⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Testimonials & Reviews for Gaia Retreat House

Complete rejuvenation

While going into my retreat at Gaia, I didn't have a lot of expectations. But the whole experience, from yoga classes to hospitality and food, made me fall into love with this place. The slow-mo yoga classes by Bea focused a lot on physical and mental well-being. The rooms and common area were spacious and super clear. The vegan food was carefully and lovingly prepared by Eran. I can't thank them both enough for this completely rejuvenating experience.

Dear Supriya,

Thank you for your kind review.

It's been a great pleasure to have you here.

Hope to see you again

Much love

Eran & Anat

Eine tolle familiäre Atmosphäre

Ich habe hier ein tolles Yoga Retreat besucht. Der Gastgeber Eran ist ein unglaublich herzlicher Gastgeber, der wirklich möchte, dass sich alle wohlfühlen. Es ist eine tolle familiäre Atmosphäre. Das vegane Essen, das er mit viel Hingabe selbst kocht, schmeckt einfach super lecker. Außerdem stehen viele verschiedene Teesorten zur Verfügung. Die Kombination Yoga Sessions, Natur und tolles Essen, lassen einen super zur Ruhe kommen. Die Yogalehrerin kann ich genauso loben. Sie ist toll auf die Gruppe eingegangen und hat jeden auch individuell angesprochen. Vielen Dank für das tolle Wochenende! Ich habe viel Kraft getankt.

A wonderful oasis for body and soul

It was my first Yoga Retreat at the Gaia Retreat Hause. I had a wonderful and inspiring stay, with great people and good conversations! The atmosphere was very warm and cozy.
The yoga classes were personal and perfectly tailored to the participants. The food was delicious and was cooked with a lot of love by Eran, the host.
It was a great time to focus on myself, to recharge and find back to my inner balance.

My expectations and hopes were exceeded

It was my first time on a yoga retreat and all expectations and hopes were exceeded. The surroundings of the house are beautiful. Quiet nature. The food is so full of love and perfectly tailored to what the retreat is supposed to be about.
Yoga. Work on yourself. Profundity.
I learned so much and was able to “tie up so many loose threads” so that a process could be triggered and started. I am very grateful for that.
It was a wonderful time, with wonderful people, conversations and exercises!
Ich war zum ersten Mal in einem Yoga Retreat, und alle Erwartungen und Hoffnungen wurden übertroffen. Die Umgebung des Hauses ist wunderschön. Ruhige Natur. Das Essen so voller Liebe und perfekt abgestimmt auf das, worum es in dem Retreat überhaupt gehen soll.
Yoga. Arbeit an einem selbst. Tiefsinnigkeit.Ich habe so viel gelernt, so viele „lose Fäden verknüpfen können“, sodass überhaupt erst ein Prozess losgestoßen und begonnen werden konnte. Dafür bin ich sehr dankbar.
Es war eine wundervolle Zeit, mit wundervollen Menschen, Gesprächen und Übungen!

Gaia is a wonderful place

Such a lovely experience

My husband an I had a perfect long weekend at Eran's house. We went for the 4 days Meditation Retreat with our inspiring teacher Ytamr. He is a very special soul who opens up a beautiful view on the wold.
We were served the most delicious vegan food I have ever tasted. Eran is a genius in the kitchen and with his big open heart and soul he made us feel at home.
The walks around the house in the woods and at Frau Holle were super interesting and beautiful.

Perfect place, great Value!!

I recently had an oppurtunity to attend Gaia yoga retreat and it was truly transformative. The serene location provided the perfect backdrop for self-discovery and relaxation. Anjuly our experienced instructor guided us through rejuvenating sessions, and the variety of classes catered to all levels. The healthy, delicious vegan meals made by Eran complemented the holistic experience. The supportive community and mindful atmosphere created a space for personal growth. I left feeling refreshed, centered, and grateful for the rejuvenating experience. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a wellness retreat.

A Gift To Myself

I wish I was still at Gaia! This was my first yoga retreat and I couldn't be more delighted with the overall experience. I would say the main feeling present in the house is LOVE. Eran greeted us with a warm hug , like we were family coming home. Gaia House itself is so warm and welcoming, filled with sunlight and the aroma of delicious food being prepared throughout the day. The endless supply of teas, waters, fresh fruits and healthy snacks ensured we were never hungry. And the meals!! Eran is truly a master at creating flavourful, nutritious and satisfying vegan meals. It's obvious how much pleasure he gets from serving his guests "love on a plate". I don't have much experience with vegan cuisine but after my time at Gaia, I'm eager to try my hand at some of the recipes available on the Gaia blog.
In addition, the yoga sessions with Anjuly have forever transformed the way I think about yoga. She teaches in a unique style which is exactly what I needed now - combining yoga and meditation but also teaching her yoga students the science and philosophy surrounding yoga which I found fascinating. I learned so much in a short time and would love to continue with wonderful Anjuly!
In our free time, we were welcome to enjoy the relaxing sauna; hike in the beautiful forest behind the house; relax in the comfortable lounge area (with a wood burning fire!) and while away some time, chatting and enjoying peaceful camaraderie.
It all ended far too soon but I left feeling recharged - a transformative experience . I would love to make this an annual gift to myself . I highly recommend Gaia Retreat and all the gifts it has to offer. Thank you so much, Eran and Anjuly xo

Unforgettable experience!!

