7-Day Darkness Retreat in Southern Germany (Black Forest) - Nov 2025
With Christopher Kabakis (M.Sc.), Dmitrij Achelrod, PhD, Naomi Stubbé (MBA, M.A.), Patrick Liebl (M.Sc.), Sarah (M.D.) and Charlotte Simons (M.D.)
November 22 - 28, 2025
The EvoDARK 7-day retreat, hosted in a private center in the Black Forest, is the only group darkness retreat int he world. It offers a unique experience with 4 days, 5 nights in complete darkness, supported by 24/7 professional facilitation as well as a preparation and integration phase. Through this experience, you will uncover your deepest, most tender places in a radically honest and compassionate way – by submerging into complete darkness. Here you will reintegrate your shadows, gain clarity about your true purpose, and reconnect with yourself, others, and life with one of the most intense ancient practices out there – all without the aid of any external substances.
At the heart of this journey is a seven-day retreat, meticulously crafted by the Evolute Institute. The retreat center is hidden in the wonderful Black Forest, offering a relaxing and private atmosphere with ideal conditions for undisturbed deep work. We will offer fresh and healthy drinks and vegetarian food cooked by our private chef.
To maximize the benefits of the program, in addition to the time in the Black Forest, our program also includes one week of Preparation (part-time, virtual) and one week of Integration (part-time, virtual).
About the Leaders
Christopher Kabakis (M.Sc.)
Christopher is passionate about consciousness development, i.e. how to understand, influence and grow our mindsets and our inner capacities. After a decade of experience in communication & leadership training, consulting and coaching, Christopher is committed to facilitating deep inner work. His path has led him to psychedelic retreats in the Netherlands, somatic approaches and bodywork […]
Learn more about Christopher Kabakis (M.Sc.)Dmitrij Achelrod, PhD
Dmitrij’s vision is being of service at the intersection of human and planetary wellbeing by helping people to deepen their connection with life and to actualize their potential through deep inner work. His personal journey of transformation was catalyzed by an unexpected and life-changing entheogenic encounter in the Brazilian forest several years ago. Ever since, […]
Learn more about Dmitrij Achelrod, PhDNaomi Stubbé (MBA, M.A.)
Naomi is a certified clinical psychologist, executive coach, health & performance coach, hypnotherapist, and psychedelic facilitator with 25+ years of experience working in professional environments. She is highly experienced in facilitating individuals and groups in their transformation process toward holistic health, well-being and personal growth. Amongst many other professional certifications such as in breathwork (Wim […]
Learn more about Naomi Stubbé (MBA, M.A.)Patrick Liebl (M.Sc.)
As an experienced coach, Patrick supports the participants through their personal journey before, during and after the Evolute retreats. Patrick is a certified end-of-life companion (death doula) and has completed several other trainings and courses in integration work, grief work, Authentic Presence, Guiding Presence and contemplative practices. Before joining Evolute, Patrick worked as an executive […]
Learn more about Patrick Liebl (M.Sc.)Sarah (M.D.)
Sarah is senior physician (M.D.) specialized in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy. During her medical studies she was quickly drawn towards a holistic approach to disease and health. After working in the field of neurology for 1.5 years, her path led her into the psychosomatic world, which enables her to integrate the biopsychosocial model into her […]
Learn more about Sarah (M.D.)Charlotte Simons (M.D.)
Charlotte is a medical doctor (M.D.), specialized in Integrative Medicine. She has been working for the Dutch Royal Marines for some years and is used to facilitating medical care in every location. During her time with the marines her passion for preventive health care and integrative medicine developed. In this time she was trained as […]
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