Retreats in Germany
at Open Sky House near Cologne
Retreats Germany
at Open Sky House
in Hitdorf, close to Cologne
At Open Sky House, which is run by John David's lively communityregular Retreats, Satsangs and weekends take place
Upcoming Retreats in Germany
Tantra Workshop with Radha
5 Nov • Open Sky House Germany
A mindful introduction to the tantric world of experience with many valuable impulses. No previous experience is necessary.
Authentic Theater with Indira
10 March • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Discover your playful power and let everything that is within you come to life. All feelings are welcome on stage.
Outer Sangha
7 – 9 June • Open Sky House Hitdorf
The Outer Sangha is a community of people who dedicate themselves to truth and accompany each other on the spiritual path. The International Sangha Group is a dedicated group closely connected to John David and the Open Sky Community.
Rhythm Workshop with Om
21 July • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Through drumming, dancing and singing we playfully dive deeper and deeper into the energies of rhythm and feel the power.
Christmas Retreat
25 - 29 Dec • Open Sky House Germany
Your Self Realisation is the greatest gift you can render to the world – Sri Ramana Maharshi
Spend the Christmas Holiday in company of a loving group. Explore yourself and take part in our joyful Christmas Celebration.
Public Live Satsang
10 Jan • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Satsang often starts with a brief period of silence followed by a talk or an invitation to ask questions. Everything happens spontaneously. You may participate by simply listening to and absorbing the sense of freedom and peace, or you may choose to become more actively involved in a dialogue with John David.
Outer Sangha
28 – 30 March • Open Sky House Hitdorf
The Outer Sangha is a community of people who dedicate themselves to truth and accompany each other on the spiritual path. The International Sangha Group is a dedicated group closely connected to John David and the Open Sky Community.
Transformation Week
10 March – 16 March • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Join the flow of the community and take the chance and discover how spirituality can be lived in everyday life. Come one week for free as a volunteer, meet like-hearted people and take part in the daily activities and mediations of the community and the evening programs.
Peace Retreat - Easter
17 – 21 April • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Your Heart can open and you can rest in your Being in the deeply nourishing environment of Satsang. Step away from your daily life and stories and realize you are already home, already Free.
Vipassana Island Retreat
25 – 27 April • Open Sky House Hitdorf
A shortened and intensified way of a classic Vipassana Course. Spend a whole weekend with yourself, sitting in silence in the supportive energy of a meditating group, the Open Sky House Community and John David who has been guiding people into their hearts and essence for 25 years.
Transformation Week
28 April – 4 May • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Join the flow of the community and take the chance and discover how spirituality can be lived in everyday life. Come one week for free as a volunteer, meet like-hearted people and take part in the daily activities and mediations of the community and the evening programs.
Meditation Weekend retreat
16 – 18 May • Open Sky House Hitdorf
In this weekend members of the Community will introduce you to a variety of still and active meditation practices. In Meetings with Om and Indira you can share your experiences.
Self Inquiry Workshop and Satsang with John David
24 – 25 May • Albert Schweitzer Haus in Bonn
Vipassana Island Retreat
20 – 22 June • Open Sky House Hitdorf
A shortened and intensified way of a classic Vipassana Course. Spend a whole weekend with yourself, sitting in silence in the supportive energy of a meditating group, the Open Sky House Community and John David who has been guiding people into their hearts and essence for 25 years.
Transformation Week
23 – 29 June • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Join the flow of the community and take the chance and discover how spirituality can be lived in everyday life. Come one week for free as a volunteer, meet like-hearted people and take part in the daily activities and mediations of the community and the evening programs.
Outer Sangha
4 – 6 July • Open Sky House Hitdorf
The Outer Sangha is a community of people who dedicate themselves to truth and accompany each other on the spiritual path. The International Sangha Group is a dedicated group closely connected to John David and the Open Sky Community.
