The week begins with the arrival of trainers and participants, followed by a phase of getting to know each other in which basic methods from the field of experiential education help the group grow together, while at the same time introducing participants to the theory behind these methods – building a shared understanding of how and why we work the way we do. In preparing for the upcoming expedition, we then take a deeper look at psychological and physical safety, exploring their relevance for participants’ own work with groups, alongside the practical organisation of what lies ahead. At the heart of the week is a two-day hiking expedition into the Spanish mountains, including a night spent in a shelter, in which participants step out of their comfort zone, take on responsibility for the group, and engage directly with questions of physical and psychological safety, leadership and personal growth. The final days are dedicated to a structured evaluation of the expedition, hands-on facilitation practice, and a harvest time in which insights are gathered and made transferable to participants’ own work, before the programme closes with a shared celebration of the learning and a last evening together.

The whole week is shaped not only by professional and methodological learning, but also by strong elements of personal development. Reflection phases, facilitated feedback, and peer exchange run throughout the programme, ensuring that participants leave with practical skills, personal growth, and confidence to implement experiential education in their own contexts.