| saintchristophe.nl | Domaine du Cloitre Saint Christophe | The campsite offers a variety of accommodations, including monastery rooms, glamping tents, Airstreams, and (bus) campers, as well as wild camping opportunities. The location is situated on a hillside with meadows and forests, where the owners, similar to the monks, utilize natural resources and local wood supply. The goal of the location is to welcome visitors, provide a peaceful and enriching experience, and maintain the charm of the surroundings, as the monastery has done for centuries. | Historical Sites → Monasteries 65 | monastery 151 peace 1113 campsite 2093 accommodation 4921 nature 9094 | Amsterdam → South 1488 |
| vocescaelestes.nl | Voces Caelestes Nijmeegse Gregoriaanse Vrouwenschola | The women's choir celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025 with a jubilee concert called "Jubilate: The Life Sung". On June 17-18, 2023, radio journalist Kees van Mechelen created a series of podcasts about the Soeterbeeck monastery and the liturgy of old songbooks. The podcasts contained chants and interviews with scientists, the former prior of the monastery, and visitors of the monastery. | Historical Sites → Monasteries 65 | gregorian 10 monastery 151 repertoire 2497 choir 3123 podcast 3328 concert 4409 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| clarissenmegen.nl | Zusters Clarissen Monastery Sint-Josephsberg | The monastery, located in Sint-Josephsberg Megen, is dedicated to following the example of Clara of Assisi and Christ. The website offers information on the monastic life, sustainability, prayer times, publications, and guests. A shop is available where monastery products are sold, and contact details and donation options are provided. | Historical Sites → Monasteries 65 | monastery 151 spirituality 476 community 7931 | Oss → Megen 82 |
| verbum-educatie.nl | Verbum ECC | The website provides philosophy courses tailored to individual interests, utilizing the Great Books methodology. Additionally, the owner is an expert in Catholic faith, aiming to guide people through the richness of the Catholic tradition through discussions and lectures/courses. The website describes various services, including a free consultation, performance optimization, financial consulting, and lectures/courses on faith, and provides location information in Tilburg and contact details. | Culture → Philosophy 2057 | philosophy 570 faith 1093 lecture 1624 course 14728 | North-Brabant → Tilburg 8759 |
| karmelcentra.nl | Centra voor Spiritualiteit Karmel | The Centers for Spirituality, operating in various regions of the Netherlands, function as local groups engaged in spiritual practices based on the Karmelitan tradition. The organizations encourage collaboration and reflection on the deeper meaning of life and society, and seek signs of God's presence. The Centers for Spirituality serve as training grounds for silence and justice, and are managed by various local groups, such as the Aalsmeer-Amstelveen Karmelkring and the Boxmeer Karmelkring. | Social Organization → Religious Organizations 1069 | spirituality 476 god 515 center 1115 | Borne → Zenderen 92 |
| jan17.nl | Jan XVII Klosterlaboratorium | The website describes various aspects of Jan XVII’s work, including a school for serving hermits, monastery letters, prayer, transition studios, and staff. It emphasizes the importance of ‘listening to daily life’ and taking life questions seriously, referencing the idea that you cannot find answers yourself, but can grow by asking questions and acknowledging the mystery. It provides information on the history of Jan XVII, the organization, contact details, and photos, and encourages visitors to connect their work and life with the exploration of life questions. | Health & Wellbeing → Personal Development 9481 | mystery 70 monastery 151 listen 277 question 2261 life 2673 | |
| hierosgamos.nl | Hieros Gamos Festival | The festival, taking place from June 18th to 22nd, 2025, is a five-day gathering focused on connection with oneself and others, with a focus on masculine and feminine aspects. The website offers a program with workshops, musical performances, and information for participants, volunteers, workshop leaders, and guardians. The festival introduces the concept of the ‘sacred marriage’ (Hieros Gamos) and encourages visitors to embrace vulnerability and strength, and explore a harmonious way of living. | Health → Alternative Health 41 | festival 3804 connection 4007 volunteer 8367 workshop 19325 | |
| abdijhoeve-betlehem.nl | Abdijhoeve Betlehem | The abbey farm, run by a Benedictine community, offers an environment focused on stillness, connection, and peace. The facilities include atmospheric buildings and nature, aimed at personal reflection and reconnecting with deeper motivations. It offers various activities, such as retreats and workshops, and a meal to help guests connect with themselves, nature, and others. | Religion → Christianity 3839 | silence 232 retreat 1638 nature 9094 | |
