Coming to MERU is a profound spiritual experience. It’s really a sanctuary here, a place of refuge where you feel enveloped by a very powerful atmosphere.
Adam, participant of the Advanced Maharishi Vedic science course
Custom retreats for groups
Bring a group of 10 or more. We’ll take care of the rest, and you stay free as the host.
Flexibly available
Type: Retreat
Location: In-residence
Open to: TM Teachers, TM Sidhas and TM Meditators
Fee: on request
What to expect
You don’t need to wait for one of our scheduled retreats. Bring your own group instead. Help us shape the schedule, or leave the details to us.
Come with the Sidhas you already meditate with, somewhere new. Come with the TM Teachers you trained with, maybe it’s been years since you were all together, this is your reunion. Come with your TM family, the relatives who already meditate too. Or if you’re a TM Teacher who usually runs retreats for your own community back home, bring them to MERU instead.
Come together, we’ll have the space ready.
Who this is for
This is for groups organised by TM Sidhas or TM Teachers. Who you bring is up to you: the Sidhas you meditate with, the TM Teachers you trained with, your TM family, or your own wider community.
What you can do together
Walk in the national park, join daily group programme, add Maharishi AyurVeda treatments if you’d like them. You could also plan trips to the surrounding area: towns in Germany, Amsterdam, a boat on the Rhine, the Christmas markets nearby in season. If you’re bringing your own TM Teachers, we can also offer them special refreshers and Maharishi videos reserved for teachers.
Design it yourself, or let us help
You choose who comes and when. We’ll help you build the schedule, with a TM Teacher for guidance if you’d like one. And you’ll be at MERU itself: the place where Maharishi lived for 18 years, home to the Maharishi Peace Palace. We provide the space: rooms, meals, and nature.
Reserve by September
A group means holding a block of rooms, which affects our ability to run a scheduled retreat or course at the same time. Let us know before 30 September, while we’re still planning the 2027 calendar.
Bring 10 or more, and you stay free as the host.
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What's included
- Comfortable Maharishi Vastu room , held as a block for your group
- Freshly prepared organic vegetarian meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the Dining Hall
- Option to join daily group meditation
- Access to MERU’s grounds and walking paths in De Meinweg National Park
- A Welcome booklet with practical information about MERU, key locations, and daily schedule
Optional extras
- Maharishi AyurVeda treatments
- Access to Maharishi’s house for meditation
- Joining any Open Yagya Days, Celebrations, or events happening during your stay
- Bike rental to explore the surrounding area
- Day trips to nearby towns in Germany and the Netherlands, such as Amsterdam, a boat ride on the Rhine, or a Christmas market in season
- Special refreshers and Maharishi videos for TM Teachers in your group
- Support from our team to help you plan, with a TM Teacher / retreat host available if you’d like one
Length of stay
Groups are welcome for a few days, a week, or longer, depending on room availability.
Pricing
Prices vary by season and are per room for single or double occupancy.
Bring 10 or more, and you stay free as the host.
What past participants say
I felt waves of bubbling bliss arising from within myself when I was seated in Maharishi’s house. I feel a shield of invincibility surrounding myself since I’m back home. No amount of criticism can distract me from that bliss and calm that I feel on the inside.
Emmerich, participant of the Winter assembly
For me MERU is a really special place. I always feel such great support from nature here, and I love the community. The field of pure consciousness is palpable here, and our evolution speeds up here.
Maja Erman, participant of the Winter Assembly celebrations
It was truly very sattvic, a beautiful experience, a lovely atmosphere. I enjoyed this so much. To be present with Dr Tony Nader in one room is another level. The course to be held at MERU I felt as a blessing.
Conny Postel, participant of the Advanced Maharishi Vedic science course
The new building is beautiful, also the room was a pleasure to be in. A warm welcome upon arriving. Everything was perfect. The course, the accommodation, the food, the friendliness. I really felt at home at MERU and felt a little sad to leave.