To say I had major withdrawal symptoms after my first GAIA Yoga Retreat would be an understatement: with so much love, care and attention to detail all weekend, it would be hard not to have them.
The combination of all things GAIA, made this particular retreat so special:
be it my stunning autumnal arrival at Gaia Retreat House, the immediate warmth in Eran's welcome hug, my cosy room with its fluffy doona, the charming feel to the house itself with its tiled fireplace in the lounge room and the light-filled dining room, where the endless array of delicious dishes not only pleased the eye but surprised and delighted the palate. Highest praise to our host, Eran, whose self-expressed mission in life "to spread the love", has certainly completed the brief. Sensational!!
As for the yoga, what a gift having Anjuly as our instructor/teacher/mentor/friend all wrapped into one, to accompany us on this four-day journey. Exceptional, inspirational, supportive and sometimes surprising yoga at every session. Anjuly gave each of us access to the tools we needed to go deeper into our practice, irrespective of yoga experience, and brought together a bunch of strangers and turned us into a loving circle of trusted friends.
What a weekend: life changing!!

Re-charge, re-focus, enjoy!

It was a very spontaneous decision to take part in a Meditation Retreat at Gaia Retreat House beginning October. This place is sooo wonderful! Eran is very welcoming, the atmosphere in the house is very calm and nurturing. I liked the daily schedule, it was well structured with different meditation techniques to experience, guided and non-guided meditations and gentle yoga in between. Ytamar is such a gentle and wise soul. I especially liked the daily morning walks with meditation sessions outside, surrounded by beautiful nature. Not to forget: Eran’s Love-on-a-plate. Tasty, colourful, nurishing food! This was my first retreat and I really enjoyed it and can recommend it 100%. I left a lot more grounded and energized! It was an amazing experience! Thank you! ❤️
Lots of love,
Bianka

4 days Yoga and Wellness Retreat

I had 4 beautiful and special days at Gaia. Eran welcomes each person warmly, so a pleasant atmosphere is created very quickly. The house and the green surroundings also contribute to this atmosphere - it is very cosily furnished and as soon as you come in, there is the smell of freshly prepared tea.

Eran is an excellent host and an extraordinary good and inspiring cook, who prepares and serves all the dishes with great dedication and love. I'm looking forward to recreating some of these dishes and incorporating them into my everyday cooking.

The yoga classes were relaxing and exhausting and stretched my body well. Apart from the physical exercises, we talked a lot about yoga philosophy.

During meditation, I especially enjoyed the mantra chanting and the atmosphere it created in the group.

The sauna sessions provided rest and relaxation and rounded off the yoga practice.

What was special about this retreat was the time spent together with the group, which consisted of 10 participants as well as Bea and Eran. There was a lively exchange, a lot of mutual support, serious conversations and a lot of laughter.

Thank you for this special time!
Much love
Jessica

Wonderful and recharging Retreat

I was able to spend 4 wonderful days in Gaia. The house is very spacious and well maintained. The rooms are lovely and cozy. Eran is an exceptional host and lives for his vision of bringing people together and creating wonderful conditions for seminars and retreats. The food is very fresh, exceptional and everything is prepared and served by hand and is made with a lot of love. I didn't feel like a guest but at home. I really enjoyed the yoga and meditation sessions. With her qualifications, Bea is very confident in yoga practice, gives good adjustments and her calm and empathetic nature makes it simply fun. We were a diverse group of beginners to advanced and Bea treated each of us individually. I would love to come back

Spiritual Journey at a Magnificient Place

It was my second time at Gaia and I can strongly recommend the Meditation as well as the Yoga retreat. The whole compound is amazing, there is love in every single molecule -even the food is Eran's special gift of love to each hungry soul. It is so energizing to spend time at Gaia and if you like the feeling of being abroad (without leaving Germany-that's carbon friendly :D), having international exchange, getting to know yourself and others better, this is your place to be.
Lots of love,
Felix

4 wonderful days!!

Extraordinary Experience

My four-day meditation retreat in Gaia Retreat House in the heart of Germany was an extraordinary experience surrounded by tranquil nature ❤️ From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was serene and welcoming. The retreat organizer Eran and the trainer were warm and knowledgeable, making us feel immediately like at home. The daily schedule was well-structured, balancing periods of guided meditation, silent reflection, and insightful teachings on various meditation techniques.
I learned to quiet my mind, focus my thoughts, and connect with a sense of inner peace that I hadn't experienced before. The natural surroundings added to the experience, with gentle breezes and bird songs enhancing the overall sense of tranquility.
Definitely one of the highlights of the retreat was the delicious vegan meals that Eran prepared with love and care.
One of the most profound moments of the retreat was the silent meditation walk through the forest. The connection to nature and the stillness of the surroundings deepened my practice and brought about a sense of oneness with the world around me.
Overall, this four days of meditation were a transformative experience. I left feeling more centered, mindful, and equipped with practical meditation tools that I will continue to use in my daily life. I can't recommend this retreat enough to anyone seeking inner peace and personal growth in a beautiful natural setting. 🙏

"A truly relaxing and enriching experience"

"A truly relaxing and enriching experience

I had a very enriching experience because of - a very warm and open-minded host - a mindful instructor who gave many new insights for my yoga practice - an inspiring and lovely group - mind-blowing (!), super tasty food - quiet and great premises (with sauna) embedded in the nature - a well-organized program schedule.

Next time I'll stay longer. Thanks so much for your hospitality and the great time."

“Recharged with energy and received a lot of inspiration”

״The retreat was lovingly prepared; I felt seen as a person and warmly welcomed from the very beginning. The focus was meditation, I learned some new techniques and got a comprehensive insight into yoga meditation. With all of this, I have enough to develop my own individual meditation practice. During the retreat itself I was able to have intensive experiences with meditation. The teacher was very attentive and guided us with a lot of sensitivity. Each person in the group was given space to open up or withdraw if desired. The host provided us with culinary delicacies, the accommodation was cozy, clean and quiet. The area is a dream, the daily meditation walks were a pure blessing.״

Großartige Erfahrung!!!

