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7 days
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France
Destination
Groundcontrol Skydive Retreat
Imagine this: a week full of adrenaline and inner peace during Groundcontrol, the unique Skydiving & Mindfulness Retreat focused on self-development. Led by experienced coaches, each with deep expertise and a passion for their discipline, you will explore both the heights of the sky and the depths of your mind. Each morning begins with meditation, where you will learn to focus your attention on the here-and-now, follow your breath, and practice mindfulness without judgment.
After this reflective start, you will take part in the ultimate challenge: an Accelerated Freefall (AFF). This intensive course consists of six jumps under the personal guidance of experienced instructors. You will not only learn the technical skills of skydiving but also how to let go of control and fully embrace the moment. Each jump represents a new step in your personal growth.
In the evenings, a serene environment provides space for group sessions where you reflect on your experiences and work on deeper personal development. The focus is on strengthening your mindfulness, self-acceptance, and the power to let things be as they are. This unique combination of physical challenge and mental calm offers a transformative journey toward self-insight and inner balance.
With Groundcontrol, you will return home with renewed self-confidence, inner balance, and a deeper understanding of yourself and life.
An experience for both body and mind, aimed at personal growth.
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Additional Options
Bus Trip
From early July, a bus departs every Friday for Mimizan. €195 round-trip.
Tent
Bring your own tent for just €10 per day.
Bunkhouse
Share a room with four people for €20 per day.
Groundcontrol Program
Experiential Learning: Learning through Doing and Reflecting
Throughout this week, you’ll learn not only by doing but also by reflecting and receiving valuable feedback. Through active experience and conscious reflection, you’ll gain deeper learning and growth.
Person-Centered: Everyone has unique needs on their journey toward greater mental strength. We tailor our guidance to meet your specific needs.
Here-and-Now Interventions: The most powerful moment to learn is the present. We focus on the ‘here and now’ and what’s happening at this moment. This focus creates space for immediate, impactful insights and development.
Mindfulness: Mindfulness is being present in the moment without judgment. This helps you fully experience your moments, fostering deeper insights and personal growth. By focusing on the now, you develop mental resilience and learn to better navigate challenges.
Reflection: This week offers you a chance to dive deeply into your personal development and connect with yourself, others, and the world. Or use it as a break, a time of rest and reflection on where you are in life. Whether you are on the right path. A temporary escape surrounded by new faces—this alone is magical. Self-reflection often works better in company than alone.
Slow Down: We use nature to help you find peace, change your pace (slow down or speed up), and experiment with different perspectives.
Down Payment
Booking 6 weeks or more before your departure date? A deposit of only €200 is sufficient. Booking less than 6 weeks before your departure date? Then you pay the full amount at once.
Questions about Groundcontrol
Do you have questions about Groundcontrol in Mimizan? Don’t hesitate to send us a message. We’re here to help! You can also call us; we’d love to hear from you.
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Your stay at the Skydive Camp
You can book a 4 person room in the bunkhouse or you can set up your own tent in the drop zone.
Meals
A bar-restaurant is available at the Skydive Camp. Want to roll out of bed for a typical French breakfast or join us for lunch or dinner? The chef is ready. You can decide for yourself how you want to organize your meals for each part of the day.
Stay outside the Skydive Camp
Some participants prefer to stay outside the Skydive Camp. That is not a problem, because there is a lot of accommodation available in the area.
You have to book this yourself. Mimizan is a busy resort, so book on time! Below are a number of websites:
Accessibility
By bus
From the Netherlands or Belgium
If you do not have your own transport, but you want to come to Mimizan to participate in one of our courses, you can book a bus trip. A Tourist Class bus departs from the Netherlands and Belgium on Friday afternoon / evening. On Saturday morning you arrive in Mimizan. The bus returns one week later on Saturday evening. You arrive on Sunday morning in Belgium or the Netherlands.
From July to September.
Departure places: Amsterdam, Utrecht, Den Bosch, Breda, Antwerpen, Gentbrugge.
By air
Flying is an excellent alternative to reach your destination in just a few hours. KLM exclusively connects to the Netherlands, and Ryanair links Belgium to the nearest major airport, Bordeaux.
From Bordeaux, you can continue your journey with the shuttle bus to the train station. Then, you take the train to Labouheyre. After a travel time of 47 minutes, you will arrive, where we will pick you up.
By car
Depending on where you leave from it will take you from 10 to 12 hours to cover the 1.000 to 1.200 km.
Thed,
I have a technical background and then worked in sales for 10 years with great enjoyment. Around the age of 30, I transitioned to a more socially oriented career. I studied psychology part-time and started as a sales manager at Van Harte & Lingsma, a training agency. In 2007, I completed an extensive training program to become a trainer and began providing training and coaching. After 10 years of training and coaching, I started working as an interim team coach, which I am still doing today.
What I love most is helping people tap into their strengths. To do this effectively, it’s important to understand the underlying limiting beliefs that influence behavior and help transform these into strengths. This is what I do using a variety of models and theories.
For teams, I focus more on group dynamics. Often, it’s beneficial to adopt a systemic perspective when looking at a team. This provides deeper insight and support to help improve behavior.
Sjon,
My name is Sjon de Jong, and I am passionate about skydiving. After several years as a graphic designer, I changed course to follow my true passion: skydiving. This decision has not only given me in-depth technical knowledge but also valuable insights into mental calm, focus, and balance – the foundations for a successful jump.
Skydiving is not only a physical challenge but also a mental one. It requires calm, sharpness, and strong focus, skills that I have developed and now happily pass on to others. Helping people push their limits, boost their self-confidence, and develop new skills is what drives me every day.
During the Groundcontrol Skydive Retreat, I use my expertise to guide participants on their skydiving journey. My goal is to help them find the perfect balance between technique and mental strength, so they grow not only physically but also mentally.
Dates and prices 2025
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Booking
Would you like to join the Groundcontrol Skydive Retreat training in Mimizan? Then, select Groundcontrol and the desired start date in the registration form on the right. Also, choose your accommodation and indicate whether you would like to use the bus travel option.
Have you made your selection? Then click the ‘Book Now’ button. A form will appear where you can fill in your personal details.
