• Sunday Gathering | HARVEST RETREAT | 19-22 November 2026 | Registration

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  • WELCOME TO THE FIRST EVER SUNDAY GATHERING RETREAT!

    Hosted at the family castle of one of our community members, this is an opportunity to deepen the connections we've been building throughout the year, take time to land together, and harvest the fruits of what we've been growing as a community. A maximum of 60 people will be welcomed at the Château d'Emines just outside of Namur. The intention of the retreat is to deepen the existing bonds in the Sunday Gathering community and to create space for new connections to emerge.

     

    This is not your typical retreat.

    In the spirit of Sunday Gathering, this is a co-created experience. Everyone is invited to contribute in their own way, share their gifts, and help bring the retreat to life.

    There will be a proposed programme with key moments for us to gather, alongside plenty of space to rest, connect, explore and let things unfold organically.

    We are inviting facilitators and musicians to support the programme with their work, but this doesn't mean you need to be a facilitator to contribute your ideas! There will be spaces for everyone to propose activities and share their gifts during the retreat.

     

    KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

    We begin and end together. The rest is yours to explore.

    • The retreat starts on Thursday 19 November, with arrivals between 18:00 and 20:30, and ends on Sunday 22 November, at around 15:00.

    • We ask everyone to commit to the full retreat. To preserve the shared experience, we may not be able to accept registrations for partial stays.

    • There will be proposed activities, but participation is optional. We do ask everyone to join the opening circle on Thursday evening (21:00-21:45) and the Sunday Gathering on Sunday (12:00-15:00), as these are our moments to come together as a group.

     

    We create the space together.

    • Kitchen shifts: Everyone will sign up for one 1-1.5-hour shift to help either prepare a meal or clean up. We'll organise this so that you can still enjoy the programme.

    • Facilitators and musicians: If you'd like to contribute to the programme by offering a workshop, activity or musical moment, you can register below and share your ideas. The number of facilitator tickets are limited to help us maintain a balance in the programme. Priority is given to those who are already working in this field and who are active in the Sunday Gathering community. Deadline to register for this category is Sunday 1 November. 

    • Volunteer places: We're also offering up to 8 places for people happy to arrive at 12:00 on Thursday to help set up and stay until 18:00 on Sunday to help with the final clean-up. 

     

    PRACTICAL DETAILS

    Location and transport

    We'll be staying at the beautiful Château d'Emines, approximately a 15-minute drive from Namur train station.

    There is a public bus connection from the station, and we'll coordinate shared taxi or van transfers closer to the date for those who need them. Parking is also available on-site.

    Accommodation

    We'll be sleeping in shared dormitory-style rooms, with a minimum of 6 people per room. Rooms can be mixed or separated by gender, depending on preferences and availability. You can indicate your preference in the form below.

    Please bring your own sheets, or rent a set at the venue for €15.

    Food

    We'll share two main meals per day — brunch and dinner — with self-service breakfast and snacks available throughout the day.

    All meals will be vegetarian and mostly gluten-free. Please let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements below.

     

    ANY QUESTIONS?

    Feel free to get in touch with Ani:

    Phone: +32 499 812 032
    Email: sundaygatheringbxl@gmail.com

    We can't wait to share these days with you and discover what we'll create together!

    With love,
    The Sunday Gathering team

  • Hello, you!

  • Dorm Preference*

  • Your participation

  • Regular participant (180 euros): With this ticket there are no particular responsibilities (other than the one shift as described above) and you support others to come at a reduced price :)

    [FULL] Facilitator/musician (120 euros)

    [FULL] Volunteer (90 euros)

    Staff (30 euros): Please only select this option if agreed with Ani.

  • Is there an activity or workshop you'd like to propose during the retreat?*
  • Agreements*
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  • Workshops & activities

  • The Harvest Retreat is a place to propose your ideas! As an extension of the Sunday Gathering, we will explore connection with self, others and something greater as our three major themes.

    Any - and indeed several - ideas are welcome! We will select what best fits the overall programme based on all the proposals. If yours is not scheduled, there will still be open spaces on the progamme for co-creation :)

    There are several rooms and timeslots where activities can be organised.

    The castle:

    • There are three rooms in a row with wooden floors and lots of natural light.
    • These rooms will be themed connection with self, others and something greater.
    • They are between 35m2 and 50m2.
    • As they are in a row, sound can travel between rooms if events are next door to each other. We will do our best to manage this in the programme, but flexibility is appreciated.

     The club:

    • A room with a stage that can be made completely dark. It is 50m2.

    The outdoors: 

    • The nature around the castle has a tree-lined walk, a large open green space, and other spots to explore.
  • Which theme does your session fit under?*
  • Do you have a preference for which room or space you would like to be in?
  • What materials or setup do you need? We cannot promise all of the below but we will do our best!
  • What time of day would this fit best? (Time slots are not final.)
  • The facilitator spots are limited to ensure the balance and financial viability of the retreat. If your workshop isn't selected, are you still interested in attending with a different ticket?*

  • Our commitments to each other

    Please read carefully, this is the most important page :)

  • The retreat is an extension of the Sunday Gathering. Together, we continue exploring connection to self, others and something greater, while putting into practice the principles of co-creation, generosity, sharing our gifts and openness to the unknown.

    These commitments are invitations to guide how we show up during this time we will share together.

    1. Co-create rather than consume
    We each have something to offer and we each play a part in bringing this retreat to life. We contribute our presence, energy and unique gifts in ways that feel authentic and sustainable for us.

    2. Take responsibility for ourselves
    We practise expressing our needs, feelings and boundaries, asking for support when needed, and respecting the needs and boundaries of others.

    3. Communicate with care and honesty
    We speak about and to one another with respect. When difficulties or tensions arise, we address them directly and openly, seeking understanding rather than blame.

    4. Listen to understand
    We meet each other with curiosity and presence, without rushing to judge, fix or offer advice. We seek to understand what kind of support is welcome.

    5. Respect confidentiality
    We treat what others share with care and discretion. We are free to share our own experiences, while respecting the privacy of other people's stories.

    6. Honour consent and freedom of choice
    We participate wholeheartedly while respecting our own limits and those of others. Everyone is free to say yes or no, take a break or simply observe, without needing to justify themselves.

    7. Care for each other and our shared space
    We approach one another and our surroundings with respect and gratitude, sharing the practical tasks that make our time together possible.

    8. Stay present and open to the unknown
    We embrace uncertainty, remain curious and allow ourselves to be surprised by what unfolds, without needing to control, plan or document everything.

    These commitments are a practice. What matters is our willingness to stay curious, take responsibility and keep finding our way back to connection.

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