In this retreat...

... you will (re)connect with your natural state of peace and calmness. You'll be letting go of limiting beliefs, fears, and attachments. 

... you'll experience life changing meditations. José Antonio Manchado shares effective and transformational practices, all focused at discovering your inner self. 

... there'll be more meditations and practices:

• For self-inquiry
• For awakening consciousness
• To let go of control and live in peace
• To let go of pain from the past and live without fear
• To connect with nature
• And other Tibetan energy meditations to live from your heart

What makes this retreat unique

∞ A 3-day silent retreat guided by José Antonio Manchado
∞ Morning yoga to gently open the body
∞ Access to a sauna and natural swimming lake
∞ Surrounded by 25 acres of pristine nature, the whole estate reserved exclusively for us
∞ Located on mainland Europe, easy to reach by car from the Netherlands, or Belgium airports

Practical details

What will you get?

» José Antonio Manchado will share a weekend that’s full of meditations, sound therapies, teachings and practices.     

» Outside of the group sessions, this weekend is in silence. To allow you to disconnect from the outside and connect with your inside. This way you’ll enjoy the retreat to the fullest and can integrate the teachings as much as possible. 

» Picture a spacious venue with a swimming lake, a sauna, 25 acres of private forest with a beautiful river valley where you can walk freely. The rooms are decorated in various categories, from plain and simple to comfortable and luxurious.

When is it and what are the timings?

» 19 - 20 - 21 September 2025

» Start retreat: Friday September 19th at 18.30h*

» End retreat: Sunday September 21st at 17.00h

All times are in the local time zone: CEST.

Practical details & room options

Want to check all sleeping options, pricing, and travel logistics at a glance? 

Download the full retreat details. Click the button below to access the PDF with all practical information about the retreat, including accommodation options, pricing, and travel details.

Where is it?

» The retreat takes place at the beautiful location 'The Domain of Château Frandeux'. In a tranquil nature reserve situated on the outskirts of the Belgian Ardennes, in the region "Les Famennes", about 6 km from Rochefort.

How much is the exchange?

This retreat includes your accommodation, meals, all sessions, and use of the venue's wellness facilities.

For all information on this retreat, please download this PDF document.

There’s a range of sleeping options to suit your preferences and budget — from simple to more comfortable, single, double and shared rooms. Just choose what suits you best.

All rooms are set within the peaceful beauty of nature, offering you the space to rest, reset, and integrate.

What’s included:

✔ All meditations, sound therapies, teachings & practices with José Antonio Manchado 
✔ Full board with vegetarian meals
✔ Use of sauna, morning yoga classes, natural swimming lake and nature facilities
✔ Coffee and tea breaks 

What’s not included:
✘ Travel & transfers

Extra options

» Share a ride – Connect with other participants to arrange shared arrival and departure transportation (by (rental) car or from the airport) to the retreat location. You'll receive a share-and-ride form upon registration.

» Extra nights – It’s not possible to extend your stay at this venue. Arriving early or staying longer at the retreat location itself is not an option.
However, there are plenty of beautiful places nearby if you’d like to spend more time in the area.  

Can anyone sign-up?

» This retreat is open to everyone, no previous experience needed. Just know that it can be both deeply transformative and at times confronting for the ego.

» However, if your mobility is impaired or walking is a challenge, this venue may not be ideal. 

A few notes 

» There are limited spots and room types available. We recommend registering early. 

» José will give his 100% to the group and more. So, are you 100% committed to enjoying this retreat? Yes? Then you’ll get as much as possible out of this weekend. 

» There are no private healing sessions during the retreat, nor is there individual assistance.

» We reserve the right of admission in order to facilitate a smooth and conscious event without unnecessary interruptions.

Who is José Antonio Manchado? 

What has he done? Who has taught him what he's teaching?

Here are some details and background information.

José Antonio Manchado...

... is author of the books: “Be Happier than the Dalai Lama” and “Are you Ill? Congratulations! Discover the opportunity in illness”. He is Master of Rigpa Energetic Healing, of Dharma Shamanic System®, of Tibetan Holograms Organic Flow®, and of ancient and modern Tibetan singing Bowls therapy and Gong therapy. 

... loves sharing what he has been learning for over more than 20 years from various teachers: Tibetan Buddhists, Zen Monks, Lamas and Aboriginals. These include teachers from around the world like Akong Rinpoche, Lama Sangye, Sogyal Rinpoche, Kalu Tseng (Tibet), Karma Dorje Senge (Nepal), Gong master Adrey Lee (China), Jorge Diaz (Spain), and Bruce Manaka (USA). 

... has been giving workshops, courses and retreats for meditation and mental calmness since 2004. In all his events he shares the practices that have helped him to live happy and free.