Open Day Weekend
11 - 13 July • Open Sky House Germany
We invite you to celebrate with us! During the upcoming open house weekend we will offer various workshops, concerts, satsang meetings and other activities. The weekend will be a lively celebration and a great opportunity to meet old and new friends and get to know the Open Sky House community.
Transformation Week
14 – 20 July • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Join the flow of the community and take the chance and discover how spirituality can be lived in everyday life. Come one week for free as a volunteer, meet like-hearted people and take part in the daily activities and mediations of the community and the evening programs.
Yoga Weekend with Radha and Shiva
8 – 10 August • Open Sky House Germany
Experience a combination of mindful Hatha and Kundalini yoga sessions, calming meditations, heart-opening mantras and deep relaxation sessions.
Transformation Week
18 – 24 August • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Join the flow of the community and take the chance and discover how spirituality can be lived in everyday life. Come one week for free as a volunteer, meet like-hearted people and take part in the daily activities and mediations of the community and the evening programs.
Self Inquiry-workshop
29 – 31 August • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Dive deep into consciousness through meditation, silence and self inquiry and uncover conditioned thoughts layer by layer. Discover new levels of the self in our workshop near Cologne.
Vipassana Island Retreat
26 – 28 September • Open Sky House Hitdorf
A shortened and intensified way of a classic Vipassana Course. Spend a whole weekend with yourself, sitting in silence in the supportive energy of a meditating group, the Open Sky House Community and John David who has been guiding people into their hearts and essence for 25 years.
Transformation Week
29 September – 5 October • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Join the flow of the community and take the chance and discover how spirituality can be lived in everyday life. Come one week for free as a volunteer, meet like-hearted people and take part in the daily activities and mediations of the community and the evening programs.
Outer Sangha
10 – 12 October • Open Sky House Hitdorf
The Outer Sangha is a community of people who dedicate themselves to truth and accompany each other on the spiritual path. The International Sangha Group is a dedicated group closely connected to John David and the Open Sky Community.
Meditation Weekend retreat
24 – 26 October • Open Sky House Hitdorf
In this weekend members of the Community will introduce you to a variety of still and active meditation practices. In Meetings with Om and Indira you can share your experiences.
Vipassana Island Retreat
7 – 9 November • Open Sky House Hitdorf
A shortened and intensified way of a classic Vipassana Course. Spend a whole weekend with yourself, sitting in silence in the supportive energy of a meditating group, the Open Sky House Community and John David who has been guiding people into their hearts and essence for 25 years.
Self Inquiry-workshop
14 – 16 November • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Dive deep into consciousness through meditation, silence and self inquiry and uncover conditioned thoughts layer by layer. Discover new levels of the self in our workshop near Cologne.
Transformation Week
17 – 23 November • Open Sky House Hitdorf
Join the flow of the community and take the chance and discover how spirituality can be lived in everyday life. Come one week for free as a volunteer, meet like-hearted people and take part in the daily activities and mediations of the community and the evening programs.
Words of Gratitude
Self Discovery
Retreat Program
Meeting in Truth
Satsang with John David
Falling into Silence
Meditation
Opening Body and Mind
Yoga and active Meditation
Opening the Heart
Mantra Singing with the Open Sky Band
Step into the Flow
Heart Dance from the Sufi Tradition
Inspiration
Spiritual Films, Authentic Theater
Open Sky House
Place of Stillness
The retreats take place in the quiet beauty of the Open Sky House. This house has been the home of the spiritual community around John David for 17 years. Everyone feels welcome in an energy field of silence, love and beauty.
The house itself is a lovingly renovated 17th century property. The location directly on the banks of the Rhine invites you to take beautiful walks during breaks or to cross over to the other side of the Rhine by ferry.
The idyllic inner courtyard with its large, old walnut tree, the soothing sound of the fountain and a chorus of singing birds offers a space to breathe deeply, relax and simply be. The many works of art in the house are a delight: paintings, sculptures and photographs created by artists from a space of inner stillness.
During the retreat, stillness and time with yourself is encouraged.
Retreat Germany
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