Summary

Do you live in a city and suffer from the climate there? Is it too hot for you in summer, the air too thick to breathe? Relax in the Swiss Valais at an altitude of over 1600m.
Breathe in the fresh mountain air and find peace and balance in the forests around Grächen. In cities, with their many houses and streets, it often gets much hotter in summer than in less built-up areas. Noise and traffic are further stress factors. Reason enough to travel and seek relaxation in nature. Although Grächen statistically has 300 days of sunshine a year, at an altitude of over 1600m the temperatures usually remain bearable, and if it does get hot, the forest is close by and is also the venue for this retreat.

Every day, we spend several hours in the forest, finding peace, mindfully observing what we encounter in nature, how we encounter each other as participants, and how you encounter yourself.

In addition to larch trees, the forests around Grächen are home to Swiss stone pines. Alongside the general benefits of forest air, these two trees determine the health benefits of staying in the forests around Grächen. I will introduce these trees in my blog.

You can expect regeneration through active relaxation in the fresh forest air and mindful awareness in nature. The longer you can treat yourself to this, the more lasting the effects on your health and well-being are likely to be. But even a weekend is more restful than none at all.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Nature Vacation, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Forest bathing, Mindfulness, Detox Retreats
Date: Jun | Oct
Language(s): German
Level: Beginner
Group Size: 15
Place: Grächen, Switzerland
Accommodation: not included
Catering: No meals
Services: 3 forest bathing tours lasting several hours

2 Evening rituals with Wyda, the yoga of the Druids

2 Morning rituals with Wyda, the yoga of the Druids

Accommodation

The Hotel Alpina is located close to the center in the car-free part of town. There is central parking and a luggage service to the hotel. It is also not far from the forest. At the Hotel Alpina, you can choose between single, double, and triple rooms. The hotel is equipped with an elevator.

All rooms have satellite TV, a safe, shower, toilet, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi. The price also includes the following services: Delicious breakfast buffet Admission to the public indoor swimming pool 4 minutes' walk from the hotel (daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Participation in a Plus activity offered by Matterhorn Valley Hotels 10% discount on rentals and purchases at the Glacier and Zenklusen Sport sports shops. Luggage transport on arrival and departure

sequence

Schedule for the weekend retreat This draft schedule is subject to change. For your planning purposes, you can rely on the start and end times. Friday
• 5 p.m. Welcome, arrival, and introductions • 6:30 p.m. Dinner • 7:30–9 p.m. Evening walk in the forest with bedtime story and evening ritual Saturday • 7–8 a.m. Morning ritual at the lake with Wyda (optional)
• 8–9 a.m. Breakfast • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Forest bathing tour I (together) • 1–2:30 p.m. Lunch/lunch break • 2:30–6:30 p.m. Forest bathing tour II (individual or small group experiences)
• 6:30–7:30 p.m. Dinner • 7:30–9 p.m. Evening walk in the forest with bedtime story and evening ritual Sunday • 7–8 a.m. Morning ritual at the lake with Wyda (optional) • 8–9 a.m. Breakfast
• 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Forest bathing tour III (deepen and anchor memories) • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Closing and feedback session • Packed lunch or lunch Schedule for the 5-day retreat This draft is subject to change in detail. For your planning, you can rely on the start and end times.
During the free time, you can book nature coaching sessions, massages, and Reiki treatments for an additional fee. There will also be another health tourism offer in Grächen, which can be booked individually. Monday • 5 p.m. Welcome, arrival, and introductions • 6:30 p.m. Dinner
• 7:30–9 p.m. Evening walk in the forest with bedtime story and evening ritual Tuesday • 7–8 a.m. Morning ritual at the lake with Wyda (optional) • 8–9 a.m. Breakfast • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Forest bathing walk I (together)
• 1:00–2:30 p.m. Lunch/lunch break • 2:30–6:30 p.m. Free time • 6:30–7:30 p.m. Dinner • 7:30–9:00 p.m. Evening walk in the forest with bedtime story and evening ritual
Wednesday • 7–8 a.m. Morning ritual at the lake with Wyda (optional) • 8–9 a.m. Breakfast • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Free time • 1–2:30 p.m. Lunch/lunch break
• 2:30–6:30 p.m. Forest bathing walk II (individual or small group experiences) • 6:30–7:30 p.m. Dinner • 7:30–9 p.m. Evening walk in the forest with bedtime story and evening ritual Thursday
• 7:00–8:00 a.m. Morning ritual at the lake with Wyda (optional) • 8:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast • 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Forest bathing tour III • 1:00–2:30 p.m. Lunch/lunch break • 2:30–6:30 p.m. Time for individual activities
• 6:30–7:30 p.m. Dinner • 7:30–9 p.m. Evening walk in the forest with bedtime story and evening ritual Friday • 7–8 a.m. Morning ritual at the lake with Wyda (optional and possibly with other groups)
• 8:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast • 9:00–11:00 a.m. Forest bathing walk IV (deepen and anchor memories) • 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Conclusion and feedback session • Packed lunch or lunch

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 28 days before arrival.
If you cancel up to 14 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 13 days before arrival, you will receive a 1% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.