August 15 - 21, 2025

6 days' holiday to recharge in nature and take good care of yourself
with Jarka & Karel Becvar, your macrobiotic chefs and hosts,
location Hof van Kairos, Winterswijk, The Netherlands

Reservations are open now.
Register as an Early-bird before May 15!

             


 
Karel and I are sooo excited to invite you to an unforgettable holiday week in the beautiful Dutch countryside.

What do we love to offer you?

1. A comfortable place to rest, relax and have quality time 
2. Delicious, wholesome, 100% plant-based food and gentle exercise to feel energised and refreshed
3. To heal and reconnect to nature.

In short, good inspiration and the best nourishment for your body, mind, and soul.

The day at Hof van Kairos starts with exclusive first-row bird concerts, which allow you to enjoy the serene, quiet atmosphere at your own pace. The beautiful surroundings offer plenty of opportunities for forest walks, cycling, swimming, or visiting museums. 

Whether you explore the many sightseeing possibilities or like to read a good book in the garden, we ensure you are well taken care of. To close the day, you can join us at the campfire and enjoy the evening talks, stories, and singing.

You may participate in the optional light body and mind stretch sessions in the morning and evening, enjoying the benefits of yoga, do-in, qigong, or pilates. And who knows, maybe we can even engage in some foraging or Nine Star Ki Astrology talks together. 

And most importantly.
Our team provides full daily service with 100% plant-based, organic, macrobiotic, wholesome meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), refreshing drinks, and snacks! Also, when you decide to stay away for lunch, you get a yummy lunch box to-go.  

How many will we be?
We host a friendly and inspiring family-size group of 20 guests.

We are sending you much love and looking forward to seeing you in August! 

Jarka, Karel & James
Your Tampopo Foods hosts

      


REVIEWS

SEE WHAT OUR GUESTS SAID ABOUT STAYING WITH US...

"What a great week: lovely people, delicious food, and nice things to do. You and everyone inspired me. What a wonderfully peaceful environment. What beautiful nature here. And then the food... Words are not enough to describe it.
Thank you for the opportunity!" Love, Anneke

"Tampopo all inclusive... For everyone with empty batteries. Relaxation. Immersed in a complete wellness of delicious food, light exercise, spirituality and loving passion! The greatest gift you could get / or give yourself." Thanks, Jolande 

"Dear Karel, Jarka and James, thank you for all the love you have given us these past few days. It was an inspiring time, and I met many lovely people! Thanks to you, this has been possible. Thanks again for this time, and I hope to meet you next year." Corry

     

VENUE

Hof van Kairos is a beautiful former horticultural farm between Winterswijk (the east part of the Netherlands) and the German border.
It takes 1 hour and 50 minutes by car from Amsterdam or a 15-minute drive from the train station in Winterswijk.

It is the perfect venue for a "recharge your batteries" retreat.
This green oasis of peace and tranquillity is comfortably away from the busy city life and offers many possibilities for rest.

The venue's ground floor has a dining room, a leisure lounge room connected to the garden, toilet facilities, and a cosy meditation room. Meditation cushions, plaids, and yoga mats are available for indoor use. 

The first floor has 10 comfortable bedrooms (5x 2-person and 5x 1-person rooms), two separate toilets, a large bathroom with four cabin showers, and five washing tables.

The spacious attic has one 4-person bedroom, which we usually use as a 2-person room.

Guests in all bedrooms can use the shared bath and restrooms on the first floor and the restrooms on the ground floor.

The main building has the following four policies.
We thank you for respecting them.
. shoes-off
. drinks and food only in the dining room
. no smoking
. no pets are allowed.

The colourful, spacious garden, full of flowers, trees, and bushes, borders a meadow and a nearby forest. There is also a large shed, an atelier barn, and many other cute places to rest and enjoy the sunrise and sunset or your favourite book. Next to the dining room is a large table with chairs for outdoor dining and two fire baskets to create a vibrant atmosphere in the evening.


         

PROGRAM

You are welcome on the arrival day from 5:00 p.m. onwards.
After checking into your room, dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
At 8:00 p.m., we will meet for a short introduction to greet and get to know each other. We will share valuable tips, review and explain the house rules, and answer your questions. Then, from the following day, you can enjoy yourself.


WHAT DOES THE DAILY SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?

You do not need to do anything; just relax, eat and sleep.

If you feel like doing something, then this may be your daily rhythm: 

6:45 a.m., the soft sound bowl gong will invite you to wake up
7:15 a.m., morning tea
7:30 – 8:30 a.m., a light body & mind stretch session (optional)
8:30 – 9:30 a.m., breakfast
Time for yourself
12:30 – 1:15 p.m., lunch + afternoon snack
Time for yourself
6:00 – 6:45 p.m., light dinner 
Time for yourself
10:00 - 10.30 p.m., suggested bedtime

Other optional afternoon or evening activities will be announced daily.

TIPS ON WHAT TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME...

What can you do and see in Winterswijk and the neighbourhood? The town has loads of places worth seeing. Visit a museum, browse the market, be enchanted by nature, discover the stone quarry with prehistoric fossils, and much more. Explore it all by bike or on foot and be surprised.

