Werde was du bist is a family-run organic farm in the hamlet of Reinprechts near the small town of Weitra in the northern Waldviertel (Lower Austria), surrounded by forests, about two hours by car from Vienna and close to the Czech border. The farm has been in the family since 1777; it keeps cows and hens and grows potatoes, grain and vegetables, and besides group retreats it also offers individual dark retreats. You sleep in a cabin (tiny house) in nature that can be fully darkened, with a bed, space to move, a table and its own bathroom; it is dark 24 hours a day.
The retreats are led by the founder and organic farmer Florian Klein, a depth-psychology counsellor, mental trainer and coach who works with breath, shadow work, constellations and meditation, among other things. The approach is more coaching-oriented and focused on self-discovery: an online preliminary conversation, an individual session before and after entering the dark, and on request integration coaching right in the dark. It suits anyone who wants a solo retreat of 3–7 days with personal support in quiet countryside; the season runs from October to April.
Dunkelretreat – All-in package (3–7 days): Price on request
Price includes
30-minute online preliminary conversation
PDF guide to preparing at home
Darkened cabin (tiny house) with darkness 24 hours a day
Organic “detox” meal 1–2× a day
Individual session before and after the retreat
On request, integration coaching in the dark
Meals
included in the package, organic, 1–2× a day
In one place the website says “organic detox meal 1–2× a day”, elsewhere “two balanced organic meals a day”.
The ingredients come from the farm itself. The website does not say what type of food it is (vegetarian etc.); ask before booking.
Length of stay
from 3 days
The package can be booked for 3–7 days; you set the length and date during the online preliminary conversation.
They recommend staying one more day after the dark retreat.
Deposit and payment
The website does not mention a deposit; ask before booking.
According to the terms and conditions, the full price must be paid before the service is provided (card, PayPal, SEPA direct debit or bank transfer in advance).
Cancellation
Up to 30 days before the start: free of charge
29–14 days before the start: 50% of the price
Less than 14 days before the start: no refund
If the operator cancels the retreat: full refund or alternative date
Leaving early: the website does not say; ask before booking.
Health restrictions
The website does not list contraindications; ask before booking.
According to the terms and conditions, the operator accepts no liability for physical or psychological reactions during or after the retreat.
Apply via the form on the website (request for a place); the operator gets in touch personally, and the contract is concluded upon his confirmation
First a 30-minute online conversation (getting to know each other, questions, length and date)
Arrival 3 hours before the start: tea and introduction in the light, individual session with Florian, option of a walk in nature; you enter the dark on your own when you decide to
After the retreat, a closing conversation in the light
Individual retreat, one person per cabin (the website does not mention couples)
Guide
Florian Klein – founder, organic farmer, depth-psychology counsellor, mental trainer and coach
Methods: confrontational dialogue, body work (embodiment), breathwork, shadow work, constellations, meditation and trance
Individual session before and after the retreat, on request coaching in the dark; the website does not say how communication works during the retreat
Information taken from the operator's website werdewasdubist.com, last checked 9. 10. 2026. Prices and conditions may change; please confirm them with the operator before booking.. Texts are translated from Czech.
Getting to Werde was du bist Weitra:
Location: cabin (tiny house) that can be darkened, on an organic farm surrounded by forests Parking: 0 km Train: 11 km Bus: 0,1 km
Werde was du bist Weitra on the map:
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Werde was du bist WeitraATLocation: cabin (tiny house) that can be darkened, on an organic farm surrounded by forestsParking: 0 kmTrain: 11 kmBus: 0,1 kmPrice: by donationPrice on request
How to book Werde was du bist Weitra
Book directly with the operator: website werdewasdubist.com, tel. +43 660 5472204, e-mail retreat@werdewasdubist.com.
If they are fully booked, you can use these free dates at Léčba tmou near Kutná Hora. These are not dates of Werde was du bist Weitra, but of the centre in Lomec near Kutná Hora (Czechia):
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