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Integral Youth Gathering 2026

A retreat for integral-minded people
between 18 and 42
23 - 27 May 2026 - Ekodrom Estate, Croatia

What are IYGs?

Integral Youth Gatherings bring together around 25 young people in a beautiful place in nature to explore personal, spiritual, and relational growth - inspired by Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory.

More than just learning, it’s a space for co-being: practicing new ways of relating, growing together, and embodying transformation in community.

As a non-profit and co-created gathering, every activity — from meditations to talks, hikes to music jams — is offered by participants like you.

This is a space for us to co-create the world that we want to live in.

"I love the IYG because it connects people that are both into deep inner transformation as well as acting in and changing the world we live in"
- Julian

Our Principles

1. Co-Creation : We are building this together. 🏗️
The program is shaped by those who feel called to offer a workshop or experience. Everyone is invited to contribute in their own way.

2. Self-inclusion : You get to choose how you show up. 🙌

Join, engage, observe — or step back if needed. You decide if you want to be participating in the workshops or conversations, or not.

3. Freedom : We honour each other’s freedom. 💫

Respect, consent, and personal choices are the foundation of how we relate.

4. Self-responsibility : Our needs, our responsibility. ✊

We take care of ourselves and express our boundaries with clarity and care.

5. Support : You can both give and receive support. ❤️

We invite each other to ask for help, and we dare to voice our longings and desires.

"I felt comfortable enough to show, communicate and embody my authentic self. This level of safety and comfort allowed me to achieve a high level of self-contact and awareness of who I really am and what I really want."
- IYG Participant

Example schedule
To give you an idea of what a day at an IYG could look like, here are three example schedules from previous gatherings, which we co-created each morning:

"The conversations, the shared moments of silence, the spontaneous dances by the fire - it was all part of a process that I didn't even realize I needed" - Robin

What people love about IYGs

A sense of deep connection and belonging
Building new, supportive friendships
Learning about different practices, disciplines, and ways of being
Healing through feeling truly seen and heard

A space to explore relationships with more awareness
Get inspired by others
Having the opportunity to experiment and share your gifts with others
Meeting potential partners for future projects

Location

The next Integral Youth Gathering will take place in Croatia, at the beautiful Ekodrom Estate — a peaceful retreat center nestled in nature, just about one hour from Zagreb.

Contribution

IYGs are a non-profit events. The price only covers accommodation and meals — nothing more.
There are several room options available, each with a different cost for the full stay. All options include:

🥗 3 vegan meals per day - with optional vegetarian toppings
🔥 Access to the sauna, hot tub & firepit
🍽 Access to a kitchen if you want to cook extra food
🌐 Wifi

⚠️ Please note ⚠️
Prices diplayed do not include transportation from Zagreb to the venue.

Private Room
1 double bed, Ideal for solo comfort or couples

BOOKED OUT

Shared Room
Room with 2 single beds — to share with a participant of your choice.

BOOKED OUT

Cozy dormitory
Curtains provide a little privacy.

360€/person for a single bed

306€/person if sharing a double bed

Tent
Tent provided by the location, with mattress and linen (no picture sorry!). For 1 or 2 people.

280€/person

💰 About the Cost

We use a sliding scale model to support inclusion and mutual care:

If your financial situation allows and you'd like to help make this gathering accessible to others, you're warmly invited to contribute a little - or big - extra.
If the cost is a barrier for you, feel free to request a reduced rate — we’ll do our best to make it work.

Dates and transportation

Dates:
You’re invited to arrive on Saturday, May 23rd, from 3:00 PM onward. Dinner will be provided that evening. We’ll say our goodbyes on Wednesday, May 27th, after breakfast. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Please note that the dates of the gathering include Pentecost Monday (May 25th) which is a public holiday in many European countries.

Transportation:

There are several ways to reach the venue:

Shuttle from Zagreb — We’ll organize a group shuttle (around €70 round trip, not included in the event price).
By car — You're welcome to come with your own vehicle or organize carpooling with other participants. Free parking.
By public transport – It’s possible to reach the venue by taking three connecting buses from Zagreb. The final stop is still about 15 km away, so someone will need to pick you up from there. We’ll help coordinate if needed.

If you're unsure how to plan your arrival, don’t worry — we’ll support you in finding the best option.

Application

Do you feel called to participate at the IYG26? Are you between 18 and 42 years old? Then contact Julian or Cecilia, the co-organizers of the next gathering. Text us on Whatsapp to schedule a Resonance Call.

Don't worry, it's not like a job application 😉. You don't have to know a lot about integral theory or anything - it's just a quick call to start to connect with each other, see if you are motivated to follow IYGs principles, and to answer any questions you might have.

If you don't know much about integral theory and are curious, you can check this intro document here.

Getting your spot earlier makes it easier to plan for us as organizers!

Julian Roniger
+43 677 613 014 20

Cécilia Janin
+33 6 26 91 18 57

Pictures of previous IYGs

"It was like we were all speaking the same language of the soul. I left with a deep sense of peace, clarity, and a renewed commitment to my path." - Cinzia

Previous Main-Organizers

Each IYG is made possible thanks to the dedication of volunteers who generously offer their time and energy to create and coordinate the entire gathering.

Here are the names of those who have held this role in the past - with deep gratitude for their contribution and care 💛