The Regenerative TimeLab is an experience-based learning lab for socio-ecological futures.
As a non-profit organisation, we research and develop alternative, life-centred concepts. Our programmes raise awareness of the positive impact of our actions on an individual and systemic level.
Our aim is to inspire as many people as possible to rethink their current ways of living and working. To explore alternative ways of thinking and social norms. With a long-term and life-centred perspective.
Regenerative TimeLab Initiators
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Amrei Andrasch
Regenerative Experience Designer
Nature-based education & Facilitator -
Manuel Funk
Futures Activist
Entrepreneur and consultant
Why is a Regenerative TimeLab needed?
The traditional coping mechanisms of Western societies for dealing with eco-social challenges are often inadequate.
Many responses - deeply rooted in the classic 'fight or flight' logic - are expressed in hectic one-off measures or in the suppression of the root causes. However, these patterns rarely go deep and offer little in the way of long-term solutions.
At an individual and organisational level, this often manifests itself in stress, exhaustion and excessive demands. At the same time, these same patterns contribute to the perpetuation of systemic problems - rather than transforming them.
This leads many people into a tension between resignation ('it can't be helped anyway') and trying to maintain the status quo with more and more effort.
But we are convinced that a different way is possible - and necessary. It takes time and attention. Instead of linear thinking and short-term solutions, we focus on a networked, circular and life-centred perspective. Our approach is to initiate change where it starts - with ourselves.
We promote regenerative practices that not only strengthen individual well-being, but also serve as a starting point for profound systemic change. To this end, we question habitual ways of thinking and working and open up regenerative learning spaces in which alternative forms of living and working together can emerge - in harmony with ourselves, our environment and society.
The Trojan Donkey
Our activities toward eco-systemic change are warm, open and often lovable.
But deep inside we have a strong vision and a sometimes stubborn power to reach our goals.
Like a Donkey. The Trojan Donkey.
Guiding Principles
Low Profit / High Impact
We stand for a different measurement of success. It’s not about money but about having a great impact to do good in the world. Building a support net by sharing, exchange & care. All offerings come with a fair price to value the energy and time investment of the space holders & facilitators. We will always find a way if you can’t afford to pay a participation fee.
Inclusive
It is important for us to enable as many different beings as possible to actively participate in and shape the decision-making process. The focus is on taking into account the diversity of opinions, needs and interests of all beings and finding a common solution.
Love for Life & Curiosity
The world and life are wonderful and fascinating. Our insatiable curiosity to learn about life, other cultures and perspectives allows us to live wholeheartedly by the principle of lifelong learning through experience.
Longterm, systemic & regenerative.
In contrast of our current paradigm focussing on short-term gains we are dedicated to explore systemic change in order to create Win-Win-Win situations that drive cultural, ecological and economic regeneration. For us but also for future generations.
Taking a bold stand
We have strong opinions and we stand up for them. We put it into practice every day in our work, learning new things, taking on different perspectives and being open to critical questioning. We don't know how to do it either, but we try our best.
We love to challenge the status quo and explore new perspectives for all different sides and aspects. What is NORMAL anyways? Hell YES!
And sometimes we just need to laugh at ourselves and enjoy life.
From Having to Being
Instead of following the rat-race in cumulating more and more material wealth at the cost of our wellbeing and the planet we investigate on how we can shift to being and belonging as the new north star with time as the new luxury. Embracing a simple life.
Radically Local
Supporting local initiatives and creating a long-term connection with our immediate environment. Understand the place and the people we live in to create empathy and care. Regenerative placemaking is about coming home to place.
Non-Linear and indirect
Our experiments and experiences are embedded in non-linear thinking. Instead to address our topics directly we go sideways, using art as well as natures wisdom to create experiences that includes our body to leverage a multitude of insights and learnings.
Reciprocity
We strive to be a good host and a good guest. Reciprocity means being a good friend and neighbour. Working with people in transition and with democratic openness to other ways of thinking. We are interbeings, interwoven and interdependent.
Creativity and Methodology
We believe that creativity and imagination are among the most powerful skills to bring about positive change - when combined with scientific methodology. Both inspiration and methodology are at the heart of our experiments and interventions.
Time and SPACE for learning and being.
Our learning and meeting places are the city and nature, the Regenerative TimeLab in Berlin and Villa Honigpumpe and Haus Erlengrund in the Naturpark of Märkische Schweiz in Brandenburg.
For larger groups, retreats, residencies or experiences we partner with other local inspiring venues in and surrounding Berlin.
Regenerative TimeLab Berlin
is a quiet, bright space for thinking, exploring, exchanging and being in the middle of bustling Berlin Mitte. Our airy rooms and terrace offer plenty of space for co-creative exchange, gatherings for individual reflection or collaboration in smaller groups.
Villa Honigpumpe
Märkische Schweiz
offers space for new ideas, switching off, inspiration and the sweet life. A nature hide-away in Buckow, close to Berlin for small team events (up to 6 people), workation, nature retreats or just to turn off your head and jump into the cold water.
Haus Erlengrund
Märkische Schweiz
Our special partner location for team offsites, nature experiences or retreats for up to 14 people in the middle of the fascinating nature of Märkische Schweiz.
“The greatest breakthroughs of the 21st century will not occur because of technology, they will occur because of an expanding concept of what it means to be human”
— John Naisbitt, Futurist