Relaxation and Growth Stay in Huttendorf

Rest is essential for regeneration and growth, which allows you to perform well later on. That's why I regularly organize a Relaxation and Growth Stay in Huttendorf.

The relaxation and personal-growth stays in Huttendorf loosely follow on from the parties I used to organize. The events, however, are no longer just about having fun, even though that's becoming more and more important these days. The main point is to relax, have a proper discussion, learn something new, get some exercise in the fresh air, get away from the everyday rush and stereotype, and look at the world from a different angle.

A stay in nature is relaxing to the point of being restorative, ideal for IT people and other office professions. Want to find out how people used to farm in the old days? Now you have the chance to try it out yourself. On the first day everyone will be welcomed and introduced.

Activities

Depending on the season, you'll be able to try out these activities:

• mowing with a scythe and sickle - preparing the tools (sharpening), technique of use
• collecting litter from nature
• gathering forest fruit
• collecting firewood and pine cones
• splitting wood, chopping wood, cutting wood with a chainsaw and by hand
• hammering nails
• naming plants and animals
• beautifying the surroundings
• digging, sowing, weeding, harvesting
• cutting with a handsaw, hammering nails
• information about traditional farming methods in harmony with nature
• craft making: basket weaving…
• painting windows
• flying a quadcopter
• the "What is it?" quiz game
• demonstration of historical farming equipment
• warm-up exercises
• cold exposure training
• stretching
• meditation
• visualization
• how photos are taken
• stress management
• mushroom picking
• description of traditional farming
• grafting trees, sowing and planting, harvesting
• woodworking crafts, turning
• heating with the boiler and the spa stove

Generally speaking, though, the program is flexible - you choose it or it's free time.

Accommodation

• Wood heating in a boiler connected to the central heating
• The bathroom has a wood-fired spa stove
• Non-smoking building
• Absolutely quiet environment in nature
• Forests and meadows all around
• Sleeping in a sleeping bag; a bed is available for some

What can you expect?

The program content is flexible - it depends on how we shape it together.
Possible content includes:

• we can also arrange massages
• rehabilitation consultations
• career consultations
• training: diet, rest
• workshop: working with Linux (bring your laptop, we'll work with Linux from a live CD)
• basics: programming, databases, networks
• want to find out your mental and physical condition and then find out how to improve it?
• physical activity: cycling training, swimming (running training)
• length of stay usually from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon
• balance board, resistance band, (TRX, gym)
• mushroom picking
• correct movement: squatting, lifting loads, breathing
• grilling
• a walk to the Black Spring or up the hill for a view of Sněžka or the sunrise/sunset
• grilling

What can you expect:

• you'll meet new people
• sweat, dirty hands
• lazing around
• unusual experiences
• new knowledge about nature and farming
• food provided, possibly gluten-free or meat-free options.
• how heating works
• new knowledge e.g. about nature and farming

Facilities

• bed, duvet, bedding
• basic kitchen equipment: pots and pans, kettle, washing machine, fridge, electric stove with oven
• Internet
• small pool
• soap
• toilet paper
• toilet paper

What to bring

• work clothes
• tick repellent
• quality footwear

How it works

Waste is sorted and bio waste is composted right away. Paper is used to light the fire.

Tools

Tools are provided on site:

• rake
• scythe
• sickle
• axe
• spade
• hoe
• mattock
• nails
• hammer
• saw and handsaw
• work gloves

Safety equipment:

• goggles
• helmet
• ear plugs

Food

The ingredients for food are bought and we do the cooking ourselves.
Depending on the season, we also eat what's been harvested, for example apples or mushrooms.

What is provided

• Internet
• Food
• Sound system: music from a PC, sound equipment, microphone
• Accommodation

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