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.

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)

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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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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
Info flyer

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

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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
Info flyer

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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May 9–13, 2027
Yoga Retreats in Ticino – Relax and Recharge
- With Susanne Hess - yoga teacher (YA), Pilates coach, 20 years of classical ballet & Hilmar Hess - breathing, dance and rhythm teacher
- 5 days starting at CHF 1,114.00 per person
- Suitable for beginners and experts
- There are still places available
Details
Treat yourself to a break from everyday life and consciously set aside time for yourself. Over the course of five days, yoga, relaxation, and the peaceful atmosphere of Casa Santo Stefano will help you find inner calm and recharge your energy. The yoga sessions combine strengthening and mobility exercises with peaceful moments of relaxation. Sometimes dynamic, sometimes gentle, they promote flexibility, body awareness, and inner balance. Breathing and relaxation exercises round out each session. With renewed inspiration, a greater sense of lightness, and a strengthened sense of your body, you’ll return to your daily routine feeling refreshed.
Course language: German
Price compilation
activity (separate registration)
- 7 sessions of 1.5 hours of yoga
- 6 sessions of 0.5 hours each: Relaxation and Breathing
- Group Walk to the Waterfall
- 1 session of deep relaxation in the evening
Info flyer

Course fee CHF 590.-

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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

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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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)

Info flyer

Course fee: CHF 340.00

☞ 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

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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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
Price compilation

activity (separate registration)

Info flyer

Course fee: CHF 480.-

☞ Course registration
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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September 19–23, 2027
Fall Yoga Days in Ticino
- With Ana Exposito - certified yoga teacher SYV/EYU - certified yoga therapist - certified Iyengar yoga teacher
- 5 days from CHF 1'014.00 p.p.
- Suitable for beginners and experts
- There are still places available
Details
As the days slowly grow shorter and nature displays its autumnal colors, these days invite you to leave your daily routine behind for a while and recharge your batteries. A daily yoga practice, including meditation and pranayama, will guide you through your days. In between, there will be time for solitude, hikes through Malcantone, a massage, or simply a few quiet hours at the Casa. Shared meals and social gatherings are just as much a part of the experience as the opportunity to retreat and find your own rhythm. The result is a retreat that balances movement and stillness, nature and community.
Course language: German
Price compilation
Activity (separate registration)
- 5 days of yoga practice (meditation, pranayama, asanas)
- Welcome dinner on the first evening
Course fee CHF 520.

Info flyer

☞ Mail to course instructor
Catering at the Casa
- 4 x 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.

☞ Book a room