Lonneke CraemersNL

July 2026

ZenWeek

A midweek full of depth, relaxation and time for yourself in the beautiful woods of Camping De ReCreatie. With ceremonies, bodywork and massages, among other things.

The summer of 2026 began gently. Together with Shanna Nijland and many others, I organised the ZenWeek. A midweek to discover and experience different methods of self-inquiry, in the nature of the woods at Camping De ReCreatie.

  1. Day 1 · Monday 6 July

    Arriving and landing

    • Arrival and discovering your spot
    • Gentle landing and getting to know each other
    • Opening ceremony
    • Qi Gong

  2. Day 2 · Tuesday 7 July

    Silence and movement

    • Silent walk
    • Anusara yoga
    • Systemic exercise
    • Back to OER

  3. Day 3 · Wednesday 8 July

    Breath and nature

    • Qi Gong
    • Workshop The 4 Qualities of Nature
    • Gentle connected breathwork
    • Campfire music

  4. Day 4 · Thursday 9 July

    Heart and cacao

    • Miracle Morning
    • Cacao ceremony
    • Ecstatic Dance

  5. Day 5 · Friday 10 July

    Closing

    • Qi Gong
    • Closing ceremony

Experiences

Translated from Dutch

  1. It was a wonderful ZenWeek, organised and led by very skilled and kind people who made you feel welcome, so you could completely immerse yourself and surrender.

    Cora

  2. The ZenWeek was a lovely and enriching experience. The beautiful location brought calm straight away and the guidance was warm and professional. The varied programme made the whole week inspiring, and meeting others made it extra special. Truly recommended.

    Regi

  3. What a fantastic ZenWeek to enjoy. The programme was beautiful, carefully and thoughtfully put together. The guidance was in the hands of experienced and knowledgeable people with enormous openness and commitment. Camping de Recreatie is an atmospheric location for this ZenWeek. It really deepens the calm, the chance to slow down and the connection with nature. The classes, sessions, loving circles and ceremonies were loving and gentle; they opened my heart. This ZenWeek is an absolute gift to yourself. Many compliments for how all of this was set up, I am very grateful.

    Petra

  4. The ZenWeek made a huge impression on me. The setting in a beautiful forest and the length of five days were crucial to be able to go into the surprising depth safely and freely.

    Jurriaan

  5. Lovely and restful, with no obligations. An open, enriching and connecting week.

    Chantal

  6. The ZenWeek was a lovely, safe and relaxed week. No obligation to take part in anything, but choosing what suits you in the moment. On top of that, a place right in the middle of nature is an absolute bonus. The organisers put together a beautiful programme that is accessible to everyone. Thank you so much and see you next year!

    Daphne

  7. I had a wonderful week! The combination of all the different activities makes it a complete experience and contributes to relaxation and insights. And all that in an amazing place. Definitely recommended to do a reset and step out of your busy life for a while.

    Ankelien

About the other facilitators

  • Photo of Marieke Wiersma

    Qi Gong and writing meditation

    Marieke Wiersma

    Marieke has been immersed in body and awareness work for more than 25 years. She is a certified YOQI® instructor and teaches qigong in classes and retreats, and also leads writing circles. She creates a safe ground in which you can land and experience connection.

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  • Photo of Ragen Wesselius

    Anusara yoga and breathwork

    Ragen Wesselius

    Ragen is a breath coach, trainer and yoga teacher. During the ZenWeek she guided the breath session and taught Anusara yoga, which loosely translates as aligning with the flow of your heart.

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  • Photo of Lizette Nouwens

    Miracle Morning and cacao ceremony

    Lizette Nouwens

    Since 2022, Lizette has been guiding cacao ceremonies, retreats and singing circles. She combines cacao with live music, mantras, silence and movement, with attention to relaxation, stillness, heart expression and connection.

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  • Photo of Shanna Nijland

    Naturopathy and massage

    Shanna Nijland

    Shanna is a naturopathic therapist and holistic masseuse. From her practice De Natuurlijke Wijze in Utrecht, she brings her experience in massage, iridology and body awareness.

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  • Photo of Maarten Collewijn

    Qi Gong

    Maarten Collewijn

    Maarten takes you into the movements of Qi Gong, an Eastern movement practice thousands of years old that brings body and mind into balance. He teaches Qi Gong in the woods of Driebergen and at Camping De ReCreatie in Leusden.

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  • Photo of Barbara Laros

    Systemic work

    Barbara Laros

    Barbara trained as a systemic coach. She introduces you to the power of systemic work in an accessible and clear way. She creates an open atmosphere in which everything is welcome and you can move along in your own way. That way, what is going on for you at a deeper level can become visible, and there is room for more connection with yourself.

  • Photo of Marleen Laverman en Roderick Polak

    Back to OER

    Marleen Laverman en Roderick Polak

    Roderick and Marleen are the founders of Back to OER, an initiative for outdoor adventure, connection with nature and personal coaching. It is all about slow travel, simplicity and reconnecting with nature, with yourself and with each other. Their philosophy: away from a performance-driven, hurried way of thinking (out of your head) and back to basic human needs, nature, physical challenge and community. They organise multi-day wilderness trips and outdoor experiences, such as expeditions in the rugged, remote Albanian Alps.

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