Autumn
Unwind & integrate

Self-discovery, curiosity, and playfulness during this retreat at beautiful Castle Hackfort.

Green turns orange, and leaves start falling: the trees’ energy shifts as summer fades and winter rises. Indeed, Fall is a moment of transition: we harvest the fruits of summer and prepare for winter hibernation. Like Nature, we are called to slow down, keeping enough of the summer’s fire to warm ourselves up in the coming cold months. We unwind from the high summer energy and integrate it, nourishing our cells and inner self.

The yoga classes, workshops, and massages we offer during the retreat honour this transitional energy of Autumn: a shift from outward to inward, a momentum from lighter to darker, and a passage from warmer to colder. We look back to how the past months have been; we harvest what will nurture our soul; we set our energy and intention for what will come next.

AUTUMN RETREAT

DATE
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LOCATION
Castle Hackfort, Vorden (NL)

INVESTMENT
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Program highlights

❤ Indoor & outdoor Yoga Flows
❤ Movement Meditations
❤ Intuitive Journaling & Mood-Boarding
❤ Mindful Walks
❤ Breathwork & Thematic Workshops
❤ Nurturing Massage

Yoga

Our yoga sessions will guide you to stretch, strengthen, and revitalize your body, releasing any tension and stagnation that may have accumulated during the winter months. From heart-opening poses to gentle side stretches that mimic the growth of vegetation and the blooming of flowers, each practice will be infused with meaningful intention and guided by experienced teachers Willemieke and Fanny. Fanny’s unique use of visualization and imagination will enrich your practice, making it a holistic experience that connects mind, body, and soul. Willemieke’s love for creativity and self-expression will guide you on a search for authenticity, bringing clarity to your needs and desires.

Massage

Complimentary to the retreat is a nourishing massages by our skilled masseur, Nick. These rejuvenating treatments will melt away any remaining knots or stress, leaving you feeling lighter and more connected to your inner radiance. The massages will be accompanied by essential oils that capture the essence of blooming flowers, transporting you deeper into the awakening of the season.

Workshops

Throughout the retreat, we will also delve into workshops and mindful practices that cultivate a sense of renewal and balance in your daily life. Movement meditation sessions will offer space for your mind to quiet, allowing new ideas and intentions to blossom. Guided visualizations will connect you to the vibrant energy of spring and ignite your passions for new beginnings. Creative and intuitive workshops will help uncover your true state and needs, fostering inner clarity and connection to your current energy. Breathwork will remind you of the life force surging through your veins, invigorating every cell and awakening your senses to the beauty of spring. These practices will be complemented by journaling moments where you can reflect and set intentions.

Food

And let’s not forget about the food! Throughout the retreat, you will be nourished with fresh, wholesome meals that celebrate the abundance of the season, designed and prepared by our passionate yogi-chef, Willemieke, who will take you on a flavorful journey throughout the retreat. Each bite will serve as a reminder of the energy of growth and renewal, providing nourishment to support your journey of open-hearted expansion.

Acomodation

The castle is divided into beautiful big suites. Each suite has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living area and a kitchen and will be shared by 4 people max. Each bedroom has two single beds. For this retreat we have a maximum of 2 solo rooms available.

What's included

• 3 nights in the castle
• 3 energising yoga sessions
• 3 restorative yoga sessions
• workshops fitting our theme
• relax or recovery massage
• healthy meals and snacks

A day at the retreat

8:00 Small breakfast / healthy juice
8:30 Morning Vinyasa Practice with Meditation
10:30 Brunch
12:00 – 16:00 Free time
16:00 Workshop time
18:00 Evening Practice
19:30 Dinner

*A more detailed and finalised program will be provided at the start of the retreat.

Willemieke Verweij
Yoga, food & workshops

Nick Jacobs
Massages

Fanny Alavoine
Yoga & Workshops

Esmee Regter
Food

Date to come, stay updated

Join us at the Bloom Summer Retreat and embrace this opportunity to bloom. Allow the warm embrace of Castle Hackfort and the awakening energy of Summer to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. We can’t wait to welcome you!