Spiritual Retreats with John David

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

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.

Celebration Weekend

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.

Spiritual Community Spain

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.

Public Live Satsang

Public Live Satsang

Dec 6, 13, 20, 27 • 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.

Sangha Gruppenfoto

Outer Sangha

6 December – 8 December • 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.

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.

Vipassana Island Retreat

3 – 5 January • 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

6 – 12 January • 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.

Spiritual India Retreat

20 January - 9 February • 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 2025, John David and the Open Sky House Community will offer the 22nd Indian Retreat in Hommage to Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, the Saint of Arunachala. 

Transformation Week

17 – 23 February • 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

Self Inquiry-workshop

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.

Transformation Week

31 March – 6 April • 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.

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

12 – 18 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.

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

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.

Self Inquiry

Self Inquiry-workshop

25 – 27 July • 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.