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Wild flower July 4-6th, 2025 
Val D
anniviers, St-Luc/Chandolin, switzerland

​‘Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.’
​Hans Christian Andersen
Mountain and Alpine flowers

Imagine taking one step further.

A step to explore the wonders of Nature in a pristine Alpine environment.

A step to travel through the vibrating sounds of wild rivers and streams.

A step to feel, relax and delve deeper into your body.

A step closer to self-care and self-knowledge.

A step to meet Ruta who will accompany you in this extraordinary journey to Nature and yourself.

 

I invite you to a 3-day unique experience, allowing you to enjoy, take the time and bring awareness in each and every step.

In a pristine Alpine environment, Switzerland.

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Local village where we will start the hike
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Some vitamin 'N' from the valley where we will hike

activities during 3 day Hiking & Mindfulness experience

  • Hiking (all levels) – discovering the wonders of the surrounding valleys

  • Deep Nature connection through forest and mountain therapy based on Japanese Shinrin Yoku

  • Discovering variety of Alpine Flowers that you have never seen before ( with a qualified Mountain Leader)

  • Reaching high but very accessible peaks- 3000m or around

  • Mindful Time for yourself

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Note: event will start at 11 am on July 5th and will end at 4pm on July 7th. 

Nature Connection Practices

Forest Therapy (japanese Shinrin Yoku) 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. Experience this practice while hiking in the mountains.

alpine lake, tea cups, ready for gathering

Wild Flower Workshop Outside

As we walk, we will discover rare wild flowers on the way. This valley is known for it! You will find out medicinal benefits,

stories and interesting facts about them.

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3000 m peaks

During this trek we have a possibility to reach close to 3000m peaks. There are few of them. Beautiful challenge for mountain lovers & adventurers.

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about the place where we will stay

The location of the Hotel Weisshorn is as spectacular as the mountains of the Val d'Anniviers. It is located on the right side of the valley at 2,337 meters above sea level, surrounded by majestic four-thousanders in Valais. The Weisshorn can only be reached on foot or with skins in winter! You will be rewarded for the climb with a magnificent mountain world and pure nature away from any hustle and bustle

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walking is a meditation, soaking in vitamin 'N'

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experience Creator

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About Ruta

Ruta has done 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

Ruta, mountain leader, nature therapy guide & coach
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your Inner BlooM

During those 3 days you will discover unique & astonishing variety of Alpine flowers. Val DAnniviers Valley is known for its pristine Nature that is very rare to find anywhere else. Once you see such beauty in front of your eyes, you also start blooming.

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‘If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.’
Gautama Buddha
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PRice, logistical details And Conditions

Includes accommodation (all bathrooms are shared), food and trek preparation & guiding, accompanied by two highly-qualified professionals.

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Standard shared room (2 single beds): 790  CHF

Superior shared room ( 2 single beds): 890 CHF

Private standard room: 950 CHF

Private superior room: 990 CHF

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Trek location place: 3h from Zurich, 3h from Geneva, 1h30min from Sion.

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To secure booking: 100% needs to be paid (payment options possible)

Cancellation policy: 1 month before 50% refundable, after- non refundable.

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Included

  • All activities during trek

  • Carefully selected and prepared hiking routes in the local area

  • 2-night accommodation in a selected room in a highly reputated historical hotel

  • 2 breakfasts, 2 diners and 2 picnic-lunches (meals will be adapted according your key habits and possible allergies)

  • Mountain snacks, tea and coffee

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​Not included:

  • Transportation to and to from the retreat location (a WhatsApp group will be created to help getting organized, car-pooling etc…)

  • Insurance: travel and health.

  • Alcohol and other drinks during dinner

  • Possible extra nights before or after the retreat (possible to arrange)

Testimonial From previous outings

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Alena, mother of 2 and business owner from Switzerland

'This year has been so hard and I have felt a terrible urge to escape my daily life, the uncertainty and the heavy routine. Joining Ruta's Autumn retreat was one of the best things that happened to me in 2020.

Ruta's carefully chosen location for the retreat was beyond what I could have imagined.. She is madly passionate about nature and outdoor living and she transmits this passion and to everyone around. I have discovered forest bathing, mindful hiking, participated in many activities I've never heard of before, I have let myself follow the rhythm and it was incredibly calming, nurturing and emotional experience.

I'm impressed with Ruta's facilitation skills too.

We were a group of 12 women with 12 different nationalities, cultures, backgrounds, personalities and expectations sharing this 3-day experience. Ruta managed all that diversity and strong emotions coming out with ease. She created an inclusive and safe environment for all of us to feel comfortable, heard and supported. Through many different activities, each of us could find a way to share (or not) that one was comfortable with. She managed to keep us motivated and outdoors even when the weather was difficult, during those 3 days we had sun, rain and even snow!!

The retreat was well planned, the sessions were well prepared with little surprises that went straight to the heart of each participant (I can't name as it would be a spoiler for next participants!)

I loved the place so much that I have prolonged my stay by an additional day and I'm already looking forward to next year!!'

Read More testimonials here or on Google ( tap Be Outside Coaching): 
https://www.beoutsidecoaching.com/testimonials-1

Yes, I have adventured here:)

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can't wait to see you in the mountains!

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