A sanctuary in South Tyrol for stillness, balance and inner growth
Lined with apple trees and vineyards, nestled among gentle hills, forests and flowing streams – the surroundings of Lana in South Tyrol speak their own language. Not loud, not demanding. But quiet. Almost like a whisper. And for those who choose to listen, something begins to shift. Not only outside, in nature – but deep within.
A garden within us
Amid this peaceful landscape just south of Merano lies Hotel Schwarzschmied – a place for reflection, conscious presence and personal growth. A retreat that, through its Inner Gardens concept, opens up a space that goes far beyond the physical. A space that, like any garden, must be tended to, cared for, and nurtured – again and again.
Because just like a real garden needs time, light, love and patience to bloom, so does the one within us. Sometimes, it also takes courage – to prune away old, tangled branches, or even turn the soil completely.
Time for your own becoming
The Inner Gardens offer a mindful interplay of movement, touch, sound and stillness:
– Grounding yoga
– Awakening dance
– Nourishing massages
– Light-filled meditations
– Dew-fresh sound journeys
They are invitations to plant seeds, to allow balance to flourish, to let calmness wash over you, to feel the soul gently begin to bloom.
In rhythm with the seasons
Like the natural world outside, our inner lives also follow the rhythm of the seasons: times of growth and blossoming, phases of stillness, moments of letting go. In Lana, nature suggests a slower pace – and at Hotel Schwarzschmied, it becomes a rhythm we can live by.
Perhaps that is the quiet secret to a long and good life:
To be a good gardener to oneself.