit
20h Teachings / Q&A
21h Metta / Loving Kindness Meditation
22h Sleep
FREE BONUSES for DIRECT BOOKINGS
- Extra day for integration with accommodation and all meals. – Departure 17 June
- Guided meditations to support continued practice after the retreat
4 – 10 September
MANTRA YANTRA TANTRA
5-day Devotional Immersion Training
DEEPEN your practice and study with this Training Immersion, diving into Mantra Chanting, Sacred Stories, Heart-nourishing Yantra Ritual and explorations of Traditional Tantra (non-sexual) in the ideal setting of the Inner Peace Sanctuary, a heavenly Tuscan forest refuge supporting a profound connection with Nature and the Sacred in the each moment.
Unlock the ancient secrets of authentic yoga practice with this transformative 30-hour Internationally Certified Training (YACEP).
* JOURNEY DEEP BEYOND THE PHYSICAL *
Dive into these three realms of traditional yoga practice:
– MANTRA: Harness the power of sacred sound
– YANTRA: Unlock geometric gateways to higher consciousness
– TANTRA: Experience the union of body, mind, and spirit
* 5 DAYS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR PRACTICE *
– 6 hours daily of expert-guided instruction
– Small group setting (max. 12 participants)
– Both theory and practical application
* WHAT YOU’LL LEARN *
– Sacred Sanskrit chanting
– Meditation with yantra visualization
– Traditional asana practice with mantras
– Energy work and chakra alignment
* LED BY life-long Yogis Arpita Kshama Devi and Arjuna Dharmadas with 45+ years of study and experience combined across Asia & Europe
* THIS COURSE IS PERFECT FOR *
– Experienced practitioners ready to deepen their practice
– Yoga teachers seeking to expand their knowledge
– Spiritual seekers interested in authentic yogic traditions
* INCLUDES *
– 30 contact hours of sessions
– 6 nights of accommodation in our 200 yrs old Tuscan home
– Three yummy vegan meals per day made with love
– Small group learning environment
– Chanting booklet
– Personal yantra meditation kit
– Sanskrit mantra audio recordings
– Post-course integration follow-up
– International Certificate of completion (30 hours YACEP Continuing Education)
– Two sessions with world-famous Guatemalan Ceremonial Cacao
– One Finnish sauna session
– Pick up and drop off from/to the nearest train station
* INVESTMENT IN YOUR GROWTH *
Super Early Bird until 31 December 2024:
Dorm €897 Full price €1555
Shared Twin/double €1111 Full price €1777
Private Cabin/ Tiny room/ Camper €1222 – €1333 Full price €1888+
* Limited to 12 Participants Only*
Ensuring personalized attention and an intimate learning environment
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the transformative power of traditional yoga and tantra in their pure and authentic form. Cultivate a deeper and more grounded heart-opening practice, imbued with a sense of of the Sacred, which you can comfortably share with others.
“The syllable Aum is the universe… The past, the present, and the future, all that was, all that is, all that will be is Aum.” – Mandukya Upanishad
A deposit of €108 via the button below secures your spot, followed by choice of accommodation.
Arrival 27 September 17h | Departure 3 October 10h
* Daily Flow (subject to change) *
8.30 – 9.30 Guided practice including Mantra Chanting
9.30 – 11 Breakfast
11 – 12h Daily discourse
12 – 13.30 Bhakti Hatha Yoga and related practices
13.30 – Lunch, Rest & Forest walks
17 – 17.30 Scripture and Sacred Stories
17.30 – 19h Kirtan and Additional Activities
19.30 Dinner and Community Time (Inspiring Movie Night, Bonfire..)
FREE BONUSES for booking DIRECTLY
- Video class: How to play harmonium/kirtan
- 70-hour Spotify playlist of awesome mantra music
27 September – 3 October 2025
DEEPER IN THE FOREST
5-day Group Darkness Retreat
Do you want more than a regular yoga retreat? Are you ready for a deep reset into a clearer vision? How about stepping into a 200-year old Tuscan villa with a facility that’s entirely darkened, just like some ancient yogis did with caves, just this time you will be doing so within a safe group of supportive fellow humans?
