Spiritual Retreats with John David in 2025
Peace Retreat - Easter
28 March – 1 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.
Whitsun Retreat
17 – 26 May • Open Sky Villa Spain
Join this 9-day retreat with John David at the beautific Open Sky Villa which offers you a glimpse of what you truly are. The deeply nourishing environment of Satsang supports you to step away from your daily life and stories and realise you are already home, already free.
Open Day Weekend
12 - 14 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.
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.
Spain Summer Retreat
30 August – 15 September • Open Sky Villa Spain
John David has been dedicated to guiding hundreds of sincere seekers of Truth to Freedom for more than 25 years. His message is not only in his words but also in his Strong and Loving Energy and Presence. Enjoy the amazing Beauty of the Open Sky Villa, only 3min from the Mediterranean.
Outer Sangha
27 – 29 September • 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.
Grand Opening – Celebration Weekend
22 – 24 November • Open Sky Villa Dénia
We invite you to celebrate with us! During the upcoming opening weekend, we will offer various meditations, mantra concerts, spiritual meetings with John David, and other activities. It will be a lively celebration and a wonderful opportunity to experience the loving, creative energy of the Open Sky Oasis – Centre for Inner Transformation.
Transformation Week
25 November – 1 December • Open Sky Villa Dénia
Discover the transformative lifestyle at Open Sky Oasis. You will dive into a powerful journey of self-discovery with like-minded, open-hearted people. This experience can bring a profound and lasting change in your life, filling you with strength and clarity. Every evening, we offer a special program to open your heart and intuition.
Christmas Retreat – Long Edition
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.
Vipassana Island Retreat
3 – 5 January • Open Sky Villa Spain
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.
Public Live Satsang
Jan 10 • 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.
Meditation and Self Inquiry
28 February – 2 March • 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.
Meditation Weekend retreat
7 – 9 March • 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.
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.
Yoga Weekend with Radha and Shiva
11 - 13 April • Open Sky House Germany
Experience a combination of mindful Hatha and Kundalini yoga sessions, calming meditations, heart-opening mantras and deep relaxation sessions.
Peace Retreat - Easter
17 – 21 April • Open Sky House Hitdorf
A journey into stillness and inner peace. Surrounded by a loving community, open your heart and reconnect with your true self. Let go of the old, embrace the present, and awaken to a deeper sense of love and freedom.
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
Whitsun Retreat
6 – 15 June Open Sky Villa Dénia
Join this 9-day retreat with John David offers you a glimpse of what you truly are. The deeply nourishing environment of Satsang supports you to step away from your daily life and stories and realise you are already home, already free.
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 June – 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.
Meditation and Self Inquiry
1 – 3 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.
Spain Summer Retreat
5 – 21 September • Open Sky Villa Dénia
John David has been dedicated to guiding hundreds of sincere seekers of Truth to Freedom for more than 25 years. His message is not only in his words but also in his Strong and Loving Energy and Presence. Enjoy the amazing Beauty of the Open Sky Villa, only 3min from the Mediterranean.
Spiritual India Retreat 2026
10 – 30 January 2026 • Tiruvannamalai, South India
Join us for a Pilgrimage to one of India’s most powerful spiritual sanctuaries at the feet of Arunachala Mountain. In January 2026, John David and the Open Sky House Community will offer the 23rd Indian Retreat in Hommage to Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, the Saint of Arunachala.
