Preidlhof
Naturns, Italy
Expert therapy, relaxation and healing retreats in the South Tyrol
This family-run retreat in the South Tyrol offers world class integrated healing programmes and the chance to immerse yourself in spectacular nature. You can be as active or as still as you need for physical and emotional re-balance, or to recover from illness or heartbreak, looked after by wellness director Patrizia Bortolin and her brilliant team.
our Reviewer Charlotte Metcalf says:
‘A few days in the mountains, feeling cherished and nurtured by Patrizia and her team, had kept the toxic fizz of anxiety and sense of dread at bay long enough to glimpse a realistic possibility of change’
our Reviewer Anna Pasternak says:
‘By the time I had my check-out session, I was ecstatic that my biological age had dropped 11 years in five days; that this rest and healing had turned back time and I was now 47’
Queen of Retreats says:
‘Ask for a personalised scent based on psycho-aromatherapy, created by Patrizia. Wild swimmers will love Vernago Lake at the foot of the glacier and numerous other nearby waterfalls, natural pools and alpine lakes. Time stands still with the slow pace of the village and the chime of church bells. Leave prayers for your beloveds on the wall of love’
Experiences
Specialised wellness programmes are designed to support a broad range of conditions, from menopause and sleep issues to general stress.
There’s a dedicated nutrition retreat with science-based techniques taught by slow food experts, and a couples connection retreat too.
Enjoy the spa’s spectacular Sauna Tower. The spa menu includes personalised colour and aroma massage, specialist back massage, acupuncture, ayurveda treatments and a Heart Rate Variability (HRV) session to measure the body's energy efficiency.
Participate in sessions of meditation, mindfulness, forest bathing, fitness, tennis and yoga (including laughter and face yoga).
Walk, cycle or ride a complimentary yellow Vespa around the apple orchards and vineyards of the Vinschgau Valley, or through the wildflower meadows, alpine forests and mountain pastures of the Texel Group Nature Park.
Spaces
The impressive 5000 square metre wellness space includes 10 indoor and outdoor pools and whirlpools, and 14 minimalist treatment rooms with natural daylight.
The stylish six-floor Sauna Tower with 360° views offers 16 different sauna, steam and relaxation treatments, plus meditation cabins, Himalayan salt and infrared lounges, Turkish baths and a functional fitness hall.
At the top of the Sauna Tower is a sun deck and infinity pool perfect for relaxation, and you can escape in the spa gardens where sofas are tucked away among lemon trees.
There are 71 suites, 27 of which are perfect for solo travellers, and there are five penthouses.
Older rooms have a patterned carpet and pine vibe, while contemporary rooms have trunks that hide mini fridges, fluffy raspberry coloured rugs, beds with fantastic reading lights and suitably stylish bathrooms.
Sustenance
The eating philosophy here includes guided mindful eating and sensorial analysis, and there are live cookery demonstrations at lunchtime.
Those on the healing programme choose from a tasty wellness healing menu at dinner, while the general menu blends the alkaline and Mediterranean diet with the rich flavours and traditions of Italian and South Tyrolean cuisine.
Meat, fish, fresh salads, pastas and desserts feature at lunch.
In the evening, dishes might include falafel on Mediterranean caponata and brown rice, and almond date pudding with chocolate and coffee.
You can do a wine-tasting here, or detox - it’s up to you. Kettles, tea bags and fresh mountain water straight from the tap mean keeping hydrated is an easy delight.
