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Retreats


From yoga to mindfulness to expression

Our retreats range from quiet weekends to intensive weeks.
They create space for movement, silence, and personal development.

Throughout the year, experienced teachers lead retreats and workshops at Casa Santo Stefano.
Sometimes gentle and calm, sometimes powerful and focused. Always embedded in the rhythm of the house and nature.
During your retreat, Casa Santo Stefano will become your temporary home. A place for retreat, encounter, and new clarity. Time that does you good and has a lasting effect.

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    06.09 - 10.09.2026

    Qi Gong - in connection with yourself and nature

    • With Judith Hartmann Qi Gong teacher with many years of practice and teaching experience
    • 5 days from CHF 834.00 p.p.
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • There are still places available
    Details

    In a peaceful, autumnal atmosphere at the foot of Monte Lema, you can enjoy practicing Qi Gong both indoors and outdoors. Qi Gong consists of slow, soft, flowing movements that harmonize energy balance and invigorate the whole body. The Qi Gong days are suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. These days are yours. In addition to a mindful and inspiring exercise practice, there is plenty of space and time for you. The surrounding area invites you to hike and walk along shady and sunny forest paths. Casa Santo Stefano is a wonderful place to linger, enjoy and simply be.

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    Activity (separate registration)

    Course fee CHF 330.00

    Catering in the Casa

    • Yogi Brunch
    • 2 vegetarian dinners
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid on site CHF 144.00

    room per night

    • Single room Standard from CHF 95.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    Choose your room category and simply book your stay here now.

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    10.09. - 13.09.2026

    Yoga Retreat in Ticino – gather & ground

    • With Maya V. Kovats, certified yoga teacher E-RYT 500 & Mathias Truniger, certified yoga teacher RYT 500
    • 4 days from CHF 889.00 p.p.
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • There are still places available
    Details

    Maya and Mathias cordially invite you to an inspiring yoga retreat at Casa Santo Stefano. Look forward to four days full of depth, vitality, relaxation and closeness to nature. The varied program includes various yoga practices, guided hikes, soothing massages and healthy, delicious food. At the same time, there's plenty of time to reflect and calm down. The peaceful surroundings of Malcantone and the special atmosphere of Casa Santo Stefano create the ideal setting to recharge your batteries and gather new strength. We look forward to seeing you!

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    Activity (separate registration)

    Course fee CHF 490.00

    Catering in the Casa

    • 3 Yogi Brunch
    • 2 vegetarian dinners
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid for on site CHF 129.00

    room per night

    • Single room Standard from CHF 95.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    Choose your room category and simply book your stay here now.

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    24.09. - 27.09.2026

    Yoga weekend in Ticino

    • With Caroline Metzger, certified yoga teacher YS (Yoga Switzerland) / EYU (European Yoga Union)
    • 4 days from CHF 749.00 p.p.
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • Fully booked! There is a waiting list
    Details

    During this yoga weekend in Ticino, you can expect a varied yoga and meditation practice, vegetarian food and plenty of time for yourself - be it in nature, hiking or relaxing in the beautiful and cozy Casa Santo Stefano accommodation.

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    • 7 yoga and meditation sessions
    • Inspiration for your everyday life and a gift for your home.

    Course fee CHF 350.00

    Catering in the Casa

    • 3 x Yogi Brunch
    • 2 x vegetarian dinners
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid for on site CHF 129.00

    room per night

    • Single room Standard from CHF 95.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    Choose your room category and simply book your stay here now.

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    27.09 - 01.10.2026

    Yoga & chestnut time

    • With Andreas Haake, certified yoga teacher YS & complementary therapist for yoga & Ayurveda with OdAKT industry certificate, supervisor & mentor for KT professions & movement actor - YogiDance©.
    • 5 days from CHF 864.00 p.p.
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • Fully booked! There is a waiting list
    Details

    Unleash your inner fire and full potential with yoga. During these 4 late fall days in Ticino, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself completely in your physicality and mental clarity with yoga. We ignite our inner fire through flowing and powerful yoga exercises. Through breathwork and meditation, we explore our inner world, where we can experience peace and tranquillity in the now. A varied program awaits you as a playful introduction to the winter season, with lots of yoga, breathwork and meditative introspection. Stories by the chestnut fire and a place to feel good. Andreas will accompany you with yoga, Ayurveda, heart, humor and competence.

