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What if you could combine the restorative power of falling into nature’s embrace with the ancient wisdom that helps you navigate your life?
This is a chance to reawaken your innate connection with nature and experience the profound balance she offers. Imagine:
- Moving in complete harmony with nature’s cycles.
- Feeling deeply aligned with your truth, in a state of awe and wonder.
- Dancing with life, trusting your natural flow.
“I felt a longing for silence and nature and for connecting with like-minded people. The retreat made my heart sing and dance. I witnessed my mental and physical strength and my confidence grew. What I was left with, was a deep inner silence that I carried with me weeks after the retreat ended. I learned that the natural flow of life is within me and got inspired to keep listening to my intuition and adapt my life accordingly. Sacha is a wise guide and I’m grateful to be part of the Nature of Wonder community.”
—Kelly
“I joined Sacha's year program to live more in line with nature throughout the year. I have learned so much. It's hard to put it in words. It becomes part of you. You learn how to surrender and to give in to what is alive outside, in nature. And you learn to make space and listen to what is alive inside yourself. A very valuable lesson I will always carry with me.”
—Hester
“I've been on many of Sacha's retreats, and I keep coming back. Sacha strikes a wonderful balance of teaching you about nature and reminding you how much you already know. He gives you the tools to surrender to nature and let nature do what nature does best; envelop you, immerse you, and show herself. Sacha gives you some tools to engage with nature, but ultimately I always felt free to be in a way that felt natural for me, and for me that is playful.”
—Jaap
“The retreats helped me to connect more deeply to my intuitive knowledge of the seasons and to make, sometimes really simple, changes in my life to apply this knowledge. The integration of mind and body is very helpful and inspiring. And the setting in nature makes the experience complete.”
—Kawire
“Through Sacha's delicate space holding, nature turned into a sacred, safe temple in which I could develop a nurturing relationship with the forest around me. Merging into nature is a new healthy habit I take with me into my life.”
—Anna
“I came to this retreat to reconnect with nature and I feel like I definitely found what I was looking for in this retreat! Sacha is super trustable and has a beautiful, calming energy. Thank you so much to all the team.”
—Manon
“The retreats give you that kind of paradigm shift your body and soul are longing for. The mind realizes it already had this wisdom in store and now it is unlocked again.”
—Esma
“The first time I met Sacha, felt his calmness and heard his beautiful voice, I knew I wanted to come. Sacha and his team are really good spaceholders and are sharing their wisdom full of love, passion and enthusiasm. It gave me such deep insights in how to live closer to nature, how we are part of it and can use the seasons to live our life in its full potential.”
—Inez
“Don't underestimate the power of these retreats, of nature, or of Sacha as your guide. You will sink, you will reconnect and you will develop stillness. Learning from Sacha (or better said, from nature through Sacha) is a pleasure and a gift. Personally, the core of this teaching and the treasure I take home is presence, a deep listening and awareness of both inner and outer worlds developed through creating inner stillness. This is the invitation of nature, and the direct experience of Nature of Wonder.”
—Maurits
“The retreat exceeded all my expectations to be honest, as of this moment I have no way this can get any better. Everything is very thought out, the exercises are very diverse and there is lots of time for exploration. Nature of Wonder is a definite go-to if you're willing to explore your connection to nature. Sacha is very knowledgeable about many different religions, philosophies and traditions and their connection to nature and how to go within yourself. During the retreat you'll explore techniques that will help you to regain or strengthen your connection with nature.”
—Rens
“Sacha is a wonderful guide to nature, spirituality and life. The retreat embodies this and helped me connect to nature. The weekend is a great mix of meditation, nature and survival skills. The food was great, the story was good, all the parts and activities had their place and it seemed natural, a flow.”
—Jorik
“Being in nature is so, so important. You really get in contact with yourself when you attend one of Sacha's retreats. You will understand that you are a part of nature and be able to flow more effortlessly through life. I had the space to really dive deep within myself. The forest surrounding the cabin is really amazing and it is so nice to meet all the beautiful people that participated.”
