White Light Festival 2027 – Baarlo, Netherlands

Overview

White Light Festival is a unique 5-day indoor festival where various traditions, teachers, and like-minded people come together with beautiful workshops carefully designed for your inner journey. It is held at Castle De Berckt, a historic estate in Baarlo, Netherlands.

The festival tagline is Meet your vibe. Feel your space. Live your essence. White Light is like a living book full of insights. Step inside, alone or with a loved one, read and experience chapter after chapter, follow your intuition, and let yourself be surprised.

This is the place for people who consciously walk their path. They sense that their bodies are full of treasures, that their awareness can do more than just reason. And at White Light, you can discover this through workshops, meditations and beautiful encounters.

Wouter den Dulk and Jasper Kok started this initiative with the idea of making consciousness development more accessible. Both searched from a young age for a deeper meaning in life and found it after a long journey. They want to make that journey easier for you.

The festival brings together different traditions, not only East and West, but techniques from all over the world. So you can discover what resonates best with you, dive deeper into wisdom you did not know yet, and create your own journey.

What Makes This Event Special

5-day indoor winter retreat: Where your energy is reignited during the dark winter months, where we explore, deepen, connect, wonder and heal. Held in January, it is designed as a light in winter.

More than 100 workshops and sessions: Breathwork, Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Family Constellations, White Tantra, Ecstatic Dance, Shiatsu, Hatha Yoga, Sound Concerts, Live Music, Vinyasa Yoga, Sadhana, A Course in Miracles, Ayurvedic Meals, Healing Space, Bazaar, Massage, Gong, Writing Meditation, Mantra Circles, Ice Baths and more.

Over 50 workshops spread over 5 days with around 40 teachers and artists from the Netherlands and abroad. A diverse program from yoga, meditation and breathwork to dance, concerts, ceremonies and systemic work.

One ticket price for everything: One ticket price for everything: workshops, meals, tea, accommodation and parking included. Access to all sessions, workshops, ceremonies and concerts, freedom to create your own path, tea, snacks and quiet spaces, free parking.

Castle location: Castle De Berckt is a historic estate dating back to the 12th century, rebuilt in Italian style. It consists of an old monastery and a charming farmhouse, with a large hall where there is a full program from early morning until late at night. There are also several smaller rooms with workshops throughout the day.

All-inclusive and sustainable: 100% organic vegetarian meals prepared according to Ayurveda, sustainable choices with no packaging materials and all-inclusive entry. Support from a dedicated Light Team caring people there for you when you need them.

Lineup / Featured Artists

The White Light Festival is powered by a large team of yoga teachers, trainers, educators, healers and artists. Everyone mainly does where his or her talent lies and participates from the heart. Collaborating partners include Kundalini Yoga Club, The Breathwork Movement, Shoti Maa Tea and many others.

Program includes:

• Kundalini Yoga and White Tantra teachers
• Breathwork facilitators from The Breathwork Movement
• Hatha, Vinyasa and Himalayan yoga teachers
• Meditation and A Course in Miracles teachers
• Family constellations facilitators
• Sound healers offering gong baths, sound concerts and Christl sound baths
• Ecstatic dance DJs and live musicians
• Shiatsu and massage therapists
• Ayurvedic cooking team
• Authors for writing meditation

Session types:

• Sadhana every morning at 5:30 am with mantra singing
• In-depth educational sessions about the psoas, the vagus nerve and fascia
• Healing Space with individual sessions
• Bazaar with spiritual products
• Ice baths, sauna infusions and swimming
• Mantra circles and live music concerts

The 2027 program is currently being put together, with 2026 program available as reference. The team emphasizes transformative atmosphere where nothing is obligatory.

Event Experience

The experience is described as a warm bath of dance, concerts, wonderful workshops and lovely people.

Daily rhythm: Early morning Sadhana at 5:30 am, followed by yoga sets, breathwork, meditation and educational sessions throughout the day, evening concerts, sound journeys, gong baths and ecstatic dance until late night. You can fill your day with one deep session after another, or alternate from physically challenging yoga set to super relaxing nidra session.

Freedom: This makes the festival a free space where you can choose where to join in, day after day. You can retreat to your room or meditation space, take a short walk along the Maas, or seek a higher vibration in warm group energy.

Food: 100% organic vegetarian meals prepared according to Ayurveda, plus tea, snacks and quiet spaces. Delicious food is frequently praised in reviews.

Wellness: Sauna, massages, ice baths, swimming and healing space available. One reviewer noted wonderful massages, good food, even a sauna, everything there to help body and mind unwind.

Community: High-vibration field, connection, loving judgment-free atmosphere. Light becomes tangible, love is given space, together creating powerful supportive field.