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    • 6 x yoga sessions
    • 3 x morning meditation
    • 2 x evening meditations & specials
    • Ayurveda treatments and consultations & individual yoga therapy sessions can be booked with the course instructor on site.

    Course fee CHF 360.00

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    Catering in the Casa

    • 4 Yogi Brunch
    • 2 vegetarian dinners
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid on site CHF 144.00

    room per night

    • Single room Standard from CHF 95.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    Choose your room category and simply book your stay here now.

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    October 4–8, 2026

    Find your center - Yoga in Malcantone

    • With Noelle Hägler, yoga teacher YCH / EYU
    • 5 days from CHF 1'006.00 p.p.
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • Fully booked! There is a waiting list
    Details

    In our fast-paced world, where stress and hectic often dominate everyday life, yoga offers a valuable opportunity to rediscover your own center. Through conscious movement and breathing, we learn to listen to our body's signals, calm the mind and develop mindfulness for the essentials. During these five days in Malcantone, Miglieglia, you will practise around 1½ hours of hatha yoga every morning, focusing on inner stability, strength and flexibility. In the evenings, we dedicate about an hour to silence, either in nature or in the yoga studio at Casa Santo Stefano. You can spend the free time according to your needs, with hiking, biking, massages, reading, sleeping or a refreshing dip in the mountain stream.

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    • 8 yoga lessons

    Course fee CHF 460.-

    Catering in the Casa

    • 4 Yogi Brunches
    • 3 vegetarian dinners
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid on site CHF 186.00

    room per night

    • Single room Standard from CHF 95.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    Choose your room category and simply book your stay here now.

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    08.10 - 11.10.2026

    Fall Yoga Weekend

    • With Céline Brunner, yoga teacher (Yoga Alliance RYS 500), complementary therapist in the yoga method, trauma-sensitive breathing coach, vegan nutritionist
    • 4 days from CHF 759.00 p.p.
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • Fully booked! There is a waiting list
    Details

    An extended yoga weekend with a varied yoga practice (Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga), a healthy vegan diet and plenty of free time to hike or simply relax. We start the day with meditation and pranayama (breathing exercises) before getting the body going with flowing and powerful asanas. After a hearty vegan brunch, you will have time to discover the wonderful nature of the Malcantone or relax in the rustic ambience of Casa Santo Stefano. The yoga practice in the late afternoon has a relaxing effect on the entire system. You can let go, surrender to being and immerse yourself in silence.

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    Course fee CHF 360.

    Catering in the Casa

    • 3 Yogi Brunch
    • 2 vegan dinners
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid for on site CHF 129.00

    room per night

    • Single room Standard from CHF 95.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    Choose your room category and simply book your stay here now.

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    11.10. - 17.10.2026

    Yoga & hiking vacation in autumn in Ticino

    • With Beat Hauser, certified yoga teacher & Christian Wehrli, hiking guide
    • 7 days from CHF 1'468.00 p.p.
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • There are still places available
    Details

    Colorful autumn in Malcantone: Here, between Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano, a breathtaking hilly and mountain landscape with lush chestnut and beech forests as well as waterfalls, rivers and lakes awaits you. Enjoy an energetic week of yoga with Beat and hikes with Christian, who will guide you light-footedly through the wild and romantic nature of Malcantone. This inspiring combination of yoga, hiking, meditation and relaxation is embedded in magical nature and fine organic food. A massage is also included in the package, so that this week offers you the perfect setting to immerse yourself in nature, let go, breathe deeply and relax.

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    • 6 yoga lessons of 1.5 hours each
    • 3 yoga "specials" à la Beat (meditation, yoga nidra)
    • 3 guided hikes with Christian (2 x 4-5 hours & 1 x 6-7 hours)
    • 1 relaxing massage of 50 minutes

    Course fee CHF 670.-

    Catering in the Casa

    • 6 Yogi Brunch
    • 4 vegetarian dinner
    • 3 hiking picnics to prepare yourself
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid on site CHF 258.00

    room per night

    • Single room Standard from CHF 95.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    Choose your room category and simply book your stay here now.

    With this retreat, you are automatically registered for the course when you book your room.

