Meditation & Yoga Retreats in Belgium

Belgium's retreat scene is small, with an established Buddhist sangha and Catholic contemplative tradition. Buddhist Tibetan and Insight (Vipassana) centers operate in Flanders and Wallonia; weekend silent retreats run regularly. The Trappist and Benedictine monastic tradition is alive at several working monasteries — Westmalle, Orval, Maredsous — and some accept retreatants for silent stays. Yoga retreats are common in the Ardennes forest. Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent have growing urban mindfulness scenes. Dutch, French, and German are spoken regionally; English is widely available. Vegetarian food is standard. EU passport holders enter freely; Schengen 90-day rules apply. Cost: weeks run €500–€1,300.