End of the Year Retreat in Chateau D’OEX Dec 5-7th
Wrap up your year with reflection, relaxation & set yourself for an amazing 2026
This end of the year, give yourself a true gift of self-care. By practicing yoga 2 times a day and walking outside, you will strengthen your body, meditation will empty your mind from the noise, and hustle of your every day life. Nature connection practices will ground & relax you and set a clear space in preparation for next year. You will slow down and re-learn how to take care of yourself in an authentic environment and will be taken care of wellbeing professionals.
We invite you to a 3-day unique experience in a kind and caring small community of human beings in an authentic and pristine Alpine environment.
Meet you in Pays D‘en Haut region, Switzerland.
Walking/ Snow shoeing in Pays D’en Haut region means immersing yourself into authentic, fairy tale like landscapes. This region breaths simplicity, coziness and ‘la douceur pour le Coeur’ (open hearted softness).
During 3 days we will take time to snow shoe in the hidden corners of this Valley, not rushing anywhere, taking our time to appreciate the landscape, cultural life, human and nature connection.
In the mornings and afternoons we will practice yoga and meditation to fully integrate our experience in the mountains.
Not to forget that we will have a private Spa area with Sauna and jacuzzi. Private chef Donata will spoil us with a creative food that nourish the body and soul.
You will leave the retreat rejuvenated, nourished, rested and full of energy to end the year and set powerful intentions for the 2026.
,In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer., Albert Camus
Activities during the end of the year retreat
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Winter hiking- snow shoeing
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Yoga and meditation
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Sound Bath- chanting bowls
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Outdoor fire place & Winter Shinrin Yoku Experience
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SPA with sauna
And most importantly- sharing the same experience with other humans, creating memories and having fun!
Nature Connection Practices
Forest Therapy is an art of connecting with nature with your senses.
It’s a research based framework for supporting healing and wellbeing through immersion in forests and other natural environments.
Most of the time during retreat will be spent Outside
Winter hiking & mindful walking
Open your eyes, activate your ears, slow down your feet and walk. When you re-learn how to walk mindfully, you will never walk and see nature in the same way again. Be Outside Participants love this and share that this is life changing experience!
Yoga Practice
The Yoga practice is open to all levels. The morning class focuses on waking up the body, stimulating the harmonious flow of energy in the muscles, joints and organs. The evening class is aimed at offering a deep and relaxing state of mind.
Retreat Location
You will stay in an authentic Swiss chalet located in a pristine and wild Chateau D’Oex- Gstaad Valley, a place still full of traditions and original lifestyle. Chateau D’Oex is known for air balloon festival taking place in January.
The Chalet is surrounded by the mountains and forest of the gorgeous Pays d’Enhaut region. This valley is reachable by public transport (gorgegous belle epoque train) and it’s 1h 40min drive from Geneva and 2h 50min drive from Zurich.
On a day when you might not feel like hiking, you may just relax on a long comfy chair and keep watching it. This is what Swiss do when they do not feel like hiking 🙂
Immerse into Swiss life while staying in this beautiful jewel chalet which has full comfort and a private room for each participant, the charm of 200 years and even a private SPA.
Views of Chateau D’Oex village
Chateau D’Oex village is a gateway to pristine Nature sights
Wellness area at the Retreat Location
Rooms at the chalet
Sleep with the Nature next to your bed.
If you choose to come by train to the retreat location, you will travel with the Belle Epoque train. This is quite an experience!
Logistical details, price & conditions
Retreat will start on Friday at 11am and will finish on Sunday at 4pm. Detailed program and list of things to take will be shared once registered. All genders and couples welcome to join!
Includes accommodation, food and retreat facilitation, accompanied by two highly-qualified professionals.
Single rooms with private bathroom – each participant will be in a private room with a private bathroom.
Prices:
Standard single room with a private bathroom: 990 CHF
Superior single room with a private bathroom: 1090 CHF
To secure booking: 50% deposit. The rest to be paid before November 5th.
Cancellation policy: 1month before 50% refundable, 2 weeks before non-refundable.
