Visionary Darkness

Winter Solstice 2025

Would you like to relax deeply...
Into the womb of darkness
And go on a journey of discovery...
To be born again in light?

Special Midwinter Retreat

In this unique retreat you spend most of the time in complete darkness. Even a short period of darkness, as during a meditation, or in a (blindfolded) Trance Movement™, can be very beneficial.

When you spend more time in darkness, the chatter in your head will settle down. The mind clears up, and room for profound contact with your essence, and the source of life and creativity, is created.

A Healing Journey

Once you allow yourself to really slow down, and drop from doing or trying into being, you open yourself up for a new vision: a new perspective on you, and your life… not forged by the pain of the past, but born from your authentic essence, and purpose.

ENVISION a New Life!

In Darkness we become Visionaries

Our fixation on the light often blinds us. Yet everything is born from the cradle of darkness. Darkness has always played an important role in meditation and healing work.

When the mind can safely release the security of the visible world, invisible landscapes of creative inspiration become visible.

5 Days of Darkness

We provide a secure space, in which you can slowly surrender to your inner journey. Moments of silence, and time and space for yourself, are interspersed with group activities.

We move, meditate, make musical journeys, stimulate the senses, and are creative in different ways. You will discover new ways of perception, and make deep contact with your life force, your essence, to be reborn out of the womb of darkness, into the light at the end of the retreat.

We will work with:

Breathwork

Meditation & Trance

Sound & Music

Movement

Creativity

Exploring Nature

Venue

Wellspring Retreat Center

You will stay at the cosy retreat called Wellspring
located in the beautiful South Eifel Nature Park. Wellspring is surrounded by forests and streams that are fulll of wildlife.

www.well-spring.eu

Lodging

participants stay in 2p and 3p rooms (single room depending on availability and for a surplus)

Meals

We serve healthy and vegetarian meals, mostly organic. Coffee, tea and refreshments are included.

Facilitators

Aernoudt KnechtAernoudt Knecht has over 20 years of experiece in the fields of psychology (MSc, Radboud University), meditation, trance- and somatic therapies and coaching, over 10 years of experience in facilitating darkness retreats, and is internationally renowned for his work in teaching and facilitating Trance Dance and Trance Movement™.

Roger VossenRoger Vossen brings many years of experience as an artist, musician, and composer of Western-inspired mantra singing. He is skilled in non-violent communication, coaching, and diverse forms of meditation. Roger is a compassionate and attentive listener, with a big heart and a remarkable gift for holding space.

Sigi DamanSince her childhood, Sigi Daman has been holding space for others. She practised and refined her skills as a deep listener, intuitive feeler and massageworker, and works with Trance Movement™, music and vocal soundhealing, as her biggest medicines, bringing these tools into the world for healing, growing, awareness, love, joy and freedom.

Some Testimonials

A magical workshop, a unique experience!
Danny Bogaert
Since the retreat I am more in touch with my own life force, my feminine power, and my inner fire.
Chandra de Rijk
A fascinating inner journey, that has made me more whole. Thank you!
Giséle Lievens

Upcoming Dates

Midwinter 2025
December 17-21

arrival Wednesday 16-18 h, departure Sunday 13 h

Pricing

workshop & materials: €490
meals & lodging shared room: €400
meals & lodging single room: €600
Sum €890/€1090
A Magical Workshop…
A Unique Experience!

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