Welcome at Venwoude

Venwoude is a beautiful retreat center situated on a spectacular estate in the woods between Amsterdam and Utrecht. It is known for its excellent organic food, its simple but high-quality accommodations, its well-kept gardens and its magical atmosphere, loving care and spiritual depth. 

A unique place for:

  • Retreats
  • Trainings
  • Events
  • Living
  • Working
  • Individual sessions

Our core values to create this are:

  • connection
  • taking care
  • sustainability
  • beauty
  • magic

Time and again prominent (inter)national trainers and teachers of consciousness work choose Venwoude as their favourite venue because of the palpable spiritual vibe that is present here. This is a place where you will feel invited to slow down and turn inwards, making it an ideal setting for personal growth, bodywork, energy work, meditation, satsang and other processes for spiritual transformation.

You’re very welcome to visit us!

Reviews
Don McIver
Followed : Silent Zen Retreat
This silent zen retreat was my third retreat at Venwoude.  I highly recommend this silent zen retreat, and also the impeccable container that the facilities and community of Venwoude provide.  Upon arriving at Venwoude, I sense and feel the integrity of the space which then allows me to relax, and to quickly dive deeply into the silence.   I feel safe and know I will be well cared for during my stay and all the little details of daily life will be capably looked after.  I look forward to returning for another exquisite experience next year.  Much gratitude! Dr Don McIver DC (Canada)
Marianne Moliere
Followed : Silent Zen Retreat
Thank you, the whole Venwoude team, cooks, cleaners, everybody...from the bottom of my heart that you made it possible for me to sit in silence with a wonderful group of people and two great teachers...The care and love were visible in the subtle details, like the beautiful flower arrangements, a clean towel when I needed one, a big bowl of fruit, lovely food and the beautiful landscape all around us...  
Günther Endres
Followed : Silent Zen Retreat
IT WAS A MOST WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE – with Jun Po and Vicara, and as well with all the helping hands of this great place Venwoude. Thank you all very much! Mit besten Grüßen / kind regards Dr. Günther Endres