Searching for meaningful living is a joyful event!

Dates of the event Meaningful Living in 2026

Februari 18 - 22, 2026

April 8 - 12, 2026

August 12 - 16, 2026

October 14 - 18, 2026

Checking in is possible between 3pm and 4pm. On the day of arrival the programme will start at 5pm and, on the day of departure, it ends at 12pm.

Welcome to Meaningful Living: a five-day intensive

Join us for a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth in a serene and peaceful environment. Our 5-day Meaningful Living Retreat is designed to help you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself, others, and the world around you.

Immerse yourself in:

• Mindfulness Meditation: Guided sessions to quiet the mind, calm the body, awaken the spirit and Remember!
• Imagination: Creative workshops to tap into your inner wisdom and bring new ideas to life. Imagination is the ability we have and also our task, to create our world.
• Reflection: Giving space to thoughts, analyses and finding, to fathom more deeply and to consciously dwell on what is present in our consciousness.
• Contemplation: Through a letting go of 'wanting to understand' you can from a wider state of consciousness put daily life in a different light
• Silence: Dedicated time for introspection, self-reflection, and connection with nature.

Because it is perception that can lift everyday life into a meaningful life!

Daily Schedule:

• 8:00 - 10.00: Healthy breakfast
• 10:00 -10.30: Asha Meditation
• 10:30 - 11.00: Active Devotion
• 11.00 - 12.00: Guided Imagination, reflection and contemplation workshop
• 12:00 - 12.45: tea/coffee break
• 12.45 -13.15: Guided Imagination, reflection and contemplation workshop
• 13.15 - 13.30: short break
• 13.30 - 14.00: Mindful Breath Walk
• 14.00 16.00: Lunch break and free time
• 16.:00 - 16.30: HarpMood
• 16.30 - 18.00: Free time for nature walks or relaxation
• 18.00 - 18.30: Asha Meditation
• 19:00: Dinner and community sharing

Accommodations:

• Comfortable shared or private rooms
• Healthy and delicious meals prepared by our in-house chef
• Access to serene gardens, walking trails, and peaceful spaces

I really loved the week and the workshops! You took us on an inner journey, with silence and contemplation, reflection and open conversations! I am very grateful for that! The workshops are very fine, no overload of information and yet a continuous invitation to reflect about things. It brought me what I needed: peace, quiet, good connections, exchange, deepening and insights. Thank you so much !!

Participant 5-day intensive Meaningful Living May 2025

Meet Your Guide: Irma ten Brink

Join us on this transformative journey with Irma, a seasoned teacher with 20 years of experience in cultivating a deeper connection with the world around us. Her practice is rooted in the wisdom of LivingNâm, and she has spent nearly two decades exploring how to apply this wisdom in everyday life.

Inspired by the Mystics

Irma's path is guided by the contemporary mystic Yoginâm, and she has lived in the contemplative community of Asharum Amonines for many years. Her teachings are infused with a deep sense of harmony, joy, and lasting well-being.

Let Irma guide You

Under Irma's guidance, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. Her expertise will help you cultivate a deeper understanding of the world and your place within it.

Read in Irma's blog Creating a Beautiful World about what life can become when we start practicing this way of living

As soon as I arrived I felt the calm energy and the kindness in this place. It is such a lovely house with a beautiful garden, lots of options to sit and enjoy the sun. I will definitely come back to recharge and to see Irma again. She knows how to guide you, she is always there for you, she does everything by heart. I recommend this retreat for literally everyone, no matter if you never had an experience like this before.