The CISS workshop takes place at the Hof van Saksen, Assen, the Netherlands. This resort is located 7 kilometers east of Assen, the provincial capital of Drenthe in the northern part of the Netherlands. The accommodation is modern yet characteristic for this part of the Netherlands: Saxon farmhouse-style cottages with thatched roofs, bordering rural village greens. Hof van Saksen further offers culinary class restaurants, a Grand Café and Spa & Wellness centre, a professional gym and a large swimming pool.