Integral Hero's Journey
DEEP DIVE RETREAT
Hero's Journey
DEEP DIVE RETREAT
Next Hero's Journey
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Next date: 28.11.2025
09:00 - 30.11.2025 16:00 - Gaia
- Overnight stay in single room / double room / dormitory
- Price: 1200€ + 570/494/392€ incl. VAT
Do not fear obstacles
“We no longer need to be afraid of arguments,
conflicts and problems with ourselves and others,
because even stars sometimes collide,
and new worlds are created.
Today I know: this is life!”
Charlie Chaplin
YOU HAVE…
…you already have a lot behind you. Been through a lot. You have tried all sorts of things; you learned about coachings and methods of therapy and you’re pretty good at them. You are a person in leadership position; you might be guiding people on their journey of personal growth yourself. Responsibility and will power are your natural everyday companions.
Yet, something is missing in your life…
You have accomplished much of what you set out to do, as well as what society expected of you. You look at your life and smile—many of the things you’ve worked so hard for are now simply there; partner, family, career, friends, hobbies, even a regular spiritual or therapeutic practice.
Yet, you are not content…
Perhaps the first major illusions about life are already crumbling; conflicts, illnesses, separations, failed families. You may feel disappointed by the game of life. You sense a great emptiness, especially on the spiritual level; you feel unsupported by life. Forgotten, lost.
Yet, you sense that this cannot be all there is…
You know – there is more.
If only you could heal yourself…
Then all of it would be different. You know that your life would have a great purpose.
You have come a long way. It feels like you are almost there.
You can almost feel it, how the healing you are waiting for is happening inside of you.
If only you could heal yourself…
Then all of it would be different. You know that your life would have a great purpose.
You have come a long way. It feels like you are almost there.
You can almost feel it, how the healing you are waiting for is happening inside of you.
YOU ARE…
You are healed.
You are whole.
Alive, present, calm.
You are very fine and very strong at the same time.
This feeling is strangely familiar to you.
But it is different from what you expected.
No fireworks, no thanks, no visibly radiant aura.
You are simply present and calm.
And something else is there…
A warm, relaxing sensation.
Love.
Love for yourself.
Omnipresent and yet so light.
It is there and warms you from the inside.
Now you feel that your life, which you have been waiting for so much,
has now begun.
YOU ARE…
You are healed.
You are whole.
Alive, present, calm.
You are very fine and very strong at the same time.
This feeling is strangely familiar to you.
But it is different from what you expected.
No fireworks, no thanks, no visibly radiant aura.
You are simply present and calm.
And something else is there…
A warm, relaxing sensation.
Love.
Love for yourself.
Omnipresent and yet so light.
It is there and warms you from the inside.
Now you feel that the life you have been waiting for so long, has finally begun.
What is the Hero's Journey about?
What is
the Hero's Journey about?
Your travel companion:
Michael Fuchs
For the past 25 years, I have been guiding Hero’s Journeys in Europe and around the world. Throughout the years, I have worked with people from 18 different countries and have given lectures about personal development at more than 30 national and international congresses.
The reason for the quality of my work are my own experiences of adversity and loss throughout my life.
After each process of letting go, I found myself lighter, and more alive and more aware. I freed myself from many concepts about myself and about life, and increasingly recognize the interconnectedness of truth and perception. Through self-regulation, getting to know and accepting my patterns, shadows, and survival strategies.
All of this has led me, now that I am almost 60 years old, to understanding what truly makes one w h o l e ( g a n z ) .
My life has been and continues to be a hero’s journey; a journey to myself. It’s possible to undergo a profound transformation. This transformation leads to a new perspective on experiences, to greater awareness, a deep connection to oneself, to others, and to the universe .
The Deep Dive Retreats are the essence of my impact and my life’s work.
More about my background.
