New Monastic Roundtable 2026
What's it about?
This event is intended for all those who wonder how a monastic lifestyle and rhythm could function in today's world; for those who are interested in community life and the founding of new monastic communities. The Roundtable takes place from Friday evening to noon on Sunday. Day visitors are welcome on Saturday. The meeting is traditionally taking place in Switzerland, however, other venues are being considered. The initiator and sponsor of the event is A300network, a learning journey for new monastic communities in Europe.
Connecting
Communities from all over Europe are invited to participate. This international flair is characteristic of the Roundtable and allows for insight into a great variety of communal life. The aim is that communities from all kinds of backgrounds will get to know each other by sharing from their experience, both good and bad. The roundtable’s program leaves enough room for personal discussions over a meal or a glass of wine, as the aim is to connect people with a similar vision.
Catalysing
The personal exchange is complemented by presentations given by people who have been living a monastic lifestyle for years. These impulses will hopefully broaden our horizon and help us gain new ideas for our own practice. The Roundtable is not simply intended to impart knowledge, but to encourage people to set out on their own monastic adventures.
Cultivating
The Roundtable is a family gathering, not an impersonal glossy event with a big stage. We are open for the work of the Holy Spirit . Being authentic and sharing stories from both our victories and defeats is a key element of the Roundtable. We promote a culture of learning from each other rather than comparing and playing number games. It is also important for us to be in an inspiring environment where play and fun are possible. This is why we encourage whole families to attend the gathering. There is a special program for children and teens.
What awaits you?
Friday
05.30pm
06.30pm
08.00pm
09.00pm
10.00pm
Check-in open
Dinner
Opening Ceremony/Info
Get together
Compline
Saturday
07.30am
08.00am
09.00am
09.30am
09.45am
11.10am
12.30pm
02.00pm
02.20pm
03.30pm
04.00pm
05.00pm
06.30pm
08.00pm
after
Lauds
Breakfast
Check-in Day Visitors
Kick off and start Kids Program
Session 1
Promotion Spotlight, Community Stories
Lunch
Prayer
Promotion Spotlight, Session 2
Networking Corner
Promotion Spotlight, Community Stories
End Day Visitors
Dinner
Meditation
Get together
Sunday
08.00am
08.30am
09.45am
11.00am
12.30am
Lauds
Breakfast
Session 3
Connecting the dots and open space
Lunch and end of the weekend
Contributing Communities
Learn more about the different communites representetd at the Roundtable
Keynote
Speakers
Our keynote speakers will talk to us about their experience with the topic of the weekend
Ralf Neumann
Religionspädagoge/Gemeindepädagoge & Coach
Teil von:
Polylux e.V. is a non-profit organization and independent youth welfare provider based in the Datzeberg district of Neubrandenburg (Germany). The association works on social, spiritual, and cultural projects to strengthen the neighborhood and support people of all ages. Its vision is to bring more light, warmth, and beauty into everyday life on the Datzeberg.
more to come
Ian Mobsby
General
Bedding is included.
Please bring your own towels.
Meals are provided.
Let us know if you have special dietary requests.
Language
The whole weekend will be translated into
English and German.
Additionally, Saturday's session is translated into French.
Kids and Teens
On Saturday kids born between 2022 and 2011 will have their special program between 9.30am - 5pm
They will be outside, please bring clothes according to the weather
Finances
Whole Weekend
Adult 287.-CHF
Child (6-17) 197.- CHF
Daypass Saturday
Adult 85.- CHF
Kids (6-17) 30.- CHF
If you can't afford the weekend, please get in contact with us!