PURE NATURE - POTTERY RETREAT IN SOUTH TYROL
Larch meadows, porphyry gorges and sandstone canyons. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, four days of relaxation and creativity combined at the wonderful Zirmerhof in Radein in South Tyrol.
Pure nature - pottery retreat in South Tyrol
Do you feel the urge to take a break in the midst of forests and meadows? At an altitude of 1550 metres, away from the hustle and bustle, street noise and mass tourism, on the Regglberg low mountain plateau lies the small alpine mountain village of Radein. Surrounded by the scent of larch forests and meadows, we embark on a five-day break from everyday life and an immersive experience of complete relaxation.
The Zirmerhof, an old farmhouse dating back to the 12th century, is nestled in the countryside. There you will find true luxury: SPACE-TIME-REST-SIMPLENESS-RELAXATION. The wonderful Zirmerhof will be our home for the duration of our pottery retreat.
Together we will also give free rein to our creativity. We will work with clay, using both the potter's wheel and various hand-building techniques. We will also organise a hike together, relax in the Zirmerhof's spa and indulge in the culinary delights of the hotel's own traditional cuisine.
We would be delighted if we could inspire you to do the same.
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 to Sunday, October 25, 2026
The Zirmerhof: https://www.zirmerhof.com
Price per person from CHF 1450.- including accommodation and meals (half board).
The Zirmerhof, a mountain hotel dating back to the 12th century, has been a centre of attraction for guests from all over the world for over 100 years. At the Zirmerhof, simplicity is what makes it special and the tranquillity of the mountain is its true wealth. The interplay of mountain hotel, vineyard and nature park is a journey through time with the beauty of yesterday and the comforts of today.
Pottery Retreat: The rooms
You can choose from charming, simple, stylishly renovated double rooms and single rooms. All rooms are characterised by individuality and offer a pleasant retreat even during our stay together.
Double room approx. 24-35m²
Double room for single use bookable with 30% surcharge.
An upgrade to a suite or log cabin can also be booked on request.
Pottery Retreat: The services
4 nights incl. breakfast and dinner
(Breakfast: extensive healthy breakfast buffet, dinner: 5-course menu with vegetarian option)- Free use of the spa and pool
12 hours of pottery (a mix of pottery wheel and hand-building)
All materials and the raw firing
- Not included:
- Journey to Radein to the Zirmerhof
- Lunch
- All drinks with meals
Additional services in the spa such as massage bookings
Glaze firing and any shipping costs incurred - Cancellation insurance (recommended)
A little more about the Zirmerhof
The Zirmerhof is much more than just a mountain hotel. On its 150 hectares around the Zirmerhof, in addition to forests and meadows, there is also a farm with its own highland cattle and a vineyard a little lower down.
The Zirmerhof also endeavours to close its own natural cycles when it comes to energy. Our own forest not only supplies wood for carpenters and sawmills, but is also the most important source of energy at the Zirmerhof itself. All buildings are heated with wood biomass.
HIKING-Geoparc Bletterbach
The Bletterbach Gorge has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Dolomites since 2009.
A hike through the gorge is a very special experience, a journey through millions of years of the earth's history. The Bletterbach Gorge provides an insight into the interior of the mountains, into the world of rocks. Fossils in the marine deposits, such as shells, snails and parts of plants, tell of life in the warm tropical seas.
Upon request, we are happy to organize a hike with a geo guide.
Good footwear is required for this.
Pottery retreat: Pottery
The experienced designer Natascha Madeiski and db pottery studio founder Denise Kratzer will accompany you during the retreat. We will start on Wednesday with an introduction, and then on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, we will work with clay for 3 hours each day. We will alternately be creative on the pottery wheel and through hand-building. If desired, we will then transport the resulting objects to Zurich and raw-fire them in our ceramics studio. On request, we can also take care of the glaze firing for an additional charge and, if necessary, dispatch the objects.
Suitable for beginners as well as for advanced.
Travelling by car
Arrival by train from Zurich to Auer.
The transfer to the Zirmerhof can be organised by us.
From booking date 30% of the travel price
30 - 14 days before departure 50% of the travel price
14 - 7 days before departure 80% of the travel price
7 - 0 days before departure 100% of the travel price
Enquiry
When does the pottery retreat take place in South Tyrol?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Zirmerhof in Radein, South Tyrol.
How much does it cost to participate in the South Tyrol retreat?
From CHF 1450 per person in a double room, including accommodation and half board.
What services are included in the South Tyrol retreat?
4 nights including breakfast and dinner, free use of spa and pool, 12 hours of pottery (a mix of wheel and hand-building), all materials, and bisque firing. Not included: travel, lunch, drinks, additional spa treatments, glaze firing/shipping, and cancellation insurance.
Can I book a single room at the South Tyrol retreat?
Yes, a double room for single occupancy can be booked for an additional fee of 30%. An upgrade to a suite or log cabin is also possible upon request.
Who is the pottery retreat in South Tyrol suitable for?
Suitable for beginners and advanced learners alike.
What are the cancellation policies for the South Tyrol retreat?
From the booking date 30%, 30–14 days before departure 50%, 14–7 days before departure 80% and 7–0 days before departure 100% of the travel price.
