Retreats
Samaya is a location to internalize and to move away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is a place to recharge and find inspiration for special events, such as yoga retreats, zen retreats, weeks of silence, writing weeks, tantra retreats, and small-scale festivals. Our meeting rooms, facilities, and outdoor spaces lend themselves perfectly to every retreat. You can walk our labyrinth in our garden, practice Tai-Chi in our big courtyard garden, or hold a morning ceremony at sunrise in the garden. Our team will seamlessly connect to your wishes, whether this may be silence or an introduction to the history of our priory.
Samaya is a place with powerful (female) energy, embedded in the tradition from the time it was a nunnery. The building exudes a chic soberness, which is very soothing. Experience the unique energy founded by the nuns and shaped by the intermixture of different spiritual influences.
Join our daily morning meditation, or one of the Zen meditations which are offered multiple times a week, free of charge, in our Chapel. Experience the healing energy in the witch circle underneath the three Linden trees or the garden altar. There are many beautiful places for intimate meditations. You can also walk our labyrinth, individually or with a guide. Fuel a fire in the firepit on the back terrace. All these activities can enhance your retreat and make it unforgettable.
Personal outdoor space
Every meeting room has a private terrace or a private part of the garden. Therefore, your group can stay in their own energy, while also being outside in nature. In the garden, you will find terraces at every outdoor space, picnic benches, or seating areas.
Small-scale
Samaya has a limited capacity, which creates an ambiance of privacy. In our centre, we stay away from massiveness and focus on being a gathering place for like-minded people. Our five meeting rooms are authentic and are provided with all supplies for your retreat, such as yoga mats, meditation cushions, and Mandir floor chairs. Our hotel rooms are comfortable and soberly equipped, and all have their own bathrooms. The meals, served in our dining room, are Burgundian vegetarian, prepared with fresh, organic ingredients. We contribute to a better world and a tastier meal. We specialise in catering to diverse dietary restrictions, resulting in delicious meals that meet even the most specific requirements.
Peace and Quiet
We are located in the middle of the polder landscape, near the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. In this area, you can still find real peace and quiet. You’ll only be distracted by the sounds of nature, a rarity in our centrally located position in the Netherlands. Samaya is an oasis surrounded by a pasture landscape, where cows or a rare rooster is the only distraction around, aside from the animals on our own grounds, such as owls, beehives, sheep, and frogs in the various ponds. This natural setting is an essential part of the characteristic, serene atmosphere of Samaya and will contribute to the experience of every retreat.
Zaalinrichting
Meditation arrangement
Circle arrangement
Labyrint
We offer several options for meeting rooms, ranging from professional to spiritual settings. We offer space and peace for individuals, trainers, and professionals to inspire and to be inspired.
Facilities
Trainers and educators working in the field of personal development experience our centre to be a natural contribution to the success of their training sessions or workshops.
Your stay
What do we offer to make your stay at our priory hotel a success? There are numerous options! Our meeting rooms, garden, and excellent kitchen.