Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Land of Now is available for rent exclusively for groups. The venue features a spacious room for activities, lounge, conservatory, outdoor sauna, 18 hotel rooms with modern private bathrooms and retreat restaurant with high-quality meals. The venue is located in the middle of Groningen’s nature, and the beautifully landscaped garden is ideal for outdoor activities and relaxation. During your stay, the location is completely exclusive to the group.
Organizers choose The Land of Now because the venue is exceptionally complete and professional, as well as because it feels like more than just a venue. Owners Juliette Reniers and Frank Eijkelkamp have over 20 years of experience in guiding people and designing meaningful meetings – not only is every detail thought of, as an organizer you are made as easy as possible to focus on the content of your program.
The beautiful and carefully decorated venue features a spacious room for activities, lounge, conservatory, outdoor sauna, 18 hotel rooms with modern private bathrooms and retreat restaurant with high-quality meals. During your stay, the venue is completely exclusive to the group.
Guests and organizers appreciate the special atmosphere, involved guidance, high quality of meals and the fact that the venue is exceptionally complete and professionally equipped.
Yes. The Land of Now regularly receives international guests and facilitators from all over Europe and beyond. Organizers and facilitators from all over the world deliberately choose The Land of Now as the location for their retreat or training – because of its quality, atmosphere and comprehensiveness. The location is accessible from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport via train to Groningen, and pick-up from the bus stop is possible.
Yes. The Land of Now is a specialized yoga and Ayurveda retreat center with its own content. Owners Juliette Reniers and Frank Eijkelkamp guide year-round retreats and trainings in the fields of authentic yoga, yoga philosophy, yoga therapy and Ayurveda. With more than 20 years of experience and profound specialization, their offerings differ substantially from the average yoga or retreat offerings in the Netherlands.
Yes. At The Land of Now is a practice for Ayurvedic medicine, yoga therapy and psychosocial counseling. Counseling focuses on physical, mental and emotional well-being – both for people in the region and guests staying at the location. The specializations are profound and distinctive: Juliette Reniers is trained as an Ayurvedic therapist, yoga therapist and psychosocial counsellor, among others, with more than 20 years of practical experience.
Take bus 178 from Groningen train station to bus stop Veenweg in Hellum. Pick-up from the bus stop is possible – please contact us in advance. For international guests: from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Groningen is easily accessible by train.
The Land of Now is located in the Groningen countryside, a region that surprises visitors time and again with its beauty, tranquility and vastness. The location is surrounded by nature, with a beautifully landscaped garden with a pond and plenty of space for outdoor activities and relaxation. It is a place that makes you pause, where essence lives and where immediately upon arrival you already understand why people keep returning here.
Yes. The Land of Now is a special and sustainable meeting and training location in the nature of Groningen for companies, teams and organizations. The location is available exclusively for the group – no other groups are present. With high-quality care and an environment that invites fresh perspectives and enhanced connection, The Land of Now is a breeding ground for ideas and meaningful collaboration.
The Taste of Now is The Land of Now’s own food concept – high-quality meals that amaze with taste and guests consistently describe as one of the highlights of their stay. Sustainability and greens star in a sophisticated palette of flavors with surprising dishes. Specializing in plant-based whole foods, Ayurveda and low-waste dining, The Land of Now brings together an inspiring vision of nutrition, taste and ethics. Surprising for you, cool for the world.
For guests and participants of retreats or trainings
Public transportation
From Groningen train station take bus 178.
The bus stop is: Veenweg in Hellum
Usually it is possible to pick you up from the bus stop.
Please contact us in advance.
International travel
Many guests at The Land of Now come from far away. Do you have questions about how to get here from abroad?
Please contact us, we are happy to help.
From Amsterdam Airport you can take the train to Groningen. Take bus 178 from Groningen to‘Veenweg, Hellum‘.
Let us know what time you will arrive, we will pick you up at the bus stop.
Bremen airport is also a good option. From there you can take the Flixbus to Groningen.
For some people, Groningen Airport – Eelde is a possibility. There are direct flights from London and Copenhagen.
Within Europe, you can also take a Flixbus to Groningen.
Electric car charging point
Yes, there is a charging station at The Land of Now.
The Pluq charging station is compatible with all charging plugs. You can pay contactless with your charging card.
Overnight
With many programs, it is possible to arrive one evening earlier starting at 7:30 p.m., so that you can arrive at your leisure and do not have to make quite a journey on the first day.
Possibly the organizer of your program has already offered this option, or it is already part of your stay.
* This option is only available when offered by the organizer of your retreat or training.
Diets
Unfortunately, we have limited ability to accommodate dietary modifications. Gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan is possible.
Adjustments should be requested no later than one week before the start and can be passed on to the organizer of your program.
*Vegan is natural to us and a specialty in our sustainable cuisine.
Outdoor sauna
At The Land of Now, you’ll find an intimate outdoor sauna where you can relax during your stay.
