4 steps to a fulfilling 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

A week of mindful silence – surrounded by the tranquillity of an enchanting olive grove in Pelion.

Do you often feel stressed in your daily life, find yourself lost in worry, or want to leave behind burdensome feelings such as anger and self-doubt? This retreat is designed for people who want to gain a new perspective on their own lives. Spend a week in one of Greece’s most unspoilt locations and learn how to tackle everyday challenges with greater calm and joy in four steps.

The perfect balance between a holiday and personal practice

This seminar offers you a safe space away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We combine the restorative benefits of a Mediterranean holiday setting with in-depth inner work.

Twice a day – in the morning and afternoon – we come together for our group sessions, which last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. These consist of:

Guided meditation and mindfulness practice

Inspiring short talks

Space for feedback, discussion and your personal questions

We spend the rest of the day in mindful silence. This consciously chosen silence is a precious time, that you can spend entirely on your own – strolling beneath the olive trees, by the sea, or simply just being.

The Wisdom Method: 4 steps to greater inner peace

Our aim is not to dwell on problems in theory, but to provide you with practical tools. With the tried-and-tested Wisdom Method, you will learn four clear steps to make your life more peaceful and content in the long term:

Observing (concentration): We practise planning our day and meditation. Concentration means gathering the mind and consciously focusing one’s attention.

Looking In (Mindfulness): Introspection. Where exactly does my problem lie? We learn to recognise our inner patterns.

Recognising What Is (Examination): Neutral observation. Where am I getting annoyed? Where am I suppressing feelings? We examine our reactions without judgement.

Letting go (liberation): We develop ways in which we can tangibly let go of recognised 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 frustration, feelings of inferiority or sleepless nights spent brooding?

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

Saturday

Arrival and getting to know each other
The course begins as soon as the front door is locked.
6 pm: dinner together and getting to know each other.
Overview of the week’s schedule

Sunday – Thursday

Morning
9.00 am Breakfast
10.00 am Talks and guided exercises
1.00 pm Vegetarian lunch together

Afternoon
Time to be confirmed
Talks and guided exercises
6.00 pm Dinner

Depending on requirements and the course of the course, exercises will also be offered before breakfast and after dinner.

Friday

From 08:00 Breakfast
10:00 Closing session
13:00 Lunch
Afternoon for free time and integration
Dinner

Saturday

Breakfast and departure
Theme: Recognising the difference from the beginning.

Course leaders

Peter Riedl, co-trainer Regine Krones

Course language
German (Translations available on request)

Good to know

Important note: This seminar is not a form of therapy. It is designed to support personal development and the genuine, self-directed recognition of limiting patterns.

This course counts towards the WISDOM Teacher Basic or Mentor training programme.

4 steps to a fulfilling life

with WISDOM founder Peter Riedl and Regine Krones

6 days

from €300,–

Peter Riedl

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 fulfilling life

with WISDOM founder Peter Riedl and Regine Krones

6 days

from €300,–

Peter Riedl

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 fulfilling life

with WISDOM founder Peter Riedl and Regine Krones

6 days

from €300,–

Peter Riedl

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 fulfilling life