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.

21.09. - 25.09.2025
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
- Fully booked!
Details
In a peaceful, autumnal atmosphere at the foot of Monte Lema, you can enjoy practicing Qi Gong both indoors and outdoors. Qi Gong involves 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 mindful, inspiring exercises, there is plenty of space and time for yourself. The surrounding area invites you to hike and walk along shady and sunny forest paths.

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Activity (separate registration)

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Course fee CHF 330.00

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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
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26.02. - 01.03.2026
Yoga & forest bathing in Ticino
- With Daniela Teuscher, yoga teacher & Lena Schiess, Shinrin-Yoku/Waldbaden health trainer
- 4 days from CHF 804.00 p.p.
- Suitable for beginners and experts
- There are still places available
Details
During these four days, you will connect your body with your mind through yoga - and your senses with the world around you during forest bathing.
This creates a state of being in which you can experience a deep sense of connection with all that is. At this time of year, nature slowly awakens from hibernation. The trees and plants in the mysterious forests around Miglieglia draw new strength from the earth and you are invited to connect with this powerful process.

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- 6 yoga lessons
- 3 forest bathing sequences
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Course fee CHF 390.

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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
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01.03. - 06.03.2026
Your retreat into silence: fasting, meditation & hiking 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 from CHF 1290.00 p.p.
- Suitable for beginners and experts
- There are still 3 free places available
Details
Fasting and silence have a special power. They release what is not essential and open the space for what wants to be heard within you - like a soft whisper that echoes in the mountains of everyday life. In this silence, the essential may become visible: a deep connection that makes your being vibrate and leads you back to your innermost being. This retreat is a reconnection - an arrival at yourself, a deep inhalation of your own essence. The retreat begins with a quiet arrival from 4 pm, a welcome round, a light plant-based meal and the first meditation session.

The following days follow a quiet, harmonious rhythm:
- In the morning you start with a walk in nature followed by a meditation.
- Afterwards we enjoy our morning tea in a group discussion.
- A guided hike and QiGong give you movement and inner space.

In the afternoon, there is space for rest and contemplation. The day ends with a delicious vegetable broth, an inspiring impulse and a quiet evening meditation. A retreat to let go, to listen and to find yourself.

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Course fee CHF 890.00

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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
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08.03. - 13.03.2026
Fasting & sound week in Malcantone
- With Reto Zobrist, naturopath with a federal diploma in Traditional European Naturopathy TEN and Myriam Zobrist, sound massage practitioner, kinesiologist KT and qualified social worker FH.
- 6 days from CHF 1'055.00 p.p.
- Suitable for beginners and experts
- There are still 4 free places available
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Welcome spring in Malcantone (Ticino)
Cleanse yourself mentally and physically with fasting - surrounded by a picturesque landscape of hills and mountains, nestled in chestnut and beech forests. Enjoy the powerful, healing and inspiring combination of fasting, gentle yoga exercises, sound journeys, meditation, nature bathing and deep relaxation. This week offers you the ideal setting to immerse yourself in nature, let go of the old and use the renewing powers of spring with new energy and an alert mind. The fasting is supported by Wurzelkraft, 7×7 herbal tea and MeineBase from P. Jentschura® to avoid major fasting crises. We prepare fresh vegetable broths together. Vegetable juices, liver compresses and enemas can also be used as optional support. As a daily morning ritual, we walk together to the 1000-year-old church of Santo Stefano on the hill, breathe consciously and sing various mantras in the church. Afterwards, Myriam leads gentle yoga, while Reto guides us through meditations based on theta reading - accompanied by singing bowls.

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Course fee CHF 620.- / 580.- early bird price until 15.1.26 incl.

