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.

02.03. - 06.03.2025
Yoga retreat in Ticino
- With Nicole Ohme, certified yoga teacher
- 5 days from CHF 944.00 p.p.
- Suitable for beginners and experts
- There are still places available
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This place awakens to new life at the beginning of March and gives you unforgettable moments, whether you are here for the first time or already returning. Immerse yourself in a journey of renewal: yoga, fascia work, breathing exercises and more will strengthen and heal your body. Relaxation through conscious breathing and targeted fascia exercises will help you to come back to yourself. Enjoy the awakening nature, expansive views, soothing massages and fine food in warm company - all this makes this experience unique and refreshing.

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activity (separate registration)
- 15 hours of yoga lessons
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Course fee CHF 440.

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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
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17.08. - 20.08.2025
Power up to power down - discover your creative primal force
- Nicole Küpfer, drama teacher, Yin Yoga teacher, language teacher, literary mediator (lic. phil. I)
- 4 days from CHF 807.00 p.p.
- Suitable for all interested and curious people
- There are still places available
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Yin yoga as a path to yourself, as a creative source for writing and playing

We practise yoga, exercise, play and write for 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. After the morning block, we enjoy a delicious brunch at Casa Santo Stefano. After dinner, we immerse ourselves in reading aloud with stories. Between the course blocks there is time to continue writing, relax, explore the area, climb Monte Lema or take the cable car up, swim at the waterfall, go hiking ...

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Activity (separate registration)

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Course fee CHF 450.00

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Catering in the Casa
- Daily 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
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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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activity (separate registration)
- 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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06.03. - 08.03.2026
Yoga weekend - Feel good & recharge your batteries
- With Susanne Hess - yoga teacher (YA), Pilates coach, 20 years of classical ballet & Hilmar Hess - breathing, dance and rhythm teacher
- 3 days from CHF 532.00 p.p.
- Suitable for beginners and experts
- There is still 1 free place available
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A break from everyday life with yoga and relaxation.
Focus on yourself, your health and your well-being for a weekend.

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activity (separate registration)
- 7 yoga and relaxation sessions
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Course fee CHF 280.

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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 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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15.03. - 20.03.2026
Yoga & hiking vacations in spring in Ticino
- With Beat Hauser, certified yoga teacher & Christian Wehrli, hiking guide
- 6 days from CHF 1'201.00 p.p.
- Suitable for beginners and experts
- There are still 3 free places available
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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.

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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
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Course fee including a massage is paid on site CHF 545.
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 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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With this retreat, you are automatically registered for the course when you book your room.

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19.04. - 23.04.2026
Yoga days in spring awakening in Ticino
- With Ana Exposito - certified yoga teacher SYV/EYU - certified yoga therapist - certified Iyengar yoga teacher
- 5 days from CHF 1'044.00 p.p.
- Suitable for beginners and experts
- Fully booked! There is a waiting list
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Nature is awakening - and you with it! The whole cycle of life rests in every bud.
Blossoming is not just a moment - it is the result of all the seasons within us: maturing, resting, growing and letting go. These yoga days in Ticino invite you to consciously experience spring, recharge your batteries and feel the abundance that comes from change. With a varied yoga practice, you will connect with the lightness and freshness of this special time of year. Whether you already have yoga experience or are new to the practice, this retreat is aimed at anyone who wants to nourish body, mind and soul and unfold in harmony with the natural rhythms of life.

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Activity (separate registration)
- 5 days of yoga practice (meditation, pranayama, asanas)
- Welcome dinner on the first evening
Course fee CHF 520.

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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 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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17.05. - 21.05.2026
Spring Renewal
- With Karen Kurzmeyer, yoga teacher & self-care coach
- 5 days from CHF 924.00 p.p.
- The retreat will be held in English
- Suitable for beginners and experts
- There are still places available
Details
Your often busy everyday life leaves you little room to prioritize your health and well-being. This retreat supports you to de-stress and be nourished from the inside out by connecting with the rhythms of nature. Both gentle and more active yoga practices, time for walks or massages and delicious, nourishing food will give you inner peace and renewed strength. The consciously dedicated time for yourself helps you to slow down and build a positive, deep connection with yourself. Casa Santo Stefano in Miglieglia consists of three lovingly restored 18th century houses, where you can expect simple elegance, modern comfort and warm hospitality. Tastefully furnished rooms, cozy Ticino kitchens with open fireplaces, bright loggias and a vine-covered terrace invite you to linger. Miglieglia is a typical, peaceful Ticino village on a sunny hillside in Malcantone, with a picturesque mountain landscape and extensive chestnut forests that invite you to explore.

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activity (separate registration)

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Course fee CHF 420.

☞ Mail to course instructor
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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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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Activity (separate registration)

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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
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13.09. - 18.09.2026
Cello ensemble week in Ticino
- With Beate Schnaithmann, concert cellist
- 6 days from CHF 1'313.00 p.p.
- Minimum requirement: 1 layer (narrow and wide grip)
- There are still places available
Details
The cello ensemble vacations are aimed at cello-loving adults who would like to play original literature and arrangements in an ensemble. The focus is on developing ensemble playing skills. In addition to working on the works, topics such as shaping the sound, refining musical expression and ensemble intonation are essential elements of the course week. Chamber music is rehearsed independently in groups of max. 4 players, each group is entitled to 2 lessons. The adaptation of the musical material to the individual playing level allows for playing together with different levels of previous knowledge. Minimum requirement: 1st position (narrow and wide fingering). Requests for works and solo parts will be considered. Maximum 14 participants. Other instruments are possible and welcome by arrangement.

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Course fee CHF 645.00

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Catering in the Casa
- 5x breakfast
- 3 x vegetarian dinners
Meals are paid on site CHF 176.00
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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20.09. - 24.09.2026
Indian Summer - 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
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Nature shines in gold and you can gather new strength.
When nature slowly retreats and shines in golden colors, autumn invites us to pause, let go and draw new strength. In the midst of this special season, you will spend a few days in beautiful Ticino accompanied by yoga, silence, nature and nourishing community.

Price compilation
Activity (separate registration)
- 5 days of yoga practice (meditation, pranayama, asanas)
- Welcome dinner on the first evening
Course fee CHF 490.-

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☞ 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 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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