Autumn Activities at the Green Pearls®: Hikes, workshops and vernissage
Even if the temperatures outside suggest otherwise, this summer is coming to an end. In other words, it's time to start thinking about what to do and where to go in autumn!
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The beginning of the Indian summer is a wonderful time to travel in Europe: the trees are slowly changing colour and creating a new image of the familiar landscape. The days are still long enough for extended hikes, while the already cool evenings invite you to spend cosy hours by candlelight or with a wellness treatment.
In addition, many of the Green Pearls® partners offer special workshops and activities in autumn. How about participating in the ADLER hiking half marathon, for example? Or a herb hike at the HUBERTUS Mountain Refugio or a visit to the autumn market in Bad Herrenalb?
Even more ideas await you in this newsletter.
Autumn with the Green Pearls® Partners
September
16 - 18 September – MeYoTai in the Dolomites at Eco Park Hotel Azalea
The weekend is dedicated to the fusion of the disciplines of meditation, yoga, Kalaripayattu and contemporary Indian techniques. The senses are activated and body awareness is strengthened. The goal is the unification and relaxation of body, mind and spirit. The trainer Chetan Chauhan is from India and has been practicing the disciplines for more than 15 years. In 2016 he developed the MeYoTai Flow and since 2020 he organizes workshops and retreats together with the Eco Park Hotel Azalea always in combination with new hikes to Val die Fiemme.
17 September – Dog Swimming in the Black Forest
The non-swimmer pool at the Waldfreibad in Bad Herrenalb is opened for man's best friends. While the four-legged friends frolic and swim, there will be an entertaining social programme for their two-legged companions - food and drink will also be provided. Just about 15 minutes of walking, you will find the perfect accomodation for your vacation: the SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA.
24 - 25 September – Autumn Market in Bad Herrenalb
A colourful autumn market awaits visitors. Producers from the surrounding region present themselves and their delicacies, from spicy cheese and homemade jams to fine spirits and fresh fruit. There are also stalls with wild herbs and handicrafts exhibits.
October
4 October – ADLER Half Marathon on the Ritten
This hiking adventure takes you along a section of the Keschtnweg Trail to discover the autumnal landscape of South Tyrol. At the same time, traditional wine taverns open their doors and offer hikers young wine and roasted chestnuts to taste. Of course, typical South Tyrolean specialities are not forgotten and the hiking adventure can also become a culinary journey.
8 October – Harvest Festival Farmer & Chef at the gourmet hotel Die Forelle
Farmers, chefs, winemakers and brewers introduce themselves and treat their guests at this special harvest festival. Here you can taste your way through all the regional specialities and, above all, have a chat with the people behind the product.
23 - 24 October – Vernissage and workshop with artist Oliver Klam at Hotel Das Rübezahl
The artist from Tübingen will exhibit his works in the lobby of the hotel on Sunday. Afterwards, guests can look forward to an exclusive 4-course menu. On Monday, guests can take up the brush or palette knife themselves. Oliver Klam offers interested guests the chance to take part in a workshop on palette knife techniques. The evening will end with a live painting and wine tasting.
November
8 November - Live Music at Klosterhof - Alpine Hideaway & Spa
Full Moon Concerts are something of a tradition at Klosterhof. Whenever the moon is full, the doors are opened to musicians from all over the world to enchant their guests. Moment Zwo, who will entertain with a mixture of jazz, tango and baroque music, are the musicians Marcus Pristernik on guitar and Christian Wendt on double bass. A very special combination.
Various dates
Herb walks at the HUBERTUS Mountain Refugio
See, sniff, feel: On a herb hike in the Allgäu, guests will learn a great deal about the various (healing) plants of nature. Afterwards, a product is created using the collected herbs: herbal salt, sore throat balm, sometimes a deodorant or shampoo.
By the way: In addition to the herb walks, HUBERTUS also offers spice and incense workshops with Ayurveda coach Gabriel or needle felting courses for those who wish to be artistically active.
Night Watchmen and Herbal Lemonades in the Black Forest
There is a lot to learn and taste in the wild herb kitchen of Bad Herrenalb just a few minutes from the hotel SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA. This workshop is all about the blossoms of various herbs and their healing properties. At the end, there will be flower breads and herbal lemonade to refresh the participants.
After sunset, things really get going in Bad Herrenalb. Together with the night watchman, the guests go on a journey into the past of the former monastery town and listen to the Alb as well as myths and legends.
So, do you fancy an autumnal adventure at the Green Pearls®? Find more inspiration on the GREEN TRAVEL BLOG.
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"Something's possible, Germany" reads the new planb documentary from German TV-channel ZDF. Where? In travel and tourism. Two journalists embark on a search for alternative forms of travel and visit projects and startups that are committed to fair travel. A must-watch! (German only)
To the documentary in the ZDF media library
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