Die Gastgeber Anat und Eran geben ihre ganze Fürsorge und Liebe den Gästen. Das Gaia Haus liegt inmitten der Natur des Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land und man ist in kurzer Zeit im Wald zum Wandern. Erschöpft und ausgebrannt kam ich zum "Meditation with Yoga" Retreat an und hatte das vegane Essen eher als "kann sicher nicht schaden" eingeplant. Aber da kannte ich Eran noch nicht. Er zaubert von morgens bis abends - in seiner Kochschürze und aus seinem beeindruckenden Kühlschrank - viele Köstlichkeiten und erzählt von Israel und der Liebe zur Gastfreundschaft "... with much love ...". Love ist das allgegenwärtige Credo und die Besitzer Eran und Anat sind die Seele ihres Gaia Hauses. Diese Liebe lässt Eran auch durch den Magen gehen! Erholt von der Praxis und der Lehre des für den Retreat bestellten liebevollen und kompetenten Yogi, dazu mit neuen Freunden und neuen Rezepten fuhr ich nach Hause. Das Gaia House ist einfach mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Auch der ÖPNV funktioniert, wie ich es von anderen erfahren habe.

Thank you Gaia House!!

I am so grateful for my time at Gaia House. From the first communication with Eran, I already felt warmly received. I was looking for a retreat very last minute, and he generously welcomed me as a last minute addition to the group. The directions were excellent, which made getting there fresh off the plane from the Frankfurt airport easy. I was delighted to find myself landing in such a calm, structured, warm place, amidst a fabulous small group of fellow retreat-seekers. The territory that we opened up together through yoga sessions with Bea was remarkable - far beyond what (any of us, perhaps) expected. The food that Eran lovingly prepared was utterly delicious and so nourishing. Thank you Gaia House and all the wonderful folks there for the meaningful re-grounding :)

If you want to feel good, don't hestitate

Hatha yoga and restorative yoga retreat in Gaia House. A large, beautiful house in a peaceful setting surrounded by magnificent large forests.
Very warm and friendly welcome. Extraordinary vegan food cooked by Eran with a lot of love. Fresh produce, lots of vegetables, full of flavours and colours.
Very high quality yoga, guided by Bea. Practice in small groups, adapted to the level of each participant. Listening, sharing and caring. Bea is an excellent yoga teacher, incredibly connected to her yogini.
If you want to feel good, don't hesitate !

Excellent!!

Absolutely amazing experience!

Starting from the moment Eran invites you through the door into his lovely home. The immediate sense of calmness embraces you…and remains with you throughout your stay. Bae, our yoga instructor was amazing as well; her knowledge and individual attention she provided were superb. Eran’s hospitality makes you feel incredibly welcome and relaxed…and last but definitely not least, the beautiful meals he creates definitely come from a place of love and unity…which is what one share sitting at his well-prepared table surrounded by his amazing food creations. The attention to detail he provides to ensure his guests feel special is excellent. Highly recommend this retreat!

Relaxation

Amazing Experience

It was my first retreat and so I had mixed feelings before joining. This however turned out to be an amazing and unforgettable experience!
Gaia house is built into nature, Eran is the best host and cooks everything with love, Ytamar is the most calm and sweet meditation teacher. Everyone who joined the group were really helpful, happy and positive people. The 4 days of retreat felt like heaven!! I would do this again :)

I still think about it all the time!

My mom and I spent time at the Gaia retreat house for a yoga retreat. We had such an amazing time! Eran makes the place feel like home. He cooks delicious vegan food better than I have ever had. For every meal everyone comes together and sits at one big table which allows everyone to bond. I was so happy that Bea (the yoga instructor) and Eran also joined us.

You could tell that Bea puts so much love into her classes. She took the time to talk to everyone individually to make sure she knows everyone’s hopes and needs going into the class.

I would definitely recommend this place❤️

Restful and delicious

Wonderful retreat, highly recommend

This was my first and definitely not last mediation retreat. Gaia is a cozy place in the middle of nature, where you can relax and restore your energy. Eran is an amazing host and cook, who made us feel very welcome and prepared delicious vegan food for us. Ytamar is very kind and teaches meditation with passion. I loved the practice sessions and the hikes with him. The program in general had the perfect balance between useful information, practice and free time.
Overall, the time at Gaia exceeded my expectations. I met very nice people from different places over the world and learnt a lot about meditation techniques and also about myself. It was the perfect place to get off from busy everyday life and recharge. I recommend it very much.

Perfect place

Definitely recommended!!!

If you are looking for well-led and authentic yoga classes, super good food and a beautiful environment, this is the place for you! The yoga classes take place in a very nice room, with a view of the sky and nature, through an extended winter garden. The lessons are very well adapted to different previous knowledge and needs and the teacher creates a nice feel-good atmosphere. The retreat is surrounded by a beautiful forest and lots of nature to explore. In the "free time you can use the sauna or discover the beautiful surroundings. A big highlight is the food! There was an influence from different countries every day and there really is something for everyone! Super delicious!!! There is also a snack bar that always provides you with delicious and healthy snacks. Definitely recommended!!!

"Wonderful experience "

It was my 1st meditation retreat and did not really know what to expect. The whole program was wonderful, a great mix between meditation time and relaxing time. Ytamar is a beautiful soul and gave us an astonishing introduction to meditation. Eran, the owner, took very good care of us and is an amazing cook. The vibe and the people I met there, was just what I needed. I could not have asked for something better, everything was perfect. Thanks a lot, Ytamar and Eran for everything.

My long weekend in Gaia

I wanted to clean my head and nourish my soul. This why I came to Gaia. One long weekend of pleasure, yoga & meditation, great company from all over the world and great food. Eran, the owner of Gaia is also the boss in the kitchen, cooking exactly the food I like with much love and attention. He has qualities of a guru, so if you want to talk to him you should visit him in the kitchen while he is cleaning at the end of the day ;). I will come again! :). See u again :)

Restorative time, highly recommended!

Following a year of many changes and challenges, this yoga retreat was exactly what I needed. Being the first retreat I have attended, I was not sure what to expect but felt excited about the change of scenery.

