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
Free Volunteer Week
8 - 14 August • Open Sky House Germany
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
6 - 10 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
5 - 7 May • Open Sky House Germany
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.
Meditation Weekend retreat
28 - 30 July • Open Sky House Germany
In this weekend members of the Community will introduce you to a variety of still and active meditation practices. In Satsang with John David you can ask questions and share your experiences.
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.
Yoga Weekend with Radha and Shiva
10 - 12 Nov • Open Sky House Germany
Experience a combination of mindful Hatha and Kundalini yoga sessions, calming meditations, heart-opening mantras and deep relaxation sessions.
Authentic Theater with Indira
19 Nov • Open Sky House Germany
Discover your playful power and let everything that is within you come to life. All feelings are welcome on stage.
Meditation Weekend retreat
24 - 26 Nov • Open Sky House Germany
In this weekend members of the Community will introduce you to a variety of still and active meditation practices. In Satsang with John David you can ask questions and share your experiences.
Peace Retreat - Easter
28 March - 1 April 2024 • 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.
Christmas Retreat
22 - 26 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.
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.