49.8678° N · 15.2862° E — Dark retreat · an hour from Prague
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Cabin of Love for a dark retreat under an apple tree, door open

You have the dates, maybe even the train from Vienna or the flight to Prague in mind. The last step before your dark retreat is this form. It takes a couple of minutes and it is non-binding: nothing is charged, and we only answer once we have checked that the cabin is really free.

Not sure yet whether a dark retreat suits you? Please read who it is not for first – and if anything about your health or medication applies to you, mention it in the form. Being honest here helps you more than it helps us.

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.

For repeat dark retreats, people usually choose a multiple of weeks. Arrival on Saturday. Recommended if you have been in the dark before.

Coming solo or as a couple

Someone coming alone usually works on themselves, their feelings and their life situation.

Couples usually work on their relationship, deepening their bond and their love. The most comfortable choice for couples is the Cabin of Love with a double bed →

The Cabin of Love has a double bed, ideal 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

If that time is booked up, we will arrange another date with you individually.

“The cabin was like it was made to measure, everything was within reach.” — Robert H.
Where should we write to you?

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Phone: Just in case there is a typo in your e-mail. No spam calls.

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

You pay nothing now. We'll agree on the date with you first. Prices in euros.

Not sure what to choose? Call +420 608 08 33 33

What happens after you book your dark retreat

  1. We check the calendar. There are only five cabins, so we make sure yours is really free for your dates before we confirm anything.
  2. You get an email with a contract and payment details. Read it calmly; if something is unclear, just reply. You can write in English or German.
  3. You pay the deposit within 5 days – in euros, by SEPA transfer, PayPal or Wise.
  4. Your date is secured the moment the deposit arrives. Until then it is only a request.
  5. The rest is due 30 days before arrival at the latest. Instalments are possible if you ask.

All the details about money and cancellations are on the prices page.

Getting to our cabin door near Kutná Hora

Lomec is a tiny village of about 30 people, roughly 10 km south of Kutná Hora. From Prague it is about 1 hour 15 minutes by car. If you drive, parking at our place is free; the GPS of our gate is 49.8678117 N, 15.2862292 E.

Coming by train? Tell us when you arrive and we will pick you up for free in Kutná Hora, Čáslav or Bykáň. If you like walking, get off in Bykáň and come on foot: 6 km through Úmonín, past the château, through a small pine wood and along a field track. It takes about an hour, and it is a nice way to slow down before the dark. The whole journey from Prague is described on Dark retreat near Prague.

Wooden arches over the path to the log house at the dark retreat
The path through the garden to our log house

When you arrive, one of us shows you the cabin, the shower, the light switch and the little entrance hall where your food will appear. Then you switch off the light yourself. That is it.

Rather talk first? Tom speaks English on the phone: +420 608 08 33 33. More answers are in the FAQ.

See you in the dark – Tom & Lenka

P.S. One sentence we hear again and again at the end of a stay: “It was easier than I imagined.” So if your finger is hovering over “send” right now… 🙂