Longing for a good cup of coffee? 
Just a stone's throw away from our venue is an ancient Keltic coffee house with a lovely Rosenhaege garden and a British classic shop carrying a.o. traditional woollen knitwear from Ireland, Wales and Scotland:
https://www.rosenhaege.nl/
 
To discover where to go in and around Winterswijk, see the local Tourist office website:
https://www.100percentwinterswijk.com/

Visit the Mondriaan museum:
https://villamondriaan.nl/en/

Rent a bike for your easy move:
https://www.oonkspeciaalzaak.nl/Fietsverhuur/

Or order a taxi:
Private cab: https://sneleentaxi.nl/
Regiotaxi: https://www.zoov.nl/

Take a swim:
https://strandbad.nl/
https://zwembadjaspers.nl/

For nature and bird lovers: 
Reserve time on Saturday at 2:00 pm to visit the stone quarry; with some luck, you may even spot the magnificent eagle owls... 
For reservations: https://www.100percentwinterswijk.com/


On the departure day
The optional body and mind session will be at 7:00 a.m., and breakfast at 8:00 a.m. The rooms should be emptied by 10:00 a.m. On your departure, you will receive a light lunch, a warm hug, and a safe journey wish from us.



       



TAMPOPO FOODS SHOP ON SPOT

We will also build a small Tampopo Foods shop for your convenience, carrying essential macrobiotic ingredients, seasonings, and comfort food.  

Tip: 
Are you coming by car and wish to pick up your Tampopo Foods order and save on the shipping costs?  
Place your order beforehand, and we will bring it directly to Winterswijk.

1. Order and pre-pay your products before August 10 at: https://www.tampopofoods.com/collections
2. For free shipping costs, choose the local pick-up option, Egmond-Binnen.
3. Include a note: "Pick up in Winterswijk, August 15 - 21".
   
   
   

          

ABOUT THE CUISINE AND PLANT-BASED MEALS

Our previous guests said this about our cooking: "Karel & Jarka have mastered the art of preparing amazing food. Colourful, varied, finger-licking, delicious, beautifully balanced meals are a feast for all senses! The mouthwatering aroma welcomes you whenever you pass by the dining room. All the dishes, drinks, and snacks are 100% plant-based, vegan, macrobiotic, wholesome, and as much as possible organic quality, and prepared with love and 25+ years of experience."

P.S.
On days when you decide to stay away for lunch, you get a yummy lunchbox to go. To help us reduce our packaging footprint, please bring your favourite food containers, to-go boxes, and thermoses. Thank you! 

       

ACCOMMODATION

The first floor has 10 cosy, comfortable bedrooms (5x 2-person and 5x 1-person rooms), two separate toilets, a large bathroom with four cabin showers, and five washing tables.

The spacious attic has one 4-person bedroom, which we usually use as a 2-person room.

Guests in all bedrooms can use the shared bath and restrooms on the first floor and the restrooms on the ground floor. 

The main building has the following four policies.
We thank you for respecting them.
. shoes-off
. drinks and food only in the dining room
. no smoking
. no pets



       

PRICES

The prices of this holiday week are per person and include accommodation (including one set of bedsheets and towels), meals, beverages, optional light body and mind stretch sessions, final cleaning at departure, taxes, guidance, and organisation.


Prices valid for early registrations before May 15:
775 Euro, accommodation in a 2-person room
945 Euro, accommodation in a 1-person room


Prices valid for registrations after May 15:
875 Euro, accommodation in a 2-person room
1045 Euro, accommodation in a 1-person room


Guests in all bedrooms can use the shared bath and restrooms on the first floor and the restrooms on the ground floor. 

Extra bedsheets or towel sets can be rented at the venue upon request. 
However, please bring your beach towels and sheets for outdoor picnicking or swimming.

The price does not include your travel costs, insurance, dining out, shopping, entry to excursions, museums, outdoor activities, or other fees. 

              

I LOVE TO COME AND REGISTER

To book this retreat, please e-mail us your name, address, telephone number, and accommodation choice. We will check availability and send you the final confirmation and payment bank transfer details. 

Note:
Your registration is only final once the full payment is received.
Exceptionally, for a special personal situation, the following Early Bird payment agreement can be communicated and arranged:
The minimum down payment is 550 euros, due before May 15.
The remaining amount should be covered before July 1.

Cancellation policy
Let us know as soon as possible if an unexpected situation prevents you from attending this holiday week. We will do our best to help find a solution or forward your reserved place to another guest on the reservation list to avoid your losses.

Nevertheless, in case of cancellation of your stay and if a possible replacement cannot be arranged, when booking this holiday week, you agree to the following cancellation conditions: 

Cancellation received up to 6 weeks before the start date: the guest pays 75% of the total amount.

Cancellation received less than 6 weeks before the start date: the guest pays 100% of the total amount.



Do you have other questions or requests?
Feel free to email, app or call:
info@tampopofoods.com
+31 - 6 - 5125 0967

Sending best wishes, we look forward to seeing you this summer!

Jarka, Karel and James
Your Tampopo Foods hosts



      


📸 credits: Hof van Kairos, OneAwareness, Shopify Burst, Studio Deep, Ondrej Adamec, Tampopo Foods