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    22.10. - 25.10.2026

    Fall yoga weekend in Ticino

    • With Mark Oliver Bank & Martina Keller, certified yoga teacher, SYV/EYU, certified yoga therapist
    • 4 days from CHF 747.00 p.p.
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • Fully booked! There is a waiting list
    Details

    Allow yourself space and time for yourself. A few days full of enriching moments await you. The morning begins with meditation, yoga and breathing exercises. Afterwards you can enjoy our brunch with home-made delicacies. Depending on the weather, you can go for a hike in the wild and romantic surroundings or simply find time for yourself. In the afternoon, we invite you to a soothing yin yoga session. You will also be well looked after in culinary terms: on the day of arrival we serve a small dinner, and on another evening we serve a meal together in the Casa. We end the day with a gentle practice.

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    Activity

    Course fee CHF 390.

    Catering in the Casa

    • Yogi Brunch
    • 1 vegetarian dinner
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid on site CHF 87.00

    room per night

    • Single room Standard from CHF 95.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    Choose your room category and simply book your stay here now.

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    25.10. - 29.10.2026

    Entering the Quiet Essence — Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Ticino 

    • Featuring Claudia Landolt, yoga instructor and founder of My Yoga Garden.
    • 5 days from CHF 954.00 p.p.
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • There are still places available
    Details

    Claudia invites you to experience five mindful and lovingly guided autumn days filled with yoga, meditation, and a connection to nature. The theme of this yoga retreat is connecting with your own essence. Together, we’ll refine our awareness, explore inner spaces, and—following nature’s example—let go of whatever needs to be released. This creates space for what longs to shine: the free and trusting nature of our heart-mind—our essence. We draw inspiration from the texts and meditations of the life-affirming philosophy of Tantra. This process is supported by the wonderful natural surroundings and the warm atmosphere of Casa Santo Stefano. Together, they provide the perfect, powerful, grounding, and heartwarming setting for reflection, connection, and joy.

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    • 8 yoga & meditation sessions

    Course fee CHF 450.

    Catering in the Casa

    • 4 Yogi Brunch
    • 2 vegetarian dinner
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid on site CHF 144.00

    room per night

    • Single room Standard from CHF 95.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    Choose your room category and simply book your stay here now.

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    29.10. - 01.11.2026

    Yoga Weekend in Ticino

    • With Cony Fähndrich, certified yoga teacher & certified yoga therapist, SYV/EYU
    • 4 days from CHF 677.00 p.p.
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • Fully booked! There is a waiting list
    Details

    This yoga weekend takes you away from the challenges of everyday life and back into your body, back into your strength, back into your being - back to the most valuable thing you have: yourself!

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    Activity (separate registration)

    Course fee CHF 320.- including a dinner from Cony

    Catering in the Casa

    • 3 Yogi Brunch
    • 1 vegetarian dinner
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid on site CHF 87.00

    room per night

    • Single room Standard from CHF 95.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    Choose your room category and simply book your stay here now.

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    01.11. - 05.11.2026

    Hiking in Malcantone - Warm autumn colors in southern Ticino

    • With Yvonne Oplatka Knoll, hiking guide with federal certificate
    • 5 days from CHF 954.00 p.p.
    • Easy to moderately difficult hikes
    • There are still places available
    Details

    Experience enjoyable hikes and wonderful views in the colorful forests and mountains of autumnal Malcantone. The selected, particularly knee-friendly hikes are easy to moderately difficult (T2, sometimes through pathless terrain). The hiking time per day is around 4 hours. We mainly climb uphill and benefit from cable cars and post buses for gentle descents. Yvonne's motto: "Make every day a sunny experience".

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    • 5 hiking days

    Course fee CHF 450.00

    Catering in the Casa

    • 4x breakfast
    • 4 x picnic
    • 2 x vegetarian dinners

    Meals are paid on site CHF 144.00

    room per night

    • Single room Standard from CHF 95.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    Choose your room category and simply book your stay here now.

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    08.11. - 12.11.2026

    November Light - Yoga Retreat in Ticino

    • With Denise Guldimann, yoga teacher SYV / EYU
    • 5 days from CHF 994.00 p.p.
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • Fully booked! There is a waiting list
    Details

    5 days of peace, deceleration and nourishment for the soul. Just be and immerse yourself in the fullness of autumn. When Ticino shines in the bright colors of late autumn, we invite you to take a break full of peace and connection. During these days, you will experience various forms of yoga, breathing and meditation exercises that help you to center your body and mind and find inner depth. On walks through chestnut forests, past clear streams and golden leaves, you will feel the power of nature. At Casa Santo Stefano, you can indulge in lovingly prepared vegetarian cuisine, relax with a massage or linger in a quiet place with a book. Casa Santo Stefano is located in Miglieglia, a typical Ticino village at the foot of Monte Lema. The historic houses, the view and the hospitality create a place of peace and simplicity.

