The Large Garden
The spacious garden forms an essential part of the Retreat House Den Ilp experience.
With views over ’t Twiske, the water, and the surrounding greenery, a sense of space and slowing down arises almost effortlessly.
The presence of nature has a tangible effect. Sometimes, simply spending ten minutes looking out at the green landscape is enough to calm the nervous system.
The garden invites walking, reflection, and silence — as well as conversation, connection, and simply being.
Here, indoors and outdoors flow seamlessly into one another, allowing the natural surroundings to become an organic extension of the stay or the program.
Uniquely Located in North Holland
What makes Retreat House Den Ilp truly special is not only the house itself, but also its location.
In North Holland, there are very few places where:
- professional training and therapy spaces
- on-site accommodation
- wellness facilities
- and a natural, peaceful environment
come together in one location.
For many retreats and multi-day programs, this often means traveling far into the countryside.
Retreat House Den Ilp offers an alternative.
Located on the northern edge of Amsterdam, overlooking ’t Twiske and the surrounding landscape, this place is:
- easily accessible
- close to the city
- yet completely removed from daily hustle and bustle
A retreat house on the edge of Amsterdam — rare in its kind, and precisely what makes it so fitting for this time.
