“the mind is a garden; what we decide to grow there will determine our prosperity”
― Yung Pueblo, Inward
― Yung Pueblo, Inward
Weekend Retreat
20-22 June, 2025
Lennik, Belgium
Nourish your mind, body and spirit with a weekend of self-care and connection! Join our residential mindfulness retreat in June 2025.
Highlights
Venue
The retreat is hosted at Het Verblijf, a beautiful oasis of peace and nature located only a few kilometers from Brussels. Housed in an authentic three-sided farm that has stood in the rolling Pajottenland landscape for more than 200 years, the location offers an ideal respite from busy life.
Accommodations
Standard accommodation is a cozy shared room with two single beds and private bathroom. Linens and towels are provided.
Private rooms may be available for 50 EUR supplement. Please mention in your registration if you prefer a private room.
20-22 June, 2025
Lennik, Belgium
Nourish your mind, body and spirit with a weekend of self-care and connection! Join our residential mindfulness retreat in June 2025.
Highlights
- Explore formal and informal mindfulness practices in an accessible and supportive environment. All levels of experience are welcome.
- Step away from the demands of daily life to recharge your mind and body. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to slow down and prioritize your well-being.
- Enjoy nourishing, homemade vegetarian meals shared in a communal setting.
- Meet and connect with likeminded others.
- Enjoy peaceful walks in the nearby nature, allowing the opportunity to ground yourself and reconnect with the beauty of the outdoors.
- Unplug and embrace a digital detox, freeing yourself from distractions and immersing fully in the present moment.
Venue
The retreat is hosted at Het Verblijf, a beautiful oasis of peace and nature located only a few kilometers from Brussels. Housed in an authentic three-sided farm that has stood in the rolling Pajottenland landscape for more than 200 years, the location offers an ideal respite from busy life.
Accommodations
Standard accommodation is a cozy shared room with two single beds and private bathroom. Linens and towels are provided.
Private rooms may be available for 50 EUR supplement. Please mention in your registration if you prefer a private room.
Food & drinks
We love cooking and eating! Participants will be treated to three delicious, homemade vegetarian meals per day. Coffee, tea, and water will be available throughout the day. Please mention in your registration if you have any specific dietary requirements.
We love cooking and eating! Participants will be treated to three delicious, homemade vegetarian meals per day. Coffee, tea, and water will be available throughout the day. Please mention in your registration if you have any specific dietary requirements.
Program
Arrivals from 17-18h on Friday, 20 June
Departures from 15-16h on Sunday, 22 June
Note: this is a tentative agenda and remains subject to change.
Arrivals from 17-18h on Friday, 20 June
Departures from 15-16h on Sunday, 22 June
Note: this is a tentative agenda and remains subject to change.
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The teachers
Valerie Jennings is a certified mindfulness teacher and mental health coach. Alongside mindfulness, she is interested in positive psychology, the formation of healthy habits and beliefs and the elements of well-being. She offers mindfulness-based retreats and coaching through her organization, Nature of MIND. |
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Ewa Litke-Bak is a certified yoga and mindfulness teacher with over 800h of teacher training in Europe, USA and Asia, both in yoga and mindfulness. Over the past couple of years, she has given courses and workshops and taught classes for individuals and companies. Privately, an expat mum of two, a dog-person, and a book lover. Find out more on the website at www.ewalitke.com. |
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Maria Baldonedo is a Spanish chemical engineer who moved to the Netherlands more than a decade ago. Her journey towards mindfulness started around ten years ago during a yoga retreat in the south of France. Four years ago, she decided to learn how to share that knowledge in a professional setting by becoming trained and certified as a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) teacher.
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Rates
450 EUR per person