Japandi Lounge
Farmhouse calm, with room to restore
At Japandi Lounge, the retreat setting is part of the practice: an 1850 farmhouse with authentic character, calm Japandi-inspired interiors and a garden made for unhurried pauses. Just outside ’s-Hertogenbosch, the property is reserved for each retreat group, giving guests room to gather around shared meals and then step away for stillness. Programs can include yoga, breathwork, meditation and sound healing, with a sauna, wood-fired hot tub and ice baths adding a more physical route into restoration. Spacious communal living and dining areas keep the house sociable without making solitude hard to find; outdoors, there is a fire pit and room to spend time in nature. Fresh meals are prepared at the house, with dietary options including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. The exact programme depends on the retreat, so check its details before booking. This is a comfort-forward base for a guided reset rather than a monastery or single-tradition meditation school.
Highlights
- A restored 1850 farmhouse with calm Japandi-inspired interiors
- Private sauna, wood-fired hot tub and ice baths
- Dedicated spaces for yoga, breathwork, meditation and sound healing
- Fresh shared meals with a range of dietary options
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Setting
Set in Berlicum, just outside ’s-Hertogenbosch, the farmhouse is surrounded by nature and has a large garden, peaceful outdoor areas and a fire pit. Its blend of historic farmhouse character and pared-back Japandi interiors gives shared spaces a warm, composed feel.
A typical day
Daily structure varies by retreat. A programme may bring together yoga, breathwork, meditation or sound healing, with shared meals and time to unwind in the garden or use the sauna, hot tub and ice baths. Check the specific retreat details for its schedule.
Accommodation
Guests stay in comfortable bedrooms in the restored farmhouse. The property has spacious communal living and dining areas, and is reserved for the retreat group.
What to bring
Bring comfortable clothes for meditation, yoga or breathwork, plus layers for time outdoors. The Netherlands has a cool, changeable climate, with wetter conditions common in January, September and October, so pack a rain jacket.
How to get there
The address is Woud 13, 5258 VK Berlicum. The farmhouse is about 15 minutes by car from the centre of ’s-Hertogenbosch; taxis or group transfers can be arranged with the host.
Nearest airport: Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (23 km)
Eindhoven Airport (EIN) is approximately 23 km away, around 30 minutes by car. The host can help arrange a taxi or group transfer.
Nearest city: Eindhoven
Public transport: Direct trains run from Schiphol Airport to ’s-Hertogenbosch in about an hour, followed by a 15-minute taxi ride.
Retreats start from EUR 799. Check the specific retreat for its price and inclusions.
Climate
Climate Zone: Temperate
Best Months: Mar, Aug, Feb
Avoid: Jan, Oct, Sep
The annual average temperature is 11.5°C, with the warmest months from June to August and the coolest from December to February. January, September and October are among the wettest months, so outdoor time is best approached with adaptable layers.
Location
Frequently asked questions
What is a typical day at Japandi Lounge like?
The rhythm depends on the retreat. Programmes can include yoga, breathwork, meditation and sound healing, alongside shared meals and time to rest.
Can beginners join a retreat here?
Retreat programmes vary. Ask the host whether a particular retreat is suitable for your experience level.
Are meals and dietary requirements catered for?
Fresh meals are prepared at the house, and listed dietary options include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and other choices. Check with the host about the menu for your retreat.
How do I reserve a place?
Ask the retreat host directly about current dates, availability and how to book.
How do I get to the farmhouse?
Japandi Lounge is about 15 minutes by car from central ’s-Hertogenbosch. Eindhoven Airport is around 23 km away.
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