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Nike Hornbostel
Coach – Sustainable transformation
Peter Westhoff
Architect & Urban Planner
Clemens Paul Grätsch
Facilitator & Trainer
Benjamin Adrion
Founder of Viva con Agua
Anita Rottkemper
Private Wealth Manager
Sherin Stepniak
COO at Wildling Shoes
Juliane Henze
Health Management
More customer testimonials
“For a while now, I’ve been on an intense personal journey and have invested both time and money into my own development. Along this path, I’ve unfortunately encountered a number of coaches who haven’t grasped the deeper patterns and universal truths that run through all major philosophies. Too often, I’ve seen poor imitations of Americans, where marketing and sales funnels took precedence and trauma was shamelessly exploited.
This is different with Michael. He’s a truly remarkable coach when it comes to wisdom, pragmatism, life-changing narratives, and empathy. With him, I feel a depth and authenticity that I’ve missed with many coaches. If you’re seeking genuine transformation and value mental, emotional, and physical health, I can highly recommend Michael. He offers a three-part journey that goes far beyond the usual. I’m already immersed and eager to see where this exciting journey takes me next.
Matthias Zillmer
Coach, zillmer consultancy
“Maximum increase of your own consciousness as a basis for further substantial personal development.“
Ludivine Germany, Projectmanager & Tobias Rau, Director Think Tank, Lighthouse Institute
“Even if the (hero’s) journey inwards is, of course, a very individual and personal one – at the same time it follows collective patterns. For us, it’s beautiful and valuable to share our individual insights as well as a couple in order to learn, feel, understand, and grow together.“
Bożena Sudnikiewicz, User Experience Designer & User Researcher, SAP
Arne Ilg,
BI & Data, FOND OF
“A hero’s journey with Michael is certainly not an easy one, but a very rewarding one. With sensitivity and the necessary clarity, he provides many enlightening moments that remain with further work on yourself. It was intense, stirring and simply wonderful!”
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Next hero's journey
- 3 days retreat
- Workbook
- 2 live Group Calls
- Snacks and drinks
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Date: 28.11.2025, 09:00 a.m. - 30.11.2025, 4:00 p.m.
- Gaia Retreat House, Kitchens
- Price: 1200€ + accommodation & meals
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Accommodation & meals:
in a dormitory (392€) / in a double room (494€) / in a single room (570€) - With Michael Fuchs
The location
The group house at Kleinpritzer See is a great choice for our hero’s journey in the midst of nature. The house is spacious and modern, with plenty of room for up to 20 people in 8 rooms. The beautiful garden with direct access to the water gives us the opportunity to simply relax on the shore. We eat our meals together in the dining room in pleasant company. Most of the food will be vegetarian.
Arrival by car
Kukuk belongs to the municipality of Hohen Pritz and is located near Schwerin – approx. 2 hours from Hamburg (161km) and Berlin (197km) by car. Click here to open the address in GoogleMaps.
Arrival by train
Take the train either via Schwerin to Crivitz
or via Güstrow to Sternberg (Meckl).
For the remaining 11 or 25 km, we will organize a pick-up for you up to 1 hour before the start of the Heroes’ Journey. We are also happy to help you book a cab and coordinate carpooling.
The location
The Gaia Retreat House is surrounded by nature, just 20 minutes by car from Kassel. It offers a cozy and safe space for us. The house has an inviting living room with a brick fireplace, a colorful sauna area and a laundry room. There are 10 guest rooms spread over three floors, as well as a beautiful 75 square meter seminar room.
The Gaia Retreat House also offers us healthy and delicious vegetarian cuisine. Meals are freshly prepared using locally sourced and organic ingredients to ensure we are well looked after during our stay. We are happy to cater for special dietary needs and requirements.
Arrival by public transport from Kassel main station is easily possible:
With the bus 200 direction Eschwege city station you travel to Küchen. From the station it is a 10-minute walk to Gaia.
You can find more information here.
The location
The ‘Hilla’ is our retreat location for the Deep Dive Retreat, nestled amidst nature.
With 11 individually designed rooms, including single, double, and twin rooms, the house offers tranquil comfort. Seven high-quality bathrooms are available. The spacious kitchen, dining room, seminar room, as well as the cozy fireplace and writing room, invite community and creativity.
Catering with fresh, regional vegetarian dishes is included in our stay.
The surrounding forest garden offers a terrace, hammock and fruit meadow.
More photos can be found here.
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