Mindful February

'Mindful February' Giveaway: Discover the power of mindfulness

February is just around the corner. The holidays are behind you, your New Year’s resolutions are still fresh in your mind, and the year stretches out before you like a blank canvas. It’s the perfect time to work on personal goals with calm, reflection, and renewed energy. During ‘Mindful February’, we invite you to pause each day and embrace a mindful lifestyle: doing less of what you must, focusing on what feels right for you, and directing your attention there.

In line with this theme, we’re giving away a stay at Suitelodges Gooilanden, and a richly set table featuring a delightful vegetarian dinner.

Conscious Enjoyment, Pure Flavor

After the festive season and New Year’s celebrations, February is the month to take care of yourself. Being more mindful about what you eat and drink is a great step. Try the delicious (vegetarian) recipes from our partner, SOUS, which you can easily prepare to perfection in the fully equipped kitchen of your holiday accommodation.

As an extra treat, we’re raffling off a vegetarian Shuk Deluxe menu from SOUS to one of our guests staying in February 2025. Want to win?

Book now and stay in February 2025 to be in the running for two prizes:

• A 2-night stay in a 4-person lodge at Suitelodges Gooilanden on a date of your choice, based on availability (excluding school holidays), redeemable in 2025.
• A vegetarian dinner for you and your travel group, provided by our partner SOUS, delivered to your holiday home* on a day of your choice in February 2025.

Mention “MINDFUL FEBRUARY” in the comments field when booking. The winner of the SOUS meal will be announced on January 31, 2025. The winner of the stay at Suitelodges Gooilanden will be announced on February 28, 2025.

BOOK YOUR STAY HERE AND ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE STAY OR A SOUS DINNER >

During your stay with Dutchen, everything revolves around balance. Daily yoga or meditation sessions, where you feel tension flow away from your body, are a great way to leave the busy period behind. To support your inner peace and vitality, we provide complimentary yoga mats at several parks. For a more intense workout, you can pick up dumbbells at the reception of Suitelodges Gooilanden – the same park where you can win a stay! Read more about this further on this page.

The art of noticing

Starting your day with a short walk, preferably in nature, doesn’t have to be a challenge. Setting your alarm just 15 minutes earlier can make all the difference. The small, everyday things – like the glint of frost on a branch, the rhythm of your breath, or animal tracks in the soil – catch your attention. You’ll benefit from this gentle start throughout the day.

Beautiful areas around Suitelodges Gooilanden can be found here. Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer is stunning when staying at Park Baayvilla’s. Enjoy wonderful walks in the Schoorlse Duinen, where four small-scale Dutchen parks are nearby. Texel is a gem in itself. The winding dikes and polders along the Uitgeestermeer offer breathtaking views. And the nature of Nationaal Park Drentsche Aa, home to Park De Zeegser Duinen, is simply awe-inspiring.

Digital detox

Don’t let your phone control your time. Put it on mute and discover how liberating it is to be fully present. The time you’d usually spend on your screen can now be used for long conversations, a good book, or simply doing nothing – because sometimes, that’s all you really need.

A unique experience: book your mindful stay

‘Mindful February’ is more than a theme; it’s an experience designed to inspire you to view your days differently. Whether you choose a solo trip to reconnect with yourself, a few relaxing days with your partner, or quality time with friends or family, this vacation will help bring out the best in you. We aim to inspire you not only to find peace during your stay but also to adopt a mindset that carries forward into the rest of the year.

• Valid for all bookings with a stay that (partially) takes place in February 2025.
• Existing bookings can participate by sending an email to info@dutchen.com with their booking number and the text MINDFUL FEBRUARY.
• Not redeemable for cash or a voucher at SOUS.
• The Dutchen stay prize cannot be exchanged for cash, must take place in 2025, and is only valid at Suitelodges Gooilanden.

*Excluding Texel, as unfortunately, SOUS cannot deliver there.