Der Event ist auf basic Englisch geleitet, aber du kannst auf Deutsch sprechen.

New Year’s Retreat in the Swiss Alps 

As the year comes to an end, leave behind the holiday stress and step into a nourishing 4-day retreat nestled in the beautiful Swiss Alps. This is your time to relax, recharge, and reflect on the past year, while setting clear, authentic intentions for the coming year.

Meet the person you wanna become and join a supportive community of like-minded people as we practice conscious communication, mindfulness, relaxation, mind-body awareness, slowing down, stillness, grounding, self-care, community building, while also experiencing a lot of playfulness and fun.

This nourishing retreat provides space for self-observation, expanded awareness and self love, helping you find clarity and meaning. With this newfound wisdom, you can make empowered choices to create the new year in your best interest.

New Year’s Celebration:

We will create a special New Year’s program together, filled with moments of joy, laughter, creativity, and togetherness, with uplifting and fun activities to celebrate the arrival of the new year. Let yourself be surprised!

DATES 

December 31st, 2026 - January 3rd, 2027

Check-In: December 31st, 10 AM  (please come on time)

** Helpers latest arrival is December 30th by 18:00 PM. 

Start: December 31st, our first meal is at 1:30 PM. 

End: January 3rd, at 4.30 PM ** Helpers stay until January 4th

Please don't make any plans. Theres no rush to leave. It's always nice to just enjoy eachothers company and relax together.

INVESTMENT 

Early Bird Tickets - Save 10% on 1st Payment. Ends 1. October 2026 - Not valid for Helper Tickets.

Use the Discount Code: NEWYEARS26/27

• Dorm Room Ticket: CHF 888.-

• Tripple Room Ticket:  CHF 999.-

  You will share the room with 1-2 people and each have their own bed – first to book gets the double bed ;)

  
  

• Private Room Ticket: CHF 1222.-

  If all our private rooms are booked, and you prefere to have more privacy, you can also book a room at the Kerenzerberg Sport center, if they have space available. (Make sure to book on time, mention that you are staying with Mahara and if they have a room with lake views).

  
  

• Book your own Hotel: CHF 777.-

  This ticket includes meals and all workshops. No accomodation.

   if your staying at the Kerenzerberg Sports Center, just a 3-minute walk from us. Please book your room direct with them before you purchase your ticket. Contact: sportzentrum@szk.ch or check other nearby places – click here

• Helper Ticket CHF 555.- / No Early Bird Discount

  **Arrival one day earlier, and departure one day later are manditory. There are no additional costs for the extra two nights. Please contact us to discuss the details once you booked your ticket.

  
  

• One Day New Years Eve Ticket - No sleepover! Inclusive two delicious meals.

  CHF 299.- / No Early Bird Discount

  This ticket allows you to journey the last day of the year with us and celebrate into the New Year.

  Latest at 1 AM when we all go to bed, we kindly ask you to leave. No sleep over. Thank you.

  
  

• For couples in a private room:

    IMPORTANT: Only book 1 Private Room Ticket and pay the difference of 888.- plus Tourist Tax on arrival (bed size: 140x200 cm). Please make sure to mention it in the comments when registering.

  
  

PAYMENT PROCESS: 

The cost of your ticket includes both

1st payment = all workshops with Mahara's guidance, and accommodation at our venue, and

2nd payment = delicious vegetarian/vegan meals.

What is not included "Fees" : Tourist Tax 4.40/night and 2.3% online ticketing fee. With the tourist Tax you have the possiblity to travel with Public Transport for a discounted price in Glarus.

If you want to do go sledding = 23.- /person

Visit the Sauna at Kerenzerberg Sportzentrum = 12.-/person (prices may change)

The payment process is split into two payments:

1st payment plus fees paid online to reserve your spot.

2nd payment upon your arrival direct to the cook.

If you need to pay in instalments or don’t have a credit card, please contact us.

THE VENUE

EQUILIBRA – A sanctuary for inner alchemy and awakening, located in Filzbach, in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by majestic mountains. The view of the beautiful Lake Walensee and its waterfalls, along with many wonderful hiking trails right outside the door, invites you to relax. In the 1920s, the building was a silk factory, later a mini-golf course, before it was converted into three apartments. Today, it has been lovingly renovated, preserving the charm of the building.

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodations at Equilibra are on-site and offer enough privacy and space for your comfort. 

We have a showerplan and share all bathrooms. There are 4 showers which is enough for the small group size that we accomodate.

If you would like a private bathroom, we recommend booking a nearby hotel - click here. 

In our cozy 64m² dormitory, there are no bunk beds, and everyone has their own privacy through dividers or curtains.

HOW TO GET HERE

For information on how to reach us by plane, train, bus, or car, as well as parking details, click here. 

Address: Equilibra, Webereistrasse 7, 8757 Filzbach, GL, Switzerland

GOOD TO KNOW

• Please check your email inbox/spam folder after purchasing to see if you have received our confirmation email with further important information. If not, it’s important to contact us.

• 1 week before the course, we will send you a welcome letter with all the details you need.

• The course is suitable for both English and German speakers who understand basic English (you can speak in German). Mahara will be guiding this course in English.

• We offer delicious vegetarian cuisine, with vegan options upon request, and can accommodate dietary restrictions.

• Karma Yoga: Everyone will be helping once for 15-20 min in the kitchen.

DAILY SCHEDULE 

We will have a special New Year's celebration that will be a lot of fun.

Here’s an example how a day could look like on a regular day / not New Years Eve - stay fluid and be open for change.

• 8:00 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast

• 9:15 - 10:30 AM: Body practices (Yoga, Breathwork, Authentic Movement, Dance...)

• 10.30-1.00 PM Workshop

• 1.00 PM: Lunch

• 1-3 PM: Break (go for a walk, get to know each other, read, journal ...)

• 3:00 PM: Workshop

• 5:00 PM: Tea & Snacks

• 5:45 PM: Workshop

• 7:30 PM: Dinner

• 9:00 PM: Optional Community time, get together for Jam sessions/ story telling / massage exchanges / relaxation

• From 10:30 PM: Silence

• From 11:00 PM: Lights out - except on Dec 31 :)

  *Bring a soft reading lamp if you wish to read a bit longer at night.

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, please contact us via email at 4maharamckay@gmail.com

This retreat is about slowing down, reflecting on the current year, so you can bring more clarity and awareness of what needs to die and where you can put your focus on for the year to come.

You’ll leave feeling recharged, refreshed, and ready to step into the new year with intention. 

Let’s welcome the New Year together with joy, creativity, and love.

We look forward to welcoming you here at Equilibra.

Mahara & Team