shepherd's retreat at the Alpkahof in Erfaus

Serfaus, Austria

Summary

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT A HIRTEN RETREAT IS?
HIRTEN RETREAT.
A stay in the high mountains. Stripped down to the essentials.

LIFE ON THE GROUND.
Eating together. Walking together. Sleeping in the high mountains. Among the animals. In all kinds of weather.

The alternative.
Everyday life out here is quiet.

No nonstop rush. No constant availability.

Being still is not a weakness. It is a choice.

Pausing.
The journey into the mountains is part of it. Pausing becomes action. A dialogue with oneself. Perhaps that is precisely the most productive state.

PHILOSOPHY.
Why does the shepherd’s life seem like an alternative today? Perhaps because here, contentment isn’t sought—it arises. The shepherd lives a long life. Not by chance.

Nature as the pacemaker.
Rhythm instead of a clock.

Mountains. Wind. Sun. Peace.

Alpacas, llamas, dogs. Not a backdrop. Everyday life.

Thoughts & Impact.
Ideas have no deadline. They come when there’s no pressure. When there’s space. Connections become visible that disappear in the noise.

THE LOCATION?
Tyrolean mountains. The border triangle.
1,500 to 3,000 meters.

An environment that wants nothing.
And that’s exactly why it sparks something.

WHO ARE WE?
Pace and performance.
International product design. Entrepreneurship.

We know the state of “always on.”
And we know the moment that follows.

Work reimagined.
Work is not just action.

Work is also: silence. Breathing. Waiting.

The animals slow us down.
And bring clarity.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Adventure, Trekking, Hiking, Nature Vacation, Digital Detox, Detox Retreats, Active Retreats
Date: Available all year round
Language(s): Italian, English, German
Level: Beginner
Group Size: 6
Place: Serfaus, Austria
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Organic, Vegetarian
Services: Trekking tours with llamas

Grazing Season . Peace and Quiet with the Animals

Mountain guide

Dog Time

Food and Beverages

Places to relax around the farm

Sleep and Rest

Fresh air

Health Tips from Athletes

Overnight stay

Lamas

Mental Coach

A view without people

Nutrition Counseling

Chickens

Accommodation

Ein Hof in den Alpen.
Zwischen Serfaus und Fiss in den tiroler Alpen
Auf 1.300 Metern Höhe.
Stein. Holz. Luft.
Alpakas bewegen sich durch die Landschaft.
Langsam. Gleichmäßig. Ohne Zielhärte.
Hier wird nichts inszeniert.
Nur Alltag, der offen liegt.
Wandern beginnt direkt am Hof.
Schritt für Schritt in die Weite.
Dazwischen: Stall. Handwerk. Wolle.
Kein Programm.
Nur Struktur aus Natur und Zeit.

Environmentally friendly

Free parking

Free Wi-Fi

Internet access

Multilingual staff

Parking lot

Smoke-free property

Wireless internet

Conference room

Dining area

Kitchen

Library

Lobby

Lounge

Meeting room

Rooms

Doppelzimmer

$2,749 / person

Sehr schönes Ambiente im Alpenchic

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Catering

We source most of our food from local farmers. It doesn’t get much healthier than this. We’re happy to accommodate special requests. We raise our own chickens and grow our own vegetables. The butter comes from a neighboring farm. The meat is organic. But we can already tell you that everything is authentic and completely natural.

sequence

Day 1
1:00–3:00 PM Arrival, check-in.
2:00–4:00 PM Healthy snacks and drinks.
4:00 PM Introductions
Team-building with the llamas,
Explanation of the tour itinerary
Assignment of animals (possible changes)
Dinner together.

Day 2
Breakfast together.
Daily grazing routine.
Getting to know the animals better.
Grazing time.
Lunch together.
Craft time/felting with Elisabeth
Alpaca tour.
Dinner together.
Quiet time.
Overnight stay at the farm

Day 3
Breakfast together.
Daily grazing routine.
Halting the animals.
Day tour: 5–6 hours with views of 40 peaks between 2,000 and 3,000 meters
Time for quiet reflection.
Dinner together.
Overnight stay on one of our pastures with the animals.

Day 4
Breakfast.
Pasture maintenance.
Pasture time or hike. Depending on preference
Group lunch.
Farewell.
Return trip 1:00–2:00 PM.

Day 5
Program options for Day 5

Full- or half-day tour.
Individual sessions.
Yoga.
Felting.
Farm work as needed, e.g., fence repair, hay work. Pasture time

Arrival

You can get here by public transportation. Zams Train Station
We’d be happy to pick you up at the train station or bus stop.
The Feld bus stop is 1 km from our farm.
You can see us from the Passtrasse.

Serfauserfeld 6, 6534 Serfaus, Tirol, Austria

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 60 days before arrival.
If you cancel up to 30 days before arrival, you will receive a 70% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 7 days before arrival, you will receive a 10% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

WE ARE LISA & MICHELE. FROM SERFAUS.
Body, Mind & STRESS.
Physical activity energizes the body and relieves the mind. Exercise combats stress and sadness. Physicality grounds us. It brings people back to themselves.

A comparison of daily life.
On average, people sit for 613 minutes a day. A shepherd stands. Or walks.

Why shepherds are considered happy.
Closeness to nature. Simplicity. Repetition. Freedom. Purpose. Responsibility. Community. Movement. A life that doesn’t need to be optimized. Working with animals changes your perspective. It brings calm. Patience. Clarity. A different pace. A different presence.

Who we are.
We come from the world of performance and speed.

International product design. Entrepreneurship.

Many places. Lots of movement. Little peace.

Our path.
For 12 years, we have been living as career changers in the rhythm of nature. As shepherds. And as designers. Not as an escape. As a choice.

The Idea
This is how the Shepherd’s Retreat came to be. A space that makes accessible what is often lost in everyday life.

The Animals.
Alpacas and llamas are calm. And alert.

They do not discriminate. Not by status. Not by condition. Everyone is treated equally.

What remains.
That was one of the most formative lessons of our lives. And that is exactly what we pass on.

Invitation.
4 days. 4 nights. Time to experience how things can be different.

“In a world that always wants more,
contentment is the true rebellion.”
SHEPHERD’S RETREAT. TYROLEAN HIGH MOUNTAINS.

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