Plenary Room

The Seminarhouse is located in our ground floor. We provide 5 sleeping rooms and up to 32 sleeping places, 1 big kitchen furnished with all necessitiies, 1 bathroom with 2 toilets of which 1 is suitable for wheelchair users and 2 showers, 1 common room with which can be used as dining and working room and 1 huge room with a piano that can be used as dormitory and has also a childplay area.

Body & Mind

Beside the ground floor, we also provide a big room with projector and table tennis in the cellar and the Movement Room in the 1st floor. This space is wheelchair accessible through outside ramp.

Cooking & Self-Catering

From the kitchen you have access to the wooden terrace which is ideal for meeting and eating. Infront of it, there is a parkwith big trees, a campfire place and playground stuff for smaller children. The forest is 5min walk from here. 

Wheelchair Accessibility

We have 1 outside ramp that goes to the maindoor of the Seminarhouse, 1 outside ramp that goes down to the big room in the cellar, to access the Aula in the 1st floor we have a lift.

Surroundings

Arruda is surrounded by nature which means that the soundscape is calm. 

Practical Information about the area

The next supermarket are in:
• Bad Freienwalde (7km) – Kaufland, Aldi, Netto, Rossmann
• Eberswalde (12km) – organic store, DM, Rewe, Lidl, Rossmann,..
• Falkenberg (2,5km) – has a very small Lotto with post service + tabacco
• Dannenberg (2km) – Biohof with regional products (fresh cow milk,bread, eggs, different kind of meat)

Lake
The Gamensee is 3km away on the road direction South West (Dannenberg), or a walk/cycle through the forest (see map).

Trains and Buses
NEB Trains go from „Falkenberg/Mark“ (which is 3km away and a 30-40 minutes walk). The road is quite narrow and there are barking dogs. If possible, stay on the right side so car drivers can see you easily.

Payment from the heart

Dear guests,
we changed our payment structure from sliding scale to ”payment from the heart”. First, decide if you want to spend time at our place. And then let yourself feel the possibilities of the space – accessibility, community supported, just to name some … Sounds good? Take time to both, think about the reality of your financial situation and to sense into your heart what number feels right. Then make a decision of how much you are willing to pay. We trust what you come up with!

Something to consider, while deciding on the price:

It’s important for us to be honest with you, and not pretend that Arruda doesn’t have needs. Based on that we decided to set the minimum contribution per night to 20 € per person. Our goal is to make Arruda a sustainable place and for this a fair price is 35€ per night. That will cover the costs we already had and will have while taking care of the space. Besides running costs for water, heating, electricity and paying back loans. We also have costs for the maintenance of the building and outside area and to continue making Arruda more accessible for wheelchair users and other body realities, over time.
Also in the long run we will be able to give some money to ourselves and stop self-exploitation.
35 € / night will allow others to pay less and create a better financial situation for our collective to run a self-organized & anti-discriminatory Seminar House.

Kids until 3 years: free
Until 14 years: 10 – 17.50€ (+7% tax)
From 14 years on + adults: 20 – 35€ (+7% tax) cover the costs for water, gas, electricity, heating and maintenance for one person and night.
Seminarhouse: 40 – 80€ (+19% tax) per group per day
Camping: 10€ (+7% tax) per person and night(with the possibility to use the inside installations of Seminar House)

Optional bookings:
Movementroom: 60 – 100€ (+19% tax) per group per day
Mufuroom: 50 – 100€ (+19% tax) per group per day

Extras:
Bed sheets: 5€ per set(sheets, blanket & pillow cover), a single piece costs 2€ each

We want to enable everyone to visit Arruda regardless of financial privileges or resources. Therefore, we encourage individuals and groups who have easier access to financial resources to pay more than 20 euros. By doing so, you enable individuals and groups with smaller wallets to pay less.

However, this flexible funding system only works if we receive enough donations and enough users* pay soli prices when they can. This concept builds on the will to take responsibility as community care. Thus, at least on this level, we escape the capitalist logic of exploitation and try to decouple the good or service from its market value. 

