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Non-binding darkness therapy booking

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Choose your stay

Pick the length, whether you are coming solo or as a couple, and how you want to eat.

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Fill in the form

It takes 2 minutes and commits you to nothing.

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We get back to you

We agree on the exact dates and answer all your questions.

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You come into the dark

Our guides accompany you through the whole stay from beginning to end.

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Book a dark retreat

Length of stay

Terrified of the dark and want to break through that fear and prove to yourself you can do it? Arrival is always on a Tuesday.

Not sure whether a dark retreat is for you? Start with three nights — it is a full encounter with the darkness, you will get a good rest, and you can come for a week next time. Arrival on Wednesday or Saturday.

A complete immersion in the dark. Arrival on Saturday, occasionally on Wednesday. The most popular choice.

For repeat dark retreats, people usually choose a multiple of weeks. Arrival on Saturday. Recommended for experienced practitioners.

Coming solo or as a couple

A solo practitioner usually works on themselves, their feelings and their life situation.

Couples usually work on their relationship, deepening their bond and their love. That is why the Sanctuary of Love cabin is meant for couples.

Meals

Nothing to arrange or bring — vegetarian meals for the whole day.

You bring your own food, or you fast. An electric kettle is available.

When would a dark retreat suit you

We arrange dates individually — just give us a rough idea of when you would like to come and we will get back to you with specific available dates.

Summary of your non-binding booking

Dates and conditions of the stay (filled in automatically from your choices above, you can edit it by hand):

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Do you have a gift voucher, a question or a note?

Since 2013

3,000+ participants

4.9/5 · 136 reviews

We agree on the exact dates by email or phone

Why choose darkness therapy

A safe environment

Wooden, ecological and fully equipped sanctuaries, a short way from civilisation yet in complete peace near Kutná Hora.

Personal arrangement

We confirm every booking by email or phone. Nothing happens automatically without your consent.

Experienced guides

Tomáš and Lenka have been guiding people through the dark since 2013 and are there for you throughout your stay.

Flexible terms

Instalments from 500 CZK a month, the option to change your dates, and the price is only binding once confirmed.

What people who have been in the dark say

  • Petr Novák Avatar
    Petr Novák
    30.12.2024
    Everything went fine. During the day you can hear certain outdoor sounds (indoors only the boiler twice a day), but that didn't bother me. And because sometimes the negative thoughts just couldn't... read more
    Robert Hudec Avatar
    Robert Hudec
    9.12.2025
    I came away with a really powerful experience. Mainly as far as rest goes, both physical and mental. The cabin was like it was made to measure, everything was within... read more
    Barbora Vaculíková Bardová Avatar
    Barbora Vaculíková Bardová
    24.9.2024
    The stay was well organised, the cabin new and fitted out so that everything could be managed in the dark. I really enjoyed the food served and I also appreciated... read more
  • Lenka Kobidka Avatar
    Lenka Kobidka
    7.1.2026
    Amazing surroundings, beautiful accommodation, fantastic food and amazing people with a pure ❤️ and a sincere approach.
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    Michal Döme Avatar
    Michal Döme
    28.9.2024
    Great experience, everyone should try it. The meals great. A few small things: The MP3 player lights up even though it's taped over, maybe that's written there somewhere, but somehow I missed... read more
    Grzegorz Zur Avatar
    Grzegorz Zur
    20.3.2024
    I strongly recommend the stay in the dark, it is a transformative experience, much needed decompression, sensual rest and detox! I did 3 day stay and it already brings a... read more
  • Brixina Brixina Avatar
    Brixina Brixina
    27.11.2025
    What can I say compared to the other reviews... An unusual experience.. you look forward to getting back to the light and at the same time you're sorry it's ending.... read more
    Ivana Račáková Avatar
    Ivana Račáková
    2.1.2026
    A great dark retreat, excellent food. I wasn't all that hungry, but I always looked forward to seeing what tasty thing was coming. All the guides were very pleasant, they... read more
    Jan Blažek Avatar
    Jan Blažek
    29.12.2025
    Only 3 days, but even so a symbolic awakening in the dark took place. Tomáš and Lenča are really nice people! The only thing you might be afraid of is... read more

✓ Non-binding — we only confirm after speaking with you

✓ Instalments from 500 CZK a month

✓ Dates arranged individually

You can give your loved ones a darkness therapy gift voucher

Gift voucher for a dark retreat, with a candle in a wooden cabin

Frequently asked questions

1) How do I know a dark retreat is for me?

Do you need to find yourself? Do you feel “disconnected”? Not sure what you actually want from life? Exhausted or stressed? Then a dark retreat is exactly for you – we call it a real holiday … read more

2) Why go into the dark near Kutná Hora of all places?

Because we genuinely love dark retreats, and since 2013 we have experienced a great deal with our participants. Because you might want to recharge your life batteries. And because we will not push any religion, ideology or “wacky” esoteric views on you 😉 … read more

3) How should I prepare for a dark retreat?

Usually no great preparation is needed – by the time you are considering a dark retreat, you are in fact fully prepared. Still, we have a few practical tips on how to prepare at work and at home … read more

4) How do I get to the dark retreat?

You can come by car and park right at our place, or you can come by train and walk from the nearest stop (about 5 km), which we warmly recommend before a stay in the dark … read more

5) Going on a dark retreat as a couple?

Being in the dark alone is one experience, and being there as a couple is a different one. We cannot say which is better. It is simply different. Couples often come separately first, each to their own cabin, and next time they come to share one … read more about peace of mind

Still hesitating?

Call us or simply ask in the form above – we will gladly help you choose your dates.

Your guides through the dark, Tomáš & Lenka, look forward to seeing you

Tomáš and Lenka in front of the cabin where the dark retreat takes place

We have been guiding people through the dark since 2013 and have accompanied more than 3,000 of them. Before your stay we prepare you for the dark, during it we are close by every day — and the dark remains yours alone.