Soft Cocoon
Find the strength it takes to be soft.
A long weekend to relax, to slow down and to nourish yourself as you are.
05.11. - 09.11.2026
Check in Thursday: 4:00 pm
Check out Sunday: 1:00 pm
at Friedrichshof
nestled into the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, fifteen minutes from the Melzer See.
What to expect
What if softness isn’t weakness, but strength?
In our soft cocoon retreats we create space for you to rest, to gaze inwards and to meet yourself with more honesty and care.
❋ YOGA PRACTICE
Yoga is more than just physical movement on the mat. During our retreat, you will experience yoga in different ways: physically, through a dynamic and strong morning flow to awaken your body, and more gently in the evening to calm your system. You will learn to use your breath in a mindful and supportive way, and explore the strength of your inner awareness. All levels are welcome.
❋ COMMUNITYCommunity is a big part of our retreats, as the people around us can gently support and hold us. Together, we create a space where it feels safe to soften, to rest, and to simply be. By sharing this time, we learn how connection can nourish us and remind us that we don’t have to do everything alone.
❋ NOURISHMENTYou’ll be served lovingly prepared vegetarian and vegan meals in organic quality: in the morning a rich, wholesome brunch and in the evening a warm, seasonal three-course dinner. Fresh snacks and drinks are available throughout the day, allowing you to listen to your body and eat in your own rhythm.
❋ FREE TIMEDuring the day you will have time for the things which serve you in that exact moment: like a walk in nature, to read a book, to sleep, to knit, to go into the sauna. Allow your self to be in the moment and to enjoy whatever makes you happy.
The Retreat Location - Friedrichshof
Held by the quiet beauty of the Mecklenburg Lake District,
this is a place to soften, slow down, and simply be. A space that gently holds you like a cocoon.
The house itself is calm and minimal, filled with natural light and a sense of clarity. Warm materials, open views, and carefully designed spaces create an environment that doesn’t overwhelm but gently holds.
The light-filled main house opens into a green garden, with a spacious living and dining area for shared meals and quiet moments. A bright, 90 sqm practice room invites us to practice Yoga with the view into the wide nature, while the sauna with garden views offers deep relaxation.
Surrounded by forests, fields, and lakes, nature becomes part of the experience whether through quiet walks, bike rides, or time on the water.
A place to soften.
A place to simply be.
This weekend doesn’t ask anything from you.
It simply offers a space for you to soften, to unfold, and to reconnect with what is already there.
Address:
Friedrichshof Retreat- & Seminarhaus
Röbeler Str. 7b
17209 Melz / OT Friedrichshof
Exemplary day at the retreat
The day of arrival and departure will be a little adapted as we only have a half day. On Friday and Saturday you can rely on this example here:
Silent morning: Pranayama & Meditation
08:00 - 08:30 am
08:30 - 10:00 am
Dynamic Vinyasa Flow
12:00 - 16:00 pm
Freetime
vegan and vegetarian Brunch
10:30 am
Restorative Yoga / Workshop / Community circle
16:00 -18:30 pm
three-course vegetarian Dinner
19:00 pm
*We will support your stay with a nourishing workshop for body and mind, offering you tools and insights to take home with you. You are also warmly invited to join our community circle, where we will sing, reflect, and journal together.
Offerings
Shared Room:
*Early Bird: 770,00 € (incl. VAT) Regular: 820,00 € (incl. VAT)
The shared rooms are all for two people and equipped with an ensuite bathroom. If you book together with a friend, please let us know if you want to share a room together.
*Early bird ends at 30. May
What is included:
Accommodation for 3 nights, Sauna (Friday & Saturday), Bed linen, towels, bathrobe, sauna towels, healthy & organic meals, water, tea & coffee (self-service), yoga program, props & equipment for the yoga practice
What is not included:
transport, insurance
The retreat is limited to 14 people.
Your hosts: Kira & Sophie
We are Kira and Sophie, two yoga teachers and friends who found each other through a yoga teacher training in 2023.
Sophie brings her knowledge of the body as an osteopath and yoga teacher, holding space with precision, warmth, and deep anatomical care. Kira weaves together movement, nervous system reset and a lifelong love of the natural world.
We are weaving our passions together with the believe that real rest is a radical act, and that nature is the finest teacher of all. Together, we create soft cocoon. This year is already the second edition of our soft cocoon retreats.
Feedback from last year