Booking: To proceed with the booking, please review the attached Terms and Conditions. Once you confirm your agreement, we will finalize your reservation and our terms will apply. Please also take the cancellation fees into account. We also need to know the minimum number of participants.

Cleaning:

We ask everyone to be aware of it

We are a non-profit association/project and a self-organized seminar house group without a cleaning service. Therefore each group has to clean properly after their stay- the standard is to keep the space as clean as it was when you arrived.

In case, we need to clean after your leave, we will charge a fee of 40€ per hour.

That is not ideal for us, because we have low time capacity, and also it is not our idea of self organized spaces. Do it yourself 😉

For sending booking requests please click here.

General Terms and Conditions KuBiB e.V. – Arruda Anti-Discriminatory Seminar House

We’re so glad you’re considering a stay at Arruda! To help things run smoothly and respectfully for everyone, please take a moment to read through our general terms and conditions.

1. Booking & Cancellations
Once your booking is confirmed, these terms and conditions apply fully.

• Cancellations must be made in writing via email.
• Please note: we cannot consider the reason for cancellation.
• If you can find a replacement group or participant that meets the same booking size, we won’t charge you any cancellation fees.

Cancellation Fees
Fees are based on your estimated group size and a minimum of €20 per person per night. If less people attend than your originally registered, we will charge you for the full number. We do not charge the collective rooms or big additional rooms.

2. Taking Care of the Space
We value care and the creation of a sustainable space in the seminar house. We ask you to do the same.

• Please treat the Seminar House (SH) and its contents with care and respect.
  
• Report any damage or maintenance issues immediately so we can fix them.
  
• If you notice damage when you arrive, tell us immediately.
  Otherwise, we might have to assume it happened during your stay.
  
• If you damage or break something during your stay, please inform us.
  
• You are responsible for any damage you may cause and release the association (KuBiB e.V.) from any liability claims.

3. Cleaning Policy
We don’t offer a cleaning service, so each group is responsible for leaving the space clean and ready for the next group.

• Cleaning is not provided and needs to be organized by each group.
• Ensure sufficient time is set aside for cleaning before departure.
• If we do need to clean after you leave, we will charge a fee of €40 per hour. This is not our approach, as we promote self-organization and shared responsibility.
• Please follow the cleaning guidelines provided onsite at the SH.

4. Responsibility & Safety
By joining us, you’re agreeing not to hold us legally liable in case something happens. We trust you to look after yourself and others while you’re here.

• You’re responsible for your own actions and safety during your stay.
• The Association KuBiB e.V. and workshop facilitators can’t take responsibility for any injuries or accidents.
• We dont accept any liability for the vehicles parked in our ground. We have no obligation of monitory them.
• The venue can cancel the booking if it believes could harm its business, security and reputation. Or if something beyond its control happens.

5. General Guidelines

• Smoking is not permitted inside the house.
• Cigarette butts must not be discarded on the ground, as they have a serious environmental impact.
• A designated smoking area is available
• Do not use candles inside and outside.
  
  Campfires
  Campfires are allowed but be aware we are next to a forest. There are certain times when do a fire is not allowed, depending on how dry the land is.
  Please follow these important safety guidelines :
• Please check the MOL dryness level before starting a fire.
• If the level is 4 or 5, campfires are strictly forbidden.
• Disregarding this rule could result in a fine of up to €20,000 — so it’s important we all take this seriously.
• Check the current fire risk level here: MOL Fire Index
  https://mleuv.brandenburg.de/mleuv/de/umwelt/forst/waldschutz/waldbrandgefahr-in-brandenburg/waldbrandgefahrenstufen/

To be save
-> Never leave a fire burning overnight or when nobody is around. Always extinguish the fire fully with water before leaving it unattended.
-> We provide two water cans near the campfire area and please use them.

Private Areas
Some people live on the site – be mindful and respect our privacy during your stay.

Feedback & Suggestions

We are in an ongoing process to improve our space regarding accessibility in any way.

We are open and thankful for any kind of suggestions, feedbacks and questions.