40 Days Individual Meditation and Silence Retreat Outside Hamburg, Germany

5.006 reviews

Hoisdorf, Deutschland

Up to 8 in group

41 Days Package (40 nights)

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Maria

Details of this retreat

Long timeout for people in search of an intense retreat. (Re-)treat yourself for 40 days.

Arriving at your inner center and taking a rest from normal life. This is a single-person retreat. There will be other people in the house - likewise on individual retreat. According to your demand, qualified retreat supervision will be available. For our retreat guests, we 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 in how far they would like to follow our suggested schedule and participate in these activities. It is also possible to (partly or completely) follow your own retreat rythm or plan.

Prices include:
- Accommodation in single room (three options available).
- Organic vegetarian food (for self-preparation in our shared eat-in kitchen).
- Group meditations
- Retreat supervision

Schedule

Guests are free to choose in how far they would like to follow our suggested schedule and participate in these activities. In case you want to participate in our suggested schedule, you will find it outlined below:

7:00 - 8:30 - Meditation
8:30 - 9:00 - Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 - Writing: Diary, dreams, etc.
10:00 - 11:00 - Walk in nature
11:00 - 12:00 - Reading
12:00 - 13:00 - One-on-One talks
13:00 - 14:00 - Light lunch
14:00 - 15:00 - Siesta
15:00 - 17:00 - Walk in nature
17:00 - 18:00 - Reading
18:00 - 19:00 - Creative expression
19:00 - 20:00 - Light dinner
20:00 - 21:00 - Group sharings
21:00 - 22:00 - Meditation

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Little Paradise, Hoisdorf, Deutschland

Directions

HOW TO GET TO LITTLE PARADISE

By car:
Take Highway A1, exit at Ahrensburg/Siek
Turn east on "Verlängerter Ostring"
At first roundabout take "Hoisdorfer Weg"
Turn right on "Krütz"
Look out for the big fire department on the left.
From there it is 100m. The center can be found to the left.

Driving times:
25 minutes from Hamburg center
40 minutes from Hamburg airport

By public transportation:
Check www.hvv.de/en for best connections.
Take bus 369 to "Alte Schmiede, Hoisdorf."
Our retreat center is 50m away from the bus stop.

Journey times:
1h from Hamburg Central Station
1h from Hamburg airport

Accommodation

The home offers three guest rooms, two of which are lower and upper level duplex suites connected via a spiral staircase with private bathroom and shower. The third room is a single room with shower and sink. The lavatory is shared. Towels, linens, and hairdryers are provided.

40 Days Individual Meditation and Silence Retreat / Single Room (1 person)

40 Days Individual Meditation and Silence Retreat / Duplex with Lake View (1 person)

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

The rustic country house offers best conditions for people searching for a meaningful pause.
We strive to make this center feel like home.
Enjoy the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere in our meditation room, the community kitchen, the garden, or at the pond.
Inhabitants & guests usually form a loose community. Shared meals in the kitchens, authentic encounters, deep conversations are part of our daily life.

The surrounding nature is truly beautiful with a nature sanctuary adjacent to the center.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

We do not offer prepared meals. Organic vegetarian food (for self-preparation in our shared eat-in kitchen) Oftentimes, we cook together with the guests and/or share food and meals.

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Yael • Mar 20, 2020

5.0

Everything a retreat wants to be

I loved walking around and exploring the nature nearby: there are many lakes and forests to enjoy, different farm animals and a variety of birds in the area.
The place itself was very quiet, relaxing and allowing one to concentrate on oneself and use the time efficiently. The house feels spacious and connected to nature (it has a garden, where one can relax without going off the property).
Maria was very helpful if I needed any help or guidance. I felt at home in her house, everybody (including her beautiful cats) was very very welcoming and friendly.
I found this retreat to be a great experience. Feels like a safe haven.
Thank you!

Shelly • Apr 30, 2019

5.0

Best retreat center ever

Definitely a place I would visit AGAIN AND AGAIN in my entire life. The natural reserve region provides rich ecology, with pleasing view of lake, sunshine and starry night in the garden, four lovely cats, two brilliant hosts...Little Paradise is just like an independent and isolated time space in this civilized and complex world. Having spent 2 weeks here, I would say the best experience is always beyond words. You don't need to find peace, peace finds you here:)

Jade • Feb 20, 2019

5.0

A real Little Paradise...

Little Paradise is an amazing place and I enjoyed a lot my 3 weeks in this beautiful house. Expect stillness and silence, but also very nice people and interesting discussions. I was not on retreat but participated in every morning and evening meditations: wonderful experience ! The garden and surroundings are beautiful too, many walks or biking trips are possible. Thank you again, Maria and Antje !

alice • May 01, 2018

5.0

Lovely place to stay close to Hamburg

Will recommend to anyone who wants to have a peaceful stay close Hamburg!

Julianne • Apr 12, 2018

5.0

Little Paradise

Little Paradise is a wonderful place to take stock and reconnect to you core self.
Surrounded by the beauty of nature it is also perfect for allowing yourself to relax and unwind in a tranquil setting.
Would recommend to anyone who feels the need to stop slow down and reconnect with themselves and the rhythms of life.