Dark retreats are offered by coach Pavlína Havlíčková and her partner in Příchovice, a village directly adjoining Přeštice south of Plzeň (the website says “Přeštice u Plzně” and does not publish the exact address of the cabin). The client stays in a darkened single-storey cabin that the hosts call the “chajda”: it has a shower, toilet, washbasin and a separate bedroom with a bed, table, chair and yoga mat. The retreat lasts at least 7 days; the client switches off the light themselves after the introductory conversation, and on the last morning the hosts wake them so they can experience the dawn.
Both hosts have completed coaching school, and Pavlína works professionally in strategic intervention coaching. The approach is more about self-discovery and coaching than therapy: if the client wishes, a guide visits daily and they can talk about what they are experiencing. Food (organic, raw, vegan or vegetarian as agreed) is brought once a day, each time at a different hour, and can be combined with fasting. It suits healthy people looking for rest, stillness and answers to personal questions. The retreat is not suitable for people with mental or anxiety disorders or schizophrenia, and it provides no psychological or medical care.
Prices and conditions at Pavlína Havlíčková Příchovice near Přeštice
included, organic raw / vegan / vegetarian, delivered once a day
Food is bought from farmers and farm shops.
The type of food is agreed by e-mail before the stay; mention what you do not like to eat.
Food and drinks are delivered once a day, each time at a different hour.
Meals can be changed during the stay and combined with fasting.
Herbal tea, or your own special tea on request.
Option without food: 1,700 CZK/day.
Length of stay
from 7 days
The website states a stay of at least 7 days in complete darkness; it does not specify whether this is counted in nights or days, nor the terms for longer stays; ask before booking.
Deposit and payment
50% of the price of the stay
The booking is valid from the day the deposit (or the full amount) is credited to the account.
The full balance is due no later than 30 days before arrival.
Payment by bank transfer; payment details are sent by e-mail on the day of the booking request.
Cancellation
Cancellation 30 or more days before arrival: the deposit is refunded in full.
Withdrawal more than 15 days before the date: the amount paid can be used for another date.
Withdrawal 15 days or less before the date: the amount is non-refundable.
Full amount not paid 30 days before the date: the booking is cancelled and the deposit is forfeited.
Serious reasons notified at least 2 weeks before arrival: another date can be agreed.
Early departure: no refund; anyone who does not want to continue in the darkness can stay for the rest of the time as in regular accommodation.
Health restrictions
mental disorders
anxiety disorders
schizophrenia
This is not a medical or psychological service (according to the terms and conditions, the services do not replace medical care).
Other conditions
Booking by e-mail, asking about a specific date.
Before the stay: introductory conversation and questionnaire; signing a declaration of honour (sent in advance by e-mail).
By paying you agree to the terms of the stay.
You switch off the light yourself; on the last morning you are woken and guided through the dawn.
Cigarettes, alcohol and drugs are prohibited; a breach may lead to the stay being ended without compensation.
Bring: comfortable clothing, toothbrush and toothpaste, and optionally your own earplugs, a musical instrument or a talisman.
Couples: the price list gives a price for two of 2,900 CZK/day, but the cabin has one bedroom; the website does not specify how a stay for two works; ask before booking.
The website does not state arrival and departure times; ask before booking.
Guide
Pavlína Havlíčková and her partner (the website does not give the partner's name)
Both have completed coaching school; Pavlína practises strategic intervention coaching (based on the methods of T. Robbins and C. Madanes)
They also practise winter swimming and fasting
The guide visits you daily if you wish to talk about what you are experiencing (conversation)
The website does not state any psychological or therapeutic qualification.
Information taken from the operator's website pavlinahavlickova.cz, last checked 8. 10. 2026. Prices and conditions may change; please confirm them with the operator before booking.. Texts are translated from Czech.
Getting to Pavlína Havlíčková Příchovice near Přeštice:
Location: single-storey cabin (“chajda”) in a garden Train: 1,5 km Bus: 0,4 km
Pavlína Havlíčková Příchovice near Přeštice on the map:
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Rooms at Pavlína Havlíčková Příchovice near Přeštice:
Pavlína Havlíčková Příchovice near PřešticeLocation: single-storey cabin (“chajda”) in a gardenTrain: 1,5 kmBus: 0,4 kmPrice: 2,000 Kč/night2,000 CZK per day for 1 person including meals for the whole day; without food 1,700 CZK/day; for two 2,900 CZK/day; minimum 7 days
How to book Pavlína Havlíčková Příchovice near Přeštice
Book directly with the operator: website pavlinahavlickova.cz, phone +420 777 893 130, e-mail kontakt@pavlinahavlickova.cz.
If they are fully booked, you can use these free dates at Léčba tmou near Kutná Hora. These are not dates of Pavlína Havlíčková Příchovice near Přeštice, but of the centre in Lomec near Kutná Hora (Czechia):