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Where does the dark retreat take place?

Where will you find your calm and a fresh start?

Světlo ve tmě s.r.o.
Lomec 61, 286 01 Úmonín
Kutná Hora district 
(for your sat nav, enter Lomec 65)

Come and experience a unique dark retreat in the picturesque little village of Lomec, home to just 30 people, where time moves more slowly. On a one-hectare orchard plot, calm, privacy and nature all around are waiting for you.

Your refuge will be one of five ecological wooden sanctuaries that we built solely for dark retreats. Each of them carries a name that may inspire you: Friendship, Peace, Health, Freedom and Love.

Discover a place where silence is truly silent, and where the darkness gives you room to find yourself.
Book your stay and experience a deep reset in the heart of nature.

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Sanctuary of Friendship

Sanctuary of Friendship cabin for darkness therapy

Yellow is the colour of joy, energy and cheerful friendship. Friends of this colour bring sunshine into your life even in the hardest moments. They are the ones who whisk you off on a spontaneous adventure, encourage you and inspire you to grow.

Yellow friendship means laughter, positive energy and endless support – these are the people who believe in you and in your dreams. 🌞 Surround yourself with yellow and enjoy every moment of life to the full.

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Sanctuary of Peace

The Peace cabin for a dark retreat

Blue is the colour of calm, harmony and inner peace. The calm that blue brings helps you stop, take a breath and find your balance in a hectic world. It is a space where you can reconnect with yourself, recharge and think clearly.

Blue calm lets you handle stress with ease and focus on what really matters. 🌊 Open yourself to blue and discover the magic of silence and peace.

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Sanctuary of Health

The southern sanctuary surrounded by greenery

Green is the colour of health, vitality and balance. The health that green stands for is the cornerstone of a happy, full life. With good health you have the energy to enjoy every day, follow your dreams and feel at home in your own body.

Green health gives you the strength and freshness to grow and shine. 🌿 Surround yourself with green and care for your body and mind with love.

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Sanctuary of Freedom

The northern sanctuary with a terrace and a bench

White is the colour of purity, new beginnings and freedom. The freedom that white brings gives you room to breathe, to make your own decisions and to go your own way. It is an open book where you can write your story every day.

White freedom means the liberty to be who you really are and to explore the world without limits. 🤍 Let white into your life and enjoy the feeling of endless possibilities.

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Sanctuary of Love for couples and individuals

The Sanctuary of Love for a dark retreat

Red is the colour of passion, strength and intense love.

Red love is the kind that makes your heart race and fills life with a spark. It gives meaning to every day and brings joy, closeness and deep connection. It is the force that inspires you, moves you forward and connects you with others. ❤️ Open your heart to red and let love shine at full strength.

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Upcoming dark retreat dates

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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.

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