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Rejuvenation in the Forest

Grächen, Switzerland
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Summary

Do you live in a city and find the climate there unbearable? Is it too hot for you in the summer, with the air too stifling to breathe?
Recharge your batteries in the Swiss Valais at an altitude of over 1,600 meters.
Breathe in the fresh mountain air and find peace and a sense of calm in the forests around Grächen.
In cities, with their many buildings and streets, it often gets significantly hotter in the summer than in less built-up areas. Noise and traffic are additional stressors. Reason enough to get away and seek relaxation in nature. While Grächen statistically has 300 days of sunshine a year, at an altitude of over 1,600 meters temperatures usually remain bearable, and if it does get hot, the forest is right nearby—and 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 interact with one another as participants, and how you connect with yourself.

In the forests around Grächen, alongside larch trees, Swiss stone pines (Arven) are the predominant species. In addition to the general benefits of forest air, these two trees are key to the health benefits of spending time in the forests around Grächen. I will introduce these trees in my blog.

You can expect to recharge through active relaxation in the fresh forest air and mindful observation of nature. The longer you allow yourself this experience, the more lasting the effects on your health and well-being are likely to be. But even just a weekend offers more rest 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
2026-10-21 - 2026-10-25
Language(s)
German
Level
Beginner
Group Size
15
Place
Grächen, Switzerland
Accommodation
not included
Catering
No meals
Services

  • 3 forest bathing walks lasting several hours

  • 2 Evening Rituals with Wyda, the Druids' Yoga

  • 2 Morning Rituals with Wyda, the Druids' Yoga

Accommodation

The Hotel Alpina is located near the center of town in the car-free zone. There is central parking available, and a luggage service to the hotel. It’s 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 feature

satellite TV, a safe,
shower, toilet, hairdryer
Free Wi-Fi

The following services are included when booking at Hotel Alpina:

Delicious breakfast buffet
Admission to the public indoor pool, a 4-minute 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 stores.
Luggage transport upon arrival and departure

sequence

Weekend Retreat Schedule
This outline is subject to change. For your planning purposes, you can rely on the start and end times.
Friday
• 5:00 PM Welcome, arrival, and introductions
• 6:30 PM Dinner
• 7:30 – 9:00 PM Evening walk in the forest with a bedtime story and evening ritual
Saturday
• 7:00 – 8:00 AM Morning ritual by the lake with Wyda (optional)
• 8–9 a.m. Breakfast
• 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Forest bathing walk I (together)
• 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 PM Dinner
• 7:30 – 9:00 PM Evening walk in the forest with a bedtime story and evening ritual
Sunday
• 7 – 8 AM Morning ritual by the lake with Wyda (optional)
• 8 – 9 AM Breakfast
• 9:00 – 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 of the 5-Day Retreat
This outline is subject to change in detail. For your planning, you can rely on the start and end times.
During the times set aside for individual activities, you can book nature coaching sessions, massages, and Reiki treatments for an additional fee. Additionally, there will be another wellness tourism offering in Grächen from which individual bookings are possible.
Monday
• 5:00 PM Welcome, arrival, and introductions
• 6:30 PM Dinner
• 7:30 – 9:00 PM Evening walk in the forest with a bedtime story and evening ritual
Tuesday
• 7:00 – 8:00 AM Morning ritual by the lake with Wyda (optional)
• 8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast
• 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Forest bathing walk I (group)
• 1:00 – 2:30 PM Lunch/lunch break
• 2:30 – 6:30 PM Free time
• 6:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner
• 7:30 – 9:00 PM Evening walk in the forest with a bedtime story and evening ritual
Wednesday
• 7 – 8 a.m. Morning ritual by 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 PM Forest Bathing Walk II (individual or small group experiences)
• 6:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner
• 7:30 – 9:00 PM Evening walk in the forest with a bedtime story and evening ritual
Thursday
• 7 – 8 a.m. Morning ritual by the lake with Wyda (optional)
• 8 – 9 a.m. Breakfast
• 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Forest bathing tour III
• 1 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch/lunch break
• 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Free time
• 6:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner
• 7:30 – 9 PM Evening walk in the forest with a bedtime story and evening ritual
Friday
• 7 – 8 AM Morning ritual by the lake with Wyda (optional and possibly with other groups)
• 8 – 9 a.m. Breakfast
• 9 – 11 a.m. Forest Bathing Walk IV (deepen and anchor memories)
• 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Closing 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.

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