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  My Heartfelt Testimonial – My Experience at Gia Retreat House !

  I spent four wonderful days, from Thursday to Sunday, at Gia Retreat House, and I am truly grateful for this beautiful experience.
  
  The atmosphere was peaceful, welcoming, and full of positive energy. It was a wonderful place to slow down, reconnect with myself, and share meaningful moments with others. The conversations, the laughter, and the feeling of togetherness made these days truly special.
  
  The meditation sessions touched me more deeply than I had expected. It was a meaningful and moving experience that reached something within me and left me with a feeling of gratitude and inner connection.
  
  The food was another highlight! Every meal was delicious, full of flavour, beautifully presented, and prepared with so much care. I really appreciated the quality of the food and the wonderful spices.
  
  My heartfelt thanks go to the meditation teacher for the inspiring guidance, to the cook for the delicious meals, to everyone who takes care of the house, and to all the beautiful people who shared this experience with me.
  
  I leave Gaia Retreat House with a grateful heart, beautiful memories, and a feeling that these four days gave me something truly special.
  
  Thank you all for creating such a warm, welcoming, and nourishing space. I will carry this experience with me, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a meaningful retreat for body, mind, and soul.

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  Incredible place!!!

  This wonderful Meditation Retreat is truly a blessing and I couldn't be more grateful for having spent 4 days with such wonderful souls ❤️ Eran is the best cook ever and I can absolutely confirm what he said in the beginning: I don't cook food, I cook love! Ytamar is a wonderful Meditation teacher and his calm and kind personality makes the Retreat really special! I learnt so much about Meditation but also about myself which is hard to put in words... it was a life-changing experience and I will definitely come again to this incredible place!

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  Thank you, Gaia Retreat House, for these four wonderful days!

  From the very first moment, Itamar’s calm, grounded, and peaceful presence made it easy to slow down, let go, and simply be. His way of teaching meditation is gentle, authentic, and deeply inspiring, creating a space where everyone feels welcome.
  
  We felt at home from the beginning. Surrounded by nature, we enjoyed peaceful walks, moments of silence, and presence.
  
  I think one of the things I’ll miss the most is Eran’s food. Every meal was fresh, nourishing, and unbelievably delicious. It was made with so much love that you could actually taste it.
  
  I’ll definitely be back and wholeheartedly recommend this retreat to anyone seeking more presence, inner peace, and a sense of community.

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  Life changing if you let it!!

  Trying to put my experience will be very difficult. The only way to understand what I mean is to come to Kushen. Where do I start? I have been on the 'road' for almost a decade following my son's accident that has taken us to many countries for care. In addition to my day job and also managing to care for my two daughters, I didn't realise how nearly burnt out I was until I looked at my pictures the day I arrived and 24 hours later. There was a world of difference. So I am giving them 100%; from the booking system, to payment to arrival, all stated on the website, every single details. The food though vegan, was very sumptuous. I didn't miss anything. Now to the retreat itself ; the programme was transformational. I took away gems that will remain with me for the rest of my life. Something about my life shifted and I will never see certain things the way I saw them before. Then the people, the host and the instructor are such grounded persons, very warm, patient and exceptionally kind. I also met four other lovely persons from different nationalities but incredibly exciting and very humble. I will do it again
  
  1. I got the needed quietness that I had been craving 2.I have normalised meditation as part of my life 3. During the hike, I was able to do a victory shout in the forest. I have been wanting to do this since 2016 4. Other accomplishments are deeply personal and I am very grateful

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  An amazing experience!

  I participated in Gaia Yoga retreat. Was an amazing experience! There is a magic in food that Eran cooks personally, which is pure love. You can easily taste it! It was my first time in Gaia but will not be the last time : )

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  Yogalove

  For the second time in Gaia It was again super !!! Eiran made the 4 day stay so warm and full of love and homefeeling Even during the night the lights stay on and you can still take a cup of tea So lovely And Bea gave us the most great yoga experience again ❤️ I was blessed to be part of a lovely groupe of people Hope to see you again Love Anita

  Reply from Gaia Retreat House

  Dear Anita,

  
  

  THANK YOU!!!!!

  
  

  It's been such a pleasure to host you again here

  Hope to see you gain

  
  

  Much love

  
  

  Eran & Anat

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  Our second stay

  This was our second time at the yoga retreat at Gaia. I really enjoyed it again! The cozy atmosphere, the relaxing yoga classes, and the delicious food made the weekend a wonderful experience once more. It certainly won’t be my last time at the Gaia Retreat House!

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  A sanctuary that nourishes body and soul

  Eran, Anat, and Nishan have created a space at Gaia House where you can truly let go. Although we initially stumbled over the simple facilities and the early morning schedule, the sheer warmth of the hospitality made up for everything. The love that fills this house—especially in the food and the way people treat one another—is truly infectious.
  
  I have rarely experienced a group opening up so quickly. Thanks to Bea’s empathetic and insightful yoga, I was able to release blockages I didn't even know existed. The blend of an international crowd and such familial care makes this place feel magical. If you are looking for healing, peace, and fantastic food, this is exactly the right place. A heartfelt thank you to Eran, Nishan and Bea for the culinary masterpieces and the beautiful new inspiration!

