Where Enneagram professionals & enthusiasts Gather & Grow
This year's theme:
IT’S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS
Teachers, coaches, trainers, leaders, therapists and enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond, coming together to share, to learn, to practice, to connect, to contribute and to carry the work forward. Together.
BE PART OF THIS TOO.
Is This Calling You?
Hi,
Since around 2000, the Enneagram community in Europe has gathered around the teaching of Helen Palmer and David Daniels, creating something rare: a living community, deep friendships, and a shared commitment to carrying the work forward.
In 2027 we’ll gather again. This year's theme is ‘It’s all about relationships'. The kind that begins within; the relationship with yourself, your true self, and from there with the world around you.
If you're here, something has called you. Trust it.
Dries &Jeanette
IT’S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS
As a partner, a friend, a parent, a colleague, every relationship reflects the one you have with yourself: with your head, your heart, your body, and your Higher Self. The question is not whether relationships shape you, but how consciously you meet them.
In the Summer Retreat, this theme is not just a theoretical topic, but the starting point for a practice in which we explore and experience, from every angle, how we are in relationship. Expanding consciousness, and perhaps a step further on the transformative path.
THE EUROPEAN APPROACH
Learning ThroughCo-Creation
Every participant is an expert. When professionals of this calibre learn together as equals, something extraordinary emerges.
Practice inthe Moment
We don't talk about
The Work. We do it.
Each session responds to what is alive in the room, right now.
A Circle, Not a Marketplace
No hierarchy. No performance. Just the finest Enneagram practitioners in Europe and beyond, in genuine shared inquiry, head, heart and body.
Meet the Enneagram EuropeFacilitating Team
Peter O'Hanrahan
Enneagram at Work, USA
Will Peter work with us on the Enneagram floormat again?
We’ll see, new text coming up soon.
Peter trained as a body therapist in Wilhelm Reich's tradition in the 1970s, shaping the Embodied Enneagram. Founder of Enneagram at Work, IEA-accredited with distinction, teaching on six continents for over 40 years.
Jeanette van Stijn
Enneagram Europe, Netherlands
Every relationship weaves its own fabric: patterns of reaching and withdrawing, speaking and silence, that form so gradually neither partner quite notices when they became fixed.
Using the Enneagram, we explore these interaction patterns: where you and your partner meet with ease, where you unconsciously trigger each other, and how to see, and reweave, the dynamic you're both part of.
Jeanette, founder of Enneagram Europe & Netherlands, an IEA-accredited school. Over thirty years in teaching, coaching, mediation, team-, leadership- and organisational development.
Islam Abokandil
Transcend Egypt
Will Islam teach again about the Gurdjieff teachings again?
We'll see, new text coming up soon.
Islam trained in the Narrative Tradition and has taught the Enneagram across Egypt and the wider region for over a decade, bringing the Law of Three into leadership work with senior professionals.
Maura Amelia Bonanno
Enneagramma Integrale®, Italy
Will Maura take us again into the cellular level of our being again?
We'll see, new text coming up soon.
Maura, an ethno-anthropologist and ICF-certified coach, founded Enneagramma Integrale®. Forty years of somatic and movement research, teaching the Enneagram across Italy and beyond.
Martin Salzwedel
Business Enneagramm, Germany
Will Martin let us experience again the nine energies and one harmony through music?
We'll see, new text coming up soon.
Martin, a former professional cellist, founded CCI Communications Consulting International in 1995. Three decades coaching executives worldwide, bringing the Enneagram's nine driving energies into leadership work.
Or?
Who will participate and facilitate next Summer Retreat? We'll see!
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WHAT OTHERS SAY
Wise, Warm and Welcoming
"Jeanette creates a warm, inclusive community where everyone feels seen, valued and inspired. The programme is beautifully designed, blending teaching, group work and embodied practice, while Jeanette’s wise and humble facilitation transforms learning into a deeply engaging experience. It’s rare to find a space so free from competition, yet so rich in connection, curiosity and growth."
— Christine A., USA,
Leadership & Empowerment Coach
Love to Return Again and Again
“I can’t believe it’s already been eight weeks, time has flown, yet I find myself reliving those beautiful moments again and again. First and foremost, I want to express how deeply welcoming the vibe was. The place was truly magical, and the overall spirit radiated love, openness, and acceptance. We were there to leave everything behind and dive deep within ourselves."
— Maha K., Saudi Arabia
"I came with no expectations. I wanted to explore new teachers. New experience and new people. I found real experienced teachers, very humble, a lot of unseen effort and a real safe environment."
"I knew from last year this was going to be a great experience, it was even better than last year (on a personal level."
"To be in the presence of others doing The Work — and yes, I was in the company of "essence friends" — open, free, undefended. Amazing."
ALL PRACTICALITIES
A PLACE THAT HOLDS YOU WHILE YOU GO DEEP
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meet & Greet, plenary sessions, breakout groups, morning meditations, somatic & breath work, panel interviews, evening programme.
Meeting old friends, making new ones. Access to Enneagram Europe Community, including online groups.
Arrival Thursday, 1 July 2026. Shared room included. Private room upgrade available.
