Retreat Location
Nature Temple
The Nature Temple is a 140 m2 square work of art, organically built with thick trunks and curly branches, coloured glass and clay.
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It is a uniqye place and it is especially built for doing psilocybin ceremonies. The atmospheric place will surely contribute to the whole experience.
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The building of the Nature Temple started in 2012. Mark and Maya are the main builders, but over the years about 250 volunteers have contributed to this amazing artwork.
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The Temple has an outside ring where people can lay down during the ceremonies and an inside circle around the fireplace.
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Sanitation
Our sanitary includes a warm water shower, 3 toilets and a washing area.
These facilities are off grid, this means we are not connected to regular systems for water, gas, sewage and electricity. We make use of compost toilets, rainwater shower and solar panels. Our facilities are fairly easy to use but we do need everybody's mindfulness to keep these systems functioning well.
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Indoor camping
Here you can leave all your personal belongings behind and withdraw after the ceremony.
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The tents are 2.5x2.5x2.5m with a bed, mattress, pillow, blanket, carpet and a night light. A 100% mosquito-free and clean sleeping area.
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Visually you are closed from other particiants, you have a private spot. Off course that's not the case in terms of sound. So if you know you are a notorious snorer, you might want to reconsider if this retreat is most suitable. And also if you are a very sensitive sleeper, be aware of the challange this may be. For most people earplugs are sufficient.
Geodesic dome
The 7 diameter geodesic dome-shaped vault at the green roof functions as a galactic clock through which you can watch the celestial constellations at night or see the trees moving in the wind during daytime.
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The play of light that is created on the floor surface because the sun shines through the colored surfaces is just fantastic!
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The Nature Temple is vertically oriented. This design ensures that the focus is not horizontal like in most buildings but our attention in drawn to the light.
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Here we see the rainbow colours coming back again, reminding us that there is a treasure nearby..
Foods
Veggies, fruits and herbs come straight from our own garden whenever possible. We grow pumpkins, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, beetroots, spinach, lettuce, apples, berries, cherries and much, much more.
We only serve vegetarian meals, soups and snacks. Our dishes are hand made and as much biological as possible.
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We do not serve special dishes for people who are following a diet. However if you want to avoid dairy in your meals that's fairy easy at our place. You are always welcome to communicate with the kitchen staff what are your preferences.
Majestic floor
The floor of the Nature Temple looks definitely royal. It is a combination of wood and marble. The marble are stones from all over the world. The wood is walnut.
The walnut planks are pointing as a sun towards the nostalgic fire flace. During most ceremonies (unless the weather is too hot) the fire will be the centre point of attention in the space, it helps the transformation process.
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The outside ring is made of an old sandelwood herringbone floor which gives the space even more splendour. It fits all perfectly togerher.
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Live music
Every retreat we organize has at least one live music ceremony. With a multitude of instruments we create a magnificent soundscape that caries you through the experience. Music is a very important element during our ceremonies. Our live music ceremonies are alive and dynamic.
We offer a clear ceremonial structure that leaves space for a playful, open minded and intuitive course. We create together wonderful acoustic music, sing vulnerable and powerful songs and speak with sincerity.
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Our 5 day retreats also have one ceremony where we don't make life music, but instead a careful selected playlist will be used. This playlist ceremony brings you deep inside, it is a more quiet and less dynamic ceremony.
Other features
Around the retreat centre you'll find all kind of extra's that make your stay here more pleasant, like the big wooden picknick table where 20+ people can sit and eat their meals. A great contribution to the coziness, a place where we lauch and have good conversations.
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But we have created several seating areas where you can sit in the sun or shade, read a book, have a chat, listen to the birds.. There are a few huge swinging chairs and we have the sundeck, the lounge area. Off course you also find a lot of lounge chairs all around the gardens.
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We also have a little shop where you can find souvenirs. Bring cash money in case you want to purchase something here.
Surroundings
The Nature Temple lies close to biggest National Parc of the Netherlands. This parc calles 'the Veluwe', it's a 15 minutes drive by car. From Apeldoorn you can also get there with public transport.
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Enjoy the forests, dunes and plains full with wildlife. You can make long hikes or rent a bike at Apeldoorn station to explore this parc.
If you are looking for a great place to chill out before or after a retreat, we can surely recommend you this area. Find yourself a nice b&b to extend your visit in this area.