the sound of silence
at exquisite refugio, heiligkreuz (LU)
31. october until 2. november 2025
an invitation to come home to yourself
- in quiet company -
join us for a 3 day weekend at a beautifully renovated guesthouse—reserved exclusively for our small retreat group.
surrounded by pristine nature, this luxurious retreat offers elegant bedrooms, a medicinal garden with 50+ healing plants, and a panoramic deck with a kneipp bath overlooking the infinite rolling hills of entlebuch.
set in heiligkreuz—a sacred pilgrimage site with high natural energy (12,000+ bovis units) and part of switzerland’s first UNESCO biosphere reserve—this truly is a unique place.
and just beyond our house lies a mossy, dreamlike forest, untouched and alive that feels like walking through a living art gallery.
we’ll be nourished with full - board vegan/vegetarian meals, lovingly prepared by two local farmer women using fresh produce from their own farms. expect generous brunches, delicious afternoon treats, wholesome dinner buffets, and herbal teas and juices straight from the garden.
this is a weekend of being, not doing. of presence, not performance. of quiet company, not solitude.
we’ll honor a vow to noble silence—a loving commitment not just to quiet our voices, but to create spaciousness within and without.
throughout the weekend we`ll guide* you with:
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gentle movement to awaken the body
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grounding tea ceremonies
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forest walks
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mantra singing circle
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restorative/yin yoga
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yoga nidra
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reiki healing
*doesnt require any pre - knowledge
the retreat will be held in swiss german, german, english, or mixed, depending on the group
what is included in your investment:
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full program curated and held by sarah and olivia
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3 days, 2 nights at refugio: access to all facilities; communal spaces, kneipp bath, garden and biosphere surroundings
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full board meals: vegan/vegetarian, seasonal, regional
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all bedrooms have natural beds, bed ware, towels, and own sink
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natural soaps / shampoo by soeder
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all day: herbal teas from the garden,
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water from the heiligkreuz spring,
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coffee
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yoga equipment
not included: travel expenses to and from the retreat
early bird offer (until august 31)
2x small single room (12m2 - 120m2)
chf 850.- (all inclusive) booked
5x regular single room (14m2 - 140 cm bed):
chf 920.- (all inclusive)
2x double room* (20m2 - 160 cm bed):
chf 680.-/pp (all inclusive)
*this option is recommended for friends/couples, who don`t mind sharing one large bed
regular price (until september 30)
regular single room:
chf 1050.- (all inclusive)
double room:
chf 750.-/pp (all inclusive)
booking
contact me to secure your spot, or for more information.
rooms are distributed on a `first come first` base
*if a payment plan makes this weekend treat more feasible , please don`t hesitate to reach out.
refugio is comfortably reachable with public transportation.
approx. 1.5h from zurich hb
destination is called: hasle LU, heiligkreuz kirche
there are free parking spots next to refugio if you come by car.
sample program
(may vary, but timing is accurate)
friday 31. october
2:00 - 2:45pm smooth arrival
3:00 pm welcome circle
gentle yoga
soundbath
light snacks
free time
dinner
yoga nidra before bed time
saturday 1. november
7:30 am gentle yoga
tea ceremony
brunch
free time
forest walk
afternoon snacks
mantra singing
yin/restorative yoga
dinner
savasana / reiki before bed time
sunday 2. november
7:30 am gentle yoga
tea ceremony
brunch
free time
closing circle
2:00 pm bye bye /departure
the sound of silence is calling :)
it is our honor to welcome you here
with love
your hosts
sarah and olivia