Together we will explore the deeper realms of human potential with authentic techniques of breath, yoga, mantra & meditation while taking full advantage of the potent ancient practice of retreating into total darkness for five hours per day.
We will guide you through the fascinating biochemical effects of sensory deprivation, letting visions, insights and release unfold effortlessly, welcoming you into a space of deep rest, ease and grounded clarity.
* WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR *
- The curious & brave who wish to try something new & extraordinary
- Those on a healing journey and in need of a sacred pause
- Scientists of the mind intrigued by exploring the dormant potential of the brain
- Dreamers wishing to cultivate lucidity and a clearer inner vision
- High-achievers craving a much needed dopamine reset & complete digital detox
- Yogis ready to go deeper into the Heart of this present moment
* WHAT TO EXPECT *
Retreating into the dark has been utilized across many traditions around the world for thousands of years in order to remove the distractions and responsibilities of everyday life and enter the somewhat mystical realms of the liminal, ‘the space in between’, the dark darkness, pregnant with opportunities for self-knowledge and self-actualization.
We will embark on this journey of awareness together, allowing its purifying effects to gently break through self-limiting patterns and naturally unlock blissful layers of presence, creativity & confidence, stepping beyond the usual everyday contraction and anxieties of the mind.
* INCLUDES *
– Small group environment
– 4 days with 5 hours each of guided sessions in the Darkroom
– 6 nights of accommodation in our 200 yrs old Tuscan retreat home
– Two daily yummy vegan meals + daily fruit & tea evening break
– Communal dinner on arrival day and integration day
– Breakfast on departure day
– Five grounding traditional Hatha Yoga sessions in our geodesic dome hall
– Integration day with Finnish sauna session
– Pick up and drop off from/to the nearest train station
– Post-retreat integration follow-up
* INVESTMENT IN YOUR GROWTH *
Super Early Bird until 31 December 2024:
Dorm €1222 | Full price €1997
Shared Twin/double €1444 | Full price €2222
Private Cabin/ Tiny room/Camper €1333 – €1422 | Full price €2111+
* Limited to 12 Participants Only *
Ensuring personalized attention and an intimate learning environment
We’ve been holding space for individual darkness retreats for 12+ years, find out more about it HERE.
A deposit of €108 via the button below secures your spot, followed by choice of accommodation.
Arrival 27 September 17h | Departure 3 October 10h
Daily Flow (subject to change)
7 – 8h Morning Meditation / Slow Hatha Yoga Practice
8 – 9.30h Breakfast & Rest
9.30 – 10.30h Daily Talk / Discourse *
10.30 – 11.30h Breathing practice / Pranayama & Guided Meditation *
12 – 13h Guided ‘Forest Bath’ Walk
13.30 – 16.30h Lunch & Rest
16.30 – 17.30h Guided Meditation *
17.30 – 18.30h Vocal activation & Chanting (no skill or talent required) *
18.30 – 19.30h Guided Meditation *
19.30 – 21h Dinner & Rest
21 – 21.30h Evening talk / Lucid Dreaming & Metta Bhavana (Loving Kindness) practice
22h Sleep / Rest / Meditation in your room
* Those sessions will be held in complete darkness
FREE BONUSES for DIRECT BOOKINGS
- Extra day for integration with accommodation and all meals. – Departure 4 October
- Guided meditations to support continued practice after the retreat
Your work is so important."
Ongoing Solo / Individual Darkroom Retreats
We’ve been holding space for experienced practitioners to go deeper through the ancient practice of darkness retreat since 2012. At the moment we accommodate retreats from 5 days up to 49 days in our dedicated 2-room facility. Please note that retreating in the dark is an advanced practice that is not to be approached lightly, hence we generally suggest starting with 5-7 days.
If you’d like to know more, please visit our dedicated page.
