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Argentina

5

I am very grateful with my experience at the Center. It was very nice to share a month with Maria and Antja, they are very good hosts and a very nice guidance, both of them. I could meditate every day and had a lot of free time wich I spent walking and reading. They also have a super inspiring library. It is nice to see that new guests are coming and that they are having the opportunity of connecting with the place, the silence, and their inner side. The experience also includes living with 4 lovely cats, each one with its own personality. They made the place even cuter.

over 2 years ago

United States

3

When I read that one should have an “interest in meditation” on the profile it seemed like meditation was optional. However, after paying a lot of money for a flight and spending time traveling, only then was the expectation to meditate twice a day stated. I would have liked for this to have been clearly spelled out ahead of time. Instead of 5 hours, it makes working more like 7 hours . Yes, meditation isn't work, but it's not free time. When I brought this up to the main host, I felt gaslighted because she said that my concern was a possible indication that LP wasn't a good fit for me.

over 2 years ago

Maria & Antje replied

Thank you for bringing this up, KJ.

In the future, I will restate also in the video calls with volunteering prospects that our center is, indeed, only suitable for volunteers who would like to meditate with us, about twice a day. The duration is optional.
It is very important for me that there is mutual clarity about this aspect in center and also about who would be a good fit for the center. We surely do not want to make meditation any kind of "rule" in our center, but look for volunteers who would like to engage in this practice together with us and the guests.

I'm very sorry, if the information in our profile alone was not clear enough for you.

Ukraine

5

The Center is a truly beautiful place, even the time goes differently there... It was a magical experience. I love my stay there & have been already missing the house and lovely hosts a lot! They made me feel at home, gently taught me what needs to be done in the house, garden; guided me on my meditation & spiritual path and I absolutely loved our daily morning talks regarding any questions we might have & experience we would like to share & tasks for the coming day. This place will always have a space in my heart & I will try to keep new & deepened practices I started in my future life!

over 2 years ago

Brazil

5

It was hard to leave this place! I was welcomed by Maria, Antje, Sarah and the 4 cats with much love and respect. The tasks are simple and explained in detail. The place is breathtaking and the whole environment encourages you to meditate - even if you don't have meditation as a habit. Every morning Maria talked to me about how my process was going. It was an experience that definitely marked my life, I reconnected with myself and learned valuable lessons that I had tried for so long. I couldn't be more grateful for the gift of being a worldpacker in the Center!

over 2 years ago

United States

5

I had a really nice experience here. I learned a lot about myself with all the free time I had and enjoyed the peace and quiet. It's very slow paced and there's not much going on but it's great if that's what you're looking for. The hours were respected and the hosts are kind and welcoming.

almost 3 years ago

Hungary

5

The Center is an amazing place. The people and nature are so close. You able to experience the really silent, calm and warm atmospehere if You opened this life. Maria and Antje are helpful and kind. I could turn to them with confidence. I was given a wonderful opportunity to look at the world differently. I'm very grateful to Antje, Maria other volunteers and the guests also.

almost 3 years ago

Chile

5

My experience in the Center was a completely different from every others... To go there you have to be willing to live the retreat and stay there all the time to have the complete experience that Maria and antiej offer... I have to say that they help me a lot to comeback to myself and I will be thankful forever... Thank you so much for let me live part of this retreat and for live with you!!!

almost 3 years ago

Maria & Antje replied

Dear Gina,

Thank you for your kind review (and, of course, your stay with us) :-).

Just to make sure other volunteers understand it right: We recommend guests and volunteers to not have your retreat interrupted so much by other activities -- be it sightseeing, touristic activities, social media, movies, or even certain types of reading.
But we do not demand to not leave the center and stay with us all the time :-)

Warm wishes and all the best to you!
Maria

Mexico

5

Staying at the Center was a wonderful experience. Not only because of all the kind people that you meet while being there but also because of its wonderful hosts. Maria is a very nice but serious woman that is always working, but will have the chance to talk to you if you ever need it and Antje; she is a very kind woman with a beautiful soul and that says a lot already. While being in the Center I got the chance to learn how to enter a good state of meditation and I look forward to keep doing it for now on. I am very thankful that I found this place overall.

almost 3 years ago

Brazil

5

Maria is one of the wisest and nicest people that I've ever met and with Antje they make you feel welcomed like in a family. I loved the place! The accommodation was amazing and the tasks are requested in a very didactic, gentle, and fair way. The community feeling, the food, the cats, and the energy of the place per se turn the volunteering experience into “ going home”. I am super happy that I had such enjoyable and meaningful days. I'll carry this experience and people in my heart for life. ❤️

almost 3 years ago

Portugal

5

I had a wonderful experience at the Center! It was my first experience as a volunteer and I confess that it exceeded my expectations. I was very well received with a super comfortable place. It is a super spacious and beautiful house with several red fruits in its garden. The work was also very important to me, it made me learn several things in addition to helping me a lot in my spiritual walk. Also the hosts are super polite and excellent leaders. I have only good things to say about this experience! I am very grateful for everything!

almost 3 years ago

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