Location
La Maison du Chemin des Roches
Centre pluraliste de méditation
Chemin des Roches 9
1370 Dongelberg
Teachers
Reconnecting to your true self
From Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June (Early Bird Discount until 26 March)
A well-being retreat led by senior trainers Beate Trück and Katrien Maes
Join us for a transformative 4-day well-being retreat designed to help you reconnect with your inner nature. Nestled in the serene beauty of Wallonia, this retreat offers a harmonious blend of mindfulness, meditation, bodyfulness, grounding yoga, and restorative massages. You’ll rediscover deep rest and inner balance, guided by experienced teachers Beate Trück and Katrien Maes.
With a focus on both body and mind, the retreat provides a unique opportunity to slow down, reset, and nurture your well-being in a peaceful, natural environment. You’ll enjoy wholesome meals, guided practices, and inspiring workshops—designed to help you tap into your body's wisdom, rejuvenate your spirit, and embrace a deeper sense of self-awareness.
What to expect from this retreat
This retreat offers a space for profound reconnection—both with your body and your true self. We will guide you through a blend of practices that balance mindful awareness with body-centered techniques. Expect to:
- Reconnect with your body through grounding yoga and myofascial release practices, designed to help you deeply connect with your physical being.
- Cultivate mental clarity with mindfulness practices and guided meditations, creating inner peace and presence.
- Nourish your soul with nature walks, which allow you to embody presence and connect with the beauty around you.
- Relax deeply wYoga Nidra, offering profound relaxation and rejuvenation for both body and mind.
- Engage in inspiring workshops, where you’ll reflect on personal values, explore self-care, and learn the art of fermenting cabbage for health.
- Benefit from the healing power of meditating in a group by soothing your nervous system
- Savour wholesome vegetarian meals designed to energize and support your healing process.
- You’ll also have time for group sharing, relaxation, and reflection, surrounded by like-minded individuals in a supportive environment.
You’ll leave the retreat feeling rested, relaxed, and deeply connected to what truly matters in your life.
Workshops for inspiration and self-discovery
Throughout the retreat, we offer three enriching workshops:
1. Realigning your life with your values
Discover how to live authentically, aligning your actions with what matters most to you.
2. How to take good care of yourself
Explore practical, empowering self-care tools that will support your well-being long after the retreat.
3. The art of fermenting cabbage
A fun and nourishing workshop to learn how to create your own probiotic-rich food, supporting your digestive and overall health.
Personalized Experiences
To make your retreat experience even more tailored to your needs, choose between:
A 30-minute personal coaching session
Reflect on your personal values and life direction, exploring what truly matters to you in this moment.
A 30-minute personal shiatsu session
Release bodily tension with a soothing shiatsu chair massage, along with personalized exercises to help you nurture your body long after the retreat.
Benefits of this well-being retreat
- Reconnect with your inner resources, feeling rested, calm, and grounded.
- Improve physical and mental well-being, integrating new tools for resilience and relaxation.
- Cultivate self-compassion and clarity, aligning your actions with what matters most.
- Boost your meditation practice with supportive group practice and guidance.
- Replace unhelpful habits with nourishing routines and practices that support long-term well-being.
Experience the unique synergy of mindfulness and bodyfulness, fostering a grounded sense of presence and peace that lasts well beyond the retreat
For whom?
This retreat is open to both beginners and experienced meditators. It is trauma-sensitive, but we recommend that participants be in relative good mental health when joining. If you have concerns, please contact the teacher prior to registering.
Whether you are new to retreats or have attended many, you’ll find valuable insights and transformative practices to deepen your connection to yourself and your body.
If this is your first retreat you might want to read more in this testimonial about what happens in a mindfulness retreat.
The venue- a haven of peace
Held at the tranquil Maison du Chemin des Roches in Dongelberg, Wallonia, the retreat offers a peaceful environment surrounded by fields and woods. The venue provides the perfect space to reconnect with nature and nurture your well-being. Accommodation is simple yet comfortable with shared bathrooms, and our cook prepares wholesome, vegetarian meals daily.
Carpooling will be coordinated a week prior to the retreat.
Rejuvenation through wholesome food
We believe that true rejuvenation comes from nourishing the body, mind, and spirit. Our in-house cook prepares fresh, wholesome vegetarian food daily, free from meat products, sugars, and processed foods. Menus are seasonally inspired, with lighter raw dishes in summer and heartier soups and cooked meals in winter. Note: We can only accommodate lactose- and gluten-free diets; please bring your own food if you have other dietary requirements.
