4 steps to a satisfied life

with WISDOM founder Peter Riedl and Regine Krones

6 Days:

12.09. - 19.09.2026

The perfect balance between a holiday and personal practice

Are you stressed, lose yourself brooding or are you plagued by anger and self-doubt? Find a new perspective on your own life in 4 steps.

A week of mindful silence – surrounded by the tranquility of a magical olive grove on Pelion.

Do you often feel stressed in everyday life, get lost in brooding or want to leave stressful feelings such as anger and self-doubt behind? This retreat is aimed at people who want to gain a new perspective on their own lives. Spend a week in one of the most pristine places in Greece and learn how to overcome everyday challenges in 4 steps with more serenity and joy.

The perfect balance of vacation and inner practice

This seminar offers you a protected setting far away from everyday life. We combine the relaxing effect of a Mediterranean holiday space with deep inner work.

Twice a day – in the morning and afternoon – we come together for about 1.5 to 2 hours for our joint units. These consist of:

Guided Meditation and Mindfulness Practice
Inspiring keynote speeches
Space for feedback, exchange and your personal questions

We spend the rest of the day in mindful silence. This consciously chosen silence is a valuable time that you create entirely for yourself – while walking under the olive trees, by the sea or simply in being.

The Wisdom Method: 4 Steps to More Inner Peace

Our goal is not to solve problems theoretically, but to provide you with applicable tools. With the proven Wisdom Method, you will learn four clear steps to make your life calmer and happier in the long term:

Looking (concentration): We practice daily organization and meditation. Concentration means gathering the mind and consciously directing one’s gaze.

Looking inside (mindfulness): The introspection. What exactly is my problem? We learn to recognize our inner patterns.

Recognizing What Is (Investigation): The neutral view. Where do I get angry? Where do I suppress feelings? We examine our reactions without judgment.

Letting go (liberation): We work out ways in which we can noticeably let go of recognized problems and blocking emotions.

Is this retreat right for you?

What is the meaning of life if not life itself? The only question is: Do you want to spend it with or without constant anger, feelings of inferiority or brooding at night?

Structure (subject to change; the programme will be adapted to the group’s needs.)

Saturday

Arrival and getting to know each other
The course begins with the locking of the flat door.
6 pm Dinner together and getting to know each other.
Presentation of the weekly structure

Sunday – Thursday

Morning
09.00 Breakfast
10.00 Lectures and guided exercises
13.00 Vegetarian lunch together

Afternoon
Time by arrangement.
Lectures and guided exercises
18.00 Dinner

Depending on your needs and course progression, exercises are also offered before breakfast and after dinner.

Friday

from 08:00 Breakfast
10.00 Final round
13.00 Lunch
Afternoon at your free disposal and integration
Dinner

Saturday

Breakfast and departure
Topic: Recognising the difference to the beginning.

Course management

Peter Riedl, Co-Trainer Regine Krones

Course language
German (translations on request)

Good to know

Important note: This seminar is not therapy. It serves personal development and the real, self-responsible recognition of blocking patterns.

This course can be credited as part of the training to become a WISDOM teacher basic or mentor.

4 steps to a satisfied life

with WISDOM founder Peter Riedl and Regine Krones

6 days

from €790,–

Course:

€300,–

Accomodation:

€490,–

Full board (light) included

Peter Riedl

“Thanks to his decades of study and practice, Peter Riedl understands better than anyone else the benefits that mindfulness and Buddhism can bring in today’s world.”

Michael S.

“This week, I’ve learnt to understand my inner self better. I particularly enjoyed the silent walks through the powerful natural surroundings; simply not having to react to everything all the time was the first step towards a wonderful sense of lightness.”

Anita M.

“There’s nowhere better to learn to face life’s challenges with serenity than in this enchanting, wild spot on Mount Pelion. Life keeps throwing up hurdles, but with mindfulness and serenity – as taught by Peter Riedl – a huge weight is lifted from your shoulders; in the end, you find yourself asking: ‘Why am I only doing this now?’”

Brigitte S.

About your trainer

Peter Riedl is a university professor of radiology and has been a meditation and mindfulness teacher for over 40 years. He was the editor of the journal *Ursache\Wirkung* and founded WISDOM, the Vienna School of Open Meditation, and the Mandalahof spiritual retreat centre. His work includes numerous medical and Buddhist articles, books, videos, audio recordings and lectures. His latest book is “The Secret of Mindfulness”. It teaches how to distinguish reality from one’s own perceptions and, above all, teaches equanimity as a path to freedom.

