Sep 19th - 24th, 2023
A retreat with
Eckhart Tolle
and Kim Eng in
NORWAY
”There are two levels of knowing yourself. The first level involves self-observation and recognizing your own egoic patterns. But at a deeper level, to know yourself is to be yourself”. - Eckhart Tolle
AWAKENING WISDOM AND INNER PEACE
A 5-day retreat with Eckhart Tolle and Kim Eng in Norway, September 19th – 24th, 2023.
People from all over the world will come together at Oslofjord Convention Center in a beautiful retreat environment on the fjord just outside of Oslo, Norway.
In these times of global crisis, this retreat is a special opportunity to delve into the present moment and open to the spacious stilness within - the timeless dimension of life. A time to pause and experience the transformative power of Eckhart's and his partner Kim's teachings and presence.
Come and join us in this unique and uplifting experience – a journey of inner discovery to awaken the deeper levels of wisdom, strength and joy within your being.
“Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and just listen. No more is needed. Being still, looking, and listening activates the non-conceptual intelligence within you. Let stillness direct your words and actions.” - Eckhart Tolle
Highlights:
- Daily talks with Eckhart Tolle
- Presence Through Movement practice and talks with Kim Eng
- Group meditation and question-and-answer sessions with Eckhart and Kim
- Experience the beautiful
environment by the Oslo fjord
- Meditative concert
About
Eckhart Tolle
Eckhart Tolle is a spiritual teacher and author, born in Germany and educated at the Universities of London and Cambridge. At the age of 29 a profound inner transformation radically changed the course of his life. He devoted the next several years to understanding, integrating, and deepening that transformation.
He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Power of Now and the highly acclaimed follow-up A New Earth (both translated into over 52 languages), both widely regarded as two of the most influential spiritual books of our time.
Eckhart’s profound, yet simple teachings help countless people throughout the world find inner peace and greater fulfillment in their lives. Through the wisdom of his teachings we discover the path of awakening consciousness—where we transcend the ego-based mind, and experience the joy of being in the present moment. This awakening is essential not only for personal happiness, but also for the next step in our evolution as human beings.
Kim Eng
Kim Eng is a spiritual teacher and the creator of Presence Through Movement, a powerful practice for awakening consciousness through the body and through movement. As facilitator of Presence Through Movement sessions, Kim leads retreats and workshops internationally in partnership with Eckhart Tolle. By incorporating Eckhart’s teachings into an embodied practice, Kim enables a deepening of conscious awareness in our physical form.
Kim has taught throughout the world as well as through extensive online courses, including the breakthrough four-week immersion Awakening Through The Pain Body. She is also the creator of the instructional Presence Through Movement videos Qi Flow Yoga and Yin Yoga, and guided audio programs Meditations for A New Earth and Resist Nothing, featuring practices for addressing inner challenges to living a life of presence.
Kim sees our true nature—our essence—as living in and through our human bodies. Through movement and through our bodies, we can return to and awaken pure presence and oneness—to who we are beyond the thinking mind and egoic sense of self—accessing infinite power and creativity.
How to get there
Oslofjord Convention Center is situated in a picturesque and secluded location along the coast, about 1.5 hour drive from Oslo. With Torp Sandefjord Airport only 20 minutes away, the convention center is easily accessed both from Norway and abroad.
The closest train station is Stokke station, with train connections to Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Torp Sandefjord Airport and Oslo Central Station.
From Stokke Station there will be a shuttle bus transporting you to Oslofjord Convention Center.
From Oslo Airport Gardermoen:
There are direct train connections from Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Train RE11 to Larvik/Skien leaves every hour from Oslo Airport Gardermoen. The train ride to Stokke Station takes about 2 hours and the ticket price is NOK 459 one way.
From Stokke Station a shuttle bus transports you to Oslofjord Convention Center.
From Torp Sandefjord Airport:
There are direct train connections from Torp Sandefjord Airport. Passengers going from Torp Sandefjord Airport by train are transported by shuttle bus the few kilometers from the airport to the platform (approx. 4 min.). The shuttle is corresponding with Train RE11 to Eidsvoll which leaves every hour. The train ride to Stokke Station takes about 5 minutes and the ticket price is NOK 52 one way.
When you buy the ticket at the airport it includes airport shuttle and train ticket from Torp to Stokke.
From Stokke Station a shuttle bus transports you to Oslofjord Convention Center.
From Oslo Central Station:
There are direct train connections from Oslo Central Station to Stokke Station. Train RE11 to Larvik/Skien leaves every hour. The train ride to Stokke takes about 1,5 hour and ticket prices are NOK 325 one way.
From Stokke Station a shuttle bus transports you to Oslofjord Convention Center.
Retreat program
This is a preliminary schedule. We reserve the right to make minor changes in the schedule.
