Dark retreat – participants’ experiences
The experiences of dark retreat participants can be summed up in these most common points:
- A deeper understanding of yourself
- A more contented life
- Renewed relationships with those close to you
- Finding your values and goals
- Relief from stress
We don’t know of anyone who has regretted darkness therapy. Regardless of age, gender or profession, participants rate their dark retreat positively and say it was the right thing for them.

Darkness therapy experiences are subjective
Please bear in mind that the feelings and course of a dark retreat are individual, and that other participants’ experiences may create expectations in you.
Jakub – a dark retreat on my birthday
It's been about a month since I was at your place and a lot has happened. And since Tomáš reassured me that everything is just as it should be, that's how I see it too. I probably annoy the people around me with that sometimes,…
Aleš – I was afraid of the dark retreat
I admit I've always been on the fearful side, and naturally I was afraid of the dark retreat too.
Anna – falling apart on a dark retreat
Dear Lenka and Tomáš, for several days now I've been thinking about writing down my feelings about the dark retreat, but somehow I still can't find the words; the thoughts and feelings are so confusing.
Pavla – six months of waiting for a dark retreat was worth it
I had been signed up for a dark retreat for more than six months.
Irena – a month after the dark retreat
I booked my place on the dark retreat around February this year.
Věra – a dark retreat, spiders and humility
Greetings to you, dear Rouds, I've sweated out a little something here for the other participants :)))!
Martin – darkness, light and a fly
Before the dark retreat - light The start of my week-long dark retreat was classic…
Týna – the darkness is my velvet friend
Hi Lenča and Tomáš, the moon has come full circle, from full moon to full moon, and I remembered walking out of the sanctuary in its light.
Tomáš – darkness therapy after 12 years in prison
Hi Tom, I'm writing to share my experience of the dark.
Týna – I feel wonderful even after leaving
Dear friends in Lomec, I gave myself a few days for my thoughts to settle, and now I think that, with a little distance, I can put into words what the dark retreat gave me.