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    activity (separate registration)

    Course fee CHF 490.-

    Catering in the Casa

    • Yogi Brunch
    • 2 vegetarian dinners
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid on site CHF 144.00

    room per night

    • Single room Standard from CHF 95.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    Choose your room category and simply book your stay here now.

  • August 22–26, 2027

    Jivamukti Yoga & Creative Expression Retreat

    • Featuring Anne-Sophie Fenner, yoga instructor, dancer, and choreographer, and Zehra Yakut, yoga instructor, author, and coach
    • 5 days starting at CHF 1,001.00 per person
    • Suitable for participants with a basic knowledge of yoga
    • There are still places available
    Details

    During this special retreat, Anne-Sophie and Zehra will guide you through yoga, meditation, movement, breathwork, and creative writing. Together, they create a space for creativity, self-awareness, and new forms of expression. Nestled in the rolling hills of Malcantone, Casa Santo Stefano offers a peaceful setting to step away from everyday life and reconnect with yourself. The days begin with Jivamukti Yoga and are complemented by creative workshops, writing, meditation, and Yoga Nidra. Morning silence and a mindful break from digital distractions foster inner awareness and personal creativity. Between group sessions, there is time to rest, read, hike, or simply be. The retreat is designed for women who wish to combine yoga, creativity, and inner reflection. No prior artistic experience is required.

    Course language: English
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    Course fee: CHF 480.-

    Catering in the Casa

    • 4 Yogi Brunch
    • 2 vegetarian dinners
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid on site CHF 144.00

    Room

    Estimated prices per night:

    • Standard single room starting at CHF 105.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    You can find the current prices in our booking system.

    Select your room category and book your stay easily online.

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    October 21–24, 2027

    Fall yoga weekend in Ticino

    • With Mark Oliver Bank & Martina Keller, certified yoga teacher, SYV/EYU, certified yoga therapist
    • 4 days starting at CHF 757.00 per person
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • There are still places available
    Details

    Treat yourself to some space and time for yourself. A few days filled with varied and enriching moments await you. We’ll start the day with meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises, followed by brunch featuring homemade delicacies. Depending on the weather, you’ll have the opportunity to go for a hike in the wild and romantic surroundings or simply enjoy some time to yourself. In the afternoon, we’ll welcome you to a soothing Yin Yoga session. We’ll also take care of your culinary needs. On the day of your arrival, we’ll treat you to a light dinner, and on another evening, we’ll enjoy a group dinner together at the Casa. A soothing practice rounds out the day in a serene atmosphere.

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    Activity

    Course fee CHF 390.

    Catering in the Casa

    • Yogi Brunch
    • 1 vegetarian dinner
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid on site CHF 87.00

    Room

    Estimated prices per night:

    • Standard single room starting at CHF 105.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    You can find the current prices in our booking system.

    Select your room category and book your stay easily online.

  • November 5–7, 2027

    Yoga Retreat: "Settle in" - Landing and arriving

    • With Cristina Golland & Andrea Widmer: Vijnana yoga teacher, artistic soul, SE in training & dance & movement teacher SBTG, Jivamukti yoga teacher 800h, trauma-informed yoga
    • 3 days starting at CHF per person
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • There are still places available
    Details

    There is a quiet moment between fall and winter. A pause before the year closes. Nature retreats and the need for peace and quiet awakens in you too. Yoga, breathing, presence, nature and Casa Santo Stefano invite you to arrive and land. In the here and now. A retreat for the quiet transitions.

    Course language: German
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    Catering in the Casa

    • 2 Yogi Brunch
    • 2 vegetarian dinners
    • Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day
    • Afternoon snack

    Meals are paid for on site: CHF 116.00

    Room

    Estimated prices per night:

    • Standard single room starting at CHF 105.00
    • Standard double room from CHF 160.00
    • Double room in single occupancy from CHF 115.00

    You can find the current prices in our booking system.

    Select your room category and book your stay easily online.

Inquiries. Arrive

A time-out at Casa Santo Stefano has many facets. Let us know your wishes, we will be happy to advise you and look forward to hearing from you.