Chris Brocaar, participant of the Winter assembly
This has been my first experience at MERU and it was absolutely great. I experienced a long and profound silence, deep programs, good and lovely people, fantastic course leaders. The new building offered everything I needed for a perfect stay.
Lorenzo, participant of the Winter assembly
Location
MERU was Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s residence for 18 years. It offers a peaceful setting for personal and spiritual development, welcoming people from around the world. MERU is a living community, with Maharishi Vastu buildings and the international headquarters of the Transcendental Meditation organisation.
Address: MERU, Station 24, 6063 NP, Vlodrop, the Netherlands
Email: events@meru.international
Phone: +31 475 53 8552
Accommodation
Your group stays together in brand-new Maharishi Vastu rooms in the new Academy building, designed according to principles of natural law to support deep rest and clarity. Rooms are held as a block, so everyone stays close to one another and to the shared spaces, lecture hall, meditation spaces, and dining area, all within a few steps.
Accommodation and Comfort Packages
LIGHT
No accommodation,
meals included
285€ – 400€
CLASSIC
Stay at MERU
680 – 800€
PREMIUM
Stay at MERU and enjoy wellness & personal care
1.605€ – 1.800€
Participation in the course / retreat / event
Organic vegetarian meals
Accommodation in a Vastu room or suite – single or shared occupancy
Welcome basket with Maharishi Ayurveda & VedAroma products
10% discount on Vaidya consultation (pulse reading), Abhyanga, Shirodara, Marma Therapy, Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems and Maharishi Aroma Therapy, Vedaroma and Ayurveda products during this retreat
One Vaidya consultation (pulse reading) with personal health advice, one Maharishi Ayurveda Marma Therapy, one Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems as well as 10% discount on all additional Ayurveda treatments during this retreat
Private airport transfer (Eind-hoven or Düsseldorf) as well as a personal host for coordi-nation and support
Early check-in or late checkout (subject to availability).
– Essential package –
LIGHT
No accommodation,
meals included
285€ – 400€
– Most popular –
CLASSIC
Stay at MERU
680 – 800€
– Limited availability –
PREMIUM
Stay at MERU and enjoy wellness & personal care
1.605€ – 1.800€
Accommodation and Comfort Packages
LIGHT
CLASSIC
PREMIUM
– Essential package –
LIGHT
– Most popular –
CLASSIC
– Limited availability –
PREMIUM
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to MERU and when should I arrive?
MERU is located in Vlodrop, Station 24, The Netherlands, close to Düsseldorf Airport in Germany, as well as Eindhoven and Maastricht Aachen Airport in The Netherlands.
You can find detailed travel guidance, including recommended routes and transport options, on our travel information page. If you would like assistance with transport from the airport or train station, our MERU Travel Office at travel@meru.international will be happy to help arrange this.
For most in-residence courses, we recommend arriving a few hours before the course begins. The course start and end times are listed at the top of the page under the course title. Exact arrival and departure details will be shared after application.
What is the daily schedule like?
Each course has its own rhythm, but in general the days are structured and immersive.
You can expect a balanced flow of knowledge sessions, morning and afternoon group programme, meals, and time to rest. The atmosphere is focused, yet relaxed.
Exact daily timings vary depending on the specific course. A detailed schedule is shared upon arrival.
What kind of accommodation can I expect?
All accommodation at MERU is built according to Maharishi Vastu architecture, designed to support rest, balance, and well-being in harmony with natural law. The rooms are located in a peaceful forest setting within the MERU campus.
You can choose between a single or double room. A detailed price breakdown is available in the application form. If you would like to share a room, you are welcome to book together with someone you know.
Each room includes a private bathroom. Bedding, towels, and basic toiletries are provided. Organic Ayurvedic vegetarian meals are served in the dining hall during your stay.
You can read more about accommodation here.
What if I need to cancel or change my booking?
We understand that plans can change. Our standard cancellation and refund policy applies to all bookings. You can find full details here in Terms & Conditions.
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