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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
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22.03. - 26.03.2026
Yoga and forest bathing retreat in Ticino
- With Monika Neuenschwander-Bombis, New Age yoga teacher, free spirit and inventor and Jeannette Becker, forest bathing health trainer
- 5 days from CHF 1'104.00 p.p.
- Suitable for beginners and experts
- There are still places available
Details
Treat yourself to a break in the heart of Ticino, where spring reawakens nature and bathes the hills of Malcantone in delicate green.
Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind and embark on a journey to yourself. This retreat combines the fresh clarity of the season with the calming power of yoga. It is an invitation to clear your mind, open your heart and recharge your batteries. Enjoy nourishing meals prepared with love from seasonal and organic ingredients. Morning yoga flows give you new vitality and a feeling of spaciousness. In the evenings, you will find peace and quiet in quiet Yin Yoga sessions and fine philosophy, accompanied by gentle storytelling that gently rounds off the day. Discover nature with all your senses during daily forest bathing. In spring, the forest becomes a source of lightness and regeneration. You will experience relaxation, slowing down and a mindful connection with yourself and your surroundings.

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Course fee CHF 600.

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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
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28.06. - 05.07.2026
Intensive meditation retreat
- With Bartolomeo Lanza
- 8 days from CHF 2'315.00 p.p
- In Italian and French
- There are still places available
Details
In this retreat, we will focus on the questions that death raises and our attitude towards it - in life, in our own dying process and in the transition phases afterwards. This attitude shapes our next incarnation and influences how we come to peace with ourselves and with others.

We deal with grief and letting go, with reconciliation, forgiveness and compassion. We explore fears in life and before dying, as well as the topic of attachment and the ability to develop trust and surrender. The various stages of dying and the process of rebirth are also considered. The aim is to find clarity and inner peace with one's own life and to obtain tools to be able to accompany people at the end of life and mourners with care.

Languages: Italian and French. Simultaneous translation.

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Course fee CHF 1'300.00

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Catering in the Casa
- 7 breakfasts
- 6 light lunches
- 5 vegetarian dinners
- Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
- Seasonal fruit available all day
- Afternoon snack
Meals are paid on site CHF 385.00
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
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16.08. - 20.08.2026
Forest bathing & poetry in Ticino
- With Carmen Rothmayr, cert. Shinrin Yoku forest bathing leader & Silvia Villars, Head of Poetry & Nature, Integrative Poetry and Bibliotherapy EAG
- 5 days from CHF 944.00 p.p.
- No previous knowledge necessary
- There are still places available
Details
In the midst of summer's abundance, you will roam the light-flooded and refreshing forests of Malcantone. You will spend a few hours a day in nature and explore your sensory vitality through forest bathing and inspired writing. You will get to know a variety of ways of expression such as mindfulness practice, land art and word and image design, which will awaken your senses and stimulate your creativity. Experience deceleration, silence, creative diversity, joie de vivre and closeness to nature.

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Course fee CHF 420.00

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Catering in the Casa
- Daily brunch
- 2 vegetarian dinners
- 2 Pic Nics
- Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
- Seasonal fruit available all day
- Afternoon snack
Meals are paid on site CHF 164.00
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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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)

Info flyer

Course fee CHF 330.00

☞ Mail to course instructor
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".

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Activity
- 5 hiking days
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Course fee CHF 450.00

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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
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November 12–15, 2026
Soham – A Journey into Bliss and Silence. Messages from the Masters
- With Manish Vyas - musician, composer & singer
- 4 days from CHF 831.00 p.p.
- Suitable for beginners and experts
- There are still places available
Details
Four days of reflection and pause, supported by simple practices and timeless wisdom from India. Through sound, breath, meditation, mindfulness, music, and mantras, a space is created in which body and mind can find peace. The exercises have a subtle and profound effect and invite you to encounter yourself anew.
The sessions are complemented by stories and insights from the Indian wisdom tradition, which Manish Vyas has gathered on his own journey.
A program for anyone who wants to pause, listen, and give space to their inner world. Manish Vyas, from Gujarat in India, has been involved with music, meditation, and breathwork for over 25 years. He has released numerous mantra albums and now lives in St. Gallen.

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Activity (separate registration)
- The retreat will be held in English.
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Course fee CHF 390.00

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Catering in the Casa
- 3 Yogi Brunch
- 3 vegetarian dinners
- Organic coffee and organic tea during the day
- Seasonal fruit available all day
- Afternoon snack
Meals are paid on site CHF 171.00
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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