The House of Essence

The House of Essence is the place in Germany where students and highly qualified, domestic and International teachers can meet and grow together. With our project we want to provide a nurturing, home space for teachers to share their knowledge and experience and for students to strengthen their body, mind & soul connection.

Guided by love, openness and integrity, we want to create a permanent, sheltered place in Germany where we give each person the space to develop, grow and be creative.

Our biggest wish is to make our guests feel loved and safe. We want everyone, who’s desire is to grow personally, to have access to knowledge, teachings and practices, regardless of their background or status.

We have the vision to build a great community and through intensive contact with her, to respond individually to their wishes. Therefore we're dreaming of offering exactly the retreats and workshops that our community desires and, moreover, to give them new input through all the wonderful, inspiring teachers who visit us.

So that we can realize our dream and create an offer that is affordable for everyone, we have developed a concept that we would like to introduce to you now.

Let's start with what we stand for:

TRANSFORMATION – it’s about you, creating your life you want from the inside, out!
it's about you and your unique path.
Regardless of where you come from, what your story has been, or your status in society. We take you just as you are. With an open heart and open arms, we would like to welcome you at The House of Essence.

There are a multitude of healing practices, which give you the tools to reach for your fullest potential. Spend a mindful, inspiring and revitalizing break with us, which will let you go home with warmth of heart, a full energy tank and new impulses. The House of Essence is a harbor, a protected place, giving you the space for free expression, development and knowledge.

HOME – community and family
On a 20.000m² property, nestled between lush green fields, windmills and endless space, we offer a beautiful & cozy accommodation for max. 12 people. We want to create a personal and homely atmosphere for you. It is important to us that you feel well and secure.

With plenty of room for “me” time you can engage or disengage at your own leisure. Sit by the fire or walk through the woods, enjoy a cooking lesson or book a body work session, the possibilities are truly endless.

We are a warm family, which offers you an experience of deep beauty, health, well-being, human warmth, respect and care. This is expressed in our authenticity and the passion to accompany people on their personal journey and fulfill their needs.

OPPORTUNITY – adventure, growth, potential
Our door is open for people from all over the world. Among other things, this place is a platform for all teachers, healers, shamans, therapists, creatives and those who want to share their knowledge & experiences with people. The variety of offerings makes The House of Essence very special.

It is a great heartfelt concern to us that everyone can participate in the retreats and workshops. For this reason, we tie in with the ingenious idea of a famous Platform in Germany called "Grundeinkommen", and integrate an in-house donation pot. This will be used to give away free Retreats/Workshops for economically weaker people, which includes accommodation, food and the transfer to our space.

Not only do we support the growth of tourism in East Frisia, there is also a hub where many different cultures come together with a common goal: to enjoy a precious and rewarding break. Countries like Denmark and the Netherlands are our direct neighbors, which gives us the great opportunity to create The House of Essence as an international project.

EXPERIENCE – unique and unforgettable! Change through somatic experiences
Whether you’re looking for relaxation, transformation or an adventure you’ll discover it at The House of Essence. An inspirational paradise where you can get your hands dirty in our big veggie garden, escape in our tree house in the forest and play music, chill or be creative.

If you’re drawn to the water, you can hang out at our lake, refresh with a swim or play on a Stand Up Paddle Board. Play table tennis, meditate and move in our Pavilion, lose yourself in conversations in front of a bonfire, watch the galaxy sweep across the night sky, breathe in fresh air and get lost during walks or bicycle tours through the countryside.

We would like to offer Retreats/Workshops/Trainings in the following Areas…

• Personal develop/empowerment (Meditation, Mindfulness, Communication-Trainings, NLP, Stress-management, Relationship-Workshops, etc.)
• Movement (Yoga, AcroYoga, Budokon, Tai Chi,Qigong, Capoeira, Nia, Contact Improvisation, Dance, etc.)
• Bodywork (Ayurvedic Massage, Therapeutic Flying, Feldenkrais, Thai Yoga, Shiatsu, etc.)
• Healing Energy work (Reiki, Crystal healing, Tantra, Woman Circles etc.)
• Breathwork (Transformational Breath)
• Creativity (Intuitive painting, creative writing, pottery, crafting, etc.)
• Nutrition/Cooking- Workshops (Ayurveda, Vegetarian/Vegan, etc.)
• and so much more!