I was warmly welcomed by Eran who was kind enough to fetch me from the bus station. The retreat house is located on a hill next to a small forest which means the yoga studio also has a view of trees, it is wonderfully relaxing. Eran's cooking was definitely a highlight - with a continuous variety of vegan food and everything with so much flavour.

Bea's yoga was very different to what I do in my daily life, much slower and an emphasis on stretching and holding the poses. For the context of the retreat, it was great to slow down and reconnect with my body this way.

Amazing experience! My first Retreat ever...

As a newbie to meditation/yoga, I was looking for an authentic retreat that would really teach you what meditation and yoga actually are and where they came from. Quite apart from the hype about the topic on social media, which never felt honest to me.

With Gaia, I hit the bullseye here. The location, the house, the host, and our meditation teacher were more than authentic. The house is so lovingly furnished, you feel right at home, which is really remarkable. The environment is fantastically situated in nature.

The food and the catering were indescribably good - I have never eaten such delicious fresh vegan food (I'm not vegan). Our host Eran has a very special energy - he was always there for us and treated us like his own family. And on top of that, we got an amazing introduction to the subject from our meditation teacher.

I couldn't even meditate for 10 minutes before. After the retreat, it was easily 45 minutes at a time.

I will definitely come back & would highly recommend it to anyone. Thank you Eran & Ytamar for this beautiful experience! 🙏

The perfect escape to unwind and reset

I came away from my visit to the Gaia retreat house feeling fully rested and recharged - exactly what I had hoped to experience.

Eran was the most gracious and generous host. He picked me up from the bus station on arrival, treated us all with delicious vegan creations throughout the whole retreat (including a meal to go for the trip home) and also provided us rich conversation.

Gaia house is warm and inviting, and it has all the facilities you need for a relaxing getaway, including a sauna. It sits within a calming landscape and the window from the dining room is like looking into a postcard. We were lucky to experience the first fall of snow for the season, and there was plenty of free time to go outside and enjoy the hills and walking tracks. It was well worth stepping outside in the evening for the most stunning view of the stars I have ever experienced.

If travelling from the north of Germany, I would recommend driving rather than using public transport because there we many change overs and connections.

Bea's yoga practice was very nurturing, and she has a calming and open way about her. She would describe each Asana in great detail, and holding them for longer allowed you to really benefit from relaxing deep into the stretch. The classes had a lot of variety, the schedule was perfectly balanced with physically challenging and more meditative sessions, depending on the time of day.

Being a native English speaker, I felt very at home and was able to fully unwind, and I truly enjoyed my experience.

Absolutely amazing

I had the greatest time in Gaia retreat house. The house is located next to beautiful nature in a village area which was great as you had the feeling that you can really disconnect from civilization and all what come with it. Very cosy house with beautiful yoga studio with a view outside, was really relaxing. The teacher bea was very professional and with great personality which made the yoga sessions really enjoyable and special. Eran the host was cooking great vegan food, it was so good , we couldn’t stop praising it. He hosted us with much love and openness which made us feel very much at home. Just the perfect place to heel and relax and give your body and mind everything it needs. totally recommend it.

Calm the soul and enjoy the best vegan cuisine

I joined a four-day Yoga Retreat at Gaia. This was a transformative experience thanks to the great design of owners Eran and Anat. I made friends, calmed my soul, enjoyed the best range of vegan food I have ever eaten, jumped on the trampoline, got out of my comfort zone at yoga, and fell asleep during meditation. A great experience!. Gaia doesn't aim for luxury, but instead provides comfortable, clean and relaxed rooms with shared facilities. I enjoyed it so much I plan to take a seminar group to Gaia in the future.

It was an amazing experience

I could not recommend this highly enough. I had never been to a yoga retreat prior to visiting Gaia and chose this one based on the great reviews. It deserves all of the 5-star reviews it has.

I am not vegan (or even vegetarian) and none of the other guests when I attended were either but we all were in love with the food. I was nervous about being hungry - but it was impossible to be hungry in that house. Eran was an amazing chef and made sure all dietary restrictions were accounted for.

Bea was the yoga instructor when I attended and was an absolute delight.

8 - 11 September 2022, Meditation Retreat

This retreat was wonderful. Each retreat has been unique for me. I have now been on retreat there there threes times. The instructions they have come in have been great in providing wonderful and valuable programs. This instructor took us on nature walks as part of his program. The yoga and meditation sessions were also special to me. I always learn new things. This retreat had a focus on meditation. I went to this one to expand my practice and learn more to bring to my students. The retreat coming up later this month focus on yoga. The vegan food is absolutely fabulous and does great things for the body and soul. I highly recommend the Gaia Retreat House to all my friends that are interested in yoga and meditation.

Medicine for the soul

I had a few fantastic and transforming days at Gaia Retreat House. Richard and Eran made me feel at home right away. The Qigong movements and meditations was very powerful. The food was amazing. I also really enjoyed the company of all the participants in group. The powerful movements and meditations in combination with Richard, Eran and all the participants love and ability to hold space made me able to process some deep trauma and open my heart more. Thank you so much!

Love and gratitude
David

Great Qi Gong and Meditation retreat

Exactly what I needed

Unforgettable

That was exactly what I was looking for: an amazing runaway from a big city noises, routine and stress. I met an amazing group of open minded and curious people and we had a deep yoga, meditation and chanting journey.
And a special place here is for mentioning an outstanding vegan food cooked by Eran the owner. It was so soaked with love that I now can claim knowing how the Love tastes.
Gaia House Germany is the place where I would love to come back.

Amazing time!!

Taking some time off and going to Gaia was one of the best decision I had this year. I completely disconnected from the world and had an amazing time surrounded by people with good energy and being feed with the best vegan food I ever had. The place is equally special, perfect location and beautiful wooden house where you can listen to the birds all they long. And I can’t review Gaia without mentioning Eran, the greatest vegan Chef and a perfect host. Gaia is the perfect place in case you need to take some time for yourself, you won’t regret, I guarantee you.

