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Summer Stillness Retreat

Saturday 16 August, 2025 from 10:00 - 16:00

Little Dutch Farm, Blokdijk 5, 1608HH, Wijdenes

Retreat Theme

A Day to Rest, Receive & Reconnect

As summer reaches its peak, nature invites us to slow down, soften, and soak in its warmth. This one-day retreat is designed to help you find deep relaxation and reconnect with your own natural rhythm—before the energy of autumn begins to stir again.

Held at Little Dutch Farm—our green oasis and regenerative farm in the heart of the polder—this retreat offers a mini-holiday in your own country. A sustainable way to recharge, without needing to travel far. Just one day in nature can shift your state of being.

Through calming herbal rituals, gentle breathwork, nature-based coaching and nourishing movement, you’ll be guided to rest your nervous system, reflect on what this season is asking of you, and reconnect with a sense of ease and presence.
Come solo or with a friend—this is your time to rest and receive.

Retreat Highlights

  • Nature-based coaching & reflection
  • Foraging & harvesting calming summer herbs
  • Herbal balm-making workshop (take home your own!)
  • Yin yoga & breathwork for deep relaxation
  • Mindful nature walk to awaken your senses
  • Seasonal, farm-to-table lunch with ingredients fresh from the land
  • Circle time & connection with like-minded people

Details

Group size:
4-8

Pricing

Price for Day Retreat is

€139,00

incl. VAT

Price includes vegetarian farm to table lunch, tea from tea garden and healthy snacks.

Want to come with a friend? Buy 2 tickets or more and get 10% discount. (discount is applied later in the checkout process)

Program

09:45 – Arrival & Settling In
Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed into the tranquil atmosphere of Little Dutch Farm. Take a moment to settle into the peaceful surroundings, letting go of stress and opening yourself up to the day ahead.

10:00 – Tea Ceremony & Introduction
We begin with a tea ceremony from the farm, setting the tone for the day as we explore the theme of connection and intention.

10:45 – 11:45 – Breathwork & Yin yoga
Ground yourself in the present during the warmest & lightest season of the year with a session focused on calming the nervous system and connecting with your body.

11:45 – 12:45 – Foraging & Harvest Walk
A mindful wander through the farm and meadows to forage and harvest summer herbs—while learning about their calming properties.

12:45 – 13:30 – Farm-to-Table Lunch
Enjoy a nourishing, farm-to-table lunch that embodies the care and connection we foster here. This mindful break allows you to continue reflecting on the morning’s experiences while savoring seasonal, local food.

13:30 – 14:30 – Nature Coaching: What is summer asking of you?
A reflective exercise to explore where you are in your own seasonal cycle, with guided journaling and sharing in a small circle.

14:30 – 15:30 – Herbal balm making workshop
Use the herbs harvested earlier to create your own calming balm to take home—a reminder to pause and care for yourself.

15:30 – 16:00 – Yoga Nidra & Closing Circle
Return to the mat for a restorative closing yoga nidra and sharing insights to seal the day with intention.

Location

At our beautiful, rural farmhouse from 1901, sustainably renovated with respect for nature, you will find peace and space. The farm features a small meadow with four horses, an orchard full of fruit trees, a flourishing vegetable garden, and a pond filled with water lilies, ducks, and frogs, accompanied by a cheerful choir of birds.

Miss & Tommie, our farm cats, and our Bernese Mountain Dog, Balou, warmly welcome you to Little Dutch Farm, where nature and simplicity come together.

Address: Little Dutch Farm, Blokdijk 5, Wijdenes
By car: free parking available
By public transport: Train to Hoorn Station and free pick up (please sign up for this during checkout)

Reviews

Facilitator(s)

Kim Taylor
Nature Coach

Kim’s mission at Little Dutch Farm is to harness the healing power of nature to foster authentic connections and empower individuals, teams, and leaders. By integrating garden therapy and nature coaching, she provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Kim’s work helps people realign their strengths, clarify their vision, and embrace nature’s transformative potential for enhanced well-being.

Marloes van Loij
Yoga & Meditation Teacher

Marloes is a yoga and meditation teacher with a passion for physical and mental health. During her classes, she combines (yin) yoga, meditation, and breath work aimed at activating the vagus nerve and calming the nervous system. She has a personal and functional approach where the poses are adjusted to your body.Her classes are designed to relax the body and mind and to improve the mind-body connection, in order to reach a deep level of relaxation. Marloes teaches at various yoga studios and offices in Amsterdam.

Additional information

Retreats will go ahead in all weather conditions except for weather warnings yellow, orange or red. Then the retreat will be cancelled and you will be refunded.

The event is fully outdoors so please dress appropriately.

Why do a nature retreat at Little Dutch Farm?

Community and Connection:

  • Spend time with like-minded people.
  • Build real connections with fellow participants.

Personal Insights and Growth:

  • Gain new self-awareness and life insights.
  • Understand and accept your personal roles and expectations.

Relaxation and Mindfulness:

  • Experience the calming benefits of nature.
  • Slow down and focus on yourself in a peaceful environment.

Nature and Environment:

  • Enjoy being outdoors, regardless of the weather.
  • Disconnect from technology and life’s stresses.

Reflection and Clarity:

  • Express and explore your personal desires and priorities.
  • Achieve clarity on prioritizing thoughts and feelings.

Routine Break and Restoration:

  • Take a break from daily routines.
  • Find restorative silence and space.

Tickets

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Day retreat 16.08.2025
139,00