| caeluminterra.nl | Stichting Caelum in Terra | The foundation’s goal is to realize the ‘Centre Divine Life’ as a spiritual living-learning-working community for all religions. Johanna Kraus’s book explores the esoteric history of humanity and investigates the eternal duality and imbalance in the world. The foundation offers personal guidance in life processes, focused on healing and well-being in connection with spirituality. | Culture → Philosophy 2057 | spirituality 476 center 1115 foundation 6678 book 11396 | |
| karmelbeweging.nl | Karmelbeweging | The Karmelbeweging is a group of people experiencing the spirituality of the Carmelite order within the modern world. The movement focuses on living with the challenges of the world, in all its aspects, and sees this as a source of encounters with God and community with each other. The website contains information about the history, composition of the movement, and reflections on the upcoming board period. | Civic Engagement → Social Activism 73 | spirituality 476 community 7931 | |
| laviezeewolde.nl | RK Centrum La Vie | The guidance offered at RK Centrum La Vie is based on a charismatic gift of the Holy Spirit and is accessible to individuals in spiritual need or with a desire for self-awareness. The website describes the process of guidance and the role of the sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church within it. There is a link to a video from SBS6 that gives an impression of the activities at RK Centrum La Vie. | Social Organization → Religious Organizations 1069 | sacraments 89 community 7931 | Flevoland → Zeewolde 1243 |
| kloosterwelle.nl | Stichting Kloosterinitiatieven | Kloosterwelle originated in 2014 as an initiative of an ecumenical pioneer team and offers a place for silence, deepening conversations, and meditative activities. The website describes the various activities of Kloosterwelle, including meditative singing, vespers, retreat days, a cloister garden, and an annual midsummer evening with art, poetry, and music. The site also contains information about the history of Kloosterwelle, the involved artists and poets, and opportunities to support the foundation or stay overnight. | | silence 232 conversation 1828 meditation 2400 art 3856 history 7286 community 7931 | Veere → Domburg 368 |
| beleefbenedictus.nl | Beleef Benedictus | The website describes a course that helps visitors find answers to important questions about life and how to stay close to themselves. The course covers topics such as the monastic tradition, Lectio Divina, rituals, time management, and leadership, all related to Benedictine spirituality. The course is offered in various formats, including combinations of 'Beleef Benedictus' with time management or leadership. | Courses → Spiritual Courses 32 | time management 99 silence 232 ritual 506 reflection 793 leadership 3724 inspiration 4081 | |
| franciscaanseweg.nl | Minderbroeders Franciscanen | The site presents a wide range of activities, including study and reflection days, courses, volunteering and cooperation, celebrations, retreats, pilgrimages, and other events. These activities are organized by various Franciscan groups and individuals inspired by the ideals of Francis and Clare of Assisi. The website offers an overview of activities by region, including North/East, West, Center, South, and abroad, and promotes upcoming events such as the celebration of 800 years of the Song of Songs and the 'Song of Songs pilgrimage'. | Christianity → Catholic 962 | jubilee 244 spirituality 476 region 5412 event 45199 | |
| in-the-lead.nl | IN THE LEAD | The program is organized in the Dominican Monastery in Huissen, offering a combination of reflection and practical experiences. Participants are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone and work with their personal learning questions. The program is specifically designed for young adults (18-30 years) and young professionals (0-2 years of work experience) who need support and guidance in their personal growth. | Historical Sites → Monasteries 65 | monastery 151 reflection 793 participant 1934 workshop 19325 | Lingewaard → Huissen 537 |
| eenweekendstilte.nl | A Weekend of Silence | The website describes the concept of a silence weekend where visitors disconnect from daily life and focus on themselves and their inner needs. The accommodation has been used for 16 years in the Abdijhoeve next to the Sint Willibrords Abbey, where guests can experience the rhythm and atmosphere of monastic life. The silence weekends take place on specific dates in October and March, with a focus on personal reflection, relaxation, and finding peace. | Personal Blog → Reflection 821 | abbey 44 rhythm 231 silence 232 weekend 383 reflection 793 | Gelderland → Doetinchem 2706 |
| aurora4ever.nl | Robin Joosten | The white color is associated with glory and the divine, as it is the only entity that exists only once. Care, especially for children, is considered crucial for a healthy life and the possibility of an eternal life. The use of colors is presented as a way to create feelings of happiness and clarity and to emphasize the 'eternity'. | | god 515 life 2673 color 4159 light 5148 care 12338 | |