Explore the fortress
Visit the ruins of Montaigle, hear its stories and explore what our own inner walls protect us from, and what they keep us from living.
Montaigle, Belgium · Sunday 15 November 2026
Beyond the Fortress
Understand the change you're going through. Find your way beyond what feels safe and familiar.
A day to explore how to move beyond your inner fortress with more awareness and confidence. We'll visit Montaigle Castle, walk through the forest and close with a drum ceremony and a one-card tarot reading.
Date & TimeSun 15 Nov · 11:00
Meeting PointMontaigle Castle · Falaën
GroupSmall group
Price€50 · castle entry €6 extra
When the life you know starts to feel too small.
Your inner fortress is the world you've built to feel safe. Your ideas, your routines, the person you know how to be. Inside it, things make sense and you feel in control. But you can also become isolated, disconnected from life and from what you really want.
Then something changes. The old answers stop working. Your usual routines no longer satisfy you, and the desire to go out and live becomes stronger than the need to stay safe.
This day is about understanding that transition. How do you move beyond your ego and your comfort zone without losing yourself? How do you face uncertainty, make room for your emotions and find a direction that feels right for you?
We'll explore these questions together, first inside the fortress, then out in the forest. A practical way to understand what's changing in your life and how to move through it with more confidence.
Come back with more energy and a clearer direction.
A day away from your routine, with time to move, breathe and reconnect with what makes you feel alive.
- Understand your transition. See more clearly what you're leaving behind and what you want to move towards.
- Find a map for the way forward. Understand how to work with fear, uncertainty and the pull of familiar habits as you move into something new.
- Reconnect with life. Spend time in nature, explore somewhere new and give yourself room to feel more than the usual routine allows.
- Make space for your next step. Reflect on what matters to you now and where you want to go from here.
What we'll do together
Walk into the forest
Around 4–5 km through woodland and the Flavion valley. Fresh air, flowing water, a shared picnic and time to enjoy the unexpected.
Drum ceremony and tarot
Close the day with a guided drum ceremony and a one-card tarot reading to reflect on your next step.
First movement
Inside the Fortress
We begin at Montaigle Castle. We'll explore the ruins, learn about the place and take time for contemplation.
The fortress represents the ego: the identity, beliefs and habits that help us feel secure, but can also keep us closed off from life. Here we'll explore five dynamics that keep us inside our inner fortress, and how to recognise them in our own lives.
The purpose is to understand what has helped you until now, what is beginning to limit you, and how to move beyond it consciously.
Second movement
Beyond the Walls
We leave the fortress and walk into the forest. Beyond the walls is life itself: movement, emotion, colour, things we haven't planned and experiences we can't control.
We'll share a picnic and walk through the Flavion valley, with time to enjoy the landscape, discover what's around us and walk part of the way in silence. It's a chance to get out of your head and reconnect with the world through your senses.
We'll finish with a guided drum ceremony and a one-card tarot reading. Time to let the day settle, listen to yourself and reflect on your next step beyond the fortress.
Montaigle: a place to reflect
Above the Molignée and Flavion valleys, Montaigle was built to protect its inhabitants. Destroyed in 1554, it was never rebuilt.
A local legend tells of two lovers, Midone and Gilles, whose families were divided by an inherited feud. We'll hear the story during our visit and reflect on the expectations and old loyalties that can still shape our choices today.
The story is a legend, not verified history. But it raises a question worth asking: are you choosing your own life, or repeating a story you've inherited?
The day at a glance
11:00 · Meet at Montaigle
Visit the ruins, hear the stories and explore the five dynamics through teachings and contemplation.
12:55 · Picnic
Bring your own lunch and something warm to drink.
13:25 · Into the forest
Around 4–5 km through the Flavion valley, with time for discovery and a stretch in silence.
14:50 · Drum ceremony and tarot
A guided ceremony, a one-card reading and closing together.
Around 16:30 · Head home
We'll be back at the cars before dusk. Those travelling to Brussels can expect to return around 18:00, depending on traffic.
Times are approximate. The route and programme may be adjusted for weather, access and available daylight.
From previous Inner Spark experiences
Time outdoors, shared experiences and space to reconnect.
Archive photographs show previous Inner Spark outings, not Montaigle. The cover and stone-wall images are generated illustrations.
Your guide
Pablo Teiwaz
I'll guide you through the whole day: the visit, the teachings, the walk, the drum ceremony and your reading.
You don't need previous experience. You can take part without having to explain your life or share anything personal. Come with curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Testimonials from Our Other Experiences
Practical details
When and where
Sunday 15 November 2026, at 11:00.
Château fort de Montaigle, Rue du Marteau 10, 5522 Falaën (Onhaye), Belgium.
Please allow time to park and walk to the entrance. We'll finish around 16:30.
Getting there and carpooling
We meet at Montaigle. Carpooling from Brussels is coordinated between participants.
I have four passenger seats in my car. If you need a seat, email me at [email protected] before booking to check availability, and register as early as possible. We'll arrange the Brussels pickup point directly with those travelling in my car.
Castle admission
The event costs €50. Castle admission is separate: €6 per adult, paid on site.
The walk
Around 4–5 km, with some climbs and potentially muddy or uneven paths. You should be comfortable walking on this terrain. The final route depends on weather and access.
What to bring
Your picnic, water, warm waterproof layers, sturdy walking shoes and a small sitting mat. A thermos is a good idea for a November day outdoors.
Weather and access
The programme may change if weather, castle access or trail restrictions require it. We'll keep enough daylight to return safely. There will be no open fire.
Join us for the day
€50 per person
Your ticket includes Pablo's guidance, the teachings and contemplation at the fortress, the guided walk, the drum ceremony and a one-card tarot reading. Carpool coordination is also included.
Not included: castle admission (€6), food and transport costs.
Need a seat in my car? Contact me first at [email protected] to check availability.
A few practical questions
Do I need previous experience?
No meditation or tarot experience is needed. The practices are guided. For the walk, you should be comfortable with 4–5 km on uneven ground and some climbs.
Do I have to share personal things?
No. Sharing is always optional.
Can I come without a car?
Contact me before booking so we can check carpool availability. I have four passenger seats in my car. If you need one, please get in touch and register early.
Is the castle entrance included?
No. The event is €50, with €6 castle admission paid separately on site.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We'll adapt the programme to the conditions and let participants know about any changes. Safety and available daylight come first.
What is the tarot reading?
A one-card reading for personal reflection, not a prediction of the future.
Other questions?
Email [email protected].
Give yourself a day to see things more clearly.
If you're ready to move beyond a familiar routine but don't yet know how, come and explore it with us. We'll spend the day outdoors, understand the transition together and make space for what comes next.
Beyond the Fortress · Sunday 15 November · €50