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 Pelgrimage
(Multi-Day Retreat)
15 April, 2026 — 19 April, 2026
The Netherlands
A five-day deepening walking journey through the nature reserves along the Dutch-Belgian border, including a two-day silent retreat at the Trappist monastery Koningshoeven Abbey.
Dag-Zitting
(One-Day Retreat)
Sunday, 24 May, 2025
Amerongen, the Netherlands
A one-day retreat with guided meditations as well as open periods to spend in silence.
De Viering van Creatie
Sunday, 14 June, 2026
Amerongen, the Netherlands
A co-creative space that invites you on a creative journey.
Stilte-Wandeling in het Bos
(Lente Editie)
Sunday, 21 June, 2026
Gilze, the Netherlands
A silent walk in a small group through the wonderful Chaamse Bossen in Brabant.
De Zomerviering
(Multi-Day Retreat)
06 August, 2026 — 12 August, 2026
Epe, the Netherlands
For a week, we gather in the forest and attune ourselves to the rhythm of Summer.
De Pelgrimage
(Multi-Day Retreat)
14 October, 2026 — 18 October, 2026
The Netherlands
A five-day deepening walking journey through the nature reserves along the Dutch-Belgian border, including a two-day silent retreat at the Trappist monastery Abdij Westmalle.
De Nacht van de Contemplatie
Sunday, 8 November, 2026
Katwijk, the Netherlands
A journey through the landscape of mystical wisdom.
Dag-Zitting
(One-Day Retreat)
Sunday, 29 November, 2025
Amerongen, the Netherlands
A one-day retreat with guided meditations as well as open periods to spend in silence.
De Fonkeling (Online)
Sunday, 10 January, 2027
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.
