14/05/2026
We are deeply honoured to announce that the registration is now officially open for a truly exceptional retreat in the Netherlands May 2027.
For the first time in this unique setting, internationally renowned Zen teachers Koshin Paley Ellison and Chodo Campbell from the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care will join forces with Barbara Doeleman-van Veldhoven for an immersive retreat created especially for people working in healthcare and care professions.
This retreat is for those who know that healthcare is not only about expertise and decision-making, but also about presence. About remaining human in places where suffering, vulnerability, responsibility and complexity meet.
Physicians, nurses, psychologists, therapists, chaplains, healthcare leaders and other professionals from across the field are warmly invited.
Together we will explore:
— contemplative practice
— meditation and silence
— compassionate care
— emotional resilience
— mindful leadership
— and the question of how to remain open-hearted without losing ourselves.
What makes this retreat so unique is not only the extraordinary experience and international reputation of these teachers, but also the rare opportunity to access this depth of contemplative care training here in Europe, in an intimate setting close to home.
The response has already been overwhelming. Within 30 minutes after opening registration through our newsletter, the first places were filled.
We therefore expect this retreat to reach capacity quickly.
📍 May 18 - 22nd 2027
📍 The Netherlands
📍 Limited to 40 participants
More information via the link in the comments 👇