David Schiesser

THE SPIRIT OF TRANCE – COBER HILL - UK, October 2026

A 4-day Trance Residential Retreat, October 2026 - Cober Hill, Scarborough, UK

This packed retreat is truly magical. Over four immersive days, you will be fully supported as you deepen your connection with your spirit guides and helpers, strengthen your sensitivity, and develop confidence in altered states of awareness — all while benefiting from the combined experience, teaching styles, and guidance of both tutors throughout the retreat.

What This Intensive Retreat Covers

Trance Philosophy
Trance Healing
Trance Communication
Experimental Evening Sessions, including Cabinet Work

Retreat Details

Step into a sacred space of deep exploration, expanded awareness, and transformational trance work. Set in the inspiring surroundings of Cober Hill.

This 4-day residential retreat invites you to continue — or begin — your journey into the profound world of Trance.

What This Intensive Retreat Covers

Trance Philosophy
Trance Healing
Trance Communication
Experimental Evening Sessions, including Cabinet Work

🔮 Experimental Sessions
These sessions will be woven into the retreat experience, with some students having the opportunity to sit in the cabinet, enabling deep trance work within a supportive, respectful, and well-held environment.

A Supportive Space for Growth

While the retreat is intensive and highly practical, its primary intention is to foster a warm, friendly, and supportive atmosphere.

Everyone is encouraged to grow at their own pace, guided with care, respect, and encouragement throughout the journey. Whether you are seeking to deepen an established practice or explore trance in a structured and safe environment, this retreat offers a unique opportunity for transformation, connection, and expansion.

Tutors: Colin Bates & David Schiesser
Maximum participants: 28

Dates

Start: Wednesday, 07 October 2026

Arrival before 16:00 | Course begins at 16:30

Finish:

Sunday, 11 October 2026, after lunch (approx. 13:00)

Location: Cober Hill, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Maximum participants: 28 (on a first come, first-served basis)

Investment

Total Retreat Price: £ 780.00 per person

Accommodation & Full-Board Package Price

This total consists of:

1. Accommodation & Full-Board Package – £ 556.00 per person

Single room (en-suite occupancy)
Full board (all meals and refreshment breaks included)

2. Course / Tuition Fee – £ 224 .00 per person

Course Fee Payment Details

Amount Due: £ 224.00
Payment Deadline: due
Payment Method: Bank details will be provided in your confirmation email

Important Information

The Accommodation & Full-Board Package (£ 556.00) is booked and paid for directly with Cober Hill by you.
The Course / Tuition Fee (£ 224.00) will be invoiced separately by the organiser Bates Schiesser Partnership.

Booking Process (Step by Step)

Get in touch with blendingmindukltd@gmail.com to request a place on the retreat.
You will receive a confirmation email outlining the next steps, including a booking reference to book your hotel package.
Contact Cober Hill directly using your booking reference:
📧 receptiondesk@coberhill.co.uk , Phone: +44(0)1723 870310
You will be asked to pay a 50% non-refundable deposit on the package (£ 556.00), according to the Cober Hill Terms and Conditions.
Once the hotel booking and deposit are confirmed, your space on the retreat is secured.

⚠️ Important:

The hotel must be booked directly with Cober Hill, Scarborough
Attendance in the course is only possible in combination with the hotel package

Once your hotel booking is confirmed and the initial deposit has been paid, your place on the retreat is secured.

Important Notes

Booking the hotel package and paying the initial deposit are essential parts of the registration process.
Participation in the retreat is not possible without a hotel booking.
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Travel costs: Not included

Retreat bookings are subject to fixed dates, a non-refundable deposit, and the exclusion of the statutory right of withdrawal in accordance with applicable consumer law.

Retreat Terms & Conditions

By booking, you confirm acceptance of the Retreat Terms and Conditions available on this website.
Retreat bookings are subject to fixed dates, a non-refundable deposit, and the exclusion of the statutory right of withdrawal in accordance with applicable consumer law.

Cancellation Policy (Summary): The deposit is non-refundable. If the cancellation occurs before the balance due date, payments made beyond the deposit may be refunded. After the balance due date, the full retreat fee becomes non-refundable and must be paid even if the participant does not attend. Participants can transfer their place to another person with the organiser’s approval

AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLDS, April 2027, IRELAND

A 5-nights Intensive Trance Residential Retreat April 2027, limited to 12 participants

An Tairseach – At the Edge of the Worlds is an intensive residential immersion, devoted not only to trance mediumship but also to broader mystical and spiritual exploration. The retreat has been carefully designed for participants who wish to work deeply within a contained, respectful, and finely held environment.