September 19 – 24, 2023
Tuesday:
10.00 – 18.00: Check-in
18.00 - 19.45: Dinner
20.00: Welcome followed by introductory talk with Eckhart Tolle
Wednesday:
08.00 - 10.00: Breakfast
10.30 – 12.00: PTM session with Kim Eng
12.00 - 14.00: Lunch
14.00: Talk with Eckhart
16.30 - 18.00: Talk with Kim
18.00 – 19.45: Dinner
20.00: Talk with Eckhart
Thursday:
Same program as Wednesday
Friday: A day off
08.00 - 10.00: Breakfast
10.30 – 12.00: A time for rest or a nice walk by the fjord
12.30 – 14.15: Lunch
14.30 – 17.30: A time for rest or a nice walk by the fjord
16.30 – 17.30: Meditative musical performance by the Danish harpist Trine Opsahl
18.00 – 20.00: Dinner
20.30: Classical Indian flutemusic: Live performance by Chandra De Dionigi
Saturday:
08.00 - 10.00: Breakfast
10.30: PTM session with Kim
12.00 – 14.00: Lunch
14.00: Talk with Eckhart
16.30 – 18.00: Talk with Kim
18.00 – 19.45: Dinner
20.00: Talk with Eckhart
Sunday:
08.00 - 10.00: Breakfast
10.00: Concluding talk with Eckhart
12.00 – 14.00: Lunch and goodbye
Accommodation
Oslofjord Convention Centre
Oslofjord Convention Centre is a spacious facility in beautiful Nordic surroundings. Right by the fjord, surrounded by nature with trails for walks and peaceful moments. Although beautifully nested in this secluded location, train and flight connection are both within a 20 minute drive.
Oslofjord Convention Centre distinguishes itself as a highly professional convention centre. It is situated several kilometers south of Tønsberg in Vestfold, Norway. All facilities and apartments are located within a few minutes walk.
Oslofjord Convention Centre is a 25 minutes drive from Torp airport, which has non-stop flights coming from many European locations and 2 hours drive from Oslo International Airport Gardermoen. 1 1/2 hours drive from Oslo Central Station.
The newly built hotel apartments at the Oslofjord Convention Center are modern and comfortable. The apartments have separate livingroom with kitchen, and sleeping space. You can choose to stay in a apartment as a single participant, or share with one or more other participants. See the registration form for options
Question & Answers
Q: Can I stay at a place outside Oslofjord Convention Center during the retreat?
A: This is a residential retreat where all participants stay together on site to avoid distraction, so the answer is generally no.
Q: Can I come and stay at the convention center one or two days before the retreat or one or two days after the retreat
A: Unfortunately, this is not possible – neither before nor after the retreat. You are of course free to book a hotel room for example in Oslo or Tønsberg (the closest towns with hotels) before and after the retreat. To do this we suggest that you go to one of the following web-sites: www.booking.com or www.visitnorway.no
Q: Is it possible to participate for just one or two days of the retreat and then pay a reduced price?
A: Sorry, it is not possible to come for just part of the event.
Q: Can I order a special diet?
A: The convention center offers buffet based meals so you may choose which foods you prefer.
The following options are offered:
Vegetarian diet
Vegan diet
Normal diet – that is vegetarian or vegan with some fish and fowl
Glutenfree diet in all the categories above.
Other special requirements cannot be satisfied.
Q: Can I drink the tap water at the conference centre?
A: Yes, the tap water in Norway is very good – better and safer than bottled water.
Q: Can I bring my children?
A: If they are old enough to take care of themselves during the talks and sessions you are welcome to bring your children. Otherwise you would also need to bring a caretaker for the child/ren during the teaching sessions. For children and/or caretaker, you would only pay for board and lodging unless they also participate in the teaching sessions. For further information and, if needed, to get a special payment link, please mail to: post@eckharttollenorway.com
Q: Any advice for sight-seeing before or after the retreat?
A: There are so many possibilities. We suggest that you go to the web-site www.visitnorway.no or that you acquire a travel guide on Norway. We do not offer any additional activities apart from the retreat schedule.
Q: Is it possible to rent a yoga-mat during the retreat?
A: No, this is not possible. Either you need to bring your own yogamat or you can buy one as part of your booking of accommodation/meals.
Q: What is the weather like in Norway at the time of the retreat?
A: The weather in Norway can be nice and sunny in September, but sometimes it can also be rather cool and rainy, so it is good to bring a warm sweater and rain coat.
Registration
TUITION
FEE 1237 EUR
This retreat will be sold out, so it may be advisable to register as soon as possible. Please click here to get to the registration page for the tuition fee.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
This is a residential retreat so you need to book your accommodation and mealplan at the Oslofjord Convention Center. You can do this later, but no later than September 10th. Please click here to book accomodation and meals and/or find information about your options for accomodation in different price categories.Contact us
For all questions regarding registration and accommodation, contact:
Atlantic MICE TIBE
+47 71268890
This retreat is organized by VisionWorks Norway
In collaboration with:
Atlantic Mice TIBE,Quantum Seminars
and
Eckhart Teachings
Scholarships:
At this time all the scholarships for the retreat have been granted. If you have applied for scholarship before March 1st, but haven't received any confirmation, you are on a waiting list, and may then only hear from us if any of those who have received a scholarship would cancel their participation. After March 1st we don't take any new applications for scholarship.
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