Athena magazine Autumn 2025
Autumn on Athena - a season to cherish
The days are getting shorter and shorter, the evenings cozier and nature is putting on its exuberant autumn outfit. The ideal season to slow down, to enjoy the autumn sun, the warmth of the sauna and the smell of pine needles.
The summer of 2025 is still fresh in our minds. It was a vibrant season with an early start, lots of sunshine and 25% more visitors than last year! The cozy atmosphere and many fun meetings are only possible because of the efforts of our administrators and volunteers. We also faced some tough technical challenges and sincerely thank all the helping hands. In this edition we look back briefly, but most of all we look ahead to what can be experienced this fall and winter.
Athena Ossendrecht is all about wellness. From sauna sessions and steam bath rituals to complete wellness weekends: everything to pamper your body and mind and go into winter with new energy. For horse lovers, we explain the possibilities of exploring the Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide - a unique experience! We also put the spotlight on our volunteer Frans, the ever smiling bartender.
In addition, we share our plans for Athena Le Perron. After a successful summer, with the new playground as an attraction for our youngest guests, we look to the future of this beautiful domain. We give you an insight into the ideas and improvements that are planned to make Le Perron even more attractive for families, rest seekers and lovers of the Ardennes.
On the travel pages, we take you to the south of France. A beautiful road trip past eco-camping Les Étangs de Saint Pancras and the heartwarming Val Drôme Soleil, to arrive at lively Bélézy at the foot of Mont Ventoux.
Also in this issue is Naked Wanderings' column, always a moment of recognition and inspiration. Fela created another great illustration. You'll get tips for going winter camping, the new trend. And we give our critical but hopeful opinion on Libranoo.
Enjoy reading and hopefully see you soon at Athena - for a weekend in nature, an evening of wellness or just a warm reunion. Thank you for your membership, together we make a beautiful community.
Stefan & Thomas
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