Date & Schedule

Event Dates:
White Light Festival 2027 will take place from 13 – 17 January 2027. The official site lists 13 – 17 January 2027 with tagline Meet your vibe. Feel your space. Live your essence. 13 – 17 January 2027. For the spontaneous ones loving to jump right in, dates listed as 14-18 January at Kasteel de Berckt, Baarlo, but official site confirms 13-17 January 2027.

Schedule:
Based on official format for 5-day indoor festival:

• Day 1 Wednesday: Arrival afternoon, opening ceremony evening, first workshops and concerts
• Day 2 Thursday: Full day from 5:30 AM Sadhana to late night gong bath, over 50 workshops spread over 5 days with around 40 teachers
• Day 3 Friday: Continued program with yoga, breathwork, meditation, constellations, sound concerts, bazaar and healing space
• Day 4 Saturday: Peak day with ecstatic dance, live music, sauna infusions and late night sessions
• Day 5 Sunday: Closing day with final Sadhana, integration sessions and departure afternoon

Program includes freedom to create your own schedule from retreat to energetic celebration. One ticket includes all sessions, workshops, ceremonies and concerts plus meals and accommodation.

The 2027 program is currently being put together, with 2026 program available to view for impression.

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Location & Venue

Venue: Kasteel de Berckt, De Berckt 1, 5991 PD Baarlo, Netherlands. Castle De Berckt is a historic estate dating back to 12th century, rebuilt in Italian style.

Venue details:

• Old monastery and charming farmhouse
• Large hall with full program from early morning until late night
• Several smaller rooms with workshops throughout the day
• Over 500 beds, mostly in rooms for 4 or 3 people. If you would like a double room, book quickly as these are very popular. If coming with two or three friends, mention on contact page to place in same room.
• Meditation space, healing space, bazaar, sauna, swimming area
• Walk along Maas river nearby

Address: De Berckt 1, 5991 PD Baarlo

Parking: Plenty of free parking available. Public transport preferred: take train to Venlo, then short bus ride to Baarlo. From Utrecht, you can reach Baarlo by car in an hour and a half.

Accessibility: Monastery building has stairs, but ground floor workshops accessible. Contact organization for specific needs.

Event History

White Light Festival is a new initiative started by Wouter den Dulk and Jasper Kok with roots in other events that give a flying start. The idea was making consciousness development more accessible.

The first edition was held in January 2026 at Kasteel de Berckt, Baarlo, as a 5-day indoor festival from 14-18 January. It was described as new kid in town with roots in other events.

Despite being first edition, it received strong reviews for organization, program diversity and energy. Attendees noted high-quality sessions and program so rich and diverse, from ecstatic dance to breathwork, from silence to expression.

The festival is powered by large team of yoga teachers, trainers, educators, healers and artists, plus collaborating partners like Kundalini Yoga Club, The Breathwork Movement and Shoti Maa Tea.

The 2027 edition will be the second edition, building on success of 2026 with expanded program and same all-inclusive formula.

Getting to the Event

By car: From Utrecht, you can reach Baarlo by car in an hour and a half. From Amsterdam, about 2 hours. From Eindhoven, about 1 hour. Address: De Berckt 1, 5991 PD Baarlo. Plenty of free parking.

By public transport: Take train to Venlo, then short bus ride to Baarlo. Venlo station has connections from Eindhoven, Nijmegen and Düsseldorf. Bus lines connect Venlo to Baarlo in 20-30 minutes.

By bike: Baarlo is in Limburg near Maas river, with bike routes from Venlo and Roermond.

From abroad: Fly to Düsseldorf, Eindhoven or Amsterdam Schiphol, then train to Venlo.

Shuttle: Organization may arrange shuttle from Venlo station during arrival times; check website.

Where to Stay Nearby

Accommodation is included in full immersion ticket.

On-site accommodation:

• Over 500 beds, mostly in rooms for 4 or 3 people
• Double rooms available but very popular, book quickly
• Rooms in historic monastery and farmhouse buildings
• Shared bathrooms, some with private facilities
• Quiet spaces for retreat

For day ticket holders:

• Hotels in Baarlo village within walking distance
• Hotels in Venlo, 15 minutes by bus
• Hotels in Roermond and Helmond within 30 minutes
• Holiday parks in Limburg for longer stays

Price indication for nearby hotels: Hotels in Baarlo and Venlo range from $80 to $180 per night.

Tip: Since full ticket includes accommodation, most attendees stay on-site for full immersive experience. Day ticket holders can stay off-site.

Things to Do Before or After the Event

Explore Baarlo: Small Limburg village with castle gardens, Maas river walks and local cafes.

