4-day digital detox retreat  ·  12–16 August 2026

Mokri Potok, Slovenia

Disconnect
to (re)connect

Nature   ·   Stillness   ·   Presence   ·   Movement   ·   Exploration

Apply now — places are limited
Why this, why now

What are we slowly giving away?

Technology is quietly eroding some of our most human capacities. Not by force — by convenience. Through four days in nature, we recover what we've been handing over without noticing.

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Attention

Constant notifications fragment our ability to focus deeply or be fully present in any single moment.

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Boredom

That idle space where creativity and insight once lived is now always filled by a screen — before it can do its work.

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Solitude

We're never truly unreachable, yet somehow lonelier than ever. The unobserved self slowly disappears.

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Real contact

Digital communication lets us edit, delay, and control what we show. That control comes at a real cost.

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Inner life

More of our experience gets posted before it's fully felt. The unshared self quietly shrinks.

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Embodied skill

Navigation, craft, and practical knowing fade when apps absorb every competency we once held ourselves.

The place

Ecovillage Mokri Potok,
Kočevje Forest

Nestled in one of the largest primeval forests in Europe, Mokri Potok is a living ecovillage in the heart of Kočevsko — surrounded by ancient woodland, clean rivers, and wild quiet. We will be camping and living within the ecovillage, with birdsong and forest as our constant companions.

This is not a hotel retreat. It is an invitation to inhabit a place rather than visit it.

Kočevje forest
Location Mokri Potok, Kočevje
Slovenia
Setting Ecovillage surrounded by forests
Accommodation Tents & campervans
Food 3 vegetarian meals daily
Group size Max 18 participants
Language English & Slovenian
The space & ground rules

A container for real presence

These agreements are not restrictions — they are the conditions that make everything else possible.

No screens

Phones are handed in during an opening ceremony on the first evening. The team holds a contact number for emergencies. Your phone will be waiting for you on the final morning.

Sober space

No alcohol or drugs throughout the retreat. We keep the space clear and present — for yourself and for everyone around you.

No ideology

This is not a religious or ideological event. All backgrounds, beliefs, and worldviews are welcome. The only framework is curiosity.

Wilderness reality

We are in the forest. There are ticks, weather changes, and wild animals. Please come prepared for camping in all conditions.

Simple living

Tents and campervans. Three shared vegetarian meals a day. The simplicity is part of the experience.

Small group

Maximum 18 participants, by design. Intimacy is not incidental — it is the whole point.

The programme

Four days,
one threshold

Each day holds a question. Nothing is required of you except to show up — to what's here, who's here, and what you discover when the noise stops.

Wednesday 12 Aug (afternoon) → Sunday 16 Aug (after lunch)

Day 0 — Wed 12 Aug Arrival & Intention "What brought me here?" +

A gentle landing. A symbolic crossing from one way of being into another. Meeting, settling, and setting an intention for the days ahead.

from 16:00Arrivals & settling in
18:30 – 19:30Dinner together
20:00 – 22:00Opening circle & the crossing
Day 1 — Thu 13 Aug Embodied Awareness "Who am I without the screen?" +

Solo time in nature, somatic awareness and stillness. We slow down enough to feel what's actually here — in the body, beneath the noise.

7:00 – 8:00Morning silence & meditation
8:00 – 9:00Breakfast (in silence)
9:30 – 10:00Morning circle
10:00 – 13:00Main workshop — Embodied Awareness
13:00 – 16:00Lunch & free time
16:00 – 18:00Creative expression workshop
18:00 – 18:30Reflection time
18:30 – 19:30Dinner
20:00 – 20:30Evening circle
20:30Sound bath
Day 2 — Fri 14 Aug Communicating Through Contact "Who am I with you?" +

Through movement, touch and presence we explore what gets lost through a screen. Real contact, full attention, the discomfort and depth of being truly seen.

7:00 – 8:00Morning silence & meditation
8:00 – 9:00Breakfast (in silence)
9:30 – 10:00Morning circle
10:00 – 13:00Main workshop — Communicating Through Contact
13:00 – 16:00Lunch & free time
16:00 – 18:00Playfight
18:00 – 18:30Reflection time
18:30 – 19:30Dinner
20:00 – 20:30Evening circle
20:30Evening jam
Day 3 — Sat 15 Aug Ecosystem of Connection "Who are we together?" +

What happens when we stop performing and simply exist with others? We explore the invisible threads between us — how we influence each other, how we are shaped by the group, and what emerges when no one is in charge.

