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
Lichtmis (Christmas)
Friday, December 26, 2025
Delft, the Netherlands
A celebration of Light during Christmas.
Nachtelijke Stilte-Wandeling
(Winter Edition)
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Gilze, the Netherlands
A nocturnal silent walk in the dark forest, during the Twelve Holy Nights.
De Nieuwjaarsviering
Friday, January 2, 2026
Amerongen, the Netherlands
Silently reflecting on the journey behind us and singing for what is to come.
De Fonkeling (Online)
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Online
Invitation to jointly feel into the intentions of the coming year.
De Adem van het Seizoen
(One-Day Retreat)
Sunday, January 25, 2025
Spijkenisse, the Netherlands
In the depths of Winter, we invite you to slow down and breathe with the rhythm of the season.
De Winterviering
(Multi-Day Retreat)
February 19, 2026 — February 22, 2026
Maarn, the Netherlands
For a long weekend, we gather in the forest and attune ourselves to the rhythm of Winter.
In addition to our retreats, there is also an opportunity to come together online through a Weekly Meditation and a Monthly Contemplation.
