Wake Up Zomerretraite 2026

Over dit evenement

Dear friends,

We have a Summer Retreat from Wednesday 1st of July to Sunday 5th of July! This 5-day mindfulness retreat will be a beautiful journey into the deeper layers of your being. We will meditate, move, share, sing and dance together. It will be a time to nourish yourself by slowing down, connecting and opening up. The retreat welcomes beginners in meditation and mindfulness.

♡ PROGRAM
The program will be shared upon arrival. Below is a general idea of what you can expect, but you can be sure that it will be a combination of “serious stuff” and playfulness!

Sample program:
- Meditation and movement
- 9.00h Breakfast
- Walk / working meditation / games
- 12.30h Lunch
- Workshop / Dharma Talk
- Family gathering
- 18.00h Dinner
- Evening program

* You will have enough space and time to take care of yourself and enjoy connecting with others. We are honoured to have two Dharma teachers joining us this year.

♡ LANGUAGE
Most plenary sessions will be offered in English, to foster inclusiveness. After all we are part of the international Wake Up community! In the case a plenary session is in Dutch, we will offer translation into English. Additionally, we offer both English and Dutch-spoken sharing groups. So there is plenty of opportunity to speak in Dutch!

♡ LOCATION
Venue: IVN Veldhoeve, Orvelte, Drenthe.
We are welcomed for the first time in this farm and group accommodation located in the countryside of Drenthe with the perfect atmosphere and nature just outside the door.

♡ NOURISHMENT
Our beloved cooks will provide us with abundant organic and vegetarian/vegan food. If you have any additional dietary restrictions please send us a message to see if we can facilitate. You can write us at retraitewkup@gmail.com.

♡ TICKETS
All tickets are dormitory tickets. The dormitories have room for maximum of 6 to 7 people and are divided by female, male or non-binary identifying people. Bedlinnen is provided.

All tickets are €326.

If the price or the sleeping arrangements gives you reasons not to come, please send us a message at retraitewkup@gmail.com. We will do our best to help you and there are possibilities for funds through Stichting Leven in Aandacht. We can assist you in that. For the sleeping arrangements the options are limited, please first contact us before you book a ticket.

♡ ABOUT WAKE UP
This retreat is being organized by Wake Up Netherlands, a community of young people (18-39) that like to practice the living art of Mindfulness. We have our roots in the Plum Village tradition that was founded by zen-monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. The energy is open, gentle, and playful.
Please note that this retreat is specifically for people between 18 and 40 of age. If you would like to be notified about other events we organize, get notified through the quarterly WakeUp NL Newsletter: https://wkup.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=23d7ac3b606b38f73a116019b&id=3cd82742bf.

♡ CO-CREATION & DANA
We are a non-profit community and this event is completely organized by volunteers. This gives us the joy of co-creation, and keeps our ticket prices accessible. It also means we carry this retreat as a group. If you would like to contribute in any way (eg. family group head, facilitate a workshop, make music, etc.) let us know!

Also, we invite you to partake in the Buddhist tradition of Giving Dana, which means practicing generosity. At the end of the retreat there will be the possibility of making a cash donation. There is no right or wrong amount, everything given from the heart will be gratefully received.
The Dana will be used to support the cooks, the elders and our foundation, all of whom are participating voluntarily.

TRANSPORT
The Veldhoeve in Orvelte can be reached by train and bus, taking the train to Beilen and then connecting to Orvelte by bus. There is also enough parking space for cars, and a carpool list will be provided later.

INCLUSIVENESS AND RESPONSIBILITY
We aim to be as inclusive as possible and welcome people from all backgrounds and with all (dis)abilities. The atmosphere is very gentle and we also have spaces that remain silent all day if you wish to rest. When difficult or sensitive things come up, you will find support in the community.
At the same time we would like to emphasize that, even though retreats in our tradition have healing qualities, our organization cannot provide additional support for (mental) health issues. You are at all times responsible for your own well-being.

CANCELLATION POLICY, REFUND & WAITINGLIST
If you want to cancel your ticket, please email retraitewkup@gmail.com. We will try to find a replacement for you, so that you can get a full refund (Hipsy servicecosts not included).
In the unlikely event that we can’t find a replacement, the following refund policy applies

Before 1st of June: 75 % refund
Between 1st and 26 June: 50 % refund
After June 26: no refund possible

Please email us if you want to be put on the waitlist of the retreat. We will contact you as soon as a spot becomes available.

QUESTIONS
For questions, comments, or special needs please send us a message at retraitewkup@gmail.com.

We are looking forward so much to seeing you there!

The organization committee of The Wake Up Nederland Summer Retreat 2026 🪷