The programme
The retreat will start on Thursday 29 May at 14.00, and end on Sunday 1 June at 16.00 CET
Sample programme for a full day:
08.00 Yin Yoga and myofascial release
09:00 Breakfast
09.45 Karma Yoga (helping in the kitchen etc.)
10.30 Guided meditation and inspirational workshop
12.30 Lunch and free time
15.00 Guided mindful walk using all your senses
16.30 Tea-time
17.00 Guided meditation and mindful stretching
18.30 Dinner
20.00 Yoga Nidra
This is a sample programme. Final timings will be provided upon arrival. Please commit to the full duration of the retreat.
Meet your teachers
Senior mindfulness and positive neuroplasticity teacher Beate Trück
Beate Trück is a certified and experienced mindfulness (MBSR) and positive neuroplasticity teacher, authorised by Dr. Rick Hanson, She is also trained in trauma-sensitive mindfulness and internal family system. She has led many retreats for an international audience over the past years and is also responsible for the mindfulness teacher training at Brussels Mindfulness. Participants like her warm and personalised teaching and many come back on a regular basis.
Ayurvedic massage therapist and yoga teacher Katrien Maes
Katrien Maes is an experienced Ayurvedic therapist and yoga teacher with over 20 years of expertise in body-centered practices. For many years, she has offered massage and body-based sessions at Brussels Mindfulness, where clients are continually impressed by the therapeutic and restorative effects of her work.
Rates
Full Fee (3 nights/4 days): €849 incl. VAT (€700 excl. VAT)
Early Bird (until 26 March 2025): €799 incl. VAT (€660 excl. VAT)
Included in the price:
- Accommodation in double rooms
- Delicious vegetarian meals, tea, coffee, and healthy snacks
- Full access to all retreat activities and facilities
- Lifetime access to over 270 guided meditations
- Handmade lavender eye cushion
- Your self-made cabbage to take home
- One 30-minute personal coaching session or shiatsu massage
Not included:
- Towels and sheets (€20 if not bringing your own)
- Single room surcharge (€30 per night), depending on availability
Cancellation policy
Please note that the retreat fee is non-refundable. We recommend travel insurance in case of unforeseen circumstances. For more information please refer to our terms and conditions.
Ready to reconnect with your inner nature?
Take the first step toward transformation and register for this unique 4-day retreat. We look forward to welcoming you to this peaceful, rejuvenating experience.
For any questions, feel free to contact us directly.
Registration: Complete the form below to register. All information is confidential.
What participants of previous retreats said
"The location, schedule and teachers created an optimal environment for me to get my mind set to meditation. A wonderful and intense experience which may have lasted longer - but five days is fine!"
"The retreat allowed me to settle my mind, to feel safe and supported. The place was ideal to relax and practice. Jake is an amazing teacher and I learned a lot from his guidance and the way he walks the talk. I will definitively return."
"I attended a 5-day summer retreat with Brussels Mindfulness and I really felt that I deepened my commitment to my mindfulness practice even more. It was a beautiful location in the middle of nature and we were able to attend an intense programme of different mindfulness practices throughout the 5 days; The teachers and the group were very kind and supportive and I felt very well taken care of during the whole stay. Thank you, Brussels Mindfulness team!"
"The Summer retreat was like a breath of fresh air! The timing was just perfect for me. After these days I feel rested and recharged on mental and physical level. Thank you Brussels Mindfulness for organising this retreat on such an excellent level!"
"A 5-day silent retreat is an excellent way to deepen one's meditation practise and push the reset button. Sometimes it is not always an easy experience but the Brussels Mindfulness staff provides excellent support to guide you through. I thoroughly recommend their retreats, which are extremely well organised."
Read more testimonials here.
Questions?
Do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions. For administrative and practical questions, please contact info@brusselsmindfulness.be. For questions about our courses and events, have a look at our FAQ.
If you want to discuss something directly with the teacher, you can contact Beate Trück via beate.trueck@brusselsmindfulness.be.
Many thanks for your registration. We look forward to meeting you in the course.
Health & Well-being Guidelines - Retreats
Important information on your mental well-being and silent retreats
While meditation retreats can be very nourishing; they do require sustained meditation practice throughout your time there. This also demands some stability of psychological health and can be triggering for some people.
Have you experienced significant trauma or psychiatric illness, or are your currently struggling with your mental health such as with anxiety, depression, or burnout? If so, a retreat might not be the best option for you at the moment. The teacher might not be able to give you the kind of individual psychological care and support you need right now.
If you are currently under the care of a mental health professional, please discuss your attendance with them. You should be in a relatively stable period of mental well-being and have adequate psychological resilience.
Please fill in the questions in the registration form as open and honestly as possible, this will give us an idea of your current situation. The teacher of the retreat may reach out to you for more information
If you are unsure, or have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly at info@brusselsmindfulness.be.
Registration for the retreat
Please fill out the form below in order to register for the retreat. Your answers are important for the trainer to understand your motivation to participate.
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Please check our terms & conditions about cancellations and refunds.
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