Visit Venlo: Historic city with shops, museums and restaurants, 15 minutes away.

Maas river walks: Take short walk along Maas for grounding between workshops.

Kasteel gardens: Explore gardens of Kasteel de Berckt estate.

Limburg region: Visit Roermond, Designer Outlet Roermond or National Park De Maasduinen.

Integration time: Many attendees recommend taking a day after festival to integrate, with peaceful, grateful feeling at home in heart.

Restaurants & Dining Nearby

At festival: 100% organic vegetarian meals prepared according to Ayurveda included in ticket, plus tea, snacks and quiet spaces. Delicious food praised in reviews.

In Baarlo:

• Local cafes and restaurants in village center
• Farm shops with local produce

In Venlo:

• Extensive dining options including Dutch, Italian, Asian and modern cuisine

Festival catering: All meals included, with no need to go out. Ayurvedic meals cater to various dietary needs.

Tip: Since meals are included and organic, most attendees eat on-site.

Ticket Information

Tickets for White Light Festival 2027 are sold via https://www.whitelight-festival.com/ and contact info@whitelightfestival.nl.

Pricing converted to USD from official site:

• Pay in one go full immersion: $848. Based on €787 for 5 days and 4 nights in the castle, including 100% organic meals, access to all sessions, workshops, ceremonies and concerts, freedom to create own path, tea, snacks, quiet spaces and free parking. Limited availability.
• Day ticket: $155. Based on €144 for one day full of workshops, concerts and deepening, including all meals of the day, you can choose date. Limited.
• Pay in your flow installments: From $110 per month. Based on €102 per month, choose moment you step in and pay monthly through December. Allows spreading payment.
• Special tickets: Options for students, non-overnight and other needs available on request via contact page.

What is included:

• 5 days and 4 nights accommodation in castle
• 100% organic vegetarian meals according to Ayurveda
• Access to all sessions, workshops, ceremonies and concerts
• Tea, snacks and quiet spaces
• Free parking
• Freedom to create own schedule from retreat to energetic celebration
• Support from dedicated Light Team

Limited tickets: Double rooms very popular, book quickly. Limited overall capacity of over 500 beds.

Payment: Pay in one go or installments through December.

Tips Before You Go

Book double room early: Double rooms are very popular. If coming with friends, mention on contact page to place in same room.

Prepare for early mornings: Sadhana starts at 5:30 AM with mantra singing. Bring warm clothes for early morning sessions.

Create own schedule: You can create own program, from retreat to energetic celebration. Use app for program overview. Problem is you cannot do everything because not enough time.

Bring for wellness: Bring yoga mat if you have favorite, swimwear for swimming and sauna, journal for writing meditation.

Embrace freedom: Safe transformative atmosphere where nothing is obligatory. Follow intuition, let yourself be surprised.

Official Event Information

Official website: https://www.whitelight-festival.com/
Email: info@whitelightfestival.nl
Location: Kasteel de Berckt, De Berckt 1, 5991 PD Baarlo, Netherlands
Organizer: Wouter den Dulk and Jasper Kok, powered by large team of teachers and partners like Kundalini Yoga Club, The Breathwork Movement, Shoti Maa Tea
Founded: 2026 first edition, 2027 second edition

For program, tickets and co-creator possibilities, check official site.

Attendee Experiences

Attendees describe White Light Festival as wonderful festival in inspiring location with incredibly beautiful energy, superbly organized with wide range of quality self-development programs.

One reviewer noted diverse festival with wide variety offerings, from yoga to breathwork, music to constellations, something for everyone, well-organized in beautiful location surrounded by nature and wonderful spots for socializing or simply relaxing.

Patricia van Kessel described wonderfully wonderful festival where everything was perfectly organized yet felt incredibly light and free, five days immersed in warm bath of dance, concerts, wonderful workshops and lovely people.

Maud Cobben mentioned beautiful sadhanas, high-vibration field, connection, loving judgment-free atmosphere and varied program from peace and quiet to ecstatic dancing, conscious presence during sound journeys from waking to sleeping while gongs resonate throughout night.

Milan Somers highlighted powerful when like-minded people come together not to acquire something but to sink into presence, light becomes tangible, love is given space.

Rocinta Mohan called it PURE MAGIC, fantastic setup with beautiful location in castle 10/10, high-quality sessions and program so rich and diverse, ability to create own program makes festival feel personal and tailored, recommending full 5 days as each day you sink layer deeper.

Angie Bommer enjoyed Sadhana with Kundalini yoga every morning at 5:30 am singing mantras with so many others, swimming, walking, sauna infusion, whole night in gong bath and Christl sound bath uplifting.