Guest Information
Arrival
Please plan your arrival between 2 pm and 5 pm.
At 5 pm, we will welcome you with a central introduction to our house and our monastery rules.
By Train
The nearest train station is called Bobitz. Between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., we offer a shuttle service (5€/ride). Please inform us in advance of your arrival and departure times by emailing: info@monastery-saunstorf.com.
By Car
From Hamburg, take the A1 and exit at “Bobitz,” then follow the signs towards Wismar until you reach Saunstorf. If you’re coming from Berlin, take the “Wismar Mitte” exit and follow the B 208 towards Gadebusch/Ratzeburg until you reach Saunstorf.
Parking
For loading and unloading, please drive up to the main steps of the manor house. Afterward, park your car at the entrance to the village in the large manor house car park.
Packing List
- Please remember to bring slippers with you. If you are staying in the guesthouse, we recommend bringing a second pair for use there.
- If needed, bring a hairdryer and shower gel.
- For use of our spa area, you can rent a bathrobe (5€) and sauna towel (3€) on-site, or you can bring your own. In the suites, these items are provided in your room. Please also remember to bring flip-flops. If you plan to swim in the small manor pond, we recommend bringing a bath towel and swimwear (nudity is allowed).
- If you plan to participate in the daily bodywork sessions, we suggest bringing a large white or beige towel (not colorful) or a small blanket to place on the yoga mat.
- During certain seasons, the paths can be muddy, so please bring suitable footwear.
- We have our own revitalisation system, so you can drink water from any tap.
- If needed, please bring an alarm clock.
This is a Monastic Retreat for Reflection and Contemplation.
To accommodate the needs of all guests, we kindly ask that you maintain a mindful and quiet atmosphere within the house.
During mealtimes from 1:00 to 1:15 pm and from 7:00 to 7:15 pm, as well as in the morning until 8:45 am, silence is observed in the house.
Daily Meditations
You are warmly invited to join our daily meditations, which include bodywork and silent sitting
