​Date: June 11-14th, 2026

Four days, three nights retreat at the beautiful Schweibenalp Centre of Unity hosted by Mandy and Myriam.

Take a break from your routine and come to Schweibenalp in Interlaken, the most scenic region of Switzerland. Immerse in Nature in this natural “kraftort” power place and recharge your inner battery with deeply nourishing practices amongst mountains, waterfalls, rivers and fields.

Hosted at the Centre of Unity, this four-day retreat invites you to step away from daily life and sink into the healing embrace of Nature. Awaken each morning surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and a magnificent turquoise lake for nourishing yoga, yoga nidra, sound healing and meditation to nurture the wisdom of your inner teacher.. Wander through ancient forests, sit beside rivers and waterfalls, and let the land restore what daily life has depleted. Share meals of nutritious vegetarian food and let community hold you. . 

We will spend time in the forest, by the river and by a waterfall connecting to Nature and experiencing an “Awakening the Five Senses” practice led by Deep Ecology practitioner Krisdean.

Retreat Host & Main Facilitators 

Myriam Bartu has been teaching meditative practices since 2016 and specialises in yoga nidra, Yoni Shakti nourishing yoga and sound healing. She is passionate about sharing healing, restful and heart opening practices and building community through retreats to help humans come back to peace, connection and wellbeing.

Mandy Tsui is a sound healer, yoga teacher and yoga nidra facilitator. She integrates singing bowls, nature connection, yoga nidra and meditation into her daily life and shares these practices with others, gently guiding anyone on the path of self-care and inner exploration.

What to Expect:

• Yoni Shakti yoga therapy, yoga nidra, sound healing, meditation, and breath practices to restore the body, mind and nervous system

• Daily nature immersion: forest bathing, mountain walks, waterfall connection, soaking up healing energy from this natural power spot

• "Awakening the Five Senses" nature connection practices with our Deep Ecology practitioner Krisdean

• Evening Satsang in the Temple with devotional singing and meditation

• Optional 1-1 sound healing or Akashic records reading with Mandy (for an additional cost)

• A havan, a Vedic fire ritual led by the temple pujarini in a sacred pit with offerings made into a sacred fire while chanting mantras to purify and let go of what is not helpful, express gratitude, and invoke blessings

• Free time for rest, reflection, and solo wandering in Nature

• In case of wet weather, outdoor sessions will be replaced by meditative, creative, and sharing circle practices indoors

• Participation in all sessions is optional — listen to your body

Retreat Centre

Schweibenalp is a vibrant alpine multi-faith centre, home to a thriving permaculture garden and community, surrounded by forests and turquoise lakes, where community, nature, and spirituality come together.

Accommodation is in a choice of simple, clean, single, double or multi-bed rooms. We practice in the “Earth room”, a warm, wooden ground floor yoga room with garden access.

Nutritious delicious vegetarian food is served with vegan and gluten-free options.

Retreat start:

Thursday June 11th, 4:00 pm

Retreat end:

Sunday June 14th, 2:00 pm

Typical Day Schedule:

7.15 am Nourishing morning Yoga & Yoga Nidra or Fire Ceremony

8.30am Breakfast

10am Nature Walk, Forest bathing soaking in the power of a massive waterfall or exploring mountains and rivers.

1pm Lunch

2pm | High mountain outing or mindful practices in the permaculture garden

6pm | Dinner

7.15pm | Satsang in the Temple with meditation and devotional singing or 1-1 sound healing or Akashi records reading with Mandy

* In case of wet weather, outdoor activities will be replaced by meditative and creative practices and sharing circles indoors.

Cost of Room & Meals at Schweibenalp:

Three nights full board 278.- to 504.- depending on your choice of room. Please book directly with the Schweibenalp centre. Cost of food and accommodation:

• Single room: CHF 168.- per night

• Double room: CHF 140.- per night

• Multi-bed room: CHF 128.- per night

• In your own camper: CHF 110.- per night

• In your own tent: CHF 92.- per night

Retreat Fee for Facilitators:

Early bird: CHF 380 until May 10th

Regular: CHF 450

Subsidised retreat fee for refugees, BNOs & low income: early bird: CHF 200 (by May 10th) Regular: CHF 300
Contributions to our subsidy fund are warmly welcome.

Staying longer:
If you are travelling from abroad and would like to stay on in Schweibenalp this is a very wonderful thing to do. Mandy and Myriam will be staying on for 5 days to join a Kirtan training and you are welcome to stay longer also. We can still share meals and you may like to join the morning and evening meditation and chanting Satsang session. There are also possibilities for you to volunteer as a working guest at Schweibenalp and enjoy a reduced bill for your stay. Find out more here. Welcome get in touch with Myriam to let her know how she can help you plan your trip.

