Discover our retreat
and create a new image; Closer to yourself
Work on yourself with your personal story and give expression to your creative side in front and behind the camera. In this unique retreat we combine personal growth with photography, in the middle of France. Discover new aspects of yourself, with us!
Imagine Yourself //a woman only Retreat
We are so excited for these days together in France. A 5 day stay in a castle in the middle of France, right on the doorstep of an amazing forest. The charming French chateau has a spacious garden, a play room, fitness, swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen and fireplace. The view with the sunset into the fields and forest is so magical, we can already see ourselves shooting and having our sessions right there.
During this 'Imagine Yourself' retreat it would be wonderful to work on your path to personal transformation. With us as your hosts and coaches we are committed to guiding you, give tools and create art in a way that is true to your personal story.
Marije is a certified family-constellation facilitator and coach. She focuses on helping individuals and couples to stand more firmly in this life. She does this at her own practice Bureau voor Gevoelszaken. She uses the method of (family) constellations and conversations. In addition, she has organized dozens of multi-day retreats in Haarlem since 2019.
Marije is also a theatre performer (actress) and part of a theatre- collective in Haarlem. She makes site-specific theater in Haarlem.
Coaching with Marije
What drives you? Where should the attention now go to stand lighter in this life? You increase your self-awareness through inviting exercises.
The conversations with each other will help you with reflection.
By putting into words what is going on, new insights arise. This can lead to new decisions. Inspiration from each other is very important in this.
By working with family constellations, among other things, we quickly get to the core of your movements in this life. You increase your self-knowledge and body awareness around your triggers and recurring difficult patterns and dynamics in your daily life. In the constellations we look at your survival mode and why it ever arose. We also look at what you can do and say to experience more light and space.
The theme of connection is also discussed, with yourself and with others. And who are you when you are given space, who then emerges and how do you stay true to yourself in relation to others? We will look with compassion at what wants to be seen. And at what wants to be let go.
In addition to working with constellations, we also work with creative writing, sharing stories, yin yoga, breathing, constellations and photography.
Meander has specialized in analog photography.
Providing photo shoots with an emphasis on both parties as artists. In front as well as behind the camera. All this in a playful way and with many prepared ideas and challenges.
The personal process involved will be guided in a pleasant and calm manner.
In the years ahead of this retreat, Meander organised creators weeks, with experimental workshops and themes. Amongst them are: developing film, dying film rolls, natural tie dyes of fabric and double exposures in analog photography. This time, for our retreat she came up with another very special project: Cyanotype printing!
Photography with Meander
By creating with Meander, you work with elements that are playing a role in your life at that moment. Meander also has plenty of prepared ideas and material to do a beautiful photo shoot. By working with the themes that have emerged in the sessions, constellations and conversations, you will jointly investigate how you want to document these themes from your life.
How do we portray your vulnerability and strength?
Because we have plenty of nature around us, there is endless inspiration to create on the foundations from the sessions. Think of pre-set challenges and also space for your free style. With themes such as light, connection, reflection and shadow alone, we can go in all kinds of directions in the woods and at the lake. There is continuous communication before and during shoots about what you feel comfortable with. It is an exchange from artist to artist.
Bring your camera and film and start shooting! Meander will provide some extra camera's for those who'd like to explore with different gear or those who are only just starting off.
After the photo shoots, we reflect on your experience as a model or photographer, in front of the camera as well as behind. What has this experience done to you, in what way have you been inspired and what kind of energy do you feel? At the end of the 5 days there is new inspiration, maybe new energy but above all we're hoping for a feeling somewhat lighter and enriched.
Going home with cyanotype prints and the possibility to view the photos soon with Meander, receive them digitally, order prints or have them processed into a beautiful book especially for you.
Retreat with Marije
I really enjoyed this weekend, the loving and warm energy and all the brave steps that were taken! Marije took care of us for three days and at the same time allowed us to work hard on our personal development. Under her wonderful professional guidance, we started working on our own intentions and desires. The family constellations were powerful and magical.The breathing sessions were intense, beautiful and relaxing at the same time. I am grateful that I attended this retreat and enjoyed the knowledge, skills and loving warmth of the inspiring Marije.
Retreat with Marije
Marije's retreat was like a warm bath. With waves, I must say. With five other women, through yoga, breathing sessions and family constellations, deep conversations and incredibly delicious food, an atmosphere was created in which everyone could work on their own desires. With safety as a starting point. It has allowed me to experience special connections, with each of the participants, but especially with myself. I have gained insights that touch me in my deepest. That is truly indescribable. Do you dare to really take on yourself? Then this retreat is the right place for you.
Creative Shoot with Meander
Meander enabled me to see my body through a different lens and embrace and accept it in a way I had not been able to before. The photography sessions with Meander were wonderful creative, full of artistic and technical guidance and her manner made me feel comfortable and at ease in my own skin. The photographic results of these sessions were so beautiful and reflect her talent and ability to capture light, fluidity and expression. ❤️
Creative Shoot with Meander
Thanks to the creative photoshoot session, I have brought my creativity and self-love back to life. 'Image Your Inner Growth' has taught me to accept and love myself in a loving way, without shame, and to see and embrace my body in a beautiful way. When I saw the photos, I even had to cry. It has given my self-love an enormous boost. Meander can guide this process like no other. She does not judge and simply 'plays' with light, canvases and objects. She is very gentle and equal in this.
Info on what we will do
A unique retreat in which we combine the world of personal development and the beautiful world of photography. A woman only retreat.
Capture your inner journey during photo shoots with Meander, during selfportrait freestyles and challenges and also during shoots with each other. All in nature and in the French chateau where you'll be staying.
During this Retreat, your inner and creative process takes center stage.
For five days, we will work gently and from shared humanity. Everyone walks their own path and we respect everyone's input and journey. Uniting in a joyful and playfull way.
Imagine! You for a week in France, on the edge of one of the largest forests in Europe, in a fantastic French chateau.
There is an outside salt water pool, lounge chairs, a spacious garden all to ourselves.
Our 5-day Retreat consists of a beautiful, inspiring and creative program, including meals, overnight stay and a workshop in cayanotype printing!
Photographs of your process will sometimes be captured by our photographer Meander. But there is plenty of time to start shooting each other, do some selfportrait challenges and get creative with your camera.
During this retreat, you break through your daily patterns. This gives you the air to explore. Where you are in your life. Where you want to go.
You gain new energy and inspiration. We will reflect time with our artworks. Discover what feels meaningfull. Getting inspired by your own story and then capture it in a photograph, a portrait or an element in nature. You increase your self-acceptance, your self-image and your self-love by combining your inner process with the creative output in the form of photography.
You practice to become more familiar with your head and your body.
Investigate whether and how you can invite more (self)compassion into your life. And gaining more insight into all your beliefs, a clear self-image, more insight into the invisible patterns of the system you come from.
