Silence retreat - mindfulness - incl. hotel

The Pichlschloss is situated in a sunny and idyllic location at 876m above sea level in the Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park in Styria. For three generations we have been offering our guests a vacation in lively peace and tranquility, close to nature and relaxing. An ideal place, surrounded by greenery, directly on the hiking trail network and only a 15-minute walk from the village.
Fantastic cuisine with many regional, organic and seasonal foods
Forest bathing right on the doorstep.
The Pichlschloss is located in the Styrian district of Murau, one of the most densely wooded areas in Austria.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner: with products from the
Pichlschloss-Manufaktur and from organic farmers in the region.
Farming around the Pichlschloss is back! For some years now
we have been cultivating the pastures and forests as we used to.
At the pace of nature, we produce sustainable and diverse FOOD, which is then processed, prepared and served in the Pichlschloss and delivered to your home. The castle has been run as a hotel for three generations and is probably the only castle hotel in Austria that has its own slow food farm and forest. These two areas are noticeably and tangibly integrated into the hotel operations - with the greatest respect for nature!
Katrin and Matthias Heindl

DAILY ROUTINE:
Before breakfast light yoga exercises, after breakfast sitting and walking meditation and a short talk,
after a longer lunch break, continuation of the practice,
After dinner, a practice session with quiet awareness
perception exercises such as body scan.
PLEASE BRING
o Comfortable clothing, light blanket (or a towel)
o If available: a yoga/meditation cushion or stool
An essential part of a silent retreat is the conscious withdrawal from external communication in order to focus attention inwards. Silence creates space for mindfulness, introspection and inner clarity. A clear daily structure with meditation, mindful movement and rest periods provides stability and security. Equally important are a protected framework, respectful rules and empathetic support so that challenging thoughts or feelings can be held and integrated well.

Arrival by car: Vienna: 2.5 hours, Graz: 1.5 hours, Salzburg: 2 hours, Klagenfurt: 1 hour, Munich
hours, Klagenfurt: 1 hour, Munich 3.5 hours

Arrival by train: Train station Neumarkt/Stmk: free pick-up at any time.
Airport: Klagenfurt/Graz/Vienna
Google maps will lead you exactly to us - just enter PICHLSCHLOSS 8820 Neumarkt