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Spiritual Retreats with John David
GERMANY
Christmas Retreat
24 – 28 December 2025
Open Sky House Hitdorf
near Cologne in germany
The Christmas Retreat with John David in December offers a chance to get away from the noisy celebrations and into a space of Self-Discovery. There will be Satsang with John David, Mantra Singing, Heartdance and Film Evenings. We will have our own sweet Christmas Eve Party.
SANGHA
Outer Sangha
7 – 9 Nov. in Spain
5 – 7 Dez. in Germany
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 meets four times per year. There is one group in Spain and one in Germany.
INDIA
Arunachala Retreat
10 – 30 January 2026
Arunachala Mountain, 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 25th Indian Retreat in Hommage to Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, the Saint of Arunachala.
SPAIN
Oasis Retreats
Open Sky Oasis Denia, Spain
Between Alicante and Valencia
Join John David for a 9-day or 16-day retreat at the beautiful Open Sky Oasis in Spain. The retreat offers you a chance to discover what you truly are. In the deeply nourishing environment of Satsang, you’ll step away from your daily life and stories, realizing that you’re already home, already free.
Workshops at Open Sky House and Open Sky Oasis
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.
Meditation and Self Inquiry
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.
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.
Meditation and Self Inquiry
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.
Mindfulness and Letting go
23 November • Open Sky House Hitdorf
This day workshop is an invitation to step out of the stream of thought and into the stillness of the present moment. Through simple yet powerful practices like conscious breathing, inner-body awareness, mindful walking, and silent presence, you’ll explore the deeper dimension of Being that is always available — here and now.
Vipassana Island Retreat
28 – 30 November • Open Sky Oasis 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.
Tantra Touch Weekend
28 – 30 November • Open Sky House Hitdorf
This weekend promises new experiences through a combination of encounters, touch, meditation and massage. For everyone who wants to take a deeper dive into the exploration of intimacy, leave their mind behind and open their heart, this weekend is perfect.
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.
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.
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.