Weekend Sanctuary Option:
For those staying only Friday evening to Sunday you may book just 2 nights accommodation.
The retreat fee for this option is 280.= early bird and 380.= regular
Low income weekend sanctuary rate is 200.= early bird, 300 regular

Contact & Bookings:

Please book your retreat spot here.

Set in the breathtaking mountain village of Amden, high above the sparkling waters of Lake Walen and surrounded by the majestic Swiss Alps, this retreat offers families the opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and experience the restorative power of nature together. Far from the noise and pace of daily life, Amden, just 1.5 hours by train from Zurich,  is known for its fresh alpine air, panoramic mountain landscapes, forests, waterfalls, and peaceful walking trails - an ideal setting for deep rest, play, and meaningful connection. 

This week-long gathering is designed for parents and children aged 6–12 who are longing for quality time together in a supportive, nourishing community atmosphere. Through a balance of rest, movement, creativity, adventure, and shared rituals, families will experience the joy of being part of a warm village-like tribe where children can play freely and parents can chill, recharge, and enjoy being in community.

Each day will include Yoga Nidra deep relaxation practices and nourishing yoga sessions for adults, offering space to release stress, restore the nervous system, and reconnect with inner calm. Practicing in the peaceful environment of the Swiss Alps naturally deepens these experiences - the strength of the mountains, time spent outdoors, and immersion in nature help regulate the body and mind, improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and support emotional wellbeing for both adults and children.

Children will be gently introduced to mindfulness through playful activities, sensory awareness games, storytelling, movement, and nature-based exploration. Guided by two experienced helping professionals who are also meditation practitioners, the children’s program is designed to nurture emotional resilience, confidence, creativity, and connection while encouraging curiosity and wonder in the natural world.

Together, we will explore mountain trails, enjoy discovery walks through forests and alpine meadows, share picnics and outdoor food grilling, gather around the fire for ceremony and songs, and spend evenings playing games and massage with each other and connecting as a community. There will be space for both adventure and rest. 

This retreat is an invitation for families to experience a different rhythm of life together: one rooted in presence, nature, simplicity, and connection. A chance for children to feel free, grounded, and inspired - and for parents to return home feeling restored, supported, and deeply connected to themselves, their children, and community.

這場靜修營會將在壯麗的安姆登（Amden）山村舉行。山村坐落於波光粼粼的瓦倫湖（Lake Walen）之上，被雄偉的瑞士阿爾卑斯山脈環抱，為家庭提供了一個放慢腳步、重新連結大地，並共同感受大自然修復力量的絕佳環境。安姆登遠離日常生活的喧囂與城市節奏，距離蘇黎世僅 1.5 小時火車車程，以其清新的阿爾卑斯山空氣、環迴三百六十度的山景、森林、瀑布景觀及其恬靜的步道而聞名——是深度休憩、遊玩和建立深層連結的理想地方。
為期一週的靜修營專為6 至 12 歲的親子家庭度身訂造，在互相支持及具滋養的社區(小組）氣氛中享受有質素的親子時光。營會融合了靜態休養與動態探索，透過創意活動、營火會和火典儀式，讓家庭中的每一位感受如共育共享族群般的溫暖情誼。在孩子們自由探索自然的同時，家長亦能獲得身心重整的空間，在充滿凝聚力的社群中重拾活力。
成年參加者每天可以參加深度放鬆的 Yoga Nidra 睡眠瑜伽練習與滋養身心的瑜伽課，為家長提供一個釋放壓力、修復神經系統並重新找回內心平靜的空間。沉浸在雄偉的瑞士阿爾卑斯山脈與寧靜的大自然的療癒能量之中，有助於調節身心狀態、改善睡眠品質、減輕焦慮，促進大人與孩子的心理和情緒健康。

孩子們將透過有趣的喚醒五感遊戲、故事、肢體律動及自然探索來體驗正念靜心。兒童活動的部分由兩位資深的助人工作者及靜心導師設計和帶領，旨在培養孩子的情感韌性、自信、創造力與同感心，同時引導他們欣賞自然及激發他們對世界的好奇心。

我們將一起探索山間小徑，在森林與高山草甸中遊玩，共享野餐和戶外燒烤美食。我們也會生起營火舉行儀式、圍圈同聲共唱； 黃昏時，我們以遊戲及按摩連結彼此，建立深厚的社群情誼。這個靜修營，確實將提供一個充滿冒險歷奇，又具充裕休息的空間。

這場靜修營是一份誠摯的邀請，邀請家庭共同體驗一種截然不同的生活節奏：一種根植於當下、自然、簡約與自我連結的生活節奏和模式。這是一個讓孩子感到自由、踏實且受啟發的機會，也讓父母在啟程回家時，感到身心重獲滋養與充電，與自己、孩子以及社群建立起深層的連結。

