Shadow Room
Seeing and accepting the other
This is a room for those who experience a vague sense of longing, confusion, and discomfort without clear reason. Everything in their life might seem fine, but they still don’t feel quite right inside. This room is also for those who repeatedly find themselves in similar situations without understanding why, and it feels like it’s just their fate.
About the room
This is a small room with a special chandelier that creates shadows on the walls and ceiling. With blackout curtains, it can be completely dark even during the day. The room is equipped with a work desk, a comfortable chair, and a desk lamp, which are helpful for focusing on reading or writing.
This space can help you uncover your unconscious feelings, needs, and aspirations. Understanding yourself better is the first step towards being your own best friend and achieving your goals.
Please note that only one other person can be in the house with you at the same time, on a different floor.
- Area of 12 m2
- 1st floor
- Equipped with a single bed (120 x 200 cm)
- No balcony available
- South-west facing
- Bathroom facilities are on the same floor
Shadow archetype description
The Shadow represents the hidden aspects of our psyche that we reject and conceal from others. However, these unconscious aspects still influence our thinking and behavior. The Shadow includes not only unconscious desires and impulses that are considered negative by society, but also positive qualities that we may not fully acknowledge in ourselves.
The Shadow is an integral part of the Self and how we interact with it can significantly impact our well-being. As Carl Jung said:
“The Shadow personifies everything that we refuse to acknowledge within ourselves… Facing ourselves requires facing our own Shadow.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Latvia has very changeable weather, so even if you are coming in the summer, it’s a good idea to bring something warm (a sweater, fleece, or hoodie) and windproof.
Bring comfortable sportswear that you can move around in. You don’t need to bring yoga mats or cushions as we have plenty of those in the yoga and meditation hall.
There are many hiking and cycling trails around Narbuli Retreat House, so bring clothes and shoes for outdoor activities. If you want to go fishing, bring your own fishing gear. Fishing with a rod in Latvia doesn’t require a license, and there is an ideal lake right outside where you can fish and swim. The village and landscape allow for nude swimming, but if that’s not for you, bring swimwear.
If you want to come with your partner and stay together, we will place you in the Lover Room with a double bed, and the entire basement floor with a sauna and fireplace will be at your disposal. Moreover, we offer special practices to help develop and strengthen your relationship.
If you want to come with a friend, you will be staying in different archetypical rooms, each suited to your individual needs. You will spend some time in solitude and engage in individual practices.
If you want to come with a business partner, it may be useful for you to stay in the Magician Room, where you can privately discuss business matters (this room has two beds, each measuring 120 x 200cm).
We can organize one for you at an additional cost if needed.
You will be given a set of towels, and liquid soap is available in the bathrooms. Sauna sheets are in the anteroom. If you forget your toothbrush or shampoo, we’ve got you covered 🙂
We can only accommodate adult guests without children or pets.
Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00pm to 8:00am.
During the day, loud conversations, singing, playing musical instruments, and other noisy activities are allowed inside the house, behind closed doors and windows.
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the house and on the terraces, even if you use IQOS or e-cigarettes. If you smoke, there is a designated smoking area called «Window View» on the property.
Drones can only be flown after obtaining permission from the house owners.
Learn more about the Narbuli Retreat House rules
We offer several meal options:
- Guests can cook for themselves using the fully-equipped kitchens. We can provide you with information on where to purchase groceries, including locally sourced farm produce.
- Our in-house chef can prepare meals for guests. She is proficient in Korean, Asian, and European cuisine. Her diverse culinary expertise is reflected in her signature dishes, such as Korean carrots, borscht, minestrone, and baked fish. Special dietary requirements such as lactose-free, gluten-free, or other diets can be catered for.
- There is a spa complex with a restaurant just 15 minutes away from the retreat house, which serves fusion cuisine made with excellent local Latvian produce.
The retreat house is located near Cēsis, approximately 84 km from Riga along the A2 highway.
To get there, you can take a train or a bus to Cēsis and then a taxi to the retreat house.
The train runs 5 times a day, with travel times ranging from 1 hour 17 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes.
The intercity bus runs 10 times a day, with a travel time of about 2 hours.
The taxi number in Cēsis is +371 268 97 530
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