Feeling at home with love

It was definitely an amazing journey of staying at Gaia for a 4-day meditation and yoga retreat. It was my very first retreat and I had no idea what it would look like and whether I would like it but Gaia and Eran prove to be one of the best choices that I have ever made. Gaia makes me feel at home immediately upon arrival and the vegan food and people are full of love. Even for me as a non-vegan eater, I still enjoy every part of it. I would be more than happy to come back again soon and can only highly recommend to someone who is looking for a peaceful and refreshed mind and feeling loved :)

Review

Ich bin so glücklich, dass ich 4 Tage im Gaia House verbringen konnte. Ein toller Ort, um sich vom stressigen Alltag zu erholen, lecker vegan zu essen, Yogaerfahrungen zu sammeln und in der Natur zu entspannen. Super nette menschen hae ich getroffen. Sowohl Eran, Bea, Sven und Richard wie auch die Teilnehmenden waren super nett, achtsam im Umgang miteinander und auch der Spaß kam nicht zu kurz. Vielen Dank für diese tolle Erfahrung.

Thank you all for a wonderful experience

I absolutely love the Gaia Retreat House! This was my second retreat here. The vegan food, by Eran is fabulous! It did good for my body and even relieved inflammation from a previously sprained ankle. The yoga instructor, Bea conducted wonderful classes and gave me tips and ideas for the yoga classes I teach. The Qigong by Richard and music by Sven were very nice additions to the retreat. Thank you all for a wonderful experience. 😊🙏❤️

Life is good!

I spent 4 wonderful days at Gaia's and heartily recommend it to everyone. The place is located in a wonderful surrounding where you can take walks with breathtaking views. Eran is a superb cook. We were looking forward to every meal. The atmosphere at Gaia House is relaxing and inspiring.
In the evening we enjoyed spontaneous music sessions and dancing.
Our Yoga instructor Bea did a wonderful job!
Thank you all so much! Hope to come back soon!

Danke!!!

It was an experience that I will not forget

Entering beautiful Gaia means entering a different frequency, and soon I could leave the daily life behind and feel part of the great group that came there to experience the retreat with me. The rooms are comfortable and nice, with a stunning forest view. The shared space are so welcoming, and it is easy to find yourself in an engaging conversation with a new acquaintance, or just relaxing on the sofa and reading a book. The facilities are also nice and clean, and of course the sauna is a great treat.

In the retreat that I participated in Beatrix was the teacher, and I could get so much from her. She is a great teacher, and a very kind person.
Perfect setting to immerse yourself in yoga while also relaxing and touring around. The pillar of Gaia is wonderful Eran, the host. All the group had a great pleasure to be hosted by this generous host. The vegan food was the best vegan food in Germany period, and delicious in every rate. Eran's personality and welcoming manner helped the group that started as a group of stranger to form quickly bonds, and feel very close by the end.

If you can hear some call to go visit Gaia, then you probably should. It was an experience that I will not forget.

Great Experience!!

Gaia Retreat house in a cosy and peaceful place close to nature. You definitely can feel the positive attitude and energy of its owner Eran, the lovely host of Gaia house, as soon as you enter the house.

Unity is Eran's central theme, which he makes clear right at the beginning of the weekend. He made me feel comfortable right away and I had relaxing days with the group, the host and Bea, the yoga teacher. Everybody was accepted as he/she was and you could stay on your own or be with the group according to what was good for you.
Bea's yoga lessons were wonderful and included everything which is needed for inspiring lessons. She easily adapted to the needs of the group and adjusted the flows and asanas accordingly - this is what characterizes a good yoga teacher.

Last but not least Eran's delicious vegan food - made with love- you could tell!
Gaia house is a place for inner balance and a place full of positive energy. Keep on going!

Altogether a great experience, thanks to all of you - Eran, Bea and everyone of our group. Special thanks to Eran and Bea - you are special ! and I met you at the right time. Namaste. Monika.

"Yoga on my mind!"

Gaby and myself were new to Yoga and a little hesitant due to our inexperience, but I must say Bea our Yoga instructor made us feel relaxed and confident. Her patients, knowledge and spirit carried us through the 4-day retreat. I immediately noticed a change in just a few days of Yoga, more energy, better sleep pattern and overall feeling of wellbeing. I will incorporate Yoga into my daily life, as one would say, I caught the Yoga Bug! Lastly, our host Eran was top in my book, never have we experienced such a warm, generous and loving soul. He made us feel like family and the Vegan food he prepared was super delicious and a work of art! Well Done!

Saying Goodbye! :(

Wonderful retreat experience with loving people and host

Thank you very much for this wonderful experience! For me it was the first time ever to attend a yoga retreat and I really loved all about it from the beginning. The atmosphere was so warm and loving. I met fascinating people, learned a lot about Iyengar yoga with Atar, our fabulous yoga teacher, enjoyed the most wonderful vegan food and additionally had enough free time for myself to discover the beautiful landscape. I will never forget this week-end. Namasté!

An unforgettable experience

Words could not even begin to express the experience I had under your warm and loving house.
I could feel the love and the intention in every moment: the insightful yoga classes, the beautiful nature around and on top of everything, your cooking.
All vegan food and yet, so tasty and feels the body with joy, I was amazed with every dish.

Thank you Eran Eisen that you allowed this retreat under your roof which with the help of inspiring, unique guests allowed me to put aside my human-doing and for few day enjoy my human-being. ❤️

One of the best experiences I've had

Worth It!

“Between Us” Online Class

Anat is a wise and wonderful teacher.
In the “Between Us” class, I learned that others had some similar experiences to mine. It brought to the surface a concept that I knew but hadn’t ever put into words for myself. This gave me a better understanding. I love her courses, online and in person. I look forward to the reopening of the Yoga Retreat House. In the meantime, we can still participate online. We are missing Eran’s great vegan meals, though, unless we use his recipes at home. But it’s nice when someone cooks for me.

