Buchholzer
Uckermark, Germany
About Buchholzer
👥: 24 guests
Buchholzer represents the combination of landscape, hospitality, and design. The core of this retreat center is to combine peace, nature, and community – an inspiring place for workshops and relaxation. The place consists of two large holiday apartments, Haus Weide and Haus Buche, and three studios: Holler, Hasel, and Flieder. Within the structure of the houses, a variety of room uses are possible. There are communal areas, outdoor spaces on terraces, in the garden, and in the willow grove, as well as rooms for retreat and privacy.
Accommodation
Haus Weide offers a bedroom on the ground floor and a smaller bedroom on the upper floor, each with a double bed. On the gallery, there are three sleeping alcoves equipped with curtains.
Haus Buche has a large bedroom with a double bed on the upper floor and also three single beds on the gallery. Each holiday home has a bathroom and a separate toilet.
Each of the three studios has a double bed, a sleeping loft, and a washbasin. Two bathrooms with showers and toilets, as well as a kitchen.
Getting there
By car: approximately 1.5 hours from Berlin
Closest regional train stations: Seehausen or Wilmersdorf. A shuttle service is available upon request.
Facilities & services
Nearby Uckermark Lakes Nature Park
Open-plan living & dining spaces
Large garden with willow grove
Hammocks & outdoor relaxation areas
Covered terrace with pergola
600 kilometers of marked hiking trails nearby
150 kilometers of canoeable waterways
Extras
Guided forest walks & foraging
Homemade local products
On-site meals on request
Shuttle service
House Weide features a spacious eat-in kitchen with a large window seat. A curved staircase leads from the living area to an open gallery with three sleeping alcoves and a separate bedroom facing the garden. There is an additional accessible bedroom on the ground floor. An external gallery and the large terrace connect House Weide to House Buche when needed .
Haus Weide in Buchholz
Yoga & Wellness
The Indoor Yoga Shala offers natural and calm vibes, and is heated by a wood burning stove. It’s cozy in low season and cool in summer, with panoramic views out over the valley and sky.
The canvas-covered Outdoor Shala has been described as a large piece of art, with stunning views of the pool and soothing sounds of the river. It’s a super peaceful spot to practice or host workshops.
Indoor Shala: up to 14 participants for yoga
Outdoor Shala: up to 27 participants for yoga
Available for use in both shalas: Yoga mats, bolsters, straps, blocks, blankets, tennis balls, and a bluetooth speaker.
Nourishment
Garden to table meals are always included! Hannah, Cara Creek’s intuitive retreat chef & garden designer, prepares garden to table meals for guests, with seasonal and organic ingredients straight from their garden and those of other local growers.
Normally there are 3 meal times:
Brunch,
Afternoon snack
Dinner
Times and details of meals can be discussed.
Tea, coffee, fruit, nuts, and toast are always available. Cara Creek is an alcohol-free venue.
Arrival Day: Afternoon snack or light Lunch & Dinner
Full Days include: Brunch, Afternoon snack, Dinner
Departure Day includes: Brunch
Enrich Your Retreat
Always included in your stay, there are so many ways to enjoy Cara Creek. Lounge by the natural infinity pool; break a sweat in the sauna; sing around the fire pit; rub on locally sourced clay to detoxify your skin before rinsing in the river; read a book by their private river beach; explore the Mondego river by stand up paddle board or a leisurely swim in the creek; practice yoga in the cozy indoor shala or at the panoramic outdoor shala; enjoy a guided tour of our gardens; embark on a guided hike to the nearby waterfall.
Individual Treatments & Therapies
Participants can book the following treatments during their free time at an additional cost:
Massage
Reiki
Reflexology
Indian head massage
Holistic Therapy session using Yoga Therapy & Compassionate Inquiry
Craniosacral Therapy session
Hypnotherapy with recording
Kambo session
Privately or with a group
Group Activities
Activities are complementary activities based on retreat length, but can also be booked separately:
Ice Bath cold immersion
Hot Tub evening
Kirtan session
Guided Breathwork session
Raw Cacao Cake Making workshop
Pottery Workshop (hand-sculpting & wheel)
Make your own floral essence (with a local herbalist)
Outdoor Cinema experience
Hiking excursions
Sweatlodge (Temazcal)
Location
Cara Creek Eco Lodge • Estrada Ponte da Atalhada Fiaias da Beira, 3405-077 Coimbra, Portugal
The closest major international airport to Cara Creek Eco Lodge is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, located about 130 km from the lodge. Another option is flying into Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, which is about 200 km away and roughly a 2–2.5 hour drive to the lodge.
Host Your Next Retreat at Cara Creek Eco Lodge
Contact Cara Creek Eco Lodge directly for more information about pricing and availability:
📞 : +351 965 162 534