Zen Retreat House
A place for BreathWalk®, meditation, and Zen in Friedland, Germany.
Welcome
Nestled in the heart of Friedland, surrounded by open landscapes, forest, and the quiet countryside of Brandenburg, the Zen House is a place of conscious practice — and the home of BreathWalk. Here, you’ll find space for stillness, breathing and a genuine encounter with yourself. A place that invites you to slow down and go deeper — far from distractions and the noise of everyday life.
About Us
We are Hanka and Niko, and we warmly welcome you to our dojo. For us, this place marks the beginning of a new shared chapter. Hanka carries a long lineage of yogic teaching, while Niko has walked the path of Zen for many years. In the ZenHouse, these two traditions meet in a natural, mindful, and respectful way.
The dojo was originally founded by Niko’s teacher, Yudo Seggelke Roshi, a Zen master in the lineage of Nishijima Roshi. Following Yudo’s passing, we chose to carry his vision forward: a living, open space for practice, connection, tea, firewood, and simply being together.
What We Offer
The Zen House is a refuge for:
BreathWalk intensive weekends
Zen practice & meditation retreats
Sat Nam Rasayan
Stillness, mindfulness, and conscious encounter
A place to arrive, pause, and remember what truly matters.
The Space
Our dojo accommodates 6 to 10 participants and is ideally suited for retreats, practice weekends, and immersive formats. A spacious garden, a fire pit, and numerous quiet corners invite you to settle — and to go deeper into your practice, free from distraction.
The Zen House is particularly well suited for BreathWalk weekends, meditation retreats, and silent getaways.
Accommodation & Meals
- Single or double rooms
- €70–100 per night, full board included
- Vegetarian meals, lovingly prepared to support your practice
External Rental
The Zen Sanctuary House is also available for external hire — ideal for:
Ideal for
- Small retreats
- Meditation and Zen groups
- BreathWalk and yoga formats
- Silent retreats and seminars
Capacity & Facilities
- 6–10 persons
- Dojo / practice room
- Accommodation & full board
- Large natural garden
- Fire pit
- Indoor and outdoor retreat spaces
- Peaceful setting, approximately 1.5 hours from Berlin
Inquiries & Bookings
Location & Getting There
- Address: Friedland, Brandenburg
- Distance from Berlin: approx. 1.5 hours
- By car: easy to reach, parking available on site
- By train: to Beeskow or Jacobsdorf — pickup by arrangement
Facilities & Retreat Spaces
- Dojo / practice room
- In-house accommodation
- Communal areas
- Large garden with quiet retreat spots
- Fire pit (seasonal)
- Numerous spaces for stillness, reflection, and solitude
Practice & Schedule
The house is a place for:
- Zen practice & meditation
- BreathWalk
- Sat Nam Rasayan
- Stillness, mindfulness, and conscious encounter
Schedule: flexible depending on format — typically includes guided practice, periods of silence, BreathWalk sessions, walking meditation, and rest.
Prior experience: varies by program — details provided in individual program descriptions.
Welcome to our sanctuary. We look forward to sharing this space with you — with breath, stillness, tea, and practice.