MINDFUL LIVING Beginner - The 5 Elements Principle

I had the pleasure and good fortune to join this online training for November and December.
There are so many thing I would like to mention, but I will contain myself to three: the amazing and generous teacher Anat, the warm and special group of people I got to meet and the big surprise for me personally that one can indeed do deep work and truly connect with people online.
I have taken the explorations and learnings into my personal and proffessional life.

I would also like to specially thank Anat for the extra time and attention she has offered to us throughout this journey.

Coming Home

Life Changing Weekend of Self-exploration, Love & Learning

I was coming from a very busy and stressful week and already
just arriving in the beautiful greeen oasis of Gaia helped me relax.

The balance of silence & looking inward to having space for connection & sharing was perfect! I got to some realizations that I will take with me for a very long time. And now, even when I am home, I am still savouring the beautiful after taste of this amazing experience.

And, I know for sure this was some of the best food I have had in a very long time! And I am a foodie :)

Many thanks to Anat & Eran for opening their home and hearts to us. The world is a better place because now I know there is Gaia in it! :)

Sending love!

A magical experience with lots of compassion, depth and of course.. super good food!

When I arrived I was really stressed out and exhausted. Eran and Anat made me feel so comfortable from the very first moment. It’s hard to describe with words what these few days at the Gaia Retreat House mean to me. Every little detail is filled with so much love. Every single moment was so precious to me. There also was such a loving presence between all participants and it was so easy to open up. We shared so many nice talks, laughs, the food, but also the sad moments and the grief. My heart was deeply touched when I returned home and I’m so thankful and blessed that I decided to visit that beautiful place. I learned so much and I will never forget this time and it will have a very special place in my heart.

Amazing experience

I have done the Meditation foundation retreat and I can say that it was amazing experience for me.
The house feels very warm and cozy, delicious vegan food and very nice location sorunded by forest with some nice hiking routs around.
The teachers were really inspiring full of knowledge and experience.
We had great Yoga class, breathing techniques, meditation class and some group session regarding different daily conflicts each and every one of us facing. which all were very interesting.
I had a very powerful experience which had an influence on my daily perspective about my life.

Definitely recommend for anyone that seek for some peaceful mind.

Thank you Anat and Eran fro this wonderful experience.

Lifechanging week

"Great Time"

I had a great time during the long-weekend retreat. Anat and Eran are extremely friendly and fantastic hosts. You can really tell that they love what they do and this also transmits into the experience. The food is amazing. Vegan, delicious, healthy and fulfilling: There is breakfast, brunch and dinner and snacks. The yoga and meditation classes are very well prepared and support you to go deeper into yourself and your practice.

Feels like home

"I highly recommend"

My experience at the Gaia Retreat House was wonderful! I gained new experiences in different forms of yoga and meditation. As a yoga instructor, myself. I have broadened my experience for my students. The vegan food is absolutely fabulous. The the lodging accommodations are great. Yoga and meditation in nature was also included in our late August retreat and was a fine new experience. I love Anat’s “Shower of Love” that the group did for each individual in the group. I met some new friends that were my family for four days and are now my new friends. I highly recommend a stay at the Gaia Yoga Retreat House.

A wonderful time

"A wonderful experience"

It was like entering a different world. Anat and Eran are wonderful hosts that welcomed everyone with love and open arms. Anat created an environment where everyone was safe to be vulnerable and share their story. She invited us to reflect about our life and I have learned so much from her! I expected a weekend with "just" Yoga and I came out as a new person. Thanks for everything Anat. With love, Romina

Great Place!!

Danke für unvergessliche Tage!

Einzigartige und Wundervolle

A Great Retreat!!!

A wonderful retreat

It was an amazing retreat on so many levels.. very special and lovely hosts, teacher and cook. We learned so many great things, and the food was just out of this world. The location is lovely, next to a forest, in a very peaceful and quiet place. The accommodations were perfect, everything is clean and comfy. And all the participants, including the teacher and cook, are amazingly beautiful and gentle souls. I am honored to have the chance of meeting and getting to know them in this lifetime.

Review

We are incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to hold a 4 day immersion retreat for women at Gaia Retreat House.

From the moment we arrived, everybody felt home and at ease. Anat and Eran create a highly welcoming and loving environment for each and everyone. They were very clear and easy to communicate with throughout the whole process of planning and holding the retreat as well. And not to forget: The food was just INCREDIBLE!!! It carried the taste of true intentions and pure love.

Thanks from the bottom of our hearts for all that you've provided for us and the heartfelt connections to the inner and outer nature that was possible to receive for our participants at your truly special place.

Much love
Nina & Sophia from Salty Elephant . eco yoga retreats

Feels Like Home!!

We are incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to hold a 4 day immersion retreat for women at Gaia Retreat House. From the moment we arrived, everybody felt home and at ease. Anat and Eran create a highly welcoming and loving environment for each and everyone. They were very clear and easy to communicate with throughout the whole process of planning and holding the retreat as well. And not to forget: The food was just INCREDIBLE!!! It carried the taste of true intentions and pure love. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts for all that you've provided for us and the heartfelt connections to the inner and outer nature that was possible to receive for our participants at your truly special place. Much love Nina & Sophia.