How does The House of Essence optically like?

• A permanently converted, light flooded barn with an total area of ca. 650m² and 2 levels
• 6 double rooms with private bathroom
• Common area + kitchen
• An all-round glazed "pavillon" in the garden, for movement, body therapy, meditation, etc.
• A big veggie garden
• Many small oases to relax, spread over an area of 20.000m²
• A tree house in the forest, as an additional retreat

We focus on…

• Sustainable Construction
• Recycling/Upcycling
• Composting
• Permaculture
• Teamwork

Goal 1 To Raise $1,000,000. So that we can build Germany’s first multicultural retreat center in a to sustainable way.

Goal 2 Grow a scholarship fund to host free retreats for economically disadvantaged people.

Goal 3 Invest in projects that are driven by sustainability, personal development, building community and healing nature. Help out our local community by nurturing business’s that support out mission.

Our target groups are...

• all people looking for relaxation, a transformative experience or a new adventure - all this and much more will be offered at the House of Essence.

• all people who are teachers and scholars who want to lead workshops, retreats and trainings.

The House of Essence is for you, if you want to…

• learn something new
• grow personally
• connect with nature and yourself
• step out of your comfort zone
• be surrounded & share happiness with a loving and supporting community
• get inspired
• unleash your creativity
• express yourself freely
• get down to your essence & discover your full potential
• share your gifts with others

We all want to raise consciousness and be more present in our everyday life. We all have dreams, yet often our fears are greater, such as the fear of failing or not being good enough. We all have deep-rooted beliefs about ourselves that often keep us from stepping outside our comfort zone.

In giving to ‘The House of Essence’ you help create a place where we collectively can address our unique individual needs. This will allow us to approach our Essence, by building support within a loving community.

We are all students of life. Your support will help us create a safe, magical place that will give people a home away from home. We all long for love and my mission is to share all the love I can find, with you.

And if...

• you believe in love
• to give others gives you pleasure
• you feel attracted to the project
• It makes you realize you have enough to share with others
• you want to invest in something that makes the world a better place,

we're happy to have you as supporter.

A small amount of money may not seem enough to you, but combined with all the other donations, it becomes something much bigger.

If you would like to join the tribe & support the project beyond the financial needs, please send us an E-Mail to:

[email protected]

We are looking forward to connect with you beautiful soul!

Millions of butterflies will dance in my belly! :) With a successful financing, we take you on the journey of creation.

We will diligently share our progress with you via the blog on Startnext, so you can be very close. From planning to opening!

In addition, there is already a group on Facebook where I look forward to being part of it.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/130212434297737/

As well, it is important to us to make our investments completely transparent so that you can understand where your donation goes.

To do this, we create a file on Google Drive, where you can track the individual investments.

We want to fund the following with the crowdfunding campaign:

• Demolition permit, building permit
• The complete demolition + disposal of rubble from our before the invasion threatened barn
• Architect for planning construction / expansion
• Building materials for the barn, pavilion and tree house
• Installation Water/Electricity/Heating system
• Extra sewage treatment plant for wastewater
• Interior of the barn (room equipment + bathrooms, kitchen & common area)
• Equipment* (yoga mats & yoga props, musical instruments, art supplies, pottery kiln, sewing machines, decoration)
• Payment to service providers (demolition company, architect, construction company, service provider for the expansion)

The funding goal is based on the assessment of two independent architects with the facts of 425m² floor plan, as well as about 650 ² for interior design.

If a surplus is available after completion of the construction- and implementation phase, we will reinvest the collected funds into our scholarship, mentorship and affiliate programs. Thus, no cent is lost and is definitely well spent for this one purpose "The House of Essence".

f you want to get involved, whether in construction or in organizational matters, we look forward to seeing you! You can find out more about how you can actively participate, after the campaign, when we start with the detailed planning :)!