7:00 – 8:00Morning silence & meditation
8:00 – 9:00Breakfast (in silence)
9:30 – 10:00Morning circle
10:00 – 13:00Main workshop — Ecosystem of Connection
13:00 – 15:30Lunch & free time
15:30 – 18:00Mindful walk/hike & sharing
18:00 – 18:30Reflection time
18:30 – 19:30Dinner
20:00 – 20:30Evening circle
20:30Celebration by the fire
Day 4 — Sun 16 Aug Co-creation & Flow "What do I take home? What am I ready to leave behind?" +

The final day is a celebration of everything recovered. We meet the field of possibilities that opens up in the absence of devices.

7:00 – 8:00Morning silence & meditation
8:00 – 9:00Breakfast (in silence)
9:30 – 10:00Morning circle
10:00 – 13:00Main workshop & closing circle — Co-creation & Flow
13:00 – 14:00Lunch together — phones returned
AfternoonDepartures
Holding a fern in the forest
"The answers aren't found in an algorithm — they are answered organically, through lived experience."
Who this is for

You might be ready
if you recognise yourself here

You reach for your phone without thinking — and you're tired of it.

You feel scattered, overstimulated, or vaguely numb — and can't quite pinpoint why.

You're longing for depth — in your relationships, in your work, in yourself.

You want to spend time in nature — not sightseeing, but truly inhabiting it.

You're curious about your own inner life, and ready to sit with what you find.

You want to be with people in a way that feels real — unfiltered, unperformed.

Practical information

Everything you need
to prepare

Dates 12–16 August 2026 Arriving Wed evening, leaving Sun afternoon
Location Ecovillage Mokri Potok Mokri Potok, Slovenia
Accommodation Camping — tents & campervans Parking on-site for cars and campervans
Food 3 vegetarian meals daily Please note food intolerances when registering
Group Maximum 18 participants Small and intimate by design
Language English & Slovenian

Getting there

Public transport Kočevje is reachable by bus or train from Ljubljana and other cities.
Carpooling Registered participants receive a shared carpooling document to coordinate rides — a first chance to connect before the retreat begins.
By car Dedicated on-site parking for both cars and campervans.

What to bring

Warm layers for evenings Waterproof jacket Sturdy walking shoes Journal & pen Comfortable clothes you can move in Sleeping bag Tent or campervan Personal toiletries Tick repellent An open mind
Investment

Pricing & policies

All prices include accommodation (camping) and three vegetarian meals per day for the full duration.

Early bird — first 6 spots Until 30 June 2026
€220
Full programme, accommodation & meals included
Regular price
€280
From 1 July 2026 onwards

Children & families

Families are welcome. There is no dedicated children's programme — parents self-organise with their children during workshops.

Under 8 yearsFree
Ages 8–12€35 (food supplement)
Ages 12–18€50 (food supplement)

Deposit & cancellation

To secure your place, a €100 deposit is required within 3 days of registration. You will receive payment details by email upon registering.

Please note: the €100 deposit is non-refundable if you cancel within 30 days of the retreat start date (i.e. after 13 July 2026).

The team

The people holding the space

This retreat is brought to you by Društvo Mokri Potok and Društvo Koru — united by a belief in the power of community, embodied practice and connection with nature.

Lana
Karina Lana Černohorski
Lead Facilitator

Lana is an educator, facilitator, somatic coach and the co-founder of KORU, Association for Embodied Growth. Passionate about contact improvisation, authentic connections, and continuous self-growth, she weaves somatic practices, movement, and the natural world into her facilitation to help individuals find their way back to their physical senses.

Marko
Marko Kovač
Lead Facilitator

Marko is a co-founder of Mokri Potok ecovillage, hypnotherapist and facilitator. His work is rooted in creating environments where people can unplug from the noise of modern life and reconnect with a more intuitive part of themselves. Combining community-building practices, mindful presence, guided meditations, and deep listening, he supports participants in rediscovering clarity, inner calm, and authentic connection with themselves, others, and the natural world.

Martyna
Martyna Kozłowska
Logistics & Practical Support

Martyna keeps all the practical threads in order — from registration to on-site coordination — so that participants can arrive and fully let go.

Domen
Domen Žagar
Technical & Practical Support

Domen takes care of the technical and on-the-ground details that make the space work — quietly, reliably, in the background.

Extended support team
K
Klemen Orešnik Host Facilitator · Creative Workshop
B
Boštjan Sanič Sound Bath
U
Una Skoliber, Janja Lermontova & Drejc Kregar Organisational Support
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Ready to pause?

Complete the application form to reserve your place. Spots are limited to 18 — we recommend applying early. You'll receive full details and payment instructions by email shortly after.

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Questions? Write to us at info@mokri-potok.si