10 Sterne

Liebe Anat, lieber Eran, ich bin immer noch ganz gerührt von eurer liebevollen Ver- und Umsorgung. Nach über 40 Jahren Seminarhauserfahrung, kann ich ohne rot zu werden sagen: Ihr seid die besten Gastgeber. Vor allem Erans Kochkunst ist unübertroffen. Ich habe noch nie besser gegessen. Nach 4 Tagen hatte ich Bedenken zugenommen zu haben aber neiiiiiin. Die Waage zeigt eher weniger an - freu. Ich kann euch wärmstens weiter empfehlen und hoffe bei euch noch viele Seminare anbieten zu können. Unsere Teilnehmer waren auch alle hellauf begeistert und es war fast ein bisschen schwierig die vereinzelten Silencephasen beim Essen durchzuhalten, da immer wieder die AHHs und Mmmms rauspurzelten - kicher. Euch alles Gute, Liebe und Schöne - LOVE

Das beste was uns passieren konnte

DANKE!!

Ein Bad in der Fülle von Köstlichkeiten

Thank you for a wonderful time!

Dear Anat, dear Eran, thank you so much for the wonderful time we had at your house in the heart of Germany. Our Sommer Kreativ Retreat has found it's perfect location! We felt always welcome, we loved your hospitality and your amazing food! Anat, thank you very much for the early morning yoga, which gave a great balance to the crafting we did during our days at Gaia. We very much enjoyed our time in Küchen and would love to come back!

Wonderful Retreat - absolutly recommendable

This has been the first retreat I have ever joined and I am still so impressed! Eran and Anat have created a wonderful retreat and they lovingly furnished everything down to the last detail at Gaia House. Yoga has never really been mine but Anat has explained every excercice with her warm, positive and pacient way of being and convinced me of doing yoga on a regular basis by the end! Eran - on the other hand - is an excellente chef and has created very delicious and numerous vegan plates! The Gaia House is absolutly recommendable and I am planing my next retreat at Gaia by the end of the year!

Amazing experience

Anat and Eran are wonderful people and their concept of combining yoga, meditation, healthy and amazing food with their warmth, kindness, appreciation and joy is absolutely great. We laughed a lot and at the same time had very in-depth conversations, thanks for every single activity.
Gaia Retreat House is the right place to relax, find stillness and come to inner strength. It was my first yoga retreat, I enjoyed every moment and the effect continues. I will come back!
Thanks a lot and love to you both
Christine

A Great Retreat!!!

I have been in your place for the yoga retreat and felt so warm and welcome, it was a real nice experience the yoga and meditation you thought me and in so many different ways and with a free mind and body I took part in it. We as a group felt immediately very comfortable and gave us the feeling of a warm family. The food was completely delicious and variable there are no words to describe the goodness of both the food and the being there in the wonderful house with two fantastic hosts Anat and Eran

Wonderful Yoga Retreat

I don't usually write reviews, but I felt so welcomed and happy during my stay that I have to share it with others. At Gaia Retreat House there is everything you need to have the most beautiful experience, adorable hosts (Anat & Eran) who will care for you as a member of their family, a wonderful and peaceful location surrounded by nature, lovely and healthy food that nourish your body and your soul. That was my first yoga retreat and I was afraid to not being able to follow all the activities, but I always felt invited in doing what I could, what my body was ready for and I had all the support needed to finally opening myself and realizing I could do so much more than I thought. If you need a break from your daily routine and stressy life and get fully recharged then I can only recommend to visit Gaia Retreat House, you will want to come back again!

wundervolles Familienfest

Our Family GetAway

Anat und Eran sind unglaublich herzliche und tolle Gastgeber. Schöne Räumlichkeiten, wahnsinnig leckeres Essen und eine super Stimmung. Perfekt, um ein Wochenende gemeinsam zu entspannen, Yoga zu machen, sich zu erholen und zu endschleunigen. Wald und Wiesen in direkter Umgebung sind ein besonderes Plus.
Thank you so very much. We've enjoyed our family stay at your place, not only because of the beautiful house, but most of all because of your exceptional hospitality.

Great Place!!

Our two night stay was perfect!

Wonderful!!

A perfect weekend

What an awesome Yoga & Spiritual Spa Retreat I had just experienced during last weekend at Gaia Retreat House.
Thank you beautiful Anat Feingold for creating the perfect space for an amazing yoga experience, for relaxing, healing and sharing such precious moments with warm and open souls.
Thank you for offering me the opportunity to teach one of the Yoga Classes during the retreat.
Thank you for the awesome vegan food, for your unconditional love, thank you for transforming your space in a garden for our souls to grow and heal.
I am so looking forward to your next awesome retreats...

An Amazing Experience

"Gaia is when your heart finds a home"

I really loved this awesome Yoga retreat! Anat and Eran really know how to make you feel home. Everyone coming there is not just a visitor, but a friend and a part of the tribe. Everything was really perfect. I still feel how warm it makes my heart. The Yoga sessions were really really nice and the vegan food we got was incredibly delicious! I highly recommend this to everyone searching for their inner peace. Thank you so much, you beautiful people! :)

"Life changing experience!"

Yoga tut mir gut

Thank you! Danke!

Wunderbarer Aufenthalt

Great!

Review

Peace - Nature - Hospitality

As soon as you walk into Gaia Retreat House your breath gets slower and your mind stops tangling. The house is located at the end of a beautiful village in the middle of the forest with a most beautiful view. The rooms are welcoming and the whole house is created with so much love and humbleness. Anat and Eran the owner of this house welcomes you in their own home – and you always feel welcomed. It is a wonderful place for spiritual work of all sorts. I will definitely return.

House of love

So peaceful / Dank von Herzen

What a wonderful place to be, the Gaiaretreathouse! I am so thankful to have met Anat and Eran and their wonderful daughter. Looking back into history it is such a beautiful signal for the world that a couple from Israel comes to Germany to create a place like the this to offer a space for people from all around the world to get into peaceful contact. Thank you so much, Anat and Eran for this special place and your loving hospitality!
Anat und Eran haben mit dem Gajaretreathouse einen ganz wunderbaren Ort erschaffen, in dem Körper, Geist und Seele zur Ruhe kommen können. Ich durfte bei beiden samt ihrer Tochter eine ganz besondere Gastfreundschaft erleben. Sie nahmen sich Zeit, mir von Ihrem langen Weg zu erzählen, der sie zu diesem Projekt geführt hat, das hat mich tief berührt. Welche Begeisterung herüber kommt, wenn sie von den Menschen berichten, die sie nun kennen lernen dürfen und wie gern sie sich liebevoll um ihre Gäste kümmern – sei es mit der gemütlichen Stimmung in diesem so wunderbar in der Natur liegenden Haus oder mit welcher Liebe sie für alle kochen! Herzlichen Dank an alle drei!