Typical Day Flow

7.30 am | Morning breathing practices & Yoga (optional)

8.30am | Breakfast (or earlier if needed for kids)

9.30-10.30am am | Mindfulness activities for Kids

Yoga Nidra & Meditation for Parents

11am Mountain Walk

Nature Connection practices

1pm Picnic lunch, sometimes with outdoor grilling, free play and walk back

6pm | Dinner

7.15pm | Evening Family Circle with yoga nidra, gentle movement, story telling & mantra singing

8.15pm Good night

Facilitators:

Myriam Bartu

Myriam has worked with women's empowerment NGOs in Hong Kong where she began teaching meditative practices in 2016. Now based in Zurich she is passionate about sharing yoga nidra, sound healing, women's yoga therapy and Nature Retreats to help humans reconnect to themselves, to each other and to Nature. More on Myriam here.

Stephen Ma

Stephen is a father of two, a mindfulness practitioner, and a skilled professional in community engagement and preventive and developmental initiatives. In his dual role as an educator and entrepreneur, he founded Mindfulness for Kids and Nature's Embrace Life Education Centre, which offers mindfulness training and life education programs for adults, children, and families. With over 23 years of experience as a registered social worker in Hong Kong, and more than 12 years of teaching experience in tertiary-level education and social-work supervising in China, Stephen is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in the UK in social work. Stephen has published two books on mindfulness and life education, and is a columnist for Ming Pao in Hong Kong, where he shares positive parenting skills and knowledge.

Svah Wong
Svah, is a mother of two, a social worker, Mindfulness practitioner and spiritual teacher. As a nature educator, Svah has incorporated nature appreciation into mindfulness and parenting. She has set up ‘Mindfulness for Kids’ （幼兒靜心）platform and is a co-founder of Parenting Communion (Hong Kong)(共學起動）. Svah co-authored 《陪孩子學靜心 從心做起的教養》(Walking the Mindful Path with Your Child: A Journey of Heartful Parenting) in 2020. Svah attained her social work master's degree in 2012 and was trained as a ‘Parenting for a peaceful world’ facilitator. To Svah, Parenting for a peaceful world is her motto, as a peaceful world is possible when adults in the community work together to sow peaceful seeds in the souls. Svah welcomes every big or small person who is drawn to self-understanding and to shining their uniqueness and authenticity, joining her to enjoy life on Earth.
More on Svah here:
Mindful Blossom Healing

Mindfulness for Kids 幼兒靜心

Retreat Centre

Schwendihaus is a family friendly retreat house in Amden, equipped with a playroom, an out door playground, a football pitch, outdoor grill facilities and a yoga room. Accommodation is in shared rooms or family rooms. Nutritious food is served with vegetarian and gluten-free options when needed.

Costs: All costs are in Swiss Francs.

Food and Accomodation:

Accomodation, breakfast and dinner for 3 days per person: chf 200.=
We will buy lunch food from the local supermarkets and share outdoor picnics, also welcome to bring your own lunch and snack food.

Retreat Fee:

Regular:

300.- per adult, 500.- per couple, 200.- per child

Early bird by June 10th:

250.- per adult, 400.- per couple, 150.- per child

Early bird subsidised fee, by June 10th: (for refugees, BNOs and those living on a low income):

150.- per adult, 200.- per couple, 100.- per child

Please book your spot here

Summer photos Copyright: Amden Weesen Tourism

Location:  Ampleforth Abbey

Journey Home Autumn retreat for Hong Kong leavers and Friends. Everyone welcome!

Join us for a deeply restorative three-day retreat in the peaceful surroundings of the historic Ampleforth Abbey, nestled within the rolling countryside of Northern England.

This retreat is an invitation to pause, breathe, and gently reconnect with yourself during a time of transition and change. Whether you are newly arrived, preparing for a new chapter, or simply longing for rest and meaningful connection, these days together offer space to slow down and feel supported in community.

Stepping away from the routines and demands of daily life allows the nervous system to soften and reset. Time spent outdoors, practicing, resting, sharing meals, and moving together over several days can bring a deep sense of grounding, clarity, belonging, and renewal.

Surrounded by nature, we will walk, practice, sing, rest, reflect, and gather in a warm and welcoming community. Through gentle movement, stillness, and shared experience, we create space for healing, reconnection, calm and uplift.

Our retreat will include:

• Yoga for strength, mobility, and inner peace

• Grounding and nourishing Hatha Yoga

• Eight Brocades (Qi Gong) for healing and wellness

• Singing bowls to calm mind and body

• Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing for deep relaxation

• Outdoor nature connection practices

• Community sharing circles to be heard and held

• Simple healthy shared meals

• Time to rest, walk, reflect, and simply be

No yoga experience is needed. All practices are gentle, accessible, and open to everybody. Men and women warmly welcome.