All meals included: 3x breakfast, 3x lunch,
3x dinner, and unlimited coffee/tea.
International Enneagram Association (IEA) accredited hours.
Straight access to personal guidance of Enneagram Europe and its teachers.
ONE DECISION. THREE DAYS. LASTING IMPACT.
INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF
FAQ's
Do I need to be a certified Enneagram teacher to join?
No. This retreat welcomes everyone genuinely walking a path of growth with the Enneagram, whether you have been teaching for twenty years or simply living it deeply. What matters is sincerity, not credentials.
I'm hesitating. Is this really worth it?
Participants consistently tell us this retreat offers more lasting impact than months of individual study. Three days in community, held by experienced teachers, doing real work together. That's rare. And that's exactly what this is.
Can I join the Summer School Retreat online?
This programme is offered as residential only. The intimate nature of this work requires the safety and containment of an in-person environment.
What language is the retreat in?
English, spoken slowly and clearly, open to non-native speakers (what most of us are).
How many participants will there be?
50 maximum. This ensures the depth and intimacy that makes this gathering what it is.
What kind of accommodation is included in the fee?
The all-inclusive fee is based on a shared room and shared bathroom, to keep participation costs as low as possible.
If you prefer more privacy, you can upgrade (for all three nights) to:
– Private room / shared bathroom (+ €100)
– Shared room / private bathroom (+ €100)
– Private room with ensuite bathroom (+ €200)
Room preferences can be indicated during registration, and we’ll confirm availability upon booking.
When do I arrive and when do I leave?
Thursday is arrival day. Registration opens at 17:00, followed by the opening circle in the evening. Sunday is departure day, and the closing circle ends at around 13:00 CET. We celebrate with a shared lunch.
We strongly recommend booking your return flights in the evening, so that you don't have to leave before the programme has finished. Some even choose to fly home on Monday.
Can I arrive a day early or stay an extra night?
Yes, that's possible. You're welcome to arrive on Wednesday, or stay until Monday. The extra cost is €100 per night, including breakfast and taxes. You can request this when registering (or after), and we'll confirm availability with the venue.
How do I get to the venue?
When you fly into Eindhoven Airport (which we recommend when possible), there is an airport shuttle to Eindhoven Central Station, from where a Sprinter train continues to Oisterwijk. It's then around 12 minutes by bus or taxi to retreat centre De Beukenhof.
You can also fly into Amsterdam Schiphol or Rotterdam Airport. Both have an easy train connection to 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) Central Station, about 1 to 2 hours, then around 30 minutes by bus or taxi to retreat centre De Beukenhof.
If you are travelling by train from southern Europe, you can arrive via Roosendaal or Breda. Full travel guidance is provided after registration.
How about safety & privacy?
Absolute confidentiality. This is a contract we make with every participant.
All personal information shared during the programme is strictly confidential and handled according to professional ethical standards and applicable privacy legislation. No session content or participant data is recorded or shared without explicit consent. For safety and privacy, we do not offer hybrid online participation. Participants must not take photos, recordings, or post on social media. We do not create or store personal files. Any programme photos are used only with written consent.
See our Privacy Policy for full details.
What if I need to cancel?
We understand life happens. Here's our cancellation policy:
More than 30 days before the retreat (before 1 June): Full refund. No questions asked.
15-30 days before the retreat (1 June-15 June 2026): 90% refund (10% administrative costs apply).
Less than 15 days before the retreat (after 15 June 2026): Your training fee minus 10% administrative costs can be transferred to any future Enneagram Europe programme. Accommodation costs cannot be refunded or transferred, as these have been committed to our venue partner.
Is there a payment plan available?
Yes. If you would like to spread the investment, payment plans are available upon application. Please contact us and we will find a solution that works for you.
Are special rates available?
This work should be accessible to those who are truly ready. Special rates are available for participants from lower-income countries. Please ask during your application.
Dries Schuttinga &
Jeanette van Stijn
Let's Connect.
Whether you are ready to register, still considering, or simply want to get acquainted, we would love to hear from you.
We make a point of personally connecting with everyone who joins our circle. And if you are thinking about coming, let us know. We would love to keep a place in mind for you.
A Final Word
Every retreat begins long before we gather.
It starts with a quiet inner yes.
If something stirs as you read this, trust that nudge.
It’s already part of the journey.
Join us online for free
About every four weeks, we host an online gathering, a taste of the community and The Work.
A safe, open circle, cameras on, real conversation and a short practice together.
We don't record these sessions, the value lies in being present, and contributing, not in watching afterwards.
No preparation needed.
Just show up, you’re welcome!
Wednesdays | 19:30-21:00 (CET)
Fridays | 08:30-10:00 (CET)
Honouring the Lineage. Growing The Work.
Since 2004, Enneagram Europe has been a home for Narrative Enneagram teaching, rooted in the work of Helen Palmer and Dr David Daniels. We carry this living tradition forward through in-depth, multi-day residential trainings, grounded in presence, direct experience, and real inner work. At the same time, we continue to grow the Work itself, integrating contemporary insights, methods, and practices. That, too, is The Work.
At Enneagram Europe we do not talk about The Work; we do The Work.
