European
Staff
Retreat
2026
Dear Word of Life Europe missionaries!
We are glad that we can gather again for our European Staff Retreat (ESR ’26). This is a time when we can enjoy fellowship together, get to know each other, share experiences, gain spiritual encouragement, and (of course) have good rest. We hope that this time will be a blessing for each of us.
On this website, we have put together information that may be useful to you as you prepare for the retreat as well as during the retreat.
We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you soon!
Retreat Schedule
07:00-09:15
Breakfast
09:15-09:25
MK Program Check-In
09:30
Praise & Prayer (incl. Teenagers)
10:15-11:00
Session 4: Love towards my WOL Family – Johnny Reimer
11:00–11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:15
Session 5: Love towards the people in my Field of Ministry – Mike VanProoyen
12:30
Please pick up your kids by this time the latest.
Thank you!
12:45 - 14:20
Lunch (please leave the restaurant no later than 14:20. Thank you!)
Afternoon
Fellowship & Free Time (Optional: Budapest sightseeing)
17:30–19:30
Dinner
20:00
Final Topic Session – Kris Stout
(bring kids & teens in for first part)
Our Hotel
Aquaworld Resort Budapest is close to the MO motorway ring and offers free WiFi in the entire building. Aquaworld, one of the biggest indoor water theme parks in Europe, is directly accessible from the hotel and gourmet cuisine is served in Aquaworld Resort's various restaurants.
Aquaworld Resort Budapest Hotel & Water Park
1044 Budapest, Íves út 16.
GPS co-ordinates:
N47.60061
E19.11400
What to do
in a free time
If you’d like to spend some time in nature, there is a small forest next to the hotel with a 5 km loop trail. Another forest, Farkas-erdő (in Káposztásmegyer), is about 4 km from the hotel. It has a small map and can be reached by public transportation or by car.
If you plan to visit the Aquaworld water park, please note that you will need to pay for it when you check out of the hotel. However, the hotel also offers its own pools, sauna, and fitness facilities, which are free to use if you choose not to go to Aquaworld.
If you do want to go to Aquaworld, you can enjoy it at half the regular price. You can go back and forth as many times as you like during the day.
Here are the special daily rates we've arranged with the hotel:
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0–6 years – Free
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7–13 years – 3,500 HUF
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14 years and up – 4,350 HUF
The hotel also has a fitness center, game room, and the Bongo indoor playground, all of which are free to use.
Exploring Budapest
Budapest is an amazingly beautiful city, and exploring it—either on your own or with a tour guide—is a must while you're here. Click the link below to learn more about the guided tour we’re offering or to find helpful information for planning your own visit to this fascinating city.
Frequently Asked Questions
No dress code, you can be casual, this is a RETREAT. ©
The hotel provides towels and bathrobes.
Yes!
There is no infant-specific equipment in the rooms. However, there is a microwave available in the dining hall/restaurant for guests to use.
Yes. Sandra Kadar will be the contact person and can assist with arranging access to a doctor or pharmacy.
Main meals with a bottle of water for 2 people is included each day.
Coffee break each morning (1 soft drink/water and 1 tea/coffee) is included.
Aquaworld indoor water park, minibar, and other services need to covered individually.Yes they have, but limited ammount.
Yes, for small kids.
Above 2-3 years old kids will be sleeping on extrabeds.No. The special pool for kids is only in the Aquaworld. But the pool that is in the hotel can by used
by kids if they choose to do that.