The sauna is included in our The Land of Now retreats.
If you come for a program of another organizer, the sauna is accessible if it is also booked by your organizer.
A large towel is required for hygiene reasons.
A sauna towel or bathrobe can be rented if necessary.
Towel rental: €3,00
Rooms and reservations
Are you attending a retreat from an outside organizer?
Unless otherwise arranged, room arrangements are provided by the organizers of your retreat or training. Please contact them for more information.
Are you booking a Heart of Yoga retreat or any other event organized by The Land of Now?
You can choose from a double or single room.
Do you remember a nice room from a previous stay and would like to stay there again?
Please indicate it with your reservation, and we can reserve this room for you if it is free.
Handy to carry
During retreats and some trainings, our location is a shoe-free space. A pair of warm socks or slippers may therefore be pleasant.
A pair of walking shoes may be useful for a hike.
Would you like to use the sauna? Then it’s handy to bring a large towel with you.
A sauna towel and/or bathrobe may also be available for rent from us.
In case you forgot basic toiletries such as a toothbrush or sanitary napkins, you can also buy those in our boutique.
Linen and towels
Upon arrival, your bed is made for you and there are 2 towels waiting for you.
Plenty of material available
There are plenty of yoga mats, meditation cushions, bolsters and backjacks available.
If you are comfortable, there are also (thin) wrap blankets for some extra warmth.
Our yoga mats and meditation materials are not suitable for outdoor use.
Yes, each room is equipped with a hair dryer.
Sustainability on The Land of Now
The Land of Now lets you experience what sustainability can mean for people, animals, the environment and life.
How we do that? Simply by doing it. You see that in our programs, the meals, the accommodations, how we treat nature, and you experience that in the way we treat each other.
Read more about it:
For organizers and facilitators
Organize your own retreat
The Land of Now is a retreat location where you can come to organize and guide your retreat. During your stay, The Land of Now will be your home for a few days and we will provide an inspiring experience, together with our inspired team.
Whether you are organizing your first retreat or are already experienced, we are happy to think with you so that it becomes exactly as you envision.
Training location
The Land of Now has become a popular training location for facilitators and trainers from all over the world. For trainers and facilitators, we are a welcoming place where you can feel at home and fully focus on guiding your group, and you can be confident that everything you wanted to arrange is taken care of. Because no other groups are present during your stay, the location is exclusively at the disposal of you and your participants. Together with our enthusiastic team, we will ensure an inspiring experience for you and your participants.
Our availability
If you send us an email, we can send you the most current listing.
Please note that our calendar does not reflect our availability. We also rent a lot to trainings and private groups that you don’t see in the calendar.
AV resources:
Audio
- 4 boxes (Turbosound NuQ102-WH, 300 Watts continuous, 1,200 Watts peak power)
- 6 channel mixer (Audac PRE116)
- Wireless handheld microphone
- Wireless headset
- Connection option for mobile or tablet via cable or bluetooth
- 2 x 10 meter mono jack cable (6.3mm) for connecting musical instruments
- CD/USB player (DAP CDMP-150MKII)
- Compatible discs: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, audio and data (MP3 files)
- USB files: WAV, MP3, max 99 folders, 999 files
Video
- Sony flat screen
- Connectivity for laptop via HDMI
- 2 x 3 meter projection screen, projectable from the front or from the back as desired.
Much is appropriate! Some events are less appropriate here.
If so, we are happy to refer you to other locations.
Not being appropriate for us:
- Events involving work with psychedelic or mind-altering substances, drugs or plant medicines.
- I.v.m. environment: Events outside use loud music or drums. Indoors this is of course vólop possible and we are equipped with a professional sound system.
Training location
Retreat Center
Benefits of a retreat
A retreat is a focused period of attention and reflection. It provides an opportunity to reflect on how you are really doing, and explore what you need to function well – physically, mentally and emotionally. And gives you tools to recognize patterns, release tension and redirect what is important to you.
Read about the benefits of a retreat here.
All the time for you
A yoga retreat (also called a yoga retreat), or yoga weekend is sometimes used as a name for a yoga vacation. Depending on which program you choose, you can pick something that suits your needs. Do you want something that focuses mainly on relaxation, or do you prefer to look for some depth? Or maybe something that offers both?
You can find current dates in our calendar. There are organizers who focus primarily on one form of vacation. Our own programs focus on the breadth and depth of yoga, ayurveda and personal development.
You are very welcome in a Heart of Yoga retreat, (with Juliette & Frank), in which we take you to the heart of yoga and teach you the principles to make yoga really YOUR yoga, there is room for personal questions and we offer inspiration from Ayurveda for a long, healthy and happy life.
Don’t come out of it? Then you can always contact us. We are happy to help you find something that suits your needs.