About the Method

WISDOM is a contemporary interpretation of Buddhism. It represents an attempt to discover what the Buddha actually taught 2,500 years ago, as much of this has been lost over time.

For over 40 years, Peter Riedl has applied the methods of Buddhist mental training, meditation, mindfulness, investigation and effort, reinterpreting them and verifying them against ancient texts. His experiences and insights gained through these methods have been incorporated into the result. Peter Riedl has reinterpreted unverifiable beliefs and esoteric views, such as rebirth, belief in spirits and similar concepts.

WISDOM aims to counteract the Buddha’s prediction that his teachings would gradually decline 1,000 years after his death, and to strive to remain as close as possible to the Buddha’s original teachings. WISDOM does not stand in opposition to other forms of Buddhism and seeks to present it in a vibrant and fresh way.

4 steps to a satisfied life

with WISDOM founder Peter Riedl and Regine Krones

6 days

from €300,–

Peter Riedl

4 steps to a satisfied life

with WISDOM founder Peter Riedl and Regine Krones

6 days

from €790,–

Course:

€300,–

Accomodation:

€490,–

Full board (light) included

Peter Riedl

“Thanks to his decades of study and practice, Peter Riedl understands better than anyone else the benefits that mindfulness and Buddhism can bring in today’s world.”

Michael S.

Anita M.

Brigitte S.

The Peli Kastri Guesthouse:
8 double rooms, some with a balcony; two of these rooms can be converted into accommodation for 3 guests by adding an extra bed. Each room has a direct or indirect sea view, as well as a kettle and a mini-fridge. Guesthouse

Our rooms, lovingly furnished, are both a peaceful retreat and the perfect place to make your dreams come true. Greek cotton, handcrafted details and carefully selected furnishings, combined with views of the bay, help you to fully surrender to a sense of well-being and relaxation. Simply be.

On the ground floor, there is a lounge available for guests to use, as well as a spacious private terrace which, with its stylish Greek touches, creates a special atmosphere and invites you to enjoy a peaceful breakfast or wind down in the evening.

Meals with vegan and vegetarian options can be prepared at the tavern just 50 metres away, right on the Beach

4 steps to a satisfied life

with WISDOM founder Peter Riedl and Regine Krones

6 days

from €300,–

Peter Riedl

4 steps to a satisfied life

with WISDOM founder Peter Riedl and Regine Krones

6 days

from €790,–

Course:

€300,–

Accomodation:

€490,–

Full board (light) included

Peter Riedl

“Thanks to his decades of study and practice, Peter Riedl understands better than anyone else the benefits that mindfulness and Buddhism can bring in today’s world.”

Michael S.

Anita M.

Brigitte S.

Course fee:
Seminar €300
Accommodation for 7 nights from €790 per night in a double room at Peli Guesthouse, including seminar fee and ‘light full board’ (for single rooms, we charge a supplement of €30 to €80 per day, depending on the category chosen)
Extras (transfer, boat taxi, etc.) by arrangement

Included services

7 nights’ accommodation in your chosen category at Peli Kastri Guesthouse or another accommodation
6-day seminar, also suitable for beginners
Guided meditations, effective techniques, Gestalt therapy exercises,
individual support from experienced course leaders
Light full board at the guesthouse and in the tavern on the premises. Breakfast, light lunch snack, dinner. (Drinks other than tea, coffee and water are not included
Course starts at 6 pm on the day of arrival

Not included in the price:

Travel to and from the venue
Accommodation outside Peli Kastri (if other accommodation is chosen or Peli Kastri Guesthouse is fully booked)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Local taxes and regional charges

Additional services available:

WISDOM Mediation with Peter Riedl (on request)
Transfer and boat taxi
Transport

4 steps to a satisfied life

with WISDOM founder Peter Riedl and Regine Krones

6 days

from €300,–

Peter Riedl

4 steps to a satisfied life

with WISDOM founder Peter Riedl and Regine Krones

6 days

from €790,–

Course:

€300,–

Accomodation:

€490,–

Full board (light) included

Peter Riedl

“Thanks to his decades of study and practice, Peter Riedl understands better than anyone else the benefits that mindfulness and Buddhism can bring in today’s world.”