Elijah’s Inn is a personal retreat and debriefing ministry that began in southern Spain and is now located in southern Germany.
As part of our involvement with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), we welcome individuals and couples to stay with us for a week or so—especially (though not exclusively) those serving with YWAM, other Christian organizations, or churches.
If you are looking to take a personal retreat or to go through a structured debriefing, we would love to serve you.
Our home is on the northern edge of the Black Forest, just south of Stuttgart. It’s a peaceful place to step away and rest—to reflect, recover, and spend time with God, gaining fresh direction and clarity in a quiet environment.
We are not a counselling ministry, but if you’d like us to, we are happy to help in one of the following ways:
Option 1: Intensive Debriefing
Most of our guests choose this option. (If you’re wondering what “debriefing” means, click here for a general introduction.)
For a debriefing, we recommend staying at least four full days. During this time, you’ll walk through a structured process that alternates between one-to-one sharing and personal reflection.
Franziska is an experienced debriefer and offers sessions in both English and German. Since she leads all debriefings herself, we can host up to two debriefings at a time.
While you’re here, you’ll become part of our “family” of two (plus whoever else might be visiting). We share meals and conversations together, but also leave space for rest and renewal in God’s presence.
Option 2: Personal Retreat (Self-Catering)
You are also welcome to come simply for a personal retreat—a quiet “time out” to rest, pray, and reflect. This option does not include debriefing, but it is possible to arrange one or two sessions with Franziska for coaching or spiritual guidance, to help shape your retreat experience.
Click here for more information about this option.
Practical Information
Please note: Our house is built on a slope. Access to the entrance and to the guest bedroom involves climbing stairs.
You can check our calendar for available weeks for debriefings and personal retreats. Prices on request.
You can e-mail us at: franziska@elijahsinn.org