Held at the elegant and atmospheric Temple House, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from noise and distraction, allowing trance to unfold naturally through silence, attunement, and gently supported practice.

Led by Colin Bates and David Schiesser, the week is structured with precision and care. Teaching is subtle and responsive, offering individual guidance within a small group, ensuring each participant is truly seen and supported in their development.

Retreat Details

An Tairseach, the Irish word for “threshold,” marks a meeting place between worlds—a space where awareness deepens, and the spirit can be encountered more clearly.

Join Colin Bates and David Schiesser for a rare residential immersion in County Sligo, Ireland, hosted at the stunning Temple House.

This historic Georgian mansion, set within a 1,000-acre estate, offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape and the evocative lakeside ruins of a 13th-century Knights Templar castle. Take a tour.

There are places where the veil feels thin, where stillness carries presence, and where time seems to soften. County Sligo is one of those places.

The Experience

Trance mediumship: speaking, healing, and more
Exploration of altered and mystical states of awareness
Personal, attentive guidance throughout the week
A contemplative, quiet, and nurturing atmosphere
Time and space for integration and embodiment

Group Size

Maximum of 12 participants
Intentionally small to preserve intimacy, depth, and energetic coherence

Level of Experience

Not suitable for beginners
Designed for participants ready to move beyond technique into lived experience

Accommodation

Most bedrooms are en-suite (except 1 double bedroom with a private bathroom next to the room).
Only two shared rooms are available (shared occupancy only for attendees who already know each other)
The remaining rooms are single occupancy.
Rooms will be allocated in the order in which bookings are received.

Dates

Sunday, 18 April 2027 – Friday, 23 April 2027
Start: 16:30 (4:30 pm) | Departure: after breakfast
Duration: 5 nights | including Full board and evening program

Investment

Shared room: £1,595 / EUR 1,815 per person
Single occupancy: £1,895 / EUR 2,155 per person
Limited to 12 participants

(Prices include breakfast, a two-course lunch, a three-course dinner, accommodation, and course fees.)

A £500 / EUR 600 non-refundable deposit secures your space, with the remaining balance due by 1 October 2026.

(Retreat bookings are subject to fixed dates, a non-refundable deposit, and the exclusion of the statutory right of withdrawal in accordance with applicable consumer law.)

Organised by David Schiesser, Sole Trader Ireland

Important Notes

Temple House Access:
The main house has steps, which may limit access for some guests. Please inform us of any access or support needs when booking, so we can liaise with the hosts and accommodate where reasonably possible.

Dietary Requirements: Please advise at the time of booking.
Transfers: Not included.
The closest airport is Ireland West Airport Knock (approx. 30 minutes away). Dublin Airport is approximately 2–3 hours away.
Once we know who will be attending, we can organise a group transfer.
Payment Plans: May be negotiated.
Tutor Allocation: We will consider your preferences, but the organiser reserves the right to make the final decision.
Insurance: Each attendee is responsible for securing necessary insurance; the course organisers assume no liability.
Program Changes: The schedule may be subject to change.
Terms & Conditions: By booking, you confirm acceptance of the Retreat Terms and Conditions available on this website.
Retreat bookings are subject to fixed dates, a non-refundable deposit, and the exclusion of the statutory right of withdrawal in accordance with applicable consumer law.
Cancellation Policy (Summary): The deposit is non-refundable. If the cancellation occurs before the balance due date, payments made beyond the deposit may be refunded. After the balance due date, the full retreat fee becomes non-refundable and must be paid even if the participant does not attend. Participants can transfer their place to another person with the organiser’s approval

The Heart of Mediumship – Schriesheim (DE), März 2027

Ein 4-Tages-Intensiv-Seminar für mediale Tiefe, Trancearbeit und eine echte geistige Verbindung

✨ Dieses Seminar ist für alle Erfahrungsstufen offen – ganz gleich, ob du am Anfang stehst oder bereits über fundierte Praxis verfügst. ✨

In diesem intensiven und zugleich inspirierenden Seminar laden wir dich ein, deine Medialität bewusst zu vertiefen und deiner natürlichen Ausdruckskraft Raum zu geben.

