About Motherland
Motherland
Mission & Vision
Motherland exists as a place to slow down, reconnect, and remember what it means to be human in relationship with land, body, and community. It was created from a deep longing for spaces where people can step out of the pace of everyday life and enter an environment that feels grounded, honest, and supportive of real inner work.
At its heart, Motherland is not about escape, performance, or transformation as an achievement. It exists to offer space — physical, emotional, and relational — where people can arrive as they are and explore what is alive within them. The land, the house, and the atmosphere have been shaped to feel welcoming, simple, and held, allowing individuals and groups to settle, breathe, and be present.
Motherland was born from lived experience.
At its heart, Motherland is not about escape, performance, or transformation as an achievement. It exists to offer space — physical, emotional, and relational — where people can arrive as they are and explore what is alive within them. The land, the house, and the atmosphere have been shaped to feel welcoming, simple, and held, allowing individuals and groups to settle, breathe, and be present.
Motherland was born from lived experience.
Upcoming Retreats at Motherland
Venue & Amenities
Rent a grounded, fully equipped retreat space surrounded by nature.
Motherland offers a warm and spacious home designed for ceremonies, retreats, and group gatherings. With generous shared areas, private rooms for facilitators, and simple, comfortable sleeping arrangements, the space supports presence, connection, and being together. Ideal for facilitators looking for a calm, flexible venue to host retreats, workshops, and gatherings in a natural setting.
Motherland offers a warm and spacious home designed for ceremonies, retreats, and group gatherings. With generous shared areas, private rooms for facilitators, and simple, comfortable sleeping arrangements, the space supports presence, connection, and being together. Ideal for facilitators looking for a calm, flexible venue to host retreats, workshops, and gatherings in a natural setting.
Meals
Menu Types
Getting Here
Directions
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Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Follow signs to the train station located inside the airport
Take a train to Assen (direct or with one change, depending on time of day)
Travel time is approximately 2 hours
Arrive at Assen train station
From Assen station, a local bus is available to the nearby area
From the bus stop, a short walk or taxi ride brings you to the retreat location
Optional group transfers can be arranged for up to 4 people at a time for an additional cost