Co-facilitators:

Linda To

Linda is a former NGO leader and social work teacher in Hong Kong devoted to women's rights work, and a learner of mindful / non violent communication practices. She enjoys Eight Brocades.

Josephine Ma

Josephine has been teaching yoga in Hong Kong since 2017. Having moved to Leeds in 2022, she is keen to share her passion for yoga, helping participants enhance their mobility and strength while cultivating inner peace. Instagram @machoyogaleeds

Mandy Tsui 

Mandy focuses on singing bowls and sound healing. She loves nature and believes sound can bring deep relaxation and inner strength. With her gentle and steady guidance, she supports participants to calm their body and mind, feel clearer, and reconnect with themselves and the world. She hopes everyone can feel peace, strength, and love through the support of sound and nature. 

Myriam Bartu

Myriam has worked with women's empowerment NGOs in Hong Kong where she began teaching meditative practices in 2016. Now based in Zurich she is passionate about sharing yoga nidra, sound healing, women's yoga therapy and Nature Retreats to help humans reconnect to themselves, to each other and to Nature. 

Retreat Cost

This price includes two nights accommodation in 3-bed shared rooms, all meals and all retreat activities and sessions.

Early Bird before July 1st:

Standard: £190 per person, £350 per couple

Low-Income: £140 per person, £250 per couple

Regular:

Standard: £295 per person, £560 per couple

Low-Income: £240 per person, £450 per couple

Please book your spot here.

Escape to the peaceful mountain village of Osco for a long weekend of deep rest, meaningful connection, and renewal in nature, lovingly held by Josephine Ma and Myriam Bartu.

Nestled in the beautiful Leventina Valley in southern Switzerland, this retreat takes place at Locanda del Viandante — a warm, purpose-driven retreat space designed for slowing down, reconnecting, and feeling at home. Surrounded by forests, waterfalls, rivers, and panoramic mountain views, the region offers a unique blend of wild alpine beauty and the softer Mediterranean influence of Ticino. Fresh mountain air, quiet trails, ancient stone villages, and flowing water create the perfect environment for nervous system restoration and inner calm.

For the entire weekend, we will have the whole house to ourselves, creating an intimate and welcoming atmosphere for genuine connection, shared meals, laughter, reflection, and community. Whether you come alone, with a partner, spouse or friend, this retreat is an invitation to step away from the demands of daily life and experience the healing effects of time spent in nature, loving community, and nourishing practice.

Immersion in nature helps to reduce stress, calm the nervous system, improve sleep, boost mood, and restore mental clarity. Combined with intentional practices and meaningful human connection, these experiences can help us feel more grounded, open-hearted, energized, and deeply renewed.

Throughout the weekend, Josephine will guide playful and uplifting yoga practices designed to cultivate peace, balance, mobility, and strength in both body and mind. Her approach invites lightness, joy, and embodied presence, helping participants reconnect with vitality and confidence.

Myriam will offer deeply restorative Yoga Nidra, gentle practices for nervous system regulation, and immersive sound healing sessions to support deep relaxation, emotional release, and healing rest. These sessions are designed to help participants slow down completely, reconnect inwardly, and access profound states of restoration.

Together, we will also explore nature connection practices in the forests, mountains, and rivers surrounding the retreat centre - mindful walks, sensory awareness practices, stillness in nature, and moments of shared presence outdoors. The natural landscape supports clarity, grounding, creativity, and reconnection with what truly matters.

During the weekend you can look forward to:

✨ Mountain walks with guided nature connection practices
✨ Playful and uplifting yoga for strength, mobility, peace, and balance
✨ Deeply restorative Yoga Nidra and immersive sound healing
✨ Breathing practices for grounding, clarity, and uplift
✨ Community connection circles and shared reflection
✨ Fire circle ceremony for letting go and renewal
✨ Nourishing time to rest, laugh, connect, and simply be

Retreat Centre

Stay at Locanda del Viandante, in Osco village, Ticino, the Italian part of Switzerland, a comfortable, cozy, home-like village house in the mountains.

Retreat cost:

Early Bird shared room, book by September 1st:

Standard: 700.- (Low income / refugees / BNOs: 500.=)

Early Bird Single room, book by September 1st:

Standard: 920.- (Low income / refugees/ BNOs: 720.=)

Regular Shared room:

Standard: 800.=. (Low income / refugees / BNOs: 600.=)

Regular Single room:

Standard: 1,020.= (Low income / refugees / BNOs: 820.=)

Please book your spot here.