Organisiert von Helga Kallen, begleiten dich Colin Bates und David Schiesser mit ihrer langjährigen, fundierten Erfahrung und tiefen Fachkenntnis durch dieses besondere Seminar. Unterstützt werden sie von Alexandra Cowling, einer wunderbaren und sehr talentierten Übersetzerin, die mit Feingefühl und Klarheit durch das Seminar führt.

Dieses Seminar hilft dir nicht nur, deine Medialität besser zu verstehen, sondern schenkt dir einen tieferen Zugang zu deiner eigenen Begabung. Es schafft einen geschützten, entspannten Raum, in dem du Sicherheit findest, Vertrauen aufbaust und deine Verbindung zur geistigen Welt mit Freude und Leichtigkeit weiterentwickeln kannst.

Ob erste Schritte oder bewusste Vertiefung – du bist willkommen!

Retreat Informationen

Tauche ein in die tiefere Verbindung mit der geistigen Welt und entdecke das Herz deiner medialen Fähigkeiten.

✨ Dieses Seminar ist für alle Erfahrungsstufen offen – ganz gleich, ob du am Anfang stehst oder bereits über fundierte Praxis verfügst. ✨

In diesem intensiven und zugleich inspirierenden Seminar laden wir dich ein, deine Medialität bewusst zu vertiefen und deiner natürlichen Ausdruckskraft Raum zu geben. In einer warmen, achtsamen und zugleich geerdeten Atmosphäre stärken wir die Energie des Mediums und fördern deine individuelle, authentische Entfaltung – Schritt für Schritt und in deinem eigenen Tempo.

Dieses Seminar hilft dir nicht nur, deine Medialität besser zu verstehen, sondern versucht dir auch einen tieferen Zugang zu deiner eigenen Begabung zu verschaffen. Es schafft einen geschützten, entspannten Raum, in dem du Sicherheit findest, Vertrauen aufbaust und deine Verbindung zur geistigen Welt mit Freude und Leichtigkeit weiterentwickeln kannst.

Ob erste Schritte oder bewusste Vertiefung – du bist willkommen.

Erlaube dir, deine Fähigkeiten zu entfalten und die Freude an der Arbeit mit der geistigen Welt neu zu entdecken. ✨

Veranstallungsort:

Hotel Scheid, Talstrasse 176, DE-69198 Schriesheim bei Heidelberg

Was dich erwartet:

Entwicklung medialer Fähigkeiten: Hellsinne (Psychic), Intuition sowie die Farben des Aura-Felds. Übungen zur Unterscheidung von Intuition und Verstand
Kommunikation mit der geistigen Welt
Trance-Philosophie & Trance-Heilung
⁠Begegnung mit deinen Geistführern und Helfern
Trancearbeit in geschützten Rahmen
Klare Begeitung in deine mediale Wahrnehmung
und vieles mehr...

Abendprogram

•⁠ ⁠Demonstrationen von evidenzbasierter Medialität – “Where two Worlds meet”

•⁠ ⁠Trance- und Heil-Demonstrationen am Abend

Am ersten Kurstag wirst du einer von zwei Gruppen zugeteilt, die jeweils von einem festen Lehrer begleitet werden.

Dank der Lehrerrotation hast du jedoch auch die Möglichkeit, den Unterrichtsstil des anderen Lehrers kennenzulernen und von beiden Perspektiven zu profitieren.

An ausgewählten Nachmittagen bieten wir Wahl-Sessions zu speziellen Themen an – du entscheidest selbst, was dich ruft und inspiriert.

Medialität ist ein individueller Weg. Wir schaffen für dich einen Raum, in dem du diesen Weg erkunden, vertiefen und entfalten kannst – in Begleitung, mit Herz und Tiefe.

Datum & Seminarzeiten

Wann:

18. - 21. März 2027

Seminarzeiten:

Donnerstag bis Samstag, von 9.30 - 17.30 Uhr & 19.30 - ca. 21.00 Uhr und am Sonntag von 09.30 - 15.30 Uhr (alle Zeiten sind inklusive Pausen ausgewiesen.)

Veranstallungsort:

Hotel Scheid, Talstrasse 176, DE-69198 Schriesheim bei Heidelberg

Investition

Seminarkosten

tbd € (inkl. Mittagessen, Getränke (nicht alkoholisch), Seminarkosten)
Ratenzahlung möglich

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