Included
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All activities during retreat
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Carefully selected and prepared snow shoeing routes in the local area
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2-night accommodation in a single room, with private bathroom
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2 breakfasts, 2 diners (at the Chalet) and 3 lunches (meals will be adapted according your key habits and possible allergies)
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Mountain snacks, tea and coffee
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Drinks during meals: water, coffee, tea
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Pick up from the train station and transfer to the retreat location
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Transportation to and to from the retreat location (a WhatsApp group will be created to help getting organized, car-pooling etc…)
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Insurance: travel, cancellation, liability and health…
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Alcohol and other drinks during dinner
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Possible extra nights before or after the retreat
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Ruta, mountain leader, nature therapy guide & coach
Ruta did her first hike back in 2013- she then realized that the real life is not happening in the indoor- office environment but rather outside.
This made her realize that she was missing something important in her life- connection with Nature. Since then, most of her time she spends outside- climbing, hiking, wild camping, walking in the forests, parks and other natural places. She has become hiking ‚guru‘ and is now passionate to share the most beautiful places in the Swiss Alps with the others. Retreat participants often say that Ruta’s passion for Nature is contagious.
Ruta is a professional mountain leader ( Association of Mountain Guides in Switzerland), neuro-coach (Neuroleadership Institute, London), and forest therapy guide (Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, USA).
By creating Be Outside Coaching movement, she has connected her 2 major passions: activities outside and human development. Be Outside Coaching delivers immersive and holistic Nature experiences in the different corners of pristine the Swiss Alps.
Be Outside. Be Authentic. Be You
About Kotryna
Yoga & meditation teacher
Kotryna, a certified yoga and meditation teacher, encourages and invites you to listen to yourself & follow your heart’s guidance, cultivate self love and be your own best version on the yoga mat and off the mat. To explore your inner landscape Kotryna uses three yoga modalities: asana, breath (pranayama) and meditation. Kotryna loves teaching HATHA yoga with slow vinyasa style. She shows different variations and movements to make sure her classes are beginner friendly and also interesting for ‘seasoned’ practitioners.
Kotryna has a business background and came to yoga from the Swiss corporate world. Her analytic mindset threads nicely with yoga and meditation practices, therefore she loves sharing with her students WHY we do what we do on the mat and chooses science-based yoga approaches.
Kotryna lives in Villeneuve, a commune extending Swiss Montreux riviera, with her little family:
lovely husband and two amazing kids.
Discover more about Kotryna: https://www.samauyoga.ch/pages/about
,When I hike through Pays den Haut region, I feel like I am falling in love again and again.,
BE OUTSIDE COACHING
Meet Donata- a soulfull retreat chef
Donata creates food with love & passion. She is a nature lover and gets her main inspiration to cook from the nature – using natural products.
Aesthetics of food is part of her style, she spoils multiple senses of the one who tastes her food.
Lithuania is her home country and her initial inspiration to cook came from her mothers vegetable & fruit garden.
You will eat healthy & natural food prepared by Donata. Allow your body to energize with seasonal & local goodness. Find joy in eating the rainbow on your plate and feel yourself becoming more grounded and feeling comfortable in your own skin.
Participants of the previous retreats leave speechless after eating Donatas food.
Testimonial From Previous Outings & Retreats
,Ruta is an experienced hiker and mountain leader. She offers diverse workshops and retreats to connect with nature (and yourself) which are interesting, beautiful and inspire mindfulness. She cares about making her clients happy and is keen to learn and grow. I highly recommend her products and guidance. I will certainly join her again!,. Pilar Gomez
,Ruta is a fabulous guide and retreat host. She’s friendly and super caring. She knows very well what she is doing, wants to provide and what to do. I enjoy doing hiking without worrying about which direction to take, when to take my train, and all the planning. I trust that everyone will have soul-opening and mind-boggling experience with Ruta if you let her kindly take your hands and lead you into the woods or over the hills., Trinh Nguyen
We are looking forward to seeing you in the mountains
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
