About The Retreat
Join us for an extraordinary summer holiday! Our Retreat is situated at 1800m and surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. It is a unique place to explore the area around Austria's highest peak far away from all the hustle and bustle and to find peace and quiet. Start your day with a yoga class in the panorama studio, followed by a healthy breakfast and a guided hike in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Your hosts Sophie and Tobias will show you East Tyrol from its most beautiful side and, together with their team, ensure that everyone feels at home. In the afternoon, the wood-fired hot tub is ready for a muscle soak with the best view of the Alps. At the long dining table, delicious, 3-course vegan meals are served alongside Austrian wine and beer. Here, the emphasis is on mountain adventure, sustainability and a healthy lifestyle. All meals are plant based and freshly prepared from organic and regional ingredients. The chefs create excellent, seasonal three course menus each night and are happy to cater for special diets. After an active day in the outdoors you can warm up with a cup of tea and enjoy some homemade vegan cake. The nutritious breakfast includes all vegan alternatives as well as locally sourced eggs, milk and cheese. Our Retreat is situated in idyllic seclusion about 3km above the small village of Kals am Großglockner. The Hohe Tauern National Park with its countless hiking trails, diverse flora and fauna, mountain lakes, glaciers and Austria's highest peaks is just a few minutes' walk away. The former guesthouse was converted into a stylish mountain retreat in 2014. All six rooms have an ensuite bathroom and can be furnished with a double bed or two single beds. Solo travelers or families also have the option of sharing a spacious triple room. The fully equipped yoga studio, the sunny terrace with a magnificent view, the cozy living area, sofa corners, a small bar and the long dining table invite you to relax or socialize at any time. In 2018, our Mountain Retreat was named one of the best retreats in the world by The Guardian newspaper. In 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 it was named “Best of the Best” worldwide by TripAdvisor. We are an “Official partner of the Hohe Tauern National Park”.
Itinerary
1Day 1
1:30PM - 6:00PM
Arrive any time from 15:30, settle into your stunning mountain home. Meet other guests and hosts, enjoy a piece of freshly baked, vegan cake.
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Delicious three course plant-based dinner at our communal dining table.
2Day 2
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Morning yoga class in our panoramic studio.
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Nutritious organic breakfast.
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Introductory hike from us to the Kals Valley.
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Vegan cake and organic coffee served on your return. Relax in the wood-fired hot tub and enjoy the stunning views from the sunny terrace.
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Delicious three course plant-based dinner at our communal dining table.
3Day 3
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Morning yoga class in our panoramic studio.
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Organic breakfast with vegan options as well as local cheese, eggs and milk.
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Guided Hike from us into the famous Dorfer Valley. You may take an ice-cold dip in a stunning glacial lake and a coffee at a traditional mountain hut.
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Freshly baked vegan cak and relax on the sofa in our cosy living room.
6:00PM - 8:00PM
East Tyrolian dinner at a local restaurant.
4Day 4
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Morning yoga class in our panoramic studio.
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Delicious organic breakfast.
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Maybe you will take the gondola up (price not included) to do some high alpine hiking towards the top of Blauspitz mountain. You may have a witchcraft soup at a mountain restaurant overlooking the entire valley.
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Delicious vegan cake and organic coffee served on your return. Enjoy a muscle bath in the wood-fired hot tub and enjoy the stunning views from the terrace.
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Three course plant-based dinner at our communal dining table.
5Day 5
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Delicious organic breakfast.
9:00AM - 3:30PM
Rest day. You could explore the picturesque town of Lienz, visit the swimming pool, or simply relax on the sunny terrace at the lodge with a good book. Some guests may want to do paragliding, rock climbing or mountain biking. We are happy to arrange guides and equipment rental.
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Restorative yoga class in the afternoon.
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Meet for a drink at the bar, before we visit one of our favourite restaurants in Kals for an Austrian dinner.
