the sound of silence
at refugio, heiligkreuz (LU)
fri 22. - sun 24. may 2026
(pfingsten)
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, the retreatspace 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.
heiligkreuz has been a sacred pilgrimage site with high natural energy (12,000+ bovis units) for centuries and is part of switzerland’s first UNESCO biosphere reserve.
and just beyond our house lies a mossy, dreamlike forest, untouched and alive that feels like walking through a living sculpture gallery.
we’ll be nourished with full - board vegan/vegetarian meals, lovingly prepared by a local farmer woman using fresh produce from her own farm. expect generous brunches, delicious afternoon treats, wholesome dinner buffets, and herbal teas and juices straight from the garden.
we’ll honor a vow to noble silence during our time together - 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 yoga to awaken the body
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grounding tea ceremonies
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forest bathing
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mantra singing
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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
every human, how ever identified is welcome.
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
investment
small single room (12m2 - 120m2)
chf 850.- (all inclusive)
fully booked
single room (14m2 - 140 cm bed):
chf 920.- (all inclusive) early bird ( until 31.12.25)
chf 980.- (all inclusive) normal rate
only 4 rooms left
double room* (20m2 - 160 cm bed):
chf 710.-/pp (all inclusive)
fully booked
*this option is recommended for friends/couples, who don`t mind sharing one large bed
booking
contact me to secure your spot, or for more information.
*if a payment plan makes this weekend treat more feasible , please don`t hesitate to reach out.
how to get here:
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 22. may
2:00 - 2:45pm smooth arrival
light snacks
3:00 pm welcome circle
gentle yoga
soundbath
free time
dinner
yoga nidra before bed time
saturday 23. may
7:30 am gentle yoga
tea ceremony
brunch
free time
forest bathing
afternoon snacks
yin/restorative yoga /reiki healing
dinner
mantra singing
sunday 24. may
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