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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.

    Price compilation

    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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    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".

    Price compilation

    Activity

    • 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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    February 26–28, 2027

    Yoga & Ayurveda – Light and Lively as Spring Arrives

    • With Corinne Nocco, yoga instructor, and Simone Hellmüller, yoga instructor and Ayurveda therapist
    • 3 days starting at CHF 522.00
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • There are still places available
    Details

    Treat yourself to a weekend getaway in beautiful, relaxing natural surroundings to prepare your body and mind for the warmer months. Through targeted physical exercises, breathing techniques, and a soothing morning routine, we’ll shake off the heaviness of the winter months. This will bring more lightness to our being and allow us to start spring feeling refreshed and energized. The program is rounded out with information on Ayurvedic nutrition, as well as deep relaxation and meditation.

    Course language: German
    Price compilation

    Activity (separate registration)

    Course fee CHF 260.

    Catering at the Casa

    • 2 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 72.00

    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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    February 28 – March 5, 2027

    Alkaline Fasting, Hiking, and Meditation in Ticino

    • With Noa Zenger, medically certified fasting instructor dfa, meditation teacher, spiritual coaching and Nadine Valet, fasting instructor (dfa) | idea generator, founder of Zero & You and projekttraum Hamburg
    • 6 days starting at CHF 1,625.00 per person
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • There are still places available
    Details

    Treat yourself to a week of nourishing your body and soul, recharging your energy, and finding peace in the tranquil atmosphere of Casa Santo Stefano. This retreat combines alkaline fasting, meditation, hiking, and qigong into a restorative break for both body and mind. The days follow a mindful rhythm featuring meditations, shared meals, guided hikes, exercise in nature, and time for rest and personal reflection. Inspiring insights on nutrition, habits, and personal development accompany the week. A week to let go, gain new clarity, and return to everyday life feeling rejuvenated.

    Course language: German
    Price compilation

    Activity

    Course fee CHF 890.00

    Catering in the Casa

    • 5 Yogi Brunchs
    • 5 Vegetarian, Alkaline Dinners
    • Organic tea during the day
    • Seasonal fruit available all day

    Meals are paid for on site: CHF 285.00

    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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    March 5–7, 2027

    Yoga weekend: Early spring - awaken the power within you!

    • With Cony Fähndrich, certified yoga teacher & certified yoga therapist, SYV/EYU
    • 3 days from CHF 502.00 p.p.
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • Fully booked! There is a waiting list
    Details

    Spring stands for a joyful awakening, an exhilarating departure and an exciting new beginning. Invigorating yoga classes, energizing breathing techniques, grounding meditation exercises and Kneipp therapy or bathing in the natural pool will give you new energy and bring you back to your center and your strength.

    Course language: German
    Price compilation

    Activity (separate registration)

    Course fee CHF 250.- including a dinner from Cony

    Catering in the Casa

    • 2 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 72.00

    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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    March 11–14, 2027

    Spring 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
    • There are still places available
    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.

    Course language: German
    Price compilation

    Activity (separate registration)

    Info flyer

    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

    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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    March 14–19, 2027

    Yoga & hiking vacations in spring in Ticino

    • With Beat Hauser, certified yoga teacher & Christian Wehrli, hiking guide
    • 6 days starting at CHF 1,221.00 per person
    • Suitable for beginners and experts
    • There are still places available
    Details

    Enjoy these energetic yoga days with Beat and the hikes with Christian, who will guide you light-footedly through the wildly romantic, blossoming nature of Malcantone. An inspiring combination of yoga, hiking, meditation and relaxation, surrounded by magical nature and fine organic food.

    Course language: German
    Price compilation

    Activity

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

    The course fee, which includes a massage, is payable on site: CHF 565.-

    Catering in the Casa

    • 5 Yogi Brunch
    • 3 vegetarian dinners
    • 2 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 201.00

    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.

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

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    June 6–10, 2027

    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, early-summer atmosphere at the foot of Monte Lema, you can enjoy practicing qigong, both indoors and outdoors. Qigong consists of slow, gentle, flowing movements that help harmonize your energy balance and revitalize your entire body. The qigong retreats are suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. These days are all yours. In addition to a mindful and inspiring practice, there is plenty of space and time for you. The surroundings invite you to hike and stroll along shady and sunny forest trails. Casa Santo Stefano is a wonderful place to linger, enjoy yourself, and simply be.

    Course language: German
    Price compilation

    Activity (separate registration)

    Course fee: CHF 340.00

    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

    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.