Stop running and dedicate time to your wellbeing – these days are for you!
My retreats invite you to slow down, breathe, and cleanse your mind. I will focus on cultivating two fundamental aspects of Buddhist meditation: Vipassana (awareness and insight) and Samadhi (calming of the mind).
Observe your inner world with non-judgmental awareness
Understand the ever-changing nature of your thoughts and emotions
Gain deep insights that bring lasting peace, harmony, and joy
Learn to apply mindfulness daily for a wiser, healthier response to life
Hi, my name is Ellen
Guiding you from a place of deep personal experience
Silence has been my own biggest teacher. I am here to guide you. I am not the teacher; the silence is. Sharing silence, meditation & nature is my greatest passion. I work with joy, creating a safe and warm environment for your journey.
Guiding transformative retreats for over 10 years
Supported 1000+ individuals on their unique paths to inner peace
Dedicated to sharing authentic Vipassana and mindful Buddhist meditation practices
Over 25 years of personal meditation & self-practice
Read more about Ellen
Living and guiding retreats here in the serene mountains of Spain has deepened my appreciation for the profound impact that nature, combined with silence, offers for true transformation.
I always dreamed of finding my unique place to share the gift of silence with others. The past 7 years, being able to share the stillness and beauty of nature here, have been truly wonderful.I never imagined 25 years ago—when, at the age of 20, a deep urge to experience life differently took me from my home in the Netherlands to India—that this personal journey would lead to me sharing these practices so widely.
It was there, during a pivotal 10-day Vipassana retreat in a Buddhist monastery, that I first experienced the peaceful sense of knowing that set my course.
This foundational insight led to many years of dedicated meditation practice, further study of Buddhism, numerous silent retreats (often with respected teachers like Christopher Titmuss), and training as an MBSR Mindfulness trainer.
These experiences all shape the authentic and heartfelt practices I am now so passionate about sharing with you.
"Happiness in the moment – is all we could ever want."
Why Others Chose to Come
The reasons people find their way to my retreats are deeply personal, yet many share common underlying aspirations.
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For dedicated time and space for quiet, personal reflection
To genuinely reconnect with their inner self and true feelings
To find deep relief from everyday stress and mental overwhelm
To find solace and a path towards healing from grief & loss
To navigate personal change or discover a new sense of direction
For dedicated time and space for quiet, personal reflection
To genuinely reconnect with their inner self and true feelings
To find deep relief from everyday stress and mental overwhelm
To find solace and a path towards healing from grief & loss
To navigate personal change or discover a new sense of direction
"5 years of therapy in 5 days"
"A wonderful retreat in beautiful and tranquil surroundings. Ellen is very friendly and welcoming. The programme is healing and restorative; the food is wholesome and delicious. A perfect escape from modern life."
Amazing, transformative silent retreat experience! Ellen is a wonderful, kind guide. The food was delicious, the connection with nature very strong. I cannot say enough good things. Thank you to all who made this experience such a great one for me!"
There are two primary ways to immerse yourself in the Vipassana experience. Both retreats are led by Ellen in serene Spanish nature and designed to help you reconnect deeply and find lasting calm. Discover more about each unique journey below
Silent Meditation Retreat
True traditional silence: uncover profound understanding and true inner peace through Vipassana.