Retreats with Juliette & Frank
All year round (Dutch spoken)
HEART OF YOGA RETREATS
AND LIFE OF NOW PROGRAMS
Juliette & Frank (owners of The Land of Now), take you to the heart of yoga: the forgotten teachings of authentic and breath-guided yoga. Develop (more) self-direction, resilience and resilience. An embodied and integrated approach of Yoga and Ayurveda, yogic mindfulness and insights from modern science gives you personal tools that allow you to experience your balance and well-being.
A retreat or retreat
A retreat, or also called a retreat, is an age-old form of retreating from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and taking space for essence. To take space for who you are and what you want in life.
A retreat anno nowadays can be a welcome respite to seek that essence. Contemporary retreats are person-centered and appropriate to the ideas of our time. The present time is a fast time in which we as human beings ask a lot of ourselves. Although this time gives us as individuals a sea of possibilities and freedom, it can sometimes be overwhelming to determine the right course in that sea of possibilities: one’s own unique course. A retreat offers that space and time. Time for the essence of life. Your life.
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Going on retreat
A retreat or retreat can be used to come to clarity and depth on a particular theme, and use the insights gained to break new ground.
For both personal and professional purposes, a retreat can be a suitable form of exploration and deepening. With space for relaxation, time for yourself and getting in touch with what you want and who you are. And above all: to enjoy life to the fullest. During the retreat and afterwards.
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9 Reasons to attend a retreat
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You need to relax and recharge in a beautiful place where there is space to be yourself.
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You want to know more about how to be physically and mentally balanced.
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You are curious about yoga, mindfulness, ayurveda or a particular form of training, for example, and what it can do for you.
Or you would like to further explore and develop in this.
– 4 –
You are looking for inspiration and tools to live life to the fullest, both personally and professionally.
– 5 –
You would like to gain knowledge about a particular subject and delve into it.
– 6 –
You fancy a fun weekend in a beautiful place, delicious and healthy food, space for yourself and/or socializing with nice people.
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You want to take a break from the ongoing hectic pace of everyday life and catch your breath.
– 8 –
You need insight into yourself or want to be more in touch with what you find important in your personal or professional life.
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It appeals to you to do something special for yourself. To do something you (perhaps) haven’t done before.
You are welcome
You are very welcome. Whether you have previous experience or no experience at all.
Our own programs and teaching focus on your yoga and we take you through the “lost teachings.”
Both people without experience and professionals can join us.
Unsure if a The Land of Now program is right for you? Feel free to email, app or give us a call.
Mail: info@thelandofnow.com
Whatsapp: 06 -216 216 77
Do you have questions about programs organized by other facilitators?
Contact information for organizers of external retreats or trainings can be found in the calendar.
Heart of Yoga
Yoga at The Land of Now
We take you to the heart of yoga.
To the essence.
We offer you authentic yoga education, teaching yoga in its full context. Our approach is rooted in tradition and integrates asana, pranayama and meditation into the broader philosophy and psychology of yoga and ayurveda. You will develop (more) self-direction, resilience and resilience.
We offer you what has been lost in Yoga.
Beyond stretching, “yoga styles,” or striving. To intimacy with your life, autonomous and free.
Our integrated approach of Yoga and Ayurveda, yogic mindfulness and insights from modern science gives you personalized tools that allow you to experience your balance, connection and well-being. Supported by a clear and non-obsessive yoga practice, appropriate to the person, age and situation.
– Teaching in the tradition of Krishnamacharya
– Breath based: the breath as connecting factor
– Develop (more) resilience, self-direction and resilience
Heart of Yoga retreat
Juliette & Frank (owners of The Land of Now), take you to the heart of yoga: the forgotten teachings of authentic and breath-guided yoga. Develop (more) self-direction, resilience and resilience. An embodied and integrated approach of Yoga and Ayurveda, yogic mindfulness and insights from modern science gives you personal tools that allow you to experience your balance and well-being.
Your life. Your direction
Immerse yourself for several days in authentic and breath-guided yoga at our retreat center that breathes and lives yoga. Retreats with depth, inspiration and relaxation, in which you develop or deepen Your Yoga.
Your yoga.
A direct experience of life, in the world. Detached from beliefs and truths, or the search for a better version of yourself.
Includes:
– singing bowl concert
– live recital with piano, cello and poetry
You are welcome
You are very welcome. Whether you have previous experience or no experience at all.
Our own programs and teaching focus on your yoga and we take you through the “lost teachings.”
Both people without experience and professionals can join us.
Unsure if a The Land of Now program is right for you? Feel free to email, app or give us a call.
Mail: info@thelandofnow.com
Whatsapp: 06 -216 216 77
Do you have questions about programs organized by other facilitators?
Contact information for organizers of external retreats or trainings can be found in the calendar.
You can read our teaching standards here:
Therapy and individual counseling
‘Space for essence, quiet place for rest finders…
An inspiring place for meeting and deepening.’
