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.=)