—Bart
“These weekends are like a toolbox for life. By understanding the essence of the season I feel more prepared for the months that come, not living like a machine but like a creature. The retreat gave me time to experience winter, calm down, and to contemplate important, but not easy questions. Sacha is a wise, loving, calm facilitator with an insane amount of knowledge and wisdom. He uses many ways to let us experience the essence of the season, like meditations, visualizations, walks in nature, learning tools to understand nature, storytelling, and exercises. He takes you on an adventure that is exciting, fresh, deep, real, necessary, fun, playful, and meaningful. Thank you so much!”
—Maike
“Besides an inspiring grasp of ancient wisdom from several spiritual traditions, Sacha carries a scala of interpersonal qualities that makes him an incredibly successful teacher (especially at his age): story-telling, explaining, shifting perspectives, listening, relating, humility, sincerity, vulnerability, creating a safe space, acceptance, and an impressive love for the world and all of its creatures. Even after only the first of the retreat series, I feel a change in me, catalyzed in my process through the guidance of nature, the wisdom present and awoken in the group and Sacha's teachings. I feel like Sacha reached out a helping hand to hop onto an already moving train that I otherwise might have missed. I am truly grateful and moved.”
—Ottilia
“Sacha gently invited me to have my own process. The retreat deepens and helped me connect with my nature, my dreams, my desires. And it helped me see my fears with love and be with them. The nature is astonishing, the group lovely and the fire always burning.”
—Laura
“The retreat is so good to take some time off to think about the deeper processes, choices and undercurrent. I am in awe of the wisdom, effortlessness, balance, and pureness that Sacha just seems to ooze. He guided me back into nature. Not (only) with long walks and bushcrafting, but especially with the ancient philosophies of the world and our ancestors. The peace and clarity I found proves that Sacha is hundred percent a wilderness guide in the most holistic sense of the word.”
—Klazien
“Wow, what an intense time with so much clarity coming from it. I loved being so close to nature and realizing the nature within. Sacha did a great job in holding the space for all of the participants, so everyone could fully relax and dive deep within oneself. I feel so much more connected than before the retreat. I enjoyed Sacha's sharing of his knowledge and wisdom about nature and I recommend Sacha's retreats to everyone who wants to connect deeply to nature.”
—Karu
“The retreat was a truly magical combination of philosophical and cultural stories, practical exercises, meditation and being out in nature to learn bushcraft skills. As an experienced practicer of meditation and someone that feels at home in nature, there was still so much for me to learn. Sacha is a wise and patient teacher that made me feel understood in my needs and love nature even more. I have returned back to the reality of “the urban jungle” with a strong sense of what I need and want to do.”
—Toos
Wake up to nature’s wisdom
On this journey, you step out of your routine to immerse yourself in the gentle silence of the forest. This is a sanctuary to unravel and recharge. You discover what it means to listen deeply, so the plants, trees, and animals can speak to you about flow, happiness, and truth. This greater awareness permeates every aspect of your life, empowering you to walk your path with ease and flow.
In a world where the ancient knowledge of living in harmony with nature’s principles is fading, this journey draws upon the wisdom of indigenous cultures, spiritual traditions, and philosophies of life. Together, we discover what it means to live a meaningful life in alignment with our core values, reviving ancient traditions and interweaving them into the fabric of our days.
A life of balance, guided by the rhythm of the seasons to navigate each moment in the cycle. A life dedicated to your inner exploration and creative expression, where you know precisely when to act, when to reflect, and when to rest.
Four seasons, four journeys
Seasons of Truth is a year-long journey to wake up to the ancient wisdom of living with nature and her seasons. It consists of four seasonal nature retreats in the Netherlands each year.
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
In the retreats, you will discover how to embody nature’s rhythms, integrating transformative practices and rituals that bring the wisdom of each season into your daily life. They serve as a foundation, cultivating a strong connection between your mind and body and awakening a sense of wonder.
