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:
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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
Summer photos Copyright: Amden Weesen Tourism