Jump aboard for a wonderful mindful program on the Wadden Islands
Join us for a trip to the beautiful Wadden Islands! In this vast area of sheltered, typically Dutch waters, where the tides rage through the channels and seals rest on the sandbanks, you'll travel to (or anchor off) Terschelling and Vlieland. You'll find yourself losing track of time once you're on the water. How wonderful is that, just getting away from it all...
Our SOUL sessions will be a bit different here and there. Still playful, combining mindfulness (mindful energy flow), creative expression (dance, voice liberation, mantra chanting, intuitive painting or writing), qi gong, Tension Releasing Exercises (TRE), cacao ceremony, and breathwork. No experience necessary. The magic is in letting go; then the rest will follow naturally.
The sessions take place partly on board and partly in the beautiful natural surroundings (dunes, forest, and beach). In between, there's plenty of time to relax and do whatever you feel like (swimming, walking, reading, writing, or simply relaxing in the hammock).
We invite you to live our slogan: 'Enjoy the Room to Be'. We've found that taking the best possible care of yourself—so feel free to grab an apple or cup of tea in between—combined with the elements, makes the impact of our SOUL sessions so intense. Guests regularly experience the most beautiful insights or spiritual experiences, in addition to peace and quiet.
Do you play an instrument and would like to bring it along? Great! We have a guitar and ukulele on board that you can use as well.
If we can sail and it fits into the program, we will. Otherwise, we'll start the engine.
'You can't change the wind, but you can adjust your sails'
Besides 'the food for the SOUL,' 'the captain is the cook.' He prepares delicious, fresh vegetarian meals every day, with an occasional fish (depending on the group), except on the third day. Then he has the day off, and you go somewhere on shore to eat at your own expense.
Caroline: "Spent Ascension weekend on the beautiful 'Marie'. Sun, sea, heavenly mudflats, delicious food, just living in a bubble. Yoga, air, seals, fun, cold, discomfort, sadness, the giggles. Recognition, connection, safety, the tangible love of Isabelle and Harry. Cleansed inside, my soul back in balance, ready for the challenges of my life. No one can take this away from me. Heavenly."
Wadden Islands Program 4 days / 3 nights
Day 1
- Reception on board in Harlingen Harbor between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM
- Welcome drink, introduction, and review of safety regulations
- Sailing to the anchorage on Terschelling
- Dinner
- Introduction via angel cards
Day 2 (silence until breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Mindful energy flow
- Intuitive painting or writing
- Free time
- Lunch
- Free time (on the island)
- Gi gong
- Dinner
Day 3 (silence until breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Sailing to Vlieland
- Voice liberation
- TRE (Tension Releasing Exercises)
- Lunch
- Free time
- Sensory walk (silence)
- Dinner (own expense)
Day 4 (silence until breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Cacao Ceremony/meditation
- Connected breathwork
- Free time
- Lunch
- Mindful dessert
- Sailing/cruising to Harlingen harbor
- Soup
- Check out around 5:00 PM
Note:
Weather conditions always determine whether we choose to sail or cruise. We also sometimes adjust the program and/or change the order of activities and visit islands.
Lex: "There really is more between heaven and earth. An impressive ship, two wonderful people, and the maps were spot on. We had a wonderful meal and sailed, thanks Harry. The exercises and attention to mindful living were a new discovery, thanks Isabel. We had a wonderful breath of fresh air and came home with an enriched feeling. Time flew by. Life on water is definitely a different dimension than on land! Highly recommended. Namaste."
Wadden Islands Program 5 days / 4 nights
Day 1
- Reception on board in Harlingen Harbor between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM
- Welcome drink, introduction, and review of safety regulations
- Sailing to Vlieland anchorage
- Dinner
- Introduction via angel cards
Day 2 (silence until breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Mindful energy flow
- Intuitive painting or writing
- Free time
- Lunch
- Free time (on the island)
- Dinner
Day 3 (silence until breakfast)
- Gi gong
- Breakfast
- Voice liberation
- Lunch
- Free time
- Sailing to Terschelling
- Dinner (own expense) on the island
Day 4 (silence until breakfast)
- Qi gong
- Breakfast
- TRE
- Lunch
- Free time
- Anchor at Schuitengat (Terschelling)
- Sensory walk (silence)
- Dinner
Day 5 (silence until breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Cacao ceremony/with meditation
- Breathwork
- Free time
- Lunch
- Mindful dessert
- Free time
- Sailing to Harlingen Harbor
- Soup#Check out around 5:00 PM
Note:
Weather conditions always determine whether we choose to sail or motorboat. We also sometimes adjust the program and/or change the order of the activities and the island visits.
Groups
- The maximum group size is 6 participants and a minimum of 4.
- In winds above force 6, the crew reserves the right not to go out on the water.
- Changes to the program are possible due to the weather, preferences, or group developments.
- For exclusive group bookings, a customized program can be discussed.
Accommodation
'Marie' has two spacious, modern cabins for its guests, each with two comfortable single beds (lower and upper bunk with NASA memory foam mattresses), and a guest shower and toilet. There are also two comfortable sofa beds in the lockable lounge. Fancy sleeping outside? You can! We have two sofa beds on deck or comfortable hammocks between the masts. Of course, you can always return to your usual spot inside if you wish.
Prices
The investment for the 4-day/3-night expedition is €735 per person, and the 5-day/4-night expedition is €935 per person.
Are you returning to the Wadden Islands? Then you always receive a €50 discount (not in combination with the early bird discount).
First time aboard? Then you receive a €50 early bird discount when booking five months before departure.
Includes:
- Content program
- Professional guidance
- Telephone intake prior to the retreat
- Harbor fees on Terschelling and/or Vlieland
- Diesel
- All meals (except dinner on the 3rd day). Food allergies can be accommodated
- Fresh welcome drink
- Unlimited fresh herbal or ginger tea, water, and good coffee. Juice, wine, or beer with dinner
- Bed linens, towels, and beach towels
- SOUL amenities
- Personal attention!
Excludes:
- Booking fee €15 per person
- 1 dinner out
- Transportation costs from home to Harlingen harbor and back
- Travel and cancellation insurance
How do you get to Harlingen and the 'Marie'?
By car: Park at P1/P2/P3 'Tjerk Hiddes', a 15-minute walk (https://www.parkerenharlingen.nl/reserveren). See also this handy map. Rate: €8.50 per day, and €7.50 per day if you book online.
By public transport: Take the train or bus to 'Harlingen Haven' station, and then walk for 2 minutes.
We will send you the exact location of the 'Marie' shortly beforehand.
Would you like to sign up or do you have any questions?
