Do you need a break from everyday life? Do you want to experience more depth in your meditation practice, find silence and take attentive care of yourself? Then the silence retreat in the beautiful hills of Catalonia is just what you are looking for.
In the serene surroundings of Bed & Breakfast 123Olé, among forests, fields and a river, you will have the opportunity to fully unwind. For five days you will work on developing conscious attention - the basis of learning, growing and getting to know yourself better. This retreat combines sitting and walking meditations and yoga with moments of silence and reflection.
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Special experience
For the 18th year, the AMT and Eline Snel are organizing this retreat with love and dedication. Many participants return again and again - some even for the 10th or 12th time - because of the unique atmosphere, ideal setting and deep peace they experience here.
Whether you have a lot of experience with meditation or are just at the beginning of your journey: you are welcome!
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For whom is this workshop intended?
This retreat is especially for those with mindfulness or meditation experience, as well as those who want to start. It is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for:
- Silence amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life
- Deepening their meditation practice
- Kind attention and self-care
The program
The Program
During this five-day silent retreat from July 11-17, 2025, the focus is on developing and cultivating conscious attention. This forms the basis of any learning and personal growth. Through conscious attention, you develop not only deeper self-awareness, but also greater awareness of others and the world around you. The retreat is led by Eline Snel.
During the retreat, you will practice 8-10 hours daily with various forms of meditation, including:
- Sitting meditations indoors
- Walking meditations and outdoor yoga
In addition, there is 2.5 hours of free time daily for walking, reading, swimming or simply relaxing. Perhaps take an afternoon nap or enjoy the beautiful surroundings in silence.
Each evening we will begin with a longer sitting meditation before dinner from Debbie de Jong's delicious Spanish cuisine. On one of the days, a special meditation on the beach is planned, followed by dinner at a local seaside restaurant (costs are at your own expense).
The Accommodation
The retreat will take place at Debbie de Jong's Bed & Breakfast 123Olé, located in Can Portell, a beautiful old farmhouse with a large garden in the hills of Catalonia, among forests and fields, by a small river; the mountains are visible on the horizon and the sea is not far. Girona airport is half an hour away. Can Portell is between Gerona and Figueres, so half an hour from the French border. Look on the map south of Banyoles, the village is called San Andreu del Terri, 3 kilometers away from Cornella del Terri. From central Netherlands to Can Portell is around 1450 kilometers.
Our "Spanish" hostess Debbie offers full board, meaning we are served breakfast, lunch and dinner. With delicious fresh eggs from our own chickens, vegetables and fruits from the area. A guarantee of Mediterranean enjoyment!
The Cost
The retreat is made up of two prizes.
Staying package:
The price for the accommodation package is €737.50
This price is based on two people in a room. The double rooms are very large, so there is certainly privacy, even for the sensitive sleepers! In the garden there are some "vintage" single caravans and a few rustic stable rooms for two people. If you would still like a room for you alone then a surcharge applies. You will receive the invoice for the accommodation costs separately from 123Olé.
Included in the package are:
- 6x overnight stay in double room or single caravan/stable room and breakfast
- arrival snack/drink on Friday evening
- 4x dinner, incl. wine/water (5th dinner is meal on beach)
- 5x lunch and coffee/tea and cookies
- 5 x morning snacks
Supplements:
- private room with shared bathroom is + € 35pppn supplement /
- private room with private bathroom is + € 50pppn surcharge /
- No additional fees apply for accommodation in a caravan or trailer. However, these options have limited availability and are granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Retreat Guidance
The guidance of the retreat is in the hands of the AMT and is provided by Eline Snel. The price for this is €395. The price in including:
- A program with 8-10 hours of guidance per day (indoor sitting meditations interspersed with walking meditations and yoga)
Not included are:
- travel expenses
- 1 x return to beach for seaside meditation
- meal on the beach
- transfer from and to the airport ± € 50,- p.p return
- Tourist tax
Accessibility / flight
Basically, we fly with the whole group via the flight mentioned below. You book this flight yourself. You are of course free to choose another flight or another way of traveling. The transfer from the airport to the location will have to be arranged by yourself. Staying longer or arriving earlier is possible in consultation with the B&B 123Olé.
Flight times
To and from Rotterdam airport with Transavia:
Outbound flight Friday, July 11: flight HV5067, departure 19:45
Return flight Thursday, July 17: flight HV5068, departure 09:25
Cancellation Policy
For cancellation up to 2 months before the arrival date:
Full refund of the amount paid, minus €50 administration fee.
For cancellation from 2 months to 1 month before the arrival date:
50% of the total amount will be refunded.
For cancellation less than 1 month before the arrival date:
No refund possible.
Please use the form below to register for the retreat. Please indicate whether you would like to use the shared double room, the single caravan or trailer (no supplement), the single room with shared bathroom or single room with private bathroom and any dietary requirements. Upon receipt of your registration, you will receive an invoice from 123ole for the lodging arrangement and an invoice for the AMT accompaniment.
Watch a video of the Silence Retreat here
