Retreats

We organise the annual Kaleido Retreats, five-day gatherings open to participants of all ages, genders and nationalities, offering workshops and talks that inspire us to discuss, experiment, learn and enjoy. In the menu above you can explore the programme of our previous retreats.

The programme and registrations for Kaleido Retreat 2022 are now open! Click HERE for more info.

What happens at a Kaleido Retreat?
Kaleido Retreats have a curated programme that revolves around the theme of the year and unfolds from Wednesday evening until Sunday afternoon. The days usually begin with early ‘morning activities’ such as yoga, dancing, singing, drumming, capoeira, affirmation circles to awaken the self. The remaining of the morning, after breakfast, is dedicated to cognitive stimulation with two keynote talks per day, separated by a refreshing break, and discussions on topics at the frontiers of scientific research and the pressing issues of modern society. The afternoon then provides gives space to plung into more creative dimensions, offering participants the chance to strengthen their overall psycho-somatic and socio-environmental awareness through artistic, practical and introspective activities.

About the Talks

The talks at Kaleido are there to challenge your intellectual boundaries. Speakers at Kaleido retreat have a central role in inspiring participants to start debates, ask questions, think critically and change perspectives throughout the event. The speakers invited at each Kaleido retreat are experts in the topic they present at Kaleido. They are academic figures, thought leaders, recognised artists or spiritual figures from different disciplines.
The talks are accessible to everyone and are always followed by moderated discussions. The speakers are asked to use their knowledge and communication skills to ignite curiosity and trigger thoughts and discussions throughout the whole event. Speakers also participate in the full event and therefore continue to exchange with the participants continuously. To find out which were the speakers of the previous Kaleido retreats, you can explore the programmes of each edition in the menu above. Some example include: Graziano Ceddia (Assistant Professor, Development and Environment), Vania Palmers (Zen Monk), Milan Scheidegger (Research, Medicine, Neuroscience Philosophy and Psychiatry; http://www.milans.name/about/) Athar Jareb (Sculpture; https://www.atharjaber.com), Harald Atmanspacher (Max Planck Institute, Physicist)

About the Workshops

Every participant will have the opportunity to attend two different 4-h workshops during the retreat. Participants can choose from a range of options that stimulate creativity and help to shift perspectives. Examples of disciplines offered at Kaleido include :

– Visual and graphic arts (painting, drawing, photography, videography, design …)
– Performing arts (theatre, dance, singing, music…)
– Literature (poetry, drama, story writing…)
– Plastic arts (sculpture, modelling, pottery, do-it-yourself…)
– Architecture.

A few concrete examples of the last years include clowning, drumming, social permaculture, sculpting marble, belly dance, shaping clay, painting, contact improvisation, acroyoga, and many more.

Time to exchange

During the breakfast, lunch, dinner and “sharing times”, participants have time to integrate, share the moments and insights of the day, and get to know more about each other. The evening programme includes various activities and performances, offering space to relax, enjoy, and dive into deep conversations.

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