return to table (yourself)
27-29 November, Lake Constance
SLOW FOOD & WINE
Food is where this retreat begins and ends. At Haus am See, meals are cooked close to the season and the region - honest, generous, rooted in what the Bodensee gives in late autumn. Nonnenhorn is a small wine village, so there's good local wine on the table too, poured slowly, over long conversations.
This is the return to table at the heart of it all: the table as the place we keep coming back to. Where the day slows, hands rest, and a shared meal becomes a ritual rather than something we rush through.
CLAY EXPERIENCE
Clay session will be guided by Gizem from Gigi Room Ceramics, inviting you into a slow, tactile exploration of working with clay. You’ll learn foundational hand-building techniques while leaving plenty of space for intuition, play, and personal expression.
No prior experience is needed, this is not about perfection, but about the joy of making with your hands. Expect a calming, grounding rhythm, supportive guidance throughout, and time to create pieces that feel meaningful to you, whether simple, sculptural, or beautifully imperfect.
STAY
We'll gather at Haus am See, right on the water in Nonnenhorn, on the Bavarian side of the Bodensee - a relaxed lakeside house with a kitchen at its heart and rooms that look out to the lake.
In late November the water is at its quietest: soft light, cold mornings, early candlelight. With a small number of cozy rooms - some shared, some private - this retreat offers an intimate, grounding home for rest, reconnection, and creative flow.
MEET THE HOST
Gizem Sirmali Gigi Room Ceramics
Gizem is a ceramic artist, storyteller, and the creative behind Gigi Room Ceramics. She blends slow craft, soulful gatherings, and creative expression into experiences that nourish both hands and hearts. Between shaping clay and hosting her clay-and-everything pop-ups, the vision for this retreat was born. Her work is about more than ceramics, it’s about connection, gentle rituals, and spaces where people can come back to themselves.
Evenings are held by simple rituals: a long dinner with natural wine to open the weekend, a bonfire that asks for nothing but your presence, a fondue night where everything is shared from the center.
Days leave room to experience things differently. A wine tasting paired with clay, where taste turns into form. A reflection session to write, draw, or simply notice what's present. A lake nearby to walk along if you feel like moving, or to sit beside if you don't.
Between it all, there's rest - a spa with sauna, steam, and quiet corners over the water, where the body finally settles.
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2 nights, 3 days accommodation
Slow open buffet breakfast each morning
3-course dinner on the arrival evening
Slow fondue dinner experience in the garden studio
Bonfire evening gathering
A guided wine tasting paired with a clay sensory workshop
A creative reflection session designed for personal expression and integration
Matcha or specialty coffee available during the dayAccess to spa facilities including sauna, steam, and relaxation areas with lake view
Lake access for optional walks and quiet time
All materials for creative sessions
Guided weekend experience and gentle facilitation
Finished ceramic pieces will be fired and glazed after the retreat and can be collected or shipped.
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Day 1
Arrival and check-in
Welcome tea and opening circle
Gentle grounding movement
Seasonal dinner together
Evening at ease
Day 2
Nourishing breakfast
Creative reflection session by the lake
Spa session
Clay, coffee & cakes
Wine tasting experience in the region
Free time
Shared fondue experience
Bonfire by the lake
Day 3
Morning movement or quiet walk + creative reflection session
Nourishing brunch
Closing circle
Departure
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know: detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.Book Your Travel
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Do I need experience in ceramics or cooking?
Not at all! The retreat is open to all levels. Whether you're new to clay or cooking, or returning with experience, you'll be gently guided through each session in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
Will I take my ceramic pieces home?
Yes! Your pieces will be bisque fired after the retreat and shipped to you. This process takes time, so please allow 4–6 weeks for delivery. Shipping is included.
What language is the retreat in?
The retreat is hosted in English, with German support available if needed.
How do I get to the venue?
The retreat is held in Lake Constance, at the peaceful Haus Am See hotel. You can get there by:
Train: From munich, a direct train brings you to Lindau in about two hours, then it's one short regional hop (under 10 minutes, hourly) to Nonnenhorn. The station is a few minutes from the house
Car: On-site parking available
Plane: Nearby airports include Munich, Memmingen, Zurich with easy train links
Need help planning your journey? Just ask.
Is this retreat only for women?
Nope! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join!
This retreat is open to all genders. If you feel drawn to creativity, movement, nature, and slow, meaningful connection: you belong here.
What’s the cancellation policy?
If you are unable to attend the retreat, please inform us as early as possible. The €300 deposit is non-refundable unless you (or we) find a replacement participant.
The remaining hotel payment can be canceled free of charge up to 30 days before the start of the retreat. If cancellation occurs within four weeks of arrival, we will try to rebook the room. If this is not possible, 80% of the room price will be charged.Please make sure you have travel insurance in case any unforeseen circumstances occur that might affect your travel plans.
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Return to Table is a slow weekend of shared presence, where experience, rest, food, and conversation come together to bring us back to what feels real. There are weekends that don’t ask you to become anything new. They simply give you space to come back to yourself. Return to Table is one of those weekends.
At the heart of the experience is the table. A place we return to throughout the weekend, where food is served slowly, wine is shared naturally, and conversation is allowed to unfold without direction. Over time, it becomes less of a setting and more of a feeling - something familiar you keep coming back to.
Return to Table is not about transformation in a defined sense. It is about small shifts that happen when life becomes simple enough to feel again. The way we eat. The way we share space with others. The way we return to ourselves without effort. You leave with the same life, but with a different sense of rhythm within it.
Shared Double Room per person: €519
Single Room per person: €669
Return to Table is a slow weekend of shared presence, where experience, rest, food, and conversation come together to bring us back to what feels real. There are weekends that don’t ask you to become anything new. They simply give you space to come back to yourself. Return to Table is one of those weekends.
All room prices are per person. If you’re booking with a friend, please make a separate booking for each of you and mention in the description who you’d like to share your room with. :)