Wie wunderbar

Dank Euch beiden, Anat und Eran, ist es möglich, im wiedereröffneten Gaia mit unserer Authentic Movement Gruppe zu sein- wie wunderbar ! Ich bin beeindruckt von Eurer Aufmerksamkeit und Herzlichkeit und - vom super leckerem , abwechselungsreichen Essen. Die Atmosphäre, die Ihr schafft, unterstützt und lässt Freiraum und Wohlgefühl entstehen. Ich tauche ein und freue mich auf viele weitere Seminare bei Euch im Gaia.

Top ervaring

Begeistert und dankbar! Anke Teigeler: Leitung Discipline of Authentic Movement Retreats

Nach einigen Jahren in anderen Tagungshäusern konnte ich zum ersten Mal seit der Wiedereröffnung des Gaia wieder dort sein mit einer Retreatgruppe des Übungsweges Authentic Movement. Durch Eure Gastfreundschaft, Offenheit, Flexibilität und dieses täglich mit neuen Überraschungen gefüllte wunderbare Essen ist das Gaia der Ort, an dem ich sein möchte und einen Raum gefunden habe für die Discipline of Authentic Movement. Danke euch von Herzen Anat und Eran

Danke!!

Dipl.-Psych., Leiter der irelease Akademie für integrale Entwicklung

Zum ersten Mal seit der Wiedereröffnung des Gaia war ich nach einigen Jahren Pause wieder im Gaia. Anat und Eran erwiesen sich als fantastische Gastgeber mit einer unglaublichen köstlichen Bewirtung, die ihresgleichen sucht. Insgesamt ist es heller geworden und profitiert natürlich auch von Anats und Erans Renovierungsmaßnahmen. Ich habe mich noch wohler im GAia gefühlt als in früheren Zeiten - ebenso die Teilnehmer meines Männertrainings, mit denen ich dort war. Danke euch, Anat und Eran, may your place blossom further!

die Atmosphäre im Tagungs

Danke

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Marketing Director

Great and Enjoying!!

Gaia - The perfect place for vacation

Gaia Retreat House is all about the perfect combination.

The green peaceful forest surrounds a beautiful house.

The hosts, Warm and loving Anat and Eran a super cook with a smile and perfect conversation partner.

Beautiful glass studio to practice in house, and lots of places around to practice and meditate in nature.

For the kids, there are all kind of attractions within 15-40 min drive. We loved the wild park where you can feed dears in the open and the barefoot park. Even in the high season it is relaxing and not crowded. In between attraction the kids spent time jumping on big trampoline in the backyard.

We had perfect vacation and plan to come back and explore the bike trails marked all around the area.

Avi & Ruby.

Relaxing days

We are a small family and really liked Gaia House, the views, the nature and the people. In just a few months, Eran and Anat have already done a lot and developed many ideas for the house. They are very easy going, inviting and caring, already before we were there, and also during our stay. For our daughter of seven, it was a nice to experience that she can have a good time with other children, also when she does not speak their language. Her comments: ‘I liked the trampoline: I practiced somersault. I went to a barefoot path. And my mother saw a deer – even two.’

Vielen Dank!

Love made visible

I facilitated my first seminar at Gaia House last weekend. I can only say massive "Thank you" to Anat and Eran for providing a space so full of love and care, that I felt supported in every single aspect.

The grouproom is ideal, full of light, clean and fully equipped with everything needed.

The vegetarian food was just simply delicious, prepared with so much love and variety, no wishes left open.

The bedroom was cosy and comfortable.

I am very much looking forward to the next one.

Thank you so much!

Perfect retreat place

Thank you Eran & Anat for a wonderful weekend at Gaia House. It has been long since I slept so peacefully and for so long, waking up with a great smile on my face. Your hospitality, delicious vegetarian cooking and the perfect retreat location in the country side, generated new energy in me. We will meet again, surely in one of the future seminars & retreat at Gaia House. Take Care and greetings from Berlin!

Danke meine Freunde!!

Ein wunderbarer Ort, geführt von wunderbaren Leuten !

Ich habe mich sehr gefreut, dass meine israelischen Freunde den Mut hatten, hier in Deutschland dieses Seminarhaus zu kaufen und zu betreiben. Und ich bin begeistert davon, mit welcher Klarheit sie sich jetzt auf den Weg machen, ihre Vision von Gaia als einem Haus der Begegnung, der Erholung, der Heilung, des Austauschs und des vieldimensionalen Lernens, besonders auch für Familien, umzusetzen.
Das Gaia-Haus liegt in einer Landschaft zu Füßen des Meißner, in der die Kraft der Natur wie kaum sonst wahrnehmbar ist. Man kann direkt am Haus loswandern und herrliche Strecken gehen.

Im Haus ist für alles gesorgt. Die Gästezimmer wurden renoviert, der Saunabereich neu gestaltet. Anat und Eran kümmern sich mit viel Liebe zum Detail um das Wohl ihrer Gäste.

Wir haben die Zeit hier sehr genossen, haben Yoga gemacht, meditiert, Gesellschaftsspiele gespielt, eine Modenschau entwickelt und präsentiert, wurden wunderbar von Eran bekocht und auch durch die persönlichen Gespräche mit Anat inspiriert und beschenkt.

Daumen hoch für Gaiahouse !