Since 2013 we have been creating a space where you can discover yourself. We enjoy exploring the depths of being, but we know that everyone has their own path and their own treasure hidden within. Our job is simple: to be here for you when you decide to go into the dark, and to leave you enough room to be yourself.

“I am nothing, wearing a costume.”
— Tomáš Klus, from the song Dno za dnem

We would like to write that we are nobody – just a nameless nothing that takes joy in simply being. In reality, though, we are also a little bit you: the person who comes into the dark, and the person who writes to tell us we are “charlatans” or “hippies”. We accept all of these roles with a smile, because we know that every point of view has its place.

Why do we do this?

We believe in the cycle of life and like to give something back – which is one reason we support charity.
We love freedom, voluntariness and the ability to choose.
We are not here to teach you how to live properly or to hand you instructions for a “better” life.
We believe that every step on your path is right exactly as it is.

Who are we?

We were born in Most, lived at the foot of the Ore Mountains, and today you will find us near Kutná Hora.
We have four children, who were educated at home, because freedom in learning matters to us.
We have seen a fair bit of the world, various techniques and inspiring people, but the greatest treasure we found was inside ourselves.
We follow no religion, but we respect everyone’s freedom of belief.
We do not believe in dividing things into positive and negative – we accept life as a whole, with its light and its dark.

How do things work here?

When you arrive for your dark retreat, don’t expect us to push anything on you or to “awaken” you. We are no more spiritual than you are, and we are no masters from the East. We are here to support you if you want it, and otherwise we give you space.
If you need advice, we will gladly share what we know, but we believe the best questions and answers are already within you.

We don’t judge anyone, and we don’t rate anyone.
Everyone is simply taking the next step on their path – and the path is the destination.

Whether you come or not…

If you decide to come to us near Kutná Hora, we will be glad. If you choose somewhere else, we wish you an equally beautiful experience. And if it isn’t your time yet, that’s fine – everything has its own rhythm.

We believe that every person sooner or later finds happiness and love.
We wish you a wonderful life, and perhaps we’ll see you in the dark some day.

Tomáš and Lenka

Tomáš Roud

Tomáš is an entrepreneur and innovator who lives a rich and fulfilling life in a village not far from Kutná Hora. A father of four and a husband since the age of 21, he holds to the values of family and monogamy. His philosophy of life is built on the principle of voluntariness, which he considers the highest value. More at roud.cz

Lenka Roudová

Lenka works in psychology and personal development, and it is she who is most closely connected with the dark retreats near Kutná Hora. She focuses on supporting deeper self-knowledge, inner calm and mental balance.

Simona Málková

I love freedom, my family and working with people. My passion is “lighting people up” into joy and their full potential. As a dark retreat guide, I am delighted to help Lenka and Tomáš.

I also work as a private therapist. I guide clients using the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and regression therapy. I see both methods as very effective tools for personal growth and for help in acute situations. I often use them myself in my own inner work.

Whether we meet in the dark or in online therapy sessions, I won’t tell you what to do. I will always gently guide you inward, to your feelings and your body. That is where, if you listen carefully, you will find the truth.

With love, Simona

www.simonamalkova.cz