We are very happy to welcome you to the annual New Year’s retreat! Which we are already looking forward to! Here you will find all important information about the retreat and you can register yourself if you wish to attend.
WHEN
Start: 29th of December, 5pm
End: 3rd of January, 12 0’clock
WHERE
The retreat will take place once again in beautiful Brother Klaus House in Flueli, Switzerland:
Switzerland
Informations on how to get there you can find here.
SCHEDULE
The schedule will be filled with variation and allow time for leisure:
- Morning and evening meditation
- Outings in nature
- Creative and spiritual workshops
- Preparing vegetarian food together
- New Year’s ceremony and New Year’s party
- Music, dancing, games
- children’s programme
EXPENSES
Adults: 220 €
Children (5 -16 years): 130 €
Children up till 5 years stay for free.
At the end of the booking procedure you can pay with credit card, paypal or make an direct online banking transfer.
It’s possible to reduce the price in case of financial difficulties. Please contact info[at]youthofgoldenage.de
PLEASE NOTE
- We would like to recommend you to attend the whole retreat if its possible. This can help to increase the feeling of spiritual community. However it’s possible to stay for only three or four nights. Please choose the wished option while registering.
- If you would like to help with the installations, you are very welcome to arrive on the 28th of December.
- We are always thankful for your help. If you wish to help in any way- please tell us while registering.
- Once we have reached the maximum number of 80 people, we will not be able to accommodate you. In this case – or if you like to have some quiet time in solitude – you can book a private hotel in Flüeli and attend all activities and meals in the retreat house.
- We would like to ask you to pay the retreat fee by 1st December at the latest.
- If you need to cancel your booking close to arrival we have to charge you. The reason is that we have to pay for the accommodation and the food in advance, which means that we will have expenses even if you can’t make it in the end. If you cancel after the 15th of December 50% of the retreat fee is charged and after the 22th of December 80%. We ask for your consideration!
ENROLLMENT
ENROLLMENT
Dear friends, the retreat house is now full, but if you would still like to join us, please email us, as we might be able to offer you a place if someone cancels theirs. You are of course still welcome to stay at another hotel nearby and join us for all day activities. Please let us know by email.
Important: You need to fill the form above and click the “Register” button in order to get subscribed to the retreat! Please do this before paying!
PAYMENT
FAQ
What is the New Year’s retreat?
The New Year’s retreat is the main Youth of Golden Age get-together of the year. Since more than 20 years we are celebrating the turn of the year with a week of collective spiritual activities.
During the retreat we do activities together, meditate and practice Yoga techniques according to the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Our goal is to combine things of the world with spirituality, to take care of friends, to inspire one another and to celebrate the New year in a very special way.
Can I participate at the New Year’s retreat even if I’m older than 40 or 50 years?
Yes! To the events of the Y.O.G.A. everyone is invited who feels attracted to the settings and is or feels young.
Can I stay in a single-/ family room?
In the youth hostel there are dorms with 3 to 10 beds and plenty of extra mattresses. This unfortunately means that we can’t offer you any single rooms. As usual we will try to prepare family rooms. However there is the possibility that you will have to share it with another family.
Can I attend for only one or two nights?
Please write an email to new-years-retreat@youthofgoldenage.de and we will discuss the matter with you.
How much do I need to pay if I stay for less than 5 nights? Or arrive already on the 28th?
The prices will be reduced by the accomodation and food costs. The prices are listed where you pay for the retreat.
If you arrive on the 28th in order to help out with the installations, you will have to pay for the accommodation, but you will get the food for free on that day. Please choose the additional night as well as the normal booking fee while paying if you want this option.
Do I need to nourish myself if I have a food intolerance?
No, we will take your needs into consideration while preparing the meals. Please enter your eating habits while registering for the retreat. If necessary you may have to explain things about the special nourishments to the cooking team during the retreat.
AND…
If you have another question, that hasn’t been answered yet, please make a comment below, or if you have a private question, please send an email to new-years-retreat@youthofgoldenage.de
Shortly before the retreat we will send you another email with important information (what to bring, etc.).