Golden Summer Retreat

August 21st - August 24th, 2025 • Bahnitz, Brandenburg, Germany

Soak up the late summer sun and let your yogic practices unfold far from everyday life

Join Lisa Patzelt & Billie Bonita for a few days away from the city and experience moments of peace and connection surrounded by nature. Together, we’ll find stillness, awaken the body through movement and reconnect with ourselves.

Highlights include:

powerful and dynamic Vinyasa Yoga sequences
Asana labs, where we’ll dive deeper into specific postures
the stillness of Yin Yoga
Community Kirtan

As summer slowly turns to gold, it’s the perfect time to pause.

Depending on participants, the retreat will be held in English or German.

A peaceful river scene at sunset with calm water, trees lining the riverbanks, and a soft, pastel sky.

What does a typical retreat day look like?

07:30 Tea & Coffee

08:00 - 08:30 Meditation & Pranayama

08:30 - 10:00 Asana practice

10:30 - 11:30 Brunch

Free time & afternoon snack

16:30 - 18:30 Workshop (Asana Lab, Yin Practice, etc.)

19:30 Dinner

Evening - free time or program (Kirtan, bonfire, etc.)

You’ll have plenty of time to connect with others, unwind, and recharge in nature.

Schedule subject to small changes

Retreat location

Haven Havelland • Dorfstraße 33, 14715 Milower

Located within the Westhavelland Nature Park, Haven offers a peaceful setting surrounded by nature.

Guests can enjoy a garden sauna, a dedicated reading room, and direct access to the meanders of the Havel River. The surrounding landscape is quiet and expansive, ideal for slowing down and reconnecting with the natural rhythm of the environment.

Accommodation is provided in a historic guesthouse with seven bedrooms, each with a private ensuite. Interiors blend rustic elements with modern comforts, creating a simple and restful atmosphere.

A three-story pink house with white window frames, a white front door, black balcony railings, and a dark gray roof with multiple windows. There are trees and greenery around the house and a parked car on the left side.

Nourishment

Delicious vegan and vegetarian meals will be lovingly prepared by Anja Toldrian — three nourishing dishes each day: cozy brunches, wholesome afternoon snacks, and heartwarming dinners.

A minimalist bedroom with a simple wooden bed frame, white bedding, a chair near a radiator, dark curtains, a chandelier, and a colorful rug.

A small bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a wall-mounted shower. The sink area has a bottle of liquid soap and a round mirror. There is a trash bin underneath the sink. The bathroom door is partially open.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden chair, small table, checkered blanket, large window with sheer curtains, wooden beams, and a patterned rug.

A bedroom featuring a wooden bed with white pillows, matching wooden nightstands, and wall-mounted lamps. The room has a wooden floor and a sloped ceiling with visible wooden beams.

Bright bedroom with sloped ceilings, two windows with light blue and white striped curtains, and wicker chairs. The bed has white and blue bedding, and there is a small table with a vase and dried flowers.

Interior of a room with pink walls, a pink radiator, a framed photo of children playing by the water, and a partially open door showing a kitchen.

Empty hallway with wooden floors, light-colored walls, and modern ceiling lights, leading to a white front door with glass panels.

Interior of a room with a peach-colored wall, wooden paneling, a wooden bookshelf with books and decorative vases, a beige armchair, a tall floor lamp with a white shade, a small blue table, and part of a brown sofa in the foreground.

A clear glass pitcher with white flowers on a dark gray table in a room with beige walls and a window with orange curtains.

Cozy living room with peach-colored walls, large window, brown sofa with pillows, wooden coffee table, and artwork on wall.

A cozy dining room with wooden tables and red chairs, a vintage green cabinet, and large windows with greenery outside.

Living room with a curved black sofa, small round beige side table, and striped cushions on the floor, with a beige wall and curtains.

Yoga studio with mats, bolsters, and natural light from windows.

Interior of a modern house with wooden walls, ceiling, and hooks with hanging towel, leading to a bright door with a window and trees outside.

Two wooden lounge chairs with striped fabric seats in a minimalist indoor setting, with beige walls and shadowed light on the tiled floor.

Interior of a modern wood sauna with seating and a bucket with a ladle outside the door.

A round red dining table with six wooden chairs in a room with wooden flooring, a green wall, a pink sliding door, and a modern pendant light hanging above the table with a small vase of yellow flowers on it.

A wooden bookshelf with books and magazines against an orange wall, topped with a table lamp and art books.

Photos by Maike Grimm

Accommodation will be offered in single bedrooms, shared double or shared three bedrooms.

All seven rooms at Haven have their own en-suite bathroom.

Please indicate your preference when registering so that we can find a suitable spot for you.

Rooms

Triple room with private bathroom: 570€ p.p.

Twin room (2 beds) with private bathroom: 640€ p.p.

Single occupancy (double bed): 830€ p.p.

Investment

Included in the price:

3 x nights of accommodation at HAVEN Havelland (incl. bed linen & towels)
5 yoga sessions (Vinyasa Yoga, Asana lab, Yin Yoga)
1 Kirtan evening
yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, and blankets are available on site
3 vegetarian/vegan meals daily (brunch, afternoon snack, dinner)
use of the sauna

Not included in the price:

arrival and departure to the location

Meet your hosts

Lisa is a Vinyasa and Yin and Fascia Yoga Teacher with over 700 hours of education.
Her yoga practice is an integral part of her daily life. She understands yoga as a path that offers the opportunity to dive deep within ourselves to experience healing at a physical and mental level.
In her classes Lisa incorporates asana, mindful hands-on-assists, meditation, pranayama, yoga philosophy and a well-selected playlist aiming to create an holistic experience for her students.

Billie began her Yoga Practice over 13 years ago. She completed a 200-hour Vinyasa Training in Bali and a 300-hour Ashtanga and Vinyasa Apprenticeship in Berlin. She is trained as a Level 1 Pranayama Teacher and recently finished a Core Mat Pilates Training.
Through Teaching Billie aims to share Yoga as a path to self-discovery and connection.
With a background in Music Industry she blends music into her classes, offering a dynamic flow that emphasizes breath and presence.