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The weekend begins on Friday with arrival and socialising: the Opening Gathering with Zermatt Unplugged Connect & KEUR, the Chefs & Winemakers Night hosted by Design Hotels®, an acoustic campfire session and cocktails accompanied by vinyl music all combine to create the special atmosphere for which A Love Beyond is renowned.

On Saturday, the programme takes participants out into the mountains surrounding the Zmutt Glacier. Mindful walks, yoga and breathing sessions, a hike or bike tour to the glacier, a communal glacier picnic, and creative and restorative activities invite you to view change and constancy from new perspectives. The day draws to a close with a Campfire Conversation by Breitling and the Big Table Mezze from the iconic Beirut restaurant LIZA.

Sunday is all about taking things with you and carrying them forward. The weekend draws to a fitting close with the Farewell Brunch – a shared ritual centred on the question ‘The Essence of What Lasts’ – and an interactive concert with Zermatt Unplugged.

What began six years ago as a labour of love for CERVO owner Daniel F. Lauber has developed into a unique event that goes far beyond a traditional retreat. A Love Beyond connects people, fosters a sense of community and demonstrates just how powerful shared experiences in the mountains can be.

The weekend can be enjoyed either as a hotel guest during a stay at CERVO or independently with a Retreat Pass. This means that external guests also have the opportunity to take part in the programme and immerse themselves in the world of A Love Beyond alongside the community.

This is precisely why A Love Beyond is also a wonderful example of what is possible at CERVO: retreats and experiences that have a lasting impact and bring people together.

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Would you like to organise your own retreat at CERVO?

There are places that offer tranquillity. And places that bring people together. CERVO combines both.

Nestled in the Zermatt mountains, with unobstructed views of the Matterhorn, this is where retreats take shape that go far beyond individual programme activities. Nature, exercise, cuisine and wellbeing merge into a holistic experience – for organisers as well as for their community.

Whether it’s a yoga retreat, meditation, breathwork, coaching, a leadership off-site or a multi-day wellbeing programme: together, we’ll develop a format that suits your vision and your guests.

Why the CERVO is the ideal venue for your retreat

Nature as a retreat space: Yoga in the Ferdinand Garden, breathwork on the Campfire Deck or meditation with a view of the mountains – nature becomes part of the programme.

Atman Mountain Spa
Between sessions, onsens, saunas, steam rooms and relaxation areas provide space for regeneration and recuperation.

Cuisine with character
Three restaurants provide the perfect setting for shared meals – from communal dinners to individually tailored retreat menus.

Everything in one place
Accommodation, retreat spaces, the spa, restaurants and the natural surroundings are just a few steps away from one another. This ensures short distances and a harmonious overall experience.

Flexible Retreat Spaces

Every retreat has its own character. That’s why we offer a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces:

- A ritual space for yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound journeys and workshops
- Ferdinand Garden – an exclusive outdoor space on our terrace
- Campfire Deck with views of the Zermatt mountains

Designing a retreat together

Our team will guide you personally from the initial idea right through to implementation. Together, we’ll create a retreat that brings people together, inspires and leaves a lasting impression.

Curious? Discover our retreat offers and find out more about the possibilities for your own retreat at CERVO.