the idea
Do you also long for nature and exercise in the fresh, resinous forest air, for mindfulness, sociability and exchange with like-minded people? What do you think of an inexpensive, jointly organised hiking holiday in a remote self-catering hut? Yes, that’s right, not a package holiday for consumers who are pampered from end to end, but a group effort where everyone gets involved and thus contributes to its success.
homochrom founder Martin can imagine handling the basic coordination to get together with up to 24 people for a long weekend or a week. To take time out together in the seclusion and tranquillity of the forest, switch all electronics off completely and unwind, go hiking and forest bathing, enjoy nature, recharge one’s batteries, to arrive, center and re-collect oneself, perhaps meditate, do yoga or energy work, and in the evenings barbecue together, play, laugh, sing, dance or discuss everything under the starlight.
doing it yourselves together
Martin has found two simple and therefore reasonably priced self-catering hikers‘ cabins in the middle of the woods or countryside that he would like to suggest to you. Gathering there offers a lot of peace and relaxation. The queer hiking group would be all by themselves and have a safe space to be authentic and to open up to the present moment without the distractions and hectic of everyday life.
However, in addition to the journey (e.g. by train or as a carpool), the catering will have to be organised together by all participants themselves. There is the possibility of combining the hikes with visits to restaurants. But even if only bread and muesli were eaten at the hut, the food will have to be brought there first and then dishes washed. Either way, you should be ready to contribute to the community – not only in the kitchen, but also in other areas. You could lead yoga sets, help organise grocery shopping, take care of the campfire, provide evening entertainment or plan hiking routes if that suits you.
two suggested accommodations
The two possible accommodations differ in facilities and environments, but both must be occupied by a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 24 people. Depending on who is interested, mixed-sex or all-male groups could come together for such a hiking holiday – and both would certainly have an exciting, enriching dynamic.
country-style in the Sauerland
• 24 beds (4 dormitories with 3 bunk beds each)
• 2 large lounges
• larger kitchen
• more toilets, 5 showers
• swivel barbecue & fire bowl
• outdoor area (for parties up to 300 people)
• drinks available on commission
• more easily to reach via public transport (train to Lennestadt, bus for 3 stops, walking distance 1 km)
• fewer free dates
no particular hiking destinations; fishing ponds and next restaurant/café 1 km away in the Lenne valley
approx. 20 € per night per person
minimalist in the Black Forest
• 24 beds (2 dormitories with bunk beds), bedding must be brought along
• dining room with wood-burning stove
• small kitchen
• 2 toilets, 1 shower, 1 outdoor shower
• terrace, barbecue/campfire, football pitch
• in the nature reserve of a climatic health resort
• bathing lake 500 m away
• 4 km to the next town / train station
• solar power for light & 1 USB charger only
• more dates available
hiking destinations: mountain Feldberg, lakes Titisee & Schluchsee, Ravenna ravine, perhaps visiting a carpentry
max. 25 € per night per person
suggested dates
Depending on the availability of the huts, which is higher in the Black Forest than in the Sauerland, those who are interested could arrange another date, but here are a few first suggestions for an easier arrangement:
merry month of May
May 08–14, 2023 (CW 19)
or
May 15–21, 2023 (CW 20)
• as a long weekend (Thu-Sun) or full week (Mon-Sun)
• possible in both the Sauerland as well as the Black Forest
Corpus Christi in the Black Forest
arrival on Monday, June 05, 2023
departure on Sunday, June 11, 2023
• 6 nights
• max. 150 € accommodation expenses per person
autum moods
September 11–17, 2023 (CW 37)
or
Sept 25 – Oct 01, 2023 (CW 39)
• 6 nights, CW 39 extendable to 8 nights until Oct 03 (German bank holiday)
• possible in both the Sauerland as well as the Black Forest
getting there
Please be willing to book your journey (train or bus) by yourself in coordination with the hiking group or, if possible, join a carpool with others. It has to be arranged yet how the community provisions will be handled.
getting in contact
If you could like such a hiking holiday, please contact Martin via queerwandern@web.de as soon as possible for easier coordination. Let him know which of the two destinations you’d prefer, and which of the suggested (or other) dates suit you.
Please be willing to join a chat group later or share your contact with the others (you could set up a new e-mail address just for this).
Enjoy!
