Questions related to the Silent Meditation Retreat
How do I get to the pick up point in Xativa?
We arrange a free pick you up at the train station in Xativa city at 13.00 o’clock on the starting date.
(mind that this is not the metro station called Xativa in the centre of Valencia)
Arriving from Valencia airport
From the airport, you travel by public transport to Xativa city, which will take around 2 hours. Just follow these steps:
• Arriving at Valencia airport, follow the signs to the metro, you buy a ticket and get on the next metro. (lines 3 and 5 both go in the right direction.)
• Get off at metro station Xativa. Leave the metro station, once at the top you see the train station “Estacion del Norte”.
Train from Valencia Estacion del Norte to Xativa city
• Buy a train ticket to the city of Xativa. (It’s a bit confusing but coincidentally both the metro station and the city you have to go to are called Xativa)
• You can find train times here
• The train runs about twice an hour and has L’Alcudia de Crespins or Moixent as its final destination. It is usually one of the platforms at the very back of the station on the right. (you walk past some shops and behind that are a number of platforms.)
• Please send me a message to let me know that you are on the train.
• The train journey takes approximately 55 minutes, get off at Xativa.
Arriving from Alicante airport
Take a bus or taxi to Alicante Estacion de Tren. Take a train to Xativa (Please check times on https://www.renfe.com/es/en there are only a few trains a day) Total time from the airport will be around 2,5 hours to Xativa.
What do I need to bring?
- Easy clothing. Before you go, check the weather forecast for Enguera so that you can pack according to the weather.
- Pajamas, underwear
- Swim suit
- Shoes that are okay to make a hike
- Slippers
- Water bottle
- Towel
- Flashlight
- Ear plugs
- Mosquito repellent (spring&summer)
- Notebook and pen
- Umbrella and rain jacket in case of rainy weather
- Sun protection in case of sunny/hot weather
- Proof of health insurance covering you in Spain
- Please only bring organic soap.
- The remainder of the payment in cash.
When does the silence start?
Once everyone has arrived we will have lunch together. After getting to know each other, there will be some explanation about the retreat and there is time to land. Around 5 pm the silence starts with the first meditation.
How can I prepare for the retreat?
In the days before the retreat you could prepare yourself by minimizing your use of social media, make space in your days for some quiet moments, drink less coffee (we serve coffee only at breakfast ) do a meditation or something else that helps you connect and unwind. If traveling, take it slow and be mindful, enjoy this time of transition. You may want to contemplate how you are feeling, what brings you to the retreat.
What time does the retreat end?
On the ending date the retreat ends at around 11.00 o’clock and we will drive you to the train station in Xativa. You can catch a train from 12.00 o’clock onwards.
Is it possible to add a visit to the waterfall to my retreat?
After ending the program you can either be taken to the train station directly or you can add a visit to an impressive waterfall to your retreat. We leave Benali by car driving to the village Anna where we will make a short hike in silence to reach the waterfall. We will have a picknick lunch and it is possible to swim and shower under the powerful, refreshing water. It is just a great way to get ready for the next chapter in your life. The additional costs are 50,- euro including lunch. After this adventure we will drive you to the train station where you can take a train from 15.30 o’çlock.
Is there any internet availability?
A silent meditation retreat is a great way to disconnect, in this perspective it is very important not to use your phone during the days in silence. Let friends, work and family know that you will not be online these days, a unique change!
What is the emergency contact?
Since you will be off line you can give the following numbers to your loved ones, tell them to send a What’s app in case of emergency.
Ellen +31683826145
Benali +34637454088
What is the payment & cancellation policy?
Upon booking you will pay 50% of the retreat fee, the other 50% is due upon arrival.
We work with the following cancellation policy.
- 100% refund for cancellation 30+ days before retreat start date. Or let some else take your place.
Or change to another date. - 50% refund for cancellation 15-29 days before retreat start date.
Or change to another date. Or let some else take your place. - 0-14 days before retreat start date, full retreat fee is to be paid. You can let some else take your place.
Questions related to the Silent Walking Retreat
How do I get to the pick up point in Xativa?
We arrange a free pick you up at the train station in Xativa city at 13.00 o’clock on the starting date.
(mind that this is not the metro station called Xativa in the centre of Valencia)
Arriving from Valencia airport
From the airport, you travel by public transport to Xativa city, which will take around 2 hours. Just follow these steps:
• Arriving at Valencia airport, follow the signs to the metro, you buy a ticket and get on the next metro. (lines 3 and 5 both go in the right direction.)
• Get off at metro station Xativa. Leave the metro station, once at the top you see the train station “Estacion del Norte”.
Train from Valencia Estacion del Norte to Xativa city
• Buy a train ticket to the city of Xativa. (It’s a bit confusing but coincidentally both the metro station and the city you have to go to are called Xativa)
• You can find train times here
• The train runs about twice an hour and has L’Alcudia de Crespins or Moixent as its final destination. It is usually one of the platforms at the very back of the station on the right. (you walk past some shops and behind that are a number of platforms.)
• Please send me a message to let me know that you are on the train.
• The train journey takes approximately 55 minutes, get off at Xativa.
Arriving from Alicante airport
Take a bus or taxi to Alicante Estacion de Tren. Take a train to Xativa (Please check times on https://www.renfe.com/es/en there are only a few trains a day) Total time from the airport will be around 2,5 hours to Xativa.
What do I need to bring?
- Easy clothing. Before you go, check the weather forecast for Enguera so that you can pack according to the weather.
- Pajamas, underwear
- Swim suit
- Shoes that are good to hike on uneven /mountainous terrain
- Slippers
- Water bottle of at least 1 liter
- Towel
- Flashlight
- Ear plugs
- Mosquito repellent (spring&summer)
- Notebook and pen
- Umbrella and rain jacket in case of rainy weather
- Sun protection in case of sunny/hot weather
- Proof of health insurance covering you in Spain
- Please only bring organic soap.
- The remainder of the payment in cash.
Is this retreat fully silent?
In this retreat silence plays an important role but it is not a fully silent retreat. The program offers the possibility to combine silence with connection. During the walks we will be in silence, when we arrive back silence is optional allowing space for sharing about life’s experiences so that we can be of support to each other, inspire each other and just feel the power of human connection.
How can I prepare for the retreat?
In the days before the retreat you could prepare yourself by minimizing your use of social media, make space in your days for some quiet moments, drink less coffee (we serve coffee only at breakfast ) do a meditation or something else that helps you connect and unwind. If traveling, take it slow and be mindful, enjoy this time of transition. You may want to contemplate how you are feeling, what brings you to the retreat.
What time does the retreat end?
On the ending date the retreat ends at around 11.00 o’clock and we will drive you to the train station in Xativa. You can catch a train from 12.00 o’clock onwards.
Is there any internet availability?
A retreat is a great way to disconnect, in this perspective it is very important not to use your phone during the days. Let friends, work and family know that you will not be online these days, a unique change!
What is the emergency contact?
Since you will be off line you can give the following number to your loved ones, tell them to send a What’s app in case of emergency.
Ellen +31683826145
What is the payment & cancellation policy?
Upon booking you will pay 50% of the retreat fee, the other 50% is due upon arrival.
We work with the following cancellation policy.
- 100% refund for cancellation 30+ days before retreat start date. Or let some else take your place.
Or change to another date. - 50% refund for cancellation 15-29 days before retreat start date.
Or change to another date. Or let some else take your place. - 0-14 days before retreat start date, full retreat fee is to be paid. You can let some else take your place.
