Letting Go in Autumn – For a Lighter, More Carefree Life - Rediscover Fasting

Bad Staffelstein, Germany
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Summary

As a naturopath with my own practice, ZUM GÖTTERGARTEN, located right inside the Vitalhotel zum Löwen in Schwabthal/Bad Staffelstein, I will guide you through your fasting program, providing plenty of information on healthy living as well as valuable insights from functional holistic medicine.

A garden of a special kind invites you to take a breather in the unique idyll of the Gottesgarten. The “Gottesgarten am Obermain” is a region that stretches out like a vast landscape park, featuring picturesque villages, colorful orchards, rugged rock formations, and lively, rushing streams. Banz Abbey, the Vierzehnheiligen pilgrimage church, and the Staffelberg stand out as crowning landmarks.

Why Fast in the Fall?
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Before cold and flu season sets in, fasting is an ideal way to boost your immune system and prepare yourself for winter. Together, we focus on what truly matters, cleansing and strengthening body and mind, and gathering new energy for the cold season.

Highlights of the Fall Fasting Week
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Detoxification and cleansing: Just as nature sheds old burdens, the body can break down excess substances and regulate its metabolism during fasting.
A fresh start for body and mind: Reduced food intake and mindful awareness create space to rethink old habits and establish healthy routines.
Energetic adaptation to the season: Strengthening the immune system and building vitality for the winter.

After the week, many participants report a noticeable boost in vitality, increased zest for life, and a new perspective on health and lifestyle.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Detox Retreats, Alkaline fasting, Fasting hike, Integrative Medicine, Therapeutic fasting, Nutritional advice, Alkaline Fasting
Date
2026-10-18 - 2026-10-24
Language(s)
German
Level
Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size
12
Place
Bad Staffelstein, Germany
Accommodation
not included
Catering
No meals
Types of food
Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Organic, Raw Vegan, Vegan, Vegetarian
Services
  • Smooth bowel movements with Share Prunes

  • Soothing relaxation sessions to reduce stress

  • Lectures and recommendations on ideal nutrition and the concept of “Peace Food” according to Dr. Rüdiger Dahlke

  • Script with detailed instructions for recovery and rehabilitation days at home

  • Daily liver wraps and alkaline foot baths

  • Fasting support with high-quality products

  • Guided hikes at a leisurely pace

  • Kneipp facility within walking distance

  • Optimal preparation with your personal health questionnaire

  • Information for a fulfilling lifestyle (e.g., pillars of health, etc.)

  • Personalized and expert fasting guidance in small groups of up to 12 people

  • Free hotel parking

  • Wellness services and naturopathic treatments are available for an additional fee

Accommodation

Prices for Meals & Accommodation:

For the hotel’s wellness package, please visit my website, Göttergarten Melanie Pethke. Room reservations with meals are made separately and are not included in this offer. Since my practice is located directly in the hotel, I’ll be happy to pass on your room preferences when making reservations. Meals are included in the room rate. I am happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Accommodation and meals are paid for directly at the hotel. Price: €525 (Buchinger Fasting) in a double room and €585 (Alkaline Interval Fasting) in a double room. Single rooms are available for a small surcharge.

Catering

ALKALINE INTERMITTENT FASTING OR BUCHINGER FASTING—THE CHOICE IS YOURS
The choice is yours...
At Vitalhotel zum Löwen, we tailor the type of fasting to our guests’ needs. You can easily choose between alkaline intermittent fasting or Buchinger fasting. If needed, I’d be happy to advise you on the most suitable form of fasting.

BUCHINGER FASTING dates back to the physician Otto Buchinger (1878–1966) and involves drinking alkaline herbal teas, vegetable broth, and freshly squeezed fruit/vegetable juices or smoothies. It is the voluntary abstinence from solid food for a limited period of time. At the same time, it is used in naturopathic medicine as a preventive and therapeutic-healing method—the most intensive of all purgative procedures—to cleanse the body and stimulate its self-healing powers.

ALKALINE INTERMITTENT FASTING is a mild form of fasting. In this fasting method, one consumes only alkaline foods following the 16:8 intermittent fasting method. Every day, within an 8-hour window, you enjoy light and delicious meals that have a purifying, detoxifying, and deacidifying effect. It offers a valuable alternative to the classic (therapeutic) fasting method developed by Buchinger for all those for whom a strict abstinence from solid food is, whether intentionally or not, out of the question.

sequence

The place for relaxation in nature and a vacation for the senses
The Vitalhotel with a Heart

The Vitalhotel zum Löwen is a family-run hotel dedicated to sustainable relaxation. Large enough to accommodate your wishes.
Small enough to still make you feel right at home. For people who seek quality while also valuing simplicity and minimalism.

Here you’ll find peace and relaxation, where you can recharge, regain your strength, and recover from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. After guided, dreamlike hikes in the morning through beautiful nature, the hotel’s wellness oasis invites you to rest and unwind. Additionally, massages and naturopathic treatments can be booked on-site.

Evening lectures and discussion groups on holistic health, optimal nutrition, and a fulfilling lifestyle perfectly round out your stay. You’ll also gain insight into how to continue your journey after the fast.

Arrival

If you are traveling by car:
Vitalhotel zum Löwen
Schwabthal 5
96231 Bad Staffelstein

If you are traveling by public transportation, we can arrange to pick you up at the train station in Bad Staffelstein.

Schwabthal 5/D, 96231 Bad Staffelstein, Bayern, Germany

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 30 days before arrival.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

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