Summer Rising Retreat
June 12th - June 16th, 2026 • Bahnitz, Brandenburg
Summer is the season when the seeds planted in the quiet of winter — both around us and within us — come into bloom.
Nature draws us outside and offers her generosity, her colours, her ease. Life becomes lighter, and so do we.
Over five days and four nights, you are invited to welcome the beginning of summer, surrounded by fruity, flowery gardens in Brandenburg.
Through yoga, meditation, ritual, breathwork, intuitive movement and dance, you’ll explore the abundance of summer and the abundance within yourself.
Release what feels heavy, step into a new season with intention, and reconnect to joy in all its forms.
Haven opens its doors for you as the days stretch into their longest light, a moment to feel the warmth and fullness of summer held in community.
Themes You Will Explore
What brings me joy?
What gives me a sense of lightness?
What do I perceive when I am in touch with my own vitality?
What does abundance mean to me?
What do I need in order to allow my full intensity and fullness?
Yoga Style & Practices
We will begin each day in silence, followed by a dynamic Vinyasa Flow. In the afternoons and early evenings, you’ll be invited into a mix of workshops, intuitive practices or restorative sessions. All of this is held by spacious free time to unwind, relax and simply enjoy.
If you are pregnant or have any injuries, please reach out to us before registering so we can make the most supportive decision together for you.
In the morning, you can look forward to a dynamic Vinyasa Flow class, and in the early evening to a grounding Yin practice.
The yoga retreat is generally suitable for everyone; however, it is helpful if you already have a regular yoga practice.
If you are pregnant or have any injuries, please let us know before you register so that we can make the best decision together for you.
Timetable
16:30 Arrival
17:30 Opening Circle & Yang to Yin Yoga
19:30 Dinner
Friday
07:30 Tea & Fruits
08:00 Meditation & Pranayama
08:30 - 10:00 Vinyasa Yoga
10:30 Brunch
Free time for swimming, sauna, reading, journaling & relaxing
14:00 Lunch Snack
15:00 - 18:00 different mindful sessions, clay workshop (on Sunday)
19:30 Dinner
Saturday / Sunday / Monday
Tuesday
Silent Morning
07:30 Tea & Fruits
08:00 Meditation & Pranayama
08:30 - 10:00 Vinyasa Yoga
10:30 Brunch
12:00 Closing Circle & Farewell
Retreat location
Haven Havelland • Dorfstraße 33, 14715 Milower
Haven is a retreat guesthouse created for mindfulness, rest and connection. Nestled in the wild beauty of the West Havelland Nature Park, just 90 minutes from Berlin, it’s the ideal place for groups to slow down, recharge and spend meaningful time together.
With space for up to 16 guests across seven ensuite bedrooms, plus two private rooms for up to four teachers, Haven offers a serene and welcoming setting for yoga and team retreats. Haven offers a stunning Garden Sauna and you can swim in a designated area in the Havel river, just 5 min from the house.
Food
The wonderful Vicky will cook delicious vegan food for us. She takes good care of our culinary needs and is selecting her products in a sustainable and seasonal way. Fresh fruits and vegetables filled with nuts, seeds, and healthy grains area big part of her kitchen.
After the morning practice she prepares us a nourishing breakfast/brunch. In the early afternoon there will be a lunch snack or coffee & cake and a full meal in the evening after our Yin practice.
If you have any allergies or intolerances, please let us know in advance.
Photos by Maike Grimm
Accommodation will be offered in single bedrooms, shared double or shared triple bedrooms. All seven rooms at Haven have their own en-suite bathroom.
Please indicate your preference when registering so that we can find a suitable spot for you.
Rooms
Investment
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Early Bird* - 850€
Regular - 890€
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Early Bird* - 950€
Regular - 990€
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Early Bird* - 1000€
Regular - 1050€
*Early Bird pricing until March 15, 2026
Included in the price:
4 x nights (incl. bed linen & towels)
full yoga program
workshops/ceremonies
yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, and blankets are available on site
vegan food
sauna
Not included in the price:
arrival and departure to the location (see FAQ)
Retreat Language: The retreat will be taught in English (unless everyone speaks German)
Meet your hosts
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Uta Eismann is a certified yoga teacher and mindfulness coach based in Berlin.
She has a background in contemporary dance and it was during her dance studies that she gained a deeper understanding of yoga and the impact it has on wellbeing.
Finding this practice empowered Uta to create a sense of inner peace and harmony, giving her the ability to tune in to how her body and mind feel each day.
Uta sees yoga and meditation as a way of connecting with her spiritual side and forming synergy between body, mind, and breath.
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Jil is a Hypnosis Coach and Breathwork Facilitator with over five years of experience supporting women on their journey back to themselves. Her work blends breath, movement, and presence — offering spaces for intuitive dance, women’s circles, cacao rituals, and mentorship for cyclical living.
Through the processes of unbecoming and remembering, Jil creates spaces for women to shed old identities, reconnect with their truth, and reclaim their feminine, innate power.
She offers honest, nurturing environments where women can move freely, express, be witnessed, and return to a more natural way of living — empowered to live in rhythm, in trust, in connection to their inner voice.
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Uli is a ceramic artist whose craft is deeply inspired by the textures and raw beauty of nature.
Her slow, intuitive clay workshop invites participants to explore the meditative rhythm of working with clay.
Uli encourages a connection to the material and the moment, leaving space for creativity to unfold naturally.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. We will always give different variations and modifications in the classes so that you can adapt the practice to your needs. However, we do not recommend this retreat for complete beginners.
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Of course, you can. We have had pregnant women in the past and we always offer options and variations depending on your needs.
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We will be a maximum of 16 participants plus the team.
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It's a 1.5 hour car journey from Berlin city center and 3.5 hours from Hamburg to Bahnitz, where Haven is located. If you are looking for a lift or could offer a lift with other participants, we are happy to help you arranging small groups to come together. If you are coming by train, take the RE1 from Berlin to Wusterwitz. From there we can book you a group taxi (the costs are shared by the group).
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You should bring comfortable clothes for your yoga practice, your yoga mat (if possible) and anything else you need for your practice. If you feel like swimming and/or going to the sauna, bring your swimming gear and an extra towel. We also recommend bringing a good book to read, a journal for your thoughts and weatherproof clothing for nature walks and excursions.
