The
Intervention
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playing with silence
silent retreat weekend in the dutch countryside
Friday, November 29th - Monday December 2nd, 2024
Herpen, The Netherlands
playing with silence
retreat at a glance:
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Two-and-a-half days of digital detox, collective silence, meditation, and creative (outdoor) experiences to feel more alive
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Friday, November 29th - Monday December 2nd, 2024. Arrival Friday evening at 17:30, departure Monday morning at 10:00
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Small, intimate group of 8 participants, led by two facilitators, Lily Higgins & Jennifer Kumer
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Hosted in a cozy A-frame cabin (with a sauna) in the forested Maashorst Nature Reserve, near Herpen, NL
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Reachable in 2 hours or less by train & car from major Dutch cities. Pick-up available from Oss train station.
OUR MAGICAL LOCATION
About the retreat location: Bosburcht, Herpen NL
Bosburcht is a unique, A-frame cabin offering absolute tranquility and comfort in the forest. Tucked away at the end of a long driveway, this beautifully designed house can accommodate up to 10 people.
Enjoy direct access to walking paths in De Maashorst— a stunning natural reserve filled with forests, dunes, heathland, and wildlife.
The house features amenities including:
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A wellness area in a separate building next to the main house, including a spacious sauna, Turkish steam room, and massage shower.
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A covered and heated terrace with a fireplace for cozy evenings
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An open kitchen and comfortable living room with an indoor fireplace, which will be kept lit during our stay
The Investment:
Pricing & Accommodation Options
Bosburcht is an intimate venue, where all rooms are shared with one other person. The pricing below is all-inclusive for the whole retreat experience.
We'll send out a questionnaire about your sleeping preferences to make comfortable room matches. You're also very welcome to come with a friend or partner. These are the available rooms:
4/8 TOTAL SPOTS AVAILABLE
SINGLE BED IN A 2-PERSON ROOM
(2 rooms, 2 of 4 spots available)
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€475 (+21% VAT) per person
DOUBLE BED IN A PRIVATE ROOM
(1 room, 2 spots available)
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€475 (+VAT) per person, if shared by a couple or two friends
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€715 (+VAT) if private for one person
SINGLE BED IN A 4-PERSON ROOM
(1 room, 0 of 1 spot available)
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€385 (+VAT) per person
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This bed is in Lily & Jennifer's shared room.
What's Included
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Accommodation in the Bosburcht forest house for 3 nights
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All retreat activities, including meditations, movement sessions, nature walks, and creative experiences
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All meals: We'll provide 3 vegetarian / vegan-friendly meals per day (you can share additional dietary needs in a form after you book)
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Snacks, coffee, and tea available during the day
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Unlimited access to on-site wellness facilities: Sauna, Turkish steam room, and massage shower
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Round-trip transportation from and to Oss train station (within arranged timeslots) / Free parking on site at Bosburcht
WHAT TO EXPECT
A different kind of silent retreat
Forget the image you have of a strict, somber, and solitary silent retreat. Playing with Silence will be a playful and communal experience.
This is in contrast with Vipassana-style retreats (10 days, waking up at 4am, no reading, writing, etc). Playing with Silence is a great experience for folks who have never spent an extended period in silence but are curious about what it can unlock.
We will follow a day-rhythm together, to give some structure to the silence.
We'll share meals, 3 meditations per day, optional silent activities, and plenty of free, self-directed time. You're more than welcome to read, write, draw, use the sauna and steam room, knit, go on walks, lay in the grass, or whatever you like.
On Friday evening, upon arrival, there will be a festive dinner to get to know each other and voice our intentions for the weekend. Then, we'll enter the silence through an embodied experience ritual.
Saturday and Sunday will be fully silent days, which will begin with sunrise meditations at 8:15am.
In the evenings, there will be a sharing circle for those who would like to reflect on their experience of the day with the group.
Monday morning, we'll close the retreat, tidy up the space together, and depart Bosburcht by 10am.
Booking your spot
Would you like to join us? We would love to have you at the first edition of Playing with Silence!
To reserve your spot, you can send an email to lily@theinterventionbureau.com with your room preference.
Please include your billing information and I'll send you an invoice for the full amount of the retreat.
Your spot is reserved upon receipt of payment.
If you need to cancel, you may do so up until Friday, October 25th to receive a 95% refund of the full amount.
If you cancel after October 25th, we are not able to offer a refund. However, you may transfer your spot to a friend without charge.
If you have any questions or doubts, don't hesitate to send me, Lily, an email!
*We need a minimum of 6 participants to make this retreat happen. If we don't reach this number, we'll let you know that the weekend isn't going forward by October 28th. So, invite a friend and help us make it a reality!
〰 let the silence speak 〰
playing with silence
Friday, November 29th - Monday December 2nd, 2024
Herpen, The Netherlands