the sound of silence
retreat
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 plant based meals lovingly prepared by a local chef. expect generous brunches, delicious afternoon treats, wholesome dinner buffets, and all day herbal teas and juices straight from the garden.
we’ll honor a vow to noble silence during our time together - a loving commitment to create spaciousness within and without.
this retreat is for you, if you:
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are curious about what affect a weekend in silence has on you
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always wanted to attend a silent retreat but felt intimidated by a strict vipassana retreat
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want to be guided with mindful practices within the journey, and our offerings resonate
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simply love connecting with a group energetically, without the need to socialize or small talk
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need some quality solo time to really connect back to yourself while everything is organized for you
- are a forest lover and cant wait to explore the magical unesco biosphere reserve surrounding the guesthouse
- have been to a silent retreat before and want to experience the benefits of an analog weekend again
- know either sarah or olivia, and therefore trust that the spaces they create are warm- hearted, and magical.
- felt after a tea ceremony that you wanted to extend the time in silence with a sweet group and know this is exactly the kind of extension you wanted
throughout the weekend we`ll guide* you with:
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gentle yoga
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tea ceremonies
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forest bathing
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mantra singing
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sound healing
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yoga nidra
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reiki
*doesnt require any pre - knowledge
the retreat will be held in english
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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yoga equipment
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all day: herbal teas from the garden, coffee
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access to highest quality spring water
not included: travel expenses to and from the retreat
investment
small single room
chf 850.- (all inclusive)
fully booked
single room
chf 950.- (all inclusive)
3 last rooms!
double room* (20m2 - 160 cm bed):
chf 750.-/pp (all inclusive)
fully booked
*this option is recommended for friends/couples, who don`t mind sharing one large bed
booking
to reserve your spot or for more information, feel free to contact me
*if a payment plan makes this weekend treat more feasible, please 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