Samenkomsten
Gatherings
At selected moments during the year, Sven and Nina create their ‘samenkomsten’ (translated from Dutch it means: 'to come together').
Throughout the year they organise one- or multi-day gatherings and retreats in which they wish to pay tribute to the gift of life in an accessible but honorable way. The powerful medicines of silence and music, meditation, and prayer form the core from which the celebrations are organised. These intimate gatherings vary seasonally and are all created based on where inspiration guides them.
If you are curious about other people's experiences, you can read several testimonials here.
The events are an invitation for remembrance, each gathering as an opportunity to consciously continue our greater service in the world.
Upcoming Gatherings
De Viering
(with Zeger)
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
An intimate gathering in which the musical pilgrim Zeger will guide us on a meditative sound journey.
De Viering
(with Bettina Maureenji)
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
A ceremonial concert, guided by Bettina’s voice, guitar and sitar.
De Viering
(with Milli Moonstone)
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Maarn, the Netherlands
A ceremonial concert, guided by Bettina’s voice, guitar and sitar,
De Nacht van de Contemplatie
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Breda, the Netherlands
In the late evening, we gather around candlelight and invite the writings of Christian mystics.
Dag-Zitting
(One-Day Retreat)
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Amerongen, the Netherlands
An invitation to remind ourselves of the beauty of our human experience, using the medicine of silence and sitting to go deeper into our own presence.
Kindling the Light
(Online)
Friday, January 2, 2026
Online
Invitation to jointly feel into the intentions of the coming year.
In addition to our retreats, there is also an opportunity to come together online through a Weekly Meditation and a Monthly Contemplation.