About your guide
This journey is led by Sacha Post and his team. Sacha is a wilderness guide, facilitator, and philosopher who facilitates wilderness journeys, retreats, and courses that enable an authentic and embodied connection with nature and the wilderness.
After obtaining a research master’s degree in cultural analysis, Sacha continued to study the ancient traditions and practices of people who lived in harmony with nature. He traveled for seven years, living in tribes and communities, to learn and further deepen his understanding of their ways. He also spent a great deal of time in remote wildernesses, learning first-hand how to integrate these practices into his life.
Nature of Wonder was born in 2018 out of Sacha’s desire to inspire people to live a life of wonder aligned with the cyclical flow of nature. Forever remaining a student of nature, Sacha continues to learn about nature’s ways, helping people on their paths as he walks his own.
What to expect
The retreats are gentle, with plenty of time to unwind, be in nature on your own, and reflect on the larger currents of your life. We come together around a fire in a private forest. We have a beautiful cabin in the Veluwe to retreat to.
We wild camp in the forest, sleeping under the stars to experience nature’s beauty by night. You also have the option to sleep in the cabin if that is too far out of your comfort zone.
The cabin has a communal space with a wood stove, toilet, hot shower, and a sleeping loft with a few bunk beds.
The retreats offer a safe space to get acclimatized to living outdoors and sleeping in the forest, laying the groundwork for the more immersive rewilding journeys.
Step into your truth
When you join the Summer Retreat, this is what you sign up for:
- Three days of deep nature immersion in a beautiful forest, sleeping under the stars within a safe container, spread out over four seasons.
- Morning, afternoon and evening sessions around the fire to embody the rhythms of nature, integrating transformative practices, habits, and rituals that bring nature’s seasonal wisdom into your everyday life.
- Natural movement practices, breathing techniques, and guided meditative journeys to bring strength, focus, and calm.
- A day of deep silence to unwind, cultivate deeper awareness, and reflect on the larger currents of your life.
- Plenty of open space for creative expression and reflection inspired by the beauty of nature, to awaken your intuition, inner wisdom, and a deep sense of awe and wonder.
- Moments of connection, sharing, and community with your tribe.
- Nourishing plant-based meals, fruits, and teas aligned with the spirit of the season.
Investment
The investment to participate in a single retreat is €495. All retreats include the program, your accommodation, and all meals. Payment in terms is possible on request.
If you are interested in the retreat, but are unsure about something or want to speak to your guide first, feel free to contact Sacha to schedule a call.
Frequently asked questions
I have never done something like this. Do I need to have experience?
No. You will be in a safe space, supported by an experienced team, so you can feel at ease and allow the ways of the forest to come to you naturally. Please reach out if you have any doubts.
Where will we meet, and how will I get there?
We come together on a private estate in forests near Epe in The Netherlands. When you join, you receive a route description with the exact location and an invitation to connect with other participants to organize ride shares.
What will I eat? And where will I wash myself and sleep?
All meals during the retreat are plant-based and seasonal. Fresh fruits and herbal teas will also be available throughout the day. We set up camp in the forest, sleeping under the stars or in a tent, if you prefer. The cabin has a hot shower and a sleeping loft, should you want to sleep indoors.
What do I need to bring with me?
Most of us have never learned to be comfortable outside, especially in bad weather. Learning to dress for the outdoors is simply life-changing. When we know what to bring and wear, our bodies can relax and become intimate with nature in all its shapes and forms.
When you join, you receive a packing list explaining what you need. Expect a simple list to fulfill your basic needs, like a tarp or tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, and clothing to keep you warm and dry, as well as something to sit on in the forest. We keep it simple.
Will the program be held in English or Dutch?
Sessions will take place in English or Dutch, depending on what language all participants share. Of course, you can express yourself and share in the language you are most comfortable with.
How big is the group?
That varies, but we can accommodate up to 15 people. We focus on establishing a held space for everyone to feel comfortable and safe to express themselves openly and truthfully.
