Long peak-summer retreat

Eight days in one rhythm: Big Tree, practice, the pond, food and drink, sauna. The longest and best time of the year at Vanaase.

The retreat starts on Friday evening and ends at lunchtime on Saturday. The day starts at eight with Big Tree – outside if the weather allows, or in the hall – followed by breakfast. Before lunch there is practice in the hall; in the afternoon a little free time, then practice again. In the evening, after dinner, one more practice session. Sauna on Saturday, an excursion on Tuesday, a bonfire and dinner on Friday.

You can also come for a shorter time, at least four days. We expect you to have completed the first-level course of Zhong Yuan Qigong. We'd like you to leave your phone in our cupboard while you're here, but we understand if you can't bring yourself to give it up.

Please take part for at least four days. People constantly coming and going causes unnecessary stress for the others.

What to bring

Warm, simple clothes, a rain jacket, rubber boots and swimwear. Bed linen and towels are provided. Bring your own medicines and personal things, of course. There is a separate fridge for guests where you can keep your own food.