WATER
RETREAT
6th – 9th AUGUST 2026
SWITZERLAND I CASA SANTO STEFANO, TICINO
What if you could flow like water - steady, clear, and full of life?
In the heart of Ticino, where mountains meet valleys and the air hums with the sound of rushing streams, this retreat invites you to return to your natural rhythm. Just a short walk from our venue, waterfalls tumble into cooling pools, offering moments of wild beauty and deep refreshment for body and spirit.
This is not just a yoga retreat - it’s a journey into presence, and ease. Guided by the element of water, you’ll be invited to soften, release, and open to life’s currents. Start the days with a silent walk to the magical waterfall and then dive into energizing practices. Afternoons invite exploration or rest, and evenings close with stillness and reflection.
Meditation, pranayama, and yoga practices are led by Nina and Chris, designed to help you connect with your body’s natural flow and the spacious clarity of your mind. Sessions are open to all levels, with supportive adjustments to meet you where you are.
FLOW. EASE. PRESENCE.
THE VENUE
Casa Santo Stefano is a sanctuary of charm and quiet in a picturesque Ticino village. Surrounded by stone walls, flower-filled balconies, and winding paths, it offers serene indoor spaces, sunlit terraces, and cozy corners for rest. The nearby forest paths lead to hidden swimming spots - a perfect place to let nature wash away the noise of daily life.
Between guided sessions, you can wander to the falls, soak in the cool streams, read in the shade, or simply sit in stillness with the sound of water as your companion.
In the evenings, we gather in gentle community - to move, breathe, share reflections, set intentions, or rest in shared silence. These moments offer connection without demand, allowing you to simply be.
This retreat is for those longing to soften into flow, to be nourished by nature, and to reconnect with the clear, living waters within. Come as you are. Leave refreshed, light, and flowing freely.
YOUR RETREAT INCLUDES
3 nights accommodation at Casa Santo Stefano
1-2 daily yoga with Chris & Nina
(asana, meditation, pranayama - in English)
3 nourishing yogi brunches
2 delicious vegetarian dinners
1 evening off to explore the region and dine out
Organic coffee and tea available throughout the day
Fresh seasonal fruits available all day
Afternoon snack
Ticino Ticket (free public transport from the day of arrival)
Free parking at the Monte Lema cable car
Travel and insurance not included. Dinner outside not included.
Yoga props will be available, but please feel free to bring your own yoga mat and any personal props you’d like to use.
THE RHYTHM
7.00 – 7.45 Silent Morning Practice: Meditation and/or Pranayama
8.00 – 9.30/10.00 Morning Yoga (Asana)
10.00 Nourishing Brunch
Afternoons Free time – for rest, river swims, walks, massages
17.00 – 18.30 Evening Yoga
19.00 Dinner
(Arrival and Departure Day are half-days.)
Departure Day: Yoga will end at 9.00 AM. Room check out between 9.00 and 9.30 AM. Delicious brunch at 9.30 AM.
EARLY MORNING SILENCE
Each morning, we invite you to begin in intentional silence - to attune to our awakening and deepen your inner stillness. This sacred quiet continues through meditation, pranayama, and asana until brunch.
ENHANCEMENTS
Massages
E-Bike Rental to explore the region
Private Yoga Sessions
Additional Transportation Fees
NOURISHMENT & DIGESTIVE EASE
The chefs at Casa Santo Stefano cultivate a conscious dining culture and combine this with our passion for nature and the fresh. Daily homemade, vegetarian breakfast, prepared with high-quality organic and regional products. In the evening, we enjoy delicious vegetarian meals. Because Casa Santo Stefano values cooperation with neighbors and consider it part of their sustainability strategy, they work closely with restaurants, osterias and grottos in the surrounding area. Please inform us about allergies or intolerances well in advance.
RETREAT PACKAGE
YOGA & WELLBEING
CHF 490
SLEEP
The food package of CHF 129.– is to be paid directly at the hotel.
Please book your room directly here:
*Teachers offer: Spots available-get in touch for our retreat assistance program
Please read our TERMS & CONDITIONS. Registration is only confirmed upon payment.
Participants are responsible for their own travel insurance - we highly recommend to get one!