6Day 6
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Morning yoga class in our panoramic studio.
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Delicious organic breakfast.
9:00AM - 3:00PM
You and the group will hike up towards the Figerhorn summit, enjoying an en-route picnic among a lot of marmots.
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Return post activity where tea and cake awaits. Relax on the sofa in our cosy living room or play some table tennis with your new friends..
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Time for a super tasty plant based evening meal where we talk about our days adventure.
7Day 7
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Morning yoga class in our panoramic studio.
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Delicious organic breakfast.
9:00AM - 3:00PM
The final hike is in the shadow of Austria's highest mountain, Grossglockner. With stunning views, you take your binoculars to spot local wildlife such as golden eagles and ibex. Lunch in a mountain restaurant, sampling the traditional local Tyrolean food.
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Coffee, tea and freshly baked cake awaits. Take a muscle soak in the wood fired hot tub, as the evening light dances on the surrounding peaks.
6:00PM - 7:30PM
At our communal dinner table, a sumptuous three course farewell dinner is served alongside local Austrian wine.
8Day 8
7:00AM - 9:00AM
Breakfast and departure. We will help get you to your connections for your travel home. Latest check-out is at 10am.
What’s Included
7x Overnight stay & tourist tax
7 x Organic, locally sourced breakfast
6 x Afternoon tea with freshly baked, plant based cake, and organic coffee
5 x delicious three course plant-based dinner with with local wine or beer
5 x days of guided hiking within the surrounding Alpine area
Use of equipment (hiking poles, yoga mats and props)
6 x one hour morning yoga classes with certified instructor in our panoramic studio
Transfers to/from the train/bus station in Lienz and Huben on Saturdays
Free WIFI, bed linen, towels
Not Included
Flights and transfers to Huben/Lienz
Lunches
Dinners on evenings out
Insurance
Additional activities often explored on Wednesdays (mountain biking, rafting, canyoning, rock climbing and paragliding)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cater for special diets?
We do! Just let us know your allergies or dietary preferences in advance and we are happy to cater for you. All the food at the house predominately plant based. We also have plenty experience in catering for gluten-free-, lactose-free- and other dietary requirements. .
Do you have to be really fit?
No experience is needed, just the ability to hike for a few hours and a good pair of hiking boots. If you have a basic fitness level and no serious knee injuries you will be able to join us on all activities. We will suggest daily routes, depending on weather, preference and your sense of adventure. Just remember you are in the mountains, there are no flat walks, so uphill walking will happen! Our Yoga classes are tailored to suit individual abilities, we encourage and welcome any level to join us on the yoga mat.
Is it suitable for a single traveller?
Yes - our holidays are a great way to meet other people and make new friends. For some of our rooms we charge a single room supplement. We also have the option of shared triple and twin rooms.
Do I have to do all the activities?
No, everything is optional. If you like to go on a self-guided tour we are happy to provide you with maps and suggestions! We also have a great terrace to hang out on and a really comfy sofa.
Reviews
Jenny
July 2024
Everything exceeded my expectations, and I thoroughly recommend this retreat. I have already booked to go again... The surrounding nature was beautiful, and the hikes were arranged to ensure we experienced a variety of terrains and covered different areas. The yoga was brilliant, Sophie gave excellent prompts and planned classes that suited our group.
tejal
June 2024
What a gem nestled in the Austrian mountains. Scenic views of unspoilt nature, stunning hikes, gorgeous rivers, lakes and waterfalls. The magical feeling of this special retreat did not leave me all week. We were thoroughly looked after by the entire team. The yoga sessions complemented the hikes really well.
Michael
July 2024
I honestly could not have asked more from the team. Everything was so lovely, from the team, the location, the food, everything was more than I could have asked for. The yoga, was balanced enough for beginners and those who have been practicing a while. I’ve never experienced some of the peace and relaxation I did while practicing here. The hiking led to some of the most memorable experiences.