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  Great yoga weekend with amazing food

  It was already my second time at Gaia for a Yoga Retreat and is was just as good as the first time. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and perfectly suited for switching off and recharging. The yoga teacher is fantastic and responds incredibly well to the needs of the group. The food is outstanding: fresh, creative, and prepared with great attention to detail. It perfectly complements the retreat. I highly recomment this retreat for a deeply relaxing experience.

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  Highly recommended yoga retreat

  This retreat exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I arrived I felt welcomed. The environment was peaceful and I was able to disconnect from daily stress! A great yoga teacher and fantastic vegan food! Loved it!

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  Perfect Place!!

  It was a wonderful stay at Gaia House, and we were all very well looked after and catered for. Both the yoga classes and the food were excellent. If you want to unwind and recharge, this is the perfect place.

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  Highly Recommended!!

  I participated in a yoga retreat at Gaia House at the end of 2025 – four days of deep relaxation with lots of yoga, sauna every day, wonderfully varied food, warm hospitality, and lovely participants. Plus, there was the Hohe Meissner mountain with the Frau Holle pond, and so much more. I can highly recommend it to anyone who just wants to get away from it all!

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  A special place & experiance

  Together with colleagues and friends, I had the opportunity to visit the Gaia retreat house for the first time in December 2025 — and I know I will return. The warm atmosphere, deep silence, seclusion, and a rare sense of calm come together to form a space where inner alignment happens almost by itself.
  
  I was especially touched by the host of the house, Eran. He is a person of great heart, with profound life experience. He has a way of speaking about complex things simply — allowing stories to become vivid, clear, and convincing without pressure, through a humane tone and a sense of precision.
  
  A special mention goes to the food. Eran is an outstanding cook, and the care with which he and his assistant nourished our group supported the retreat practice no less than the schedule or the surrounding silence. The meals nourished the body and, with it, attention itself, helping us enter the depth of the process more gently. In his cooking, as in his stories, there is something that gathers a person as a whole.
  
  I was also deeply moved by the story of how Eran became part of this house, how he grew into its guardian and meaningful center — and how today the house holds yoga and meditation retreats, groups, and their individual paths. I will return to this place at least for the chance to speak with him again, to once more feel how a person with a strong emotional field can nourish and sustain a space simply through their presence.

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  Great Examples

  Thank you so much for hosting us heartful and with clarity. You are truly great examples of the Goals we wish to achieve. Plus the Richness of Food, Snacks and Drinks make it a Celebration of personal development.

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  A place to feel at home and at heart

  I have just returned from a four-day meditation retreat at Haus Gaia and can highly recommend it. This was my first retreat ever, but immediately upon entering the beautifully located and lovingly furnished house, I felt welcome and at home. Eran is a wonderful, attentive and entertaining host, and his cooking skills are simply incredible. I have never eaten so much delicious and wholesome food in my life – his vegan love food is a revelation!
  
  Ytamar, our meditation teacher, imparts his huge knowledge with love and heart and gave me a fully new approach to meditation; I am very grateful to him for that.
  
  The programme for the days was superbly put together: meditation sessions with theory and practice alternated with hikes in unspoilt nature, free time and additional workshops (e.g. juggling).
  
  I am very grateful for these days I could spend at Haus Gaia and would love to come back some time!

  Reply from Gaia Retreat House

  Dearest Heike,

  
  

  Thank you so much for your warm-hearted words; it means a lot to us.

  It's been an amazing pleasure for us to have you here and definitely we can't wait to see you again.

  
  

  With much love

  
  

  Eran & Anat

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  I really enjoyed!!

  I absolutely enjoyed my time here during a meditation retreat. The house is beautifully located on a scenic mountainside. Perfect for a calm, restorative weekend. Our retreat began with a warm welcome and wonderful guidance from our teacher. You can truly feel the passion of Eran, the facilitator of the weekend. He was not only a great host but also an amazing chef. We enjoyed delicious vegan food, freshly cooked each day, which brought everyone together around the table.

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  Just the reset I needed!

  I attended a yoga retreat at Gaia House and it was exactly what I needed. Women from different countries, backgrounds, and yoga levels came together and created a true sense of community and healing. I went in needing a reset and left feeling reconnected to myself again. The atmosphere was warm, safe, and open, beautifully held by the hosts. The food was nourishing, colorful, and full of flavor. A deeply restorative experience I’ll always be grateful for.

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  A sanctuary for the soul,

  I just spent four transformative days at Gaia Retreat House - a hidden gem wrapped in nature’s quiet embrace. Ytamar’s meditation teachings weren’t just instructions - they were invitations - to slow down, breathe deep, and meet yourself with compassion and clarity. Each session felt like a gentle awakening.
  
  The silent walks? Pure magic. Wandering through open fields and whispering trees, I rediscovered the art of simply being.
  
  And then there’s Eran’s vegan cuisine - vibrant, soulful, and utterly nourishing. Every meal was a celebration of life on a plate.
  Thank you!
  
  Gaia isn’t just a retreat. It’s a sanctuary for the soul, a pause button in a chaotic world. If you crave real rest and a chance to come home to yourself, this is where you want to be.

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