For this series of workshops we asked a number of leading & inspiring international teachers to develop a very special concept for us. During the class they will take you to the how and why they do what they do, to their 'Core Philosophy'. This makes this series already unique in its kind. In this first series we have both Michael Christensen and Patch Adams! Thanks to both of them, our profession has seen the light! Discover the teachers here:
CLOWN & TANGO
Always dreamed of dancing tango, but never dared?
Or are you already dancing and want to find more freedom in your dance?
CLOWN RETREAT
PLAY THE SILENCE
"The deepest playfullness is in the silence."
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Dutch-speaking: January 2nd, 3rd, & 4th (early morning)
French-speaking: January 3rd (evening), 4th & 5th
Teacher Bart Walter
Benefit from the silence,
Play the miracle of the moment
Silently float
Like a cloud above the landscape
Travel to the heart of your clown
Rediscover what "playing" means.
The workshop takes place in the beautiful monastery of the Marist Brothers Community of Bua. Nestled just below the Ardennes, in a beautiful region of Belgium, near the Luxembourg and French borders. Brothers still reside at the monastery and ensure a warm welcome.
This workshop is a blend of play, clowning, meditation, and dance, within the monastery, but we will also take wonderful clownish walks in the beautiful surrounding nature. We start early in the morning and work according to the group's energy. The day begins and ends with meditation for those who wish.
On the evening of January 3rd and early morning of January 4th, we will have a meditation (shamanic or other) together with both groups (NL & FR). These moments take place after dinner and before breakfast. Participants from the Dutch-speaking group are then free to take a beautiful walk at their own pace before leaving (or staying). I recommend that participants from the French-speaking group arrive earlier on January 3rd to start the retreat with a beautiful walk of their own initiative.
WHEN:
Dutch-speaking: January 2nd, 3rd, & 4th (morning)
French-speaking: January 3rd (evening), 4th & 5th
Price: €375 (1 retreat)
Early Bird (before September 1st): €325
This price includes 2 nights of accommodation and all meals!
You can also attend both retreats,
the price is then €700, Early Bird (before September 1st) €650.
In addition to the workshops, this price also includes two nights, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, coffee/tea + snacks, and 2 dinners. (supplements: sheets €10, towel €6, (or bring your own) Shuttle to or from Marbehan Station: €5, 2024 prices, in 2025 they may increase slightly).
If you would like to book an extra night because you are coming from afar